| Name: | JohnN |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | John,
thanks for your entry. Unfortunately, you will have a hard time finding a modern replacement bracelet for your -6059. Your best chance might be looking for beat-up -605x Bell-Matics on sales forums or at auction that have your bracelet. Good luck! JohnN |
| Name: | John Reusche |
| E-mail address: | jrcubfan@msn.com |
| Comments: | I have a Seiko Bellmatic 17 Jewels in gold 4006-6059. I love to wear it. However, the last link on the bracelet connecting to the pin has split. Any idea how I could get the link replaced or purchase a used bracelet? |
| Name: | BRIAN R. DEACY |
| E-mail address: | BDEACY1@YAHOO.COM |
| Comments: | iHAVE A 4006-7028 BELLMATIC,AND i CANT FIND ANY INFO. ON THIS WATCH .iVE LOOKED ON ALL THE BELLMATICS WEEB SITES AND CANT FIND EVEN A PICTURE OF ONE .DO I HAVE A RARE MODEL ? |
| Name: | Sakchai Jivagunchainan |
| E-mail address: | chaidelight@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | great job on put things together . thank again |
| Name: | david webb |
| E-mail address: | davidwebb85@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi there , just found your site when trying to value my 4006-6040.Nice job !. Excellent site it's great that people are beginning to appreciate good ,solid , hardworking Seiko's. |
| Name: | tony |
| E-mail address: | Megaproperties@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello I am interested in buying a Seiko 7T32-7E50-880800 chronograph. Do you know where I can find one for sale.
Thanks Tony |
| Name: | tony |
| E-mail address: | Megaproperties@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello I am interested in buying a Seiko 7T32-7E50-880800 chronograph. Do you know where I can find one for sale.
Thanks Tony |
| Name: | JohnN |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Comments: | celloprof,
an important consideration is the model number of the Bell-Matic. The 4006-xxxx number on the caseback. Or, the 4006-xxxx number on the dial at 6:00. That will hopefully tell you what dial replacement you are seeking. JohnN |
| Name: | sean |
| E-mail address: | celloprof@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have a Seiko Bellmatic with a spinning dial, I tried gluing it to the watch, but the problem with that is that I glued it wrong. It has to be put in place down to the last 10th of a millimeter.
Then after I took off the dial again, I took a close look at the back of the dial and saw 2 spots where 2 stubs were attached to it, to my surprise, they were still in the movement, till I lost one of them in the carpet. I glued one of them back to the dial, BUT I guess I'm still stuck, ANYWAYS. DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND A REPLACEMENT DIAL THAT WOULD FIT THIS BELLMATIC 4006 WATCH?! |
| Name: | sean |
| E-mail address: | celloprof@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have a Seiko Bellmatic with a spinning dial, I tried gluing it to the watch, but the problem with that is that I glued it wrong. It has to be put in place down to the last 10th of a millimeter.
Then after I took off the dial again, I took a close look at the back of the dial and saw 2 spots where 2 stubs were attached to it, to my surprise, they were still in the movement, till I lost one of them in the carpet. I glued one of them back to the dial, BUT I guess I'm still stuck, ANYWAYS. DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND A REPLACEMENT DIAL THAT WOULD FIT THIS BELLMATIC 4006 WATCH?! |
| Name: | paolo sta.maria |
| E-mail address: | stamariapl@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://aol.com |
| Comments: | john you have a great website, My bell-matic was a gift from my dad when I graduated from college. well, that was sixteen years ago, and up to this day it still keeps time, the bell still rings. Later my dad admited that my watch was previously repaired and all the hands were replaced,and now Iam having trouble finding a set of genuine hands for my watch. anyway the watch is still good and Iam glad that there's a site dedicated for this fine,classic work of art.
more power |
| Name: | Wil |
| E-mail address: | wlemus@gmail.com |
| Comments: | John, You have a great site with fantastic looking seiko Bell-matics! I was happy to see that you have a picture of one that I got from Ebay. I have never seen one like it before but glad that you have it listed. It's just another reason for me to be happy I manage to find one.
