Topic: "Unique" Bell-matic of the week" thread (Read 2289 times)

JohnN · « **on:** July 05, 2011, 12:56:37 AM »

Saw the watch displayed below and thought this was a great time to suggest an occasional thread about the foul balls, sticky wickets, missed putts, wicked pitches, and off-sides in the world of Bell-mania.
Here are the simple guidelines if/when you care to participate:

You must share a photo of the watch (there are numerous ways to do screen captures if IMG URL is not available)
No links to an active auction or For Sale - try and save the photo to your computer, then upload to the forum so it does not "disappear"
Nothing in the photo or linked to it reveals an auction or sales site or the watch's location
One sentence conveying your sentiments about the photo

Simply put, this is a "Well, what'll they do next?" thread.

"Here, I found a crystal that fits! And look how it compliments that beautiful yellow dial."

TheTigerUK · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2011, 10:27:54 PM »

Never seen this model before ?

unclepenn1 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2011, 03:01:33 AM »

I wish I saw this before posting earlier about the psychedelic superluminova watches. How about this one? Not too bad, but the modified dial and hands make it eligible for this category.

Comment: "How would the Bellmatics look of they were still being made in the 90's?"

JohnN · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2011, 01:23:57 AM »

Unique blend of 4006-6011 case with -603x dial and alarm bezel. But the hands... they truly make the watch "happen."

Semaphore Bell-matic?

unclepenn1 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2011, 10:17:38 PM »

"Working for a mini-golf course has its advantages when you need a dial replaced"

JohnN · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2011, 01:10:54 AM »

Quote from: unclepenn1 on July 08, 2011, 10:17:38 PM

"Working for a mini-golf course has its advantages when you need a dial replaced"

Beat me to it! was just about to post this one after adding it to Frankens, Fakes, and Redials.

What beautiful lettering!

JohnN · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2011, 02:27:25 AM »

"I'd be beautiful, if I just wasn't so damn wrong."

JohnN · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2011, 03:53:04 AM »

(believe it or not, I think it had a $199 BIN) $:-\$

"Slight patina"

Technoman · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2011, 07:38:24 PM »

Quote from: JohnN on August 10, 2011, 03:53:04 AM

(believe it or not, I think it had a $199 BIN) $:-\$

"Slight patina"

Lol, Vanman strikes again and his wonderfully priced items. He has another 27J listed that is in parts, in a small tin for I believe also $199. I dont know how I resist...

StartSomething · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2011, 08:42:51 PM »

What a bargain

Best,
Hermann

JohnN · « **Reply #10 on:** August 18, 2011, 05:07:21 AM »

Don't hate me because I confuse you

JohnN · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2011, 06:07:27 PM »

Our friends in India step up with a unique alarm bezel....

unclepenn1 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2011, 04:40:37 AM »

Nice one John. I was wondering about that bezel. Pretty good color match though!

JohnN · « **Reply #13 on:** November 24, 2011, 01:31:26 AM »

eb$y listing for this Belle (4006-7010 caseback, 7 digit serial#) says "DIAL IS GREEN ON THE OUTSIDE FADING TOWARDS THE CENTRE." My memory is probably bad, but I do not recall a green dial. A coppery dial that has green elements. But not "green." Opinions?

haloeight · « **Reply #14 on:** November 25, 2011, 02:43:45 AM »

I put a Coke on it being a replacement dial from a Canadian seller on the bay.

JohnN · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2011, 01:42:50 AM »

One thing for sure, you'll see that second hand!

JohnN · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:50:45 AM »

is it with these cyclops crystals? Can't you see that it is just wrong?

JohnN · « **Reply #17 on:** December 12, 2011, 02:52:32 AM »

Cyclops plus see-through hands! (Perhaps a dial repaint, too? Oh, yes)

JohnN · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2011, 08:13:12 PM »

What do you get when you blend a -604x dial with a -600x case? This....

marcd · « **Reply #19 on:** December 19, 2011, 03:48:38 PM »

My latest ebay purchase- was not sold under Bellmatic- just Seiko. A 4006-6089 case and 7080T Dial- Pretty sharp watch- runs great.

JohnN · « **Reply #20 on:** December 25, 2011, 06:41:29 PM »

$258 for this franken on eb$y.

JohnN · « **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2011, 06:43:10 PM »

Quote from: JohnN on December 17, 2011, 08:13:12 PM

What do you get when you blend a -604x dial with a -600x case? This....

this baby went for $170

JohnN · « **Reply #22 on:** December 26, 2011, 05:26:56 PM »

were they thinking when they chose those hands???

JohnN · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2012, 10:23:17 PM »

... a recently concluded auction in which this "King SEIKO Bell-matic" brought in $395 -- now, please remember, just because a vintage SEIKO may have been assembled from different watches does not mean it is bad or that the buyer should feel remorse. If you like it and it is worth the price you paid, good for you! But, in the spirit of sharing some knowledge (and please feel free to weigh-in with your own thoughts)...
I don't like the hands. I don't recall ever seeing a 4006-601x with a 27J movement, and I do not think the case is correct for the caseback. So, let us assume the caseback did not come with this watch and the hands are "iffy" -- still an attractive Belle, but for close to $400 I would want something 100% original and darn near NOS.

f-stop · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:22:19 AM »

I passed by that one more than a few times. What made the seller call it a King Seiko? If I remember right the watch was being sold out of Japan?

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