Calling all Bell-Matic fanatics

Seeing Dan Pellegrini's name pop up on a World Timers thread prompted