Seiko Bell-Matic Ref.4006A-6040

Why We Love It

Now, this is a watch that really rings our bell. The Seiko Bell-Matic, with its many references, has been long-time revered as an exciting Seiko piece because it packs so much heat with its day-date and alarm complications. We like this reference in particular for its Speed Racer aesthetic, its silver pie-pan-esque dial, and its internal rotating bezel with its red accent. This watch has a nicely chiseled case characterized by a mix of brushed and polished finishing and additionally connects quite smoothly to its integrated bracelet. It’s an overall handsome piece in great condition.

About the Brand

With timepieces that consistently offer immense value in regards to their construction, design, and functionality, Seiko is the brand that collectors often start with and, just as often, come back to. For nearly half a century since its founding in 1881, Seiko has been manufacturing high quality timepieces at every price point. Seiko can’t be pigeon-holed either because from dress watches to divers to racing watches, all accompanied by always reliable and accurate mechanical and quartz movements, the brand has succeeded at delivering models suitable for just about every category of life. Now that Japanese watch-making has been finally given the long-deserved recognition in recent time as a stalwart competitor to the Swiss houses, collectability for vintage Seikos in quality condition are steadily beginning to climb.

Brand: Seiko

Style: Sport Watch

Country of Origin: Japan

Year: c.1973 to 1976

Material: All stainless steel case, case-back, integrated bracelet, and clasp

Dial: Silver pie-pan dial with applied baton style hour markers and internal unidirectional rotating bezel

Case Dimensions: 39mm (excluding crown)

Case Thickness: 13.5mm

Movement: Seiko in-house 17-jewel automatic mechanical movement with day-date and alarm complications

Bracelet / Strap: original adjustable stainless all-steel integrated bracelet and clasp

Features: Quickset day & date; steel baton-style hour markers accompanied by lume plots; steel baton-style luminescent hands

Box / Papers / Accessories: No

Condition: This watch is an overall excellent condition. The dial and all its respective components are all intact and are pristine with no defects, patina, blemishes, or scratches. The case and bracelet are in great condition with light scratches that are typical and expected with general use and age. There is no indication that the watch has ever been polished prior. There are minor scratches on the surface of the crystal (hardly noticeable to the naked eye) that by no means compromise the legibility of the watch. The automatic movement is in excellent working condition keeping accurate time throughout the day and with consistent wear.