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Seiko Bell-Matic: The Quintessential Vintage Seiko Mechanical Alarm Watch Introducing the Seiko Bell-Matic: A Vintage Treasure Discover the allure of the Seiko Bell-Matic, a true classic in the history of mechanical watches and a shining example of Vintage Seiko craftsmanship. Unveiled in the Japanese market in late 1966, the Bell-Matic captivated collectors with its groundbreaking alarm function. The earliest models, released in November 1966, are especially sought-after for their distinctive dolphin marking on the case back. Innovative Movements: The 4005 and 4006 Calibers As the first-ever wristwatch to boast a rotor automatic alarm movement, the Seiko Bell-Matic stands out as the sole Japanese alarm watch with purely Japanese origins. The rarer 4005 movement, used only in 1968 and 1969, is a close relative of the more common 4006 movement, with the key difference lying in their calendar functions: a caliber ending in 5 is date-only, while a caliber ending in 6 includes both day and date. Collectors often refer to these movements as 400x. The 27-jewel movement was a trailblazing innovation, marking the debut of an automatic winding rotor in a mechanical alarm watch. As high import tariffs on watches with over 17 jewels gradually diminished the jewel count of Bell-Matic watches, these timepieces finally made their way into the US market in 1969. However, some Seiko Bell-Matic 4006-701x models with the full 27 jewels count can still be found in Japan's domestic market from the mid-1970s. Distinctive Design Elements of Seiko Bell-Matic Watches All Seiko Bell-Matics share similar design features, such as a crown at 3 o'clock, an alarm button at 2 o'clock, and the "BELL-MATIC" name, jewel count, and SUWA logo displayed at 6 o'clock. The Day/Date window is located at 3 o'clock, with a few rare models housing the caliber 4005A featuring only a single Day window, rather than the Day/Date window found in most Bell-Matic watches with the caliber 4006A. This Seiko Bell-Mati