Thank for the great work and will continue to visit your site.. Will from...Texas |
| Name: | Igor Debevec |
| E-mail address: | igor@viro.si |
| Comments: | Hi, John,
really nice work with these pages about Bell-Matic! When I first saw Seiko cal. 4006 back in 1978, I had french in school and always associated word "Bell" with it`s french meaning ("beautifull"), and it is exactly how I felt when looking it in store. Had to wait till 2009 to get one Bell-matic for myself and the word Bell still holds same meaning to me. A real beauty with ticking heart inside, which makes owner happy. Upward wishes, Igor |
| Name: | Thian Wong |
| E-mail address: | tmeister@gaia.eonet.ne.jp |
| Comments: | Hi, John. Just got a Bellmatic from LewB, given to me out of his amazing generosity. Did not know how to set the time so I decided to look at your site and found the manual! Set the time from the instructions! Much appreciated! Mine is the brown dial gold plated version. Very nice! will post some shots on SCWF....cheers!
Thian |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Ron,
Vintage bracelets are scarce as hen's teeth, I am afraid. PMWF.com and the SEIKO-Citizen Watch Forum sometimes have them in their trading sections (but rarely). You might also want to check out the Bell-Matics Forum (accessible from this site) and see if any of the 150+ members there can help you out. good luck!| JohnN (response also sent via email) |
| Name: | Ron M |
| E-mail address: | riverrat@dccnet.com |
| Comments: | I have a 17 jewel Bell-Matic 4006-6059 gold in color and a silver face.Just had it cleaned and it keeps time.The problem is i need a new band.Any ideas ?? |
| Name: | John |
| E-mail address: | insectman12121@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for the beautiful pictures and information. My father and step-mother have a number of these watches. At some point, I'll record which. The site has helped arouse my curiosity about these timepieces. |
| Name: | jim beach |
| E-mail address: | jimbeach@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://msn.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for hosting the web site... great information. I was previously registered, but now the web site tells me that my registration has lapsed. Can I renew?
user: jimbojb bellmatic 27 jewels pruchased in 1968 Also, I live near Austin, Tx and there is one watch repair shop (Austin Watch and Clock) that says they can professionally repair my watch. How do I ensure the repair will be correct? Also, the watch repair guy tells me that my bellmatic needs to be cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. He will do the service for $250.00, which seems high to me. Is this a reasonable fee? |
| Name: | JohnN |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Mr Marsh,
$325 sounds a bit extreme to me. I suggest you visit the Bell-Matics Forum and check the archives for other service resources. (I will also include this info in a private email to you.) regards JohnN |
| Name: | Joshua Weiser |
| E-mail address: | joshcigars@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I inherited my father's 4006-7010 when he passed many years ago. |
| Name: | JOHN MARSH |
| E-mail address: | jmarsh@watchtv.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://gourdcrazyarts.com |
| Comments: | I have a 4006-6016 that I bought during Nam, '68 or '69 I believe. I was told it couldn't be repaired. I have found a local fellow that says he can, but I would like to know the worth of the watch before I decide to go ahead with the repair. He's saying 325.00 to fix it. Any thoughts? |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Eoin,
the caseback number identifies the case style. Sounds like you have what is sometimes called the "cushion case" Bell-Matic. Visit the Bell-Matics Forum and Blog and you should discover more information about your watch. regards JohnN |
| Name: | Eoin Q |
| E-mail address: | eoinq2@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi. So writing purely out of curiosity after finding this site. I recently unearthed a Bell-Matic that my uncle left in my parents house several decades ago. I'm not sure if the model number is on the front or back so the one on the front is 4006-6020T and on the back is 4006-6039. Just wondering what anyone could tell me about it. Any response would of course be greatly appreciated. Thanks. |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Bill, your 4006-6059 sounds intriguing. Does it have a case shape similar to this one?
http://bellmatics.com/4006_photos/4006.xxxx.photos/4006-6050_4N0462_05_800x600.jpg Actually, the $300 offer is a high bid. Especially since the bracelet is broken. For example, a highly sought after 27J Bell-Matic with the very rare seven character serial number recently brought in $310 on ebay. And it is very rare. Unfortunately, you will have trouble finding a replacement bracelet or parts for your old bracelet. How is it broken? John |
| Name: | terry cooke |
| E-mail address: | tezzt@iprimus.com.au |
| Comments: | Have a bellmatic c.1974 |
| Name: | william calcari |
| E-mail address: | calwjcalcari@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i came across your site trying to find information on seiko bellmatics. in 1972 my wife bought me a bellmatic, when i was in the veterans hospital.
i broke the metal wrist band several years ago and was trying to find an orginal replacement. so i just put the watch up. i mentioned it to a friend at work and he offered to buy it as is for $300.00. i figured it was worth more if he made that offer. it's a blue faced - day/date - with the hash marks, no numerals on the face or for second hands. the case housing is fairly thick & heavy and octagon shape, like a stop sign. it has 2 serial numbers on the back - 1 under the name SEIKO # 422783 JAPAN A - the other is afterthe wording of stainless steel #4006-6059 can you give me any information on this timepiece thank you - bill |
| Name: | JohnN |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Dennis, I believe your dial's "feet" have broken and that is why it turns in the case. If you visit the Bell-Matics Forum (link http://www.bellmatics.com/phpBB2/index.php?c=1 ) and do a search on "feet" you will probably find some similar experiences and solutions. Good luck! JohnN |
| Name: | Dennis Hallworth |
| E-mail address: | dph8745@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I just showed the watch (4006 6027 250677) to my wife and she said it was a replacement she bought me in 1973 (not the original one I thought it was). She told me the original one was lost so she got me another one.
The problem with the dial turning is still an issue but I am not sure how this one broke. Dennis |
| Name: | Dennis Hallworth |
| E-mail address: | dph8745@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Nice site.
I have a 4006-6027 250677 that my wife bought me in either '68 or '69 when I was in the military. The last time I wore it was in late 1970 when it (and I) took a pretty severe hit. I recently found it with some other items when cleaning the basement. It still runs fine but when I try to change the date, the dial face rotates (probably from the impact). Is there some place I can find how to stop the dial face from turning? I was surprised to see that the crystal is marked up but not broken. Dennis |
| Name: | Bruce Kaufmann |
| E-mail address: | bkaufmann@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I just had my grandfathers watch fixed. My grandfather died in 1987 so I do not have any paperwork to go with it. I was not sure it had a battery or not. I now know it need to be wound. I need to find a new watch band for it (metal). I had taken it to one place to get an estimate on how much it would cost to repair and they said it would be over $300. He said I should try and sell it as is on EBAY. I went to another place and had it fixed(new stem, crystal, etc) for $200. I will never get rid of it because it was my grandfathers. |
| Name: | Cameron Paterson |
| E-mail address: | camjam2004@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | This is a great website i have my grandfathers seiko bell matic that he left to me cos when was a kid i was so awestruck at that type of watch he used it as his work watch but it needs some work on thecrystal face can you or is there any good restoration companys that deal with these watches because i would like to start wearing it again. |
| Name: | Simon Leung |
| E-mail address: | simon_cy_leung@yahoo.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.TIMECO.net |
| Comments: | I've stumbled upon your website by accident,your
collection of Seiko Bellmatics of various model numbers is quite impressive. Thank you for sharing your precious timepieces. Simon Leung Vancouver,B.C. Canada |
| Name: | h. nakamura |
| E-mail address: | htnaiea@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I stumbled on your website and was surprised at the interest in Bellmatic Seiko.
My uncle gave me a gold one in 1972 in Japan. It needs some work. What do you recommend? Should I do it myself? The watch works, however the day/date portion is stuck. It has a gold bracelet and has some pitting on the alarm button. I live in Honolulu. Any suggestions would be helpful. Harris |
| Name: | jeff schwartz |
| E-mail address: | schwartzjeff@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | hello, i have a bellmatic 4006-6011 and i am trying to find
an honest and compitent repair service. this is the first watch i bought for myself. i have alot of watches, but my bellmatic has been my favorite. can you recomend some one to me. thanks, jeff |
| Name: | Ben Adams |
| E-mail address: | benzrr@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great page, I bought my blue face, with alarm and date in 1974 in Heildelberg, FRG. I put it away and it still looks great! 4006-6031. |
| Name: | Mick Daley |
| E-mail address: | m.daley1@optusnet.com.au |
| Comments: | Hi John,
Again as you may have heard before you have a very nice collection. I have been searching the web for a particular type of Seiko watch. Long story short! My Dad was in the Australian army, and whilst on a tour of duty in Vietnam in the late 60's he purchased or was issued with a Seiko watch. I was born in 1970 and as a child my Dad would let me play with this watch, which I remember had a Aqua blue face, crome square crown and a loud buzzing alarm. I recently asked Dad about this watch as I was telling my son about it. Dad informed me that I had lost his watch when I was a young boy playing with it. So my mission is to find Dad's watch and get it back to him. I have narrowed it down to a Seiko that looks very much like a EL-370 and a 4006-6031. So I'm wondering if you or one of your many associates can lend me a hand with this project. Regards Mick Daley |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Brian, repair resources depend upon your location. You might want to check the Bell-Matics Forum for more info. The link is on every page. |
| Name: | george merritt |
| E-mail address: | ozone1001@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i am happy other people like seiko bellmatic as much as i do, thank you george |
| Name: | T.wong |
| E-mail address: | tmeister@gaia.eonet.ne.jp |
| Comments: | Wonderful array of Bells! One day I'll find one on Japan auctions haha! Never seen one in the used stores though..strange! cheers!
Thian |
| Name: | Brian R. Deacy |
| E-mail address: | bdeacy1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a bellmatic 4006-7028 with abroken mainspring i think.This watch is in perfict visual condition.Absolutley no scratches on the crystel. The case and watch band have a few minute scratches that can be buffed out. Ineed to have it repaired.The back has never been off,all orig. I would like to know who to send it to for a bellmatic tune-up? Also, how rare is my watch and what is the approx. value of it.Thankyou for your time Brian R. Deacy |
| Name: | Brian R. Deacy |
| E-mail address: | bdeacy1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a bellmatic 4006-7028 with abroken mainspring i think.This watch is in perfict visual condition.Absolutley no scratches on the crystel. The case and watch band have a few minute scratches that can be buffed out. Ineed to have it repaired.The back has never been off,all orig. I would like to know who to send it to for a bellmatic tune-up? Also, how rare is my watch and what is the approx. value of it.Thankyou for your time Brian R. Deacy |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Rob,
thanks for signing! You may also want to visit the Bell-Matics Forum occasionally for "inside" info. ;) regards JohnN "....hi,just bought my first bellmatic,its a mechanical marvel hope to learn more through this site." |
| Name: | rob |
| E-mail address: | rob.emery@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | hi,just bought my first bellmatic,its a mechanical marvel hope to learn more through this site. |
| Name: | Kekoo Vacha |
| E-mail address: | kbv@forbesmarshall.com |
| Comments: | This site inspires great interest for a watch collector or technical geek in this great range Seiko so successfully marketed.
As a watch fan, I was floored with the content on this website - great job done, John!! Since then, was looking for a Bell-Matic over the past year, but found only a few in bad shape. Was lucky to have found a model 4006-6029 in pristine condition, which I of course bought immediately, and enjoy wearing! So John, Thanks again!! Kekoo Vacha: |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Comments: | "... sir i have this seiko bellmatic with basket wive band i belive i need 2 links to this band do you no were i can get these# is 4006-7011-12850 this is the band on your site can you please help me thank you george..."
George, it will be a real challenge to find spare links for this style bracelet. Sorry I can't help, but I suggest you watch eb$y and other sales sites in case one shows up there (you may have to buy another Bell-Matic just to get it). regards JohnN |
| Name: | Mohd Radzi Saad |
| E-mail address: | mradzi3631@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I just got my first Bell-matic. I've been hunting this Seiko masterpiece for quite a while and found a clean and sounding alarm at a very good price. After browsing for a friendly reference, this is a url I will bump-in. I wish to explore further, to know the technicality of this watch. I am a Seiko collector from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I have circles of friend who are part time vintage traders. Lately the price goes down as there are many vintage 70s Seiko in town. A price between USD100 to USD200 per piece with leather strap or Seiko bracelet. Depends on the condition. I guess I will visit this site quite often after this. To the site owner and Bell-Matic lover, thanks for making essential information available to enthusiast like me. |
| Name: | george |
| E-mail address: | ozone1001@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | sir i have this seiko bellmatic with basket wive band i belive i need 2 links to this band do you no were i can get these# is 4006-7011-12850 this is the band on your site can you please help me thank you george |
| Name: | Micha |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.fokkens.de |
| Comments: | Hi John, I just noticed I never signed your guestbook. Awesome and very dedicated collection! |
| Name: | Allen Smith |
| E-mail address: | asmith20007@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am wearing a Bell Matic that I originally purchased in 1968 from the Base Exchange while stationed in Vietnam as an Air Force pilot. It was a gift for my father. After being stored with memoribilia for the past 17 years, I put it on my wrist last week - and it is keeping perfect time!
Wow! |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Comments: | You can find a copy of the Owner's Guide (and other material) in the "Archives" at www.Bellmatics.com.
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| Name: | Walter Stewart |
| E-mail address: | wstewart07@carolina.rr.com |
| Comments: | I have a Bell-matic 4006 6031. It is in good condition, but I have no idea on how to set the alarm. I have heard it buzz a few times, but I don't know how to set it. Is there someone here that can help me?
I thank you in advance! Walter |
| Name: | Walter Stewart |
| E-mail address: | wstewart07@carolina.rr.com |
| Comments: | I have a Bell-matic 4006 6031. It is in good condition, but I have no idea on how to set the alarm. I have heard it buzz a few times, but I don't know how to set it. Is there someone here that can help me?
I thank you in advance! Walter |
| Name: | Jeffrey Ingber |
| E-mail address: | jringber@sbc.edu |
| Comments: | Hi:
I just bought a Seiko Bell-Matic and I am delighted to have found this website. Great photos, as well as much needed information (for example, the User Manual). with regards, Jeff |
| Name: | LEN |
| E-mail address: | BIGBOYLEN@COMCAST.NET |
| Comments: | I am looking for a movement to use for parts a 4006 belomatic Can you be of any help. Len |
| Name: | reuel relampagos |
| E-mail address: | docreuelmd@yahoo.com.ph |
| Name: | MickK |
| E-mail address: | mick.keats@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | No wonder I can't find a Bellmatic anywhere!! Great collection John, I'm very jealous. I couldn't believe the different styles of basically the same watch. I guess I'll have to collect Seiko '5's. Great site. |
| Name: | John M |
| E-mail address: | johnakm@netzero.net |
| Comments: | Sorry for the double-post. I should have looked at the site more carefully before posting the first question. My Bell-Matic is set and working fine thanks to your instructions. I still don't know what to do with the "5" though if anyone can help. Thanks. |
| Name: | John M |
| E-mail address: | johnakm@netzero.net |
| Comments: | I love your collection. I found your page because I'm trying to figure out how to set the BellMatic I just picked up at a yardsale. The case says 4006-6059. It's very similar to yours with the french day-wheel, except it has a blue face and in not as good condition. Unfortunately, the band is too small to fit me, so I'm giving it to my son. I need to be able to set it though, and I can't figure it out. Can you point me toward some instructions? Also, I have a Seiko 5 I can't set. All the instructions I find refer to pulling the stem out to the second stop. My only pulls out to one stop. Perhaps it is broken in some way that prevents it from reaching the second stop. It keeps time well, and I wear it anyway, but it would be nice to set the day/date if possible. Thanks in advance for you help. |
| Name: | Annanta |
| E-mail address: | Annanta_Perdana@bca.co.id |
| Comments: | I'm glad to find this website. How to register to this website ? Does anybody have the infos about the others type of bellmatic ? I have 2 seiko bellmatic 4006 (gold color with the strap dan whilte color), they running well. I want to khow the other models/types.Thanks for your information and cooperation. |
| Name: | ken hennah |
| E-mail address: | henah8@aol.com |
| Comments: | hi you have a great site which i came by accident .i have a seiko bellmatic watch which i bought new in 1975.it still works but might need a service.if you think of any one who wants to buy it off me please contact me.
regards ken |
| Name: | philipjhamilton |
| E-mail address: | philipjhamilton@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | i have just got a watch and was wondering if ne 1 can tell me if it was worth the money i paid for it it has no strap and the glass is broke so i didnt pay much for it its a seiko bell-matic 17 jewels 4006-6049 thanks ne help would be appreciated |
| Name: | Mark Houston |
| E-mail address: | mwhouston@iinet.net.au |
| Comments: | Great site dedicated to an interesting Sekio time-piece. I have one myself as of an hour ago - 4006 6011 301496. |
| Name: | jimmy young |
| E-mail address: | jimmyyoung67@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I Love Seiko Bellmatic and All Vintage Watch. |
| Name: | greg |
| E-mail address: | gregd.donaldson@gmail.com |
| Comments: | BRILLIANT,EXCELLENT,images are sublime.
please keep it up!!!!! GREG D. |
| Name: | Poseidon-Jim (SCWF) Jimmy |
| E-mail address: | fondajames@netscape.com |
| Comments: | John,
I was blown away by the true beauty of these Seiko Bellmatics! They truely are wonderful watches, just a great job & hats off to you. Jimmy Posedion-Jim (SCWF) |
| Name: | piaseventy |
| Homepage URL: | http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/piaseventy/folder/1044888.html |
| Comments: | Hellow,I'm wrighting from Japan.I'm very pleased with finding vintage seiko collecter in outside of japan. You have a nice website here, and your collection is very interesting.I can see that you have a sense of beauty.
Sorry about bothering. Good by! |
| Name: | piaseventy |
| Homepage URL: | http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/piaseventy/folder/1044888.html |
| Comments: | Hellow,I'm wrighting from Japan.I'm very pleased with finding vintage seiko collecter in outside of japan. You have a nice website here, and your collection is very interesting.I can see that you have a sense of beauty.
