Seiko - Bell-Matic - Senza prezzo di riserva - 4006-7000 - Uomo - 1967

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Get your hands on this vintage Seiko Bell-Matic 4006-7000 from February 1967. Automatic alarm watch, serviced, guaranteed, with original, new crystal and new leather strap. Classic vintage Seiko, ready to wear.

Model History:
The Seiko Bell-Matic is one of the most technically interesting wristwatches of the 1960s, representing Seiko’s innovative approach to complications. Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Bell-Matic series was among the first automatic wristwatches in the world to feature a fully mechanical alarm complication. Unlike hand-wound alarm watches, the Bell-Matic uses an ingenious automatic winding system combined with a separate alarm barrel, allowing the alarm to function independently of the main timekeeping power reserve.
The reference 4006-7000 is an early and highly regarded variant, produced during the formative years of the Bell-Matic line. Its clean, functional dial layout, combined with the distinctive fluted chapter ring and dual-crown configuration, makes it a quintessential example of late-1960s Japanese watch design - robust, practical, and technically ambitious.

Specifications:
• Brand: Seiko
• Model: Bell-Matic
• Reference: 4006-7000
• Serial number: 7203920
• Production Date: February 1967
• Movement: Seiko Cal. 4006 automatic alarm movement + hand-winding
• Jewels: 27 jewels
• Functions: Time, day/date (English/Kanji), mechanical alarm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Case Diameter: approx. 38.5 mm without crown, 40 mm with crown
• Lug-to-Lug: approx. 43,5 mm
• Lug Width: 18 mm
• Dial: Silver brushed dial with applied indices and fluted chapter ring
• Crystal: New, scratch-free
• Strap: New leather strap
• Accessories: Watch only (no box or papers)

Condition:
The watch is in very good vintage condition. The stainless-steel case shows light me signs of age-appropriate wear, while retaining strong lines and a pleasing overall presence. The silver brushed dial is very well preserved, while the hands show some signs of ageing. The fluted chapter ring remains crisp and visually striking.
The new crystal has been fitted for improved clarity. The movement has been fully serviced and is running properly, with the alarm function operating as intended. The watch is fitted with a new leather strap and is offered with a 3-month functionality guarantee.

I aim to capture the condition of the watch accurately. Please make sure to review the pictures closely before bidding.

The watch has been completely serviced by a professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.

Shipping from Hungary with tracking and insurance.

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Thank you for condisering this timeless piece, and happy collecting!

- SpecialTimer