Seiko Watch Bell-Matic 4006-7010 Grey Dial

SPECIFICATION

Reference : Seiko Bell-Matic 4006-7010
Movement : 4006 27 jewel
Age : Feb 1968
Case Size : 38.5 mm
Case Thickness : 13.5mm
Lug to Lug : 43 mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Used Seiko watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty

 POINTS TO MENTION

• In great pre-owned condition, with some wear from use
  
• Case, crystal and bezel have some light scratches
  
• Paired with an unworn black suede strap
  
• Fully serviced movement
  
• Beautiful grey dial

First launched in 1966, Bell-Matic is the only mechanical alarm watch that Seiko has produced and it is an exciting part of the brand's history. The watch we have here is a JDM 27 jewel Bell-matic with a grey sunburst dial the 4006-7010.

Inside the watch, it houses many technological achievements and complications. Day-Date complication, a mechanical driven alarm mechanism, two springs powering the watch's timing function and alarm functions, and an automatic self-winding mechanism for the timing function

The grey sunburst dial with the hour marker and hands highlighted in polished steel is considered as a special variance in the product line. The dial reminds us of our 45King Seiko we have had. Making this watch beautiful and functional.

The alarm function is indicated by the red triangle on the outside chapter ring, it makes the mark simple yet not interrupting the design elements of the watch. 

A BIT OF TRIVIA

Bell-Matic was a product line targeting busy professionals in Japan that didn't want to waste time in their life. Today we have our phones for this, which could make you think that the Bell-Matic's are superfluous but on the contrary, strangely they remind us that life isn't all about 'time' it can be fun quirky and beautiful, How will this Bell-Matic make you feel?

The ‘bell’ in the Bell-Matic is a curved metal sounding spring that is repeatedly struck by a small hammer powered by a spring unwinding. That spring is released by a lever moved by a wheel sitting on top of the hour wheel on the dial side. the 4006 utilizes two separate barrels for storing power. This ensures that the power required to ring the bell does not detract from the power reserve for timekeeping. A watch that powered its alarm via the regular mainspring would stop after the alarm sounded and not be particularly useful.

OUR THOUGHTS

The brilliant Seiko Bell-Matic 4006-7010. Boasting 27 jewels and a mechanical alarm, this watch combines luxury with practicality. The striking grey dial adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit, making it a must-have accessory for any watch lover.