Sorry about bothering. Good by! |
| Name: | Antoine |
| E-mail address: | antoine.godschalk@geijsel.nl |
| Comments: | I found your website after I bought my Bell-matic at an ebay-auction. I love automatic watches with the alarm-complication. I already own a Fortis Pilot Professional with alarm and I now added a Bell-matic to this 'collection'. I already have a Seiko Bullhead Chronograph so I'm already convinced of the quality of the Japanese automatic movements.
The Bell-matic I've bought is in almost new ('near mint') condition and I only paid $ 50.00 for it (including shipping to the Netherlands from the USA), so you can imagine how happy I am! Greetings from the Netherlands, Antoine Godschalk |
| Name: | Russell A. Iadanza |
| E-mail address: | bklyninca@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | HI John I bought #4006-7020 on coffin bracelet from Rseiko [Rick] My first He sent it to Jack A. for tuneup before delivery [gerat Guy] It came yesterday its beautiful I bought it sight unseen.I could not not for the life of me figure out how to set date day
I called Rick he asked if I ever saw your web page No he than took me here, and quided me to Archives Than told me Have Fun--I did and now know how it all works.It's so incredable Now im in more trouble Bad enough w/ divers but this SO now starts my slow quest to start to learn I already see the next one. You are just another Gift from stumbeling accross PMWF/SCWF thank you and see ya soon best to you Russell I. |
| Name: | C |
| E-mail address: | spam@fuse.net |
| Comments: | Wow! You've made me a Bellmatic convert... now I need to find a reputable dealer and get a few of these beauties! Quite impressive site thanks very much, I need to learn more! |
| Name: | Rob |
| E-mail address: | ovrpar6@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a Bell-Matic simular to your 4006-7000 874803
I bought it new in Jan. 1982 for $70.00 was woundering if its a collectible and what the value might be. |
| Name: | Wayne |
| E-mail address: | waynevokey@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site. I've been looking for either a replacement bracelet, or replacement links for my yellow/gold Bell Matic 4006-6089. |
| Name: | Brent Ash |
| E-mail address: | brentash at redhouse.ca |
| Comments: | Hi John,
What a great site you have created! I've just stumbled into it, but I'll certainly be back. I am the proud owner of a 4006-6070 in polished stainless with a white face. serial # 7624xx. My watch is nearly identical to the one you have illustrated #780487 except, like so many, I am using a replacement leather strap. Do you have any suggestions about tracking down a replacement steel bracelet? I'd love to find one. Also, can you estimate the manufacture date from the serial number? Thanks and Regards, Brent |
| Name: | SUNGMO SHIN |
| E-mail address: | SUNGMOSHIN@MSN.COM |
| Comments: | Great webpage
IHAVE SEIKO BELL-MATIC 17JEWELS STAINLESS STEEL WATERPROOF 4006-6010 S/N 974235 |
| Name: | Jon Washisko |
| E-mail address: | jwashisko@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Re:4006-7012
Hello, I currently own this watch (attached), without the original band. Do you have any idea where I can find this original steel band for sale? Thanks, |
| Name: | dushyant |
| E-mail address: | dushi_kelwa@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hi.. i own an old bellatic watch but unfortunately the strap has broken down and i wanted your advice on how and where would i be able to find a strap for the watch. thank you.... |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Hello, Dean! Thanks for your entry here and for joining us over at the Bell-Matics Forum. I look forward to hearing more about your -6060!
John |
| Name: | Dean |
| E-mail address: | purdy.cov@(spamfree)ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Fantastic site. Better than any other watch site I have ever visited. I hope you are very proud of it....you ought to be!!
I have just bought my first Bell-matic. Face says 17Jewel, Japan 4006-6080T, back says Seiko, water resistant, 590591, Japan A, Stainless steel, 4006-6060. The lugs are concealed and it has a steel blue face. Can you tell me anything about it? Also,when the alarm goes off, if you press in the top button to stop it, it doesn't until some of the tension has gone out of the alarm spring. Is this common and easy to fix for an enthusiastic amateur? All the very best, Dean. |
| Name: | dieter rauscher |
| E-mail address: | trierger@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i love browsing your bellmatics |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for your post, Nick! I have emailed you a response. The caseback info dates your watch to April 1968. |
| Name: | Nick O |
| E-mail address: | joehley@ihug.co.nz |
| Comments: | Today I found my grandfather's watch. He passed away 29 years ago and the watch came to my mother who put it away and never really used it. When I found it, it was not working (as in its hands weren't moving). I set the date and time, and tried to wind it, thinking it was a sprung wound watch. However it wound not wind and after a few moments of handling it began to tick. I have several questions for you:
1. What powers this model? 2. What is it's age? 3. What is it's approx value? 4. If It needs a new battery, where can I get it done, and will anyone do it seeing its an antique? I have reasons to believe that it is an automatic because it has this "tingling" when it is shaken. It is a SEIKO BELL-MATIC with 17 Jewels and a dark blue face on the front. On the back is says:'STAINLESS STEEL 4006-7020 WATER PROOF 840576 My hope is that you can give me some answers. If possible can you include some kind of instruction manual or you can tell me how to use it because it has two buttons and a ring around the face that can be moved by one of the buttons. The ring has a red arrow on it. It also shows the day and what day of the month it is. If you want, I can take pictures and send them to you. Please answer what you can as it will be greatly appreciated as I never met my grandfather and the watch means a lot to me. |
| Name: | Peter Lind |
| E-mail address: | phmad@bigpond.net.au |
| Comments: | Hi john,
Great webpage and certainly a lot of different styles of Bellmatics. Best regards Peter Lind (pete26) |
| Name: | Phil Koetsch |
| E-mail address: | pkoetsch@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Hi,
I've used and loved my Bellmatic 4006-6040 for about thirty years. Now my son has expressed an interest in it. Unfortunately, because I removed links from the wristband years ago, it is now too small for him. Any suggestions on where I might obtain this band? Great website, by the way. Thanks |
| Name: | Bradley A. Sears |
| E-mail address: | bradleysearsNOSPAM@NOSPAMhotmail.com |
| Comments: | John,
Came upon your website in my search for information about Bellmatics. I have been "lurking" some forums pertaining to Seiko watches, in particular automatics and divers, and I have recently set my sites on vintage ones as well. I recently stumbled upon a Bellmatic (4006-6037) at an antique store in West Virginia, and gave a measly $35 for it. Needless to say, I was not only happy about the price, but also taken instantly by the Bellmatic. Now, I am hooked, much to the chagrin of my fiance! I have only a small problem with the alarm on it. It is in pretty good shape (I have not checked out the movement as I lack proper tools), with some scratches on the crystal. I have only a small problem with the alarm on it - it will not engage when set and wound. Any suggestions for repair? I would really like to get some wrist time out of this great watch. Site is fantastic by the way and a great resource! Thanks! |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellscf@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for the post! I have emailed you, but if you miss it, just check out the "Archives" for a complete Owner's Guide with instructions. |
| Name: | Bob Peterson |
| E-mail address: | rcp@hal-pc.org |
| Comments: | Found my BELL-MATIC in a drawer, unused for many years. Still works fine. Serial no. 973578. I can change the date by pressing the button, but can't remember how to change the day of the week.
Would be grateful if you could refresh my memory. I think my Dad gave it to me around 1960. Bob Peterson |
| Name: | Mike |
| E-mail address: | Humanfactor@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site John, you really got me interested in Bellmatics. I hope to be acquiring one very soon. Btw I like the Bellmatic "slide-show" you recently put up at SCWF.
All the best - Mike |
| Name: | Joseph M. Short |
| E-mail address: | buster_balz@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am the original owner of a 4006-6027 Bellmatic.
I have the original packaging, manual, and guarantee card. It was given to me by my parents as a birthday gift, 30 yeard ago. It has never been serviced, and still runs flawlessly. I love this watch and it is still one of the favorites in my collection. |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@bellmatics.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Paul,
Thanks for your guestbook entry. I tried to email you directly but it bounced back from your spam-filter. It is possible that your watch just needs a servicing of the movement and regulation. If you do not have a reliable SEIKO watch-seller/repairer in your area, then you might want to try contacting COSERV, SEIKO's New Jersey-based service center. I have included their contact information at the end of this message. Although I have not used them, other Bell-Matic owners say that COSERV can service and regulate a Bell-Matic, but if it needs parts, they probably won't have them and won't help you find them. For repairs and rehab work, you might try an individual watch restorer, such as Randall Benson @ 2manywatches@verizon.net, Ken Setser @ kset51@yahoo.com, and Jack Axelroyd at www.INDUSTRIALWATCHWORKS.com. Best of luck! Coserv - Mahwah 1111 Macarthur Blvd Mahwah, NJ 07430-2124 201-529-3316 phone |
| Name: | paul |
| E-mail address: | rtb62@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Good site.
I have a Bellmatic purchased in 1973 that I wore for years. It began to gain hours per day, and I could not find anyone to repair it, so I put it away. I love the watch. Can you recommend a reliable source to have it repaired? |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@bellmatics.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Emails sent to Ian and Raphael. Thanks for your guestbook entries! :) |
| Name: | Ian Harrop |
| E-mail address: | ianjamesharrop@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Fantastic site!! I have a 4006-6010 which has remained in a bottom draw for years. I now know from the serial no. that it was made in Feb 1971. I would like to have this fully serviced and have been advised (by Seiko) to contact Premier Watches. They advised me by telephone, that the crown will need replacing due to the seals, (similar to the later 6011?). Will this compromise the originality and value in any way? I am also keen to learn more about the watch in general?
Thanks |
| Name: | Raphael |
| E-mail address: | rsoldini@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear John,
I am Italian and my grand father died a few months ago. Amongst his things I found a bellmatic with this reference: 4006-7012 561900. I would really like to use it as it is not only very nice but also an important souvenir. However the ring around the glass is missing. I have asked a few shops but nobody is able to help...can you? maybe an address or a name? Thank you very much. Raffaele Soldini By the way Itried to write to your mail address to send you pictures but it did not work. |
| Name: | Pat Mahoney |
| E-mail address: | scimitar12@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | John,
You have a super collection of Bells, and a great Web site. I've always admired these gems of yours. Keep up the good work. Pat |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@bellmatics.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Ken, 4006 movements, dials, and cases are easy to inter-change, so it is more likely that someone has replaced the original movement (or dial). I also have a watch with a 27J dial and a 17J movement. Thanks for posting!
John "HI I THINK THE WEB SITE IS FANTASTIC I HAVE A QUERY I HAVE A BELLMATIC 17 JEWELS BUT ON THE WATCH DIAL IT STATES 27 JEWELS WOULD THIS BE A SEIO FACTORY MISTAKE AND LASTLY ARE THERE MORE BELLMATIC WATCHES IN SEIKO COLLECTERS WITH THIS FACTORY MISTAKE" |
| Name: | KEN |
| E-mail address: | ARCADIA06@FSMAIL.NET |
| Comments: | HI I THINK THE WEB SITE IS FANTASTIC I HAVE A QUERY I HAVE A BELLMATIC 17 JEWELS BUT ON THE WATCH DIAL IT STATES 27 JEWELS WOULD THIS BE A SEIO FACTORY MISTAKE AND LASTLY ARE THERE MORE BELLMATIC WATCHES IN SEIKO COLLECTERS WITH THIS FACTORY MISTAKE |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@bellmatics.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Jim, I have some -6040 styles that I think are fairly accurate that you can compare yours to. You should also check out "Jayhawk's" photo database of 4006's at http://www.ittc.ku.edu/~jgauch/watch/seiko_4000/index.html |
| Name: | jim |
| E-mail address: | newking@bigpond.net.au |
| Comments: | I have a Seiko Bellmatic, serial number 4006-6040-482323 purchased in Abu Dhabi in 1975. I cannot find any info on this model. Can anyone help with info on this one? I have had it carefully maintained and it still works very well. |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@NOSPAMMYbellmatics.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Mahalo, Kekoa! Thank you for visiting and feel free to share your Bell-Matic photos with us at:
http://www.bellmatics.com/Forum/index.php You may also wish to investigate the SEIKO-Citizen Forum and the Poor Man's Watch Forum. http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/ http://www.pmwf.com/ |
| Name: | Kekoa Cashman |
| E-mail address: | cashmank001@hawaii.rr.com |
| Comments: | Awesome watches. I just saw a watch on ebay that said bell matic so I googled it and this site popped up first. I've never heard of these before but after looking at all of your beautiful examples i am now hooked and i'm on a quest to find one for myself. Thanks for this site. |
| Name: | Zane Koos |
| E-mail address: | zkoos@aol.com |
| Comments: | John, You have stellar collection of very nice Bellmatics.
Your website is first rate, well worthy of a timepiece like this. All the best. |
| Name: | John N |
| E-mail address: | bellmaniac@bellmatics.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Bellmatics.com |
| Comments: | Mark, a caseback spring secures the movement in the case. If you want to see a photo of one, just go to the "Archives" section of the website and click on "Technical Manuals." Hope this helps! They are very hard to find. :( |
| Name: | Mark Z |
| Comments: | I jsut took my bellmatic to the jeweler and he said it rattles because it is missing it's caseback spring. what is that and where can you get them? TIA |