Vintage Seiko Bell-Matic Alarm ref. 4006-7001 Grey dial – 1969, Serviced, All original

If there’s one complication that remains elusive even after centuries of watchmaking progress, it has to be the mechanical alarm. Few brands have even dared to attempt incorporating it into their timepieces, but those that have done so successfully have historically ended up leagues above the rest. The JLC Memovox, the Vulcain Cricket, the Breguet Marine Alarm, and last but definitely not least, the Seiko Bell-Matic all have entire chapters dedicated to them in the horological history books, and with good reason.

The watch on offer here, the ref. 4006-7001 Bell-Matic, dates to 1969 and is in superb condition. It was made in Seiko’s Suwa factory, which also constructed their first automatic chronograph, the cal. 6139, which (arguably) beat the El Primero as the first automatic chronograph movement ever! It comes equipped with a rather large case measuring 38.7 mm in diameter and 43 mm from lug to lug, which has retained its original finishing, and it features a striking 4006-7080T charcoal grey dial, which serves as the perfect backdrop for the sword hands and sticks indices. The cherry on top – it comes equipped with its OEM bracelet, which is also in superb condition. The movement within – the 17-jewel caliber 4006 – is in perfect working order and is keeping good time after having just been serviced by our very own in-house watchmaker.

The watch features only original parts and has not been refinished, redialed, or otherwise tampered with.

Covered by a limited warranty of 1 year, starting on the date of purchase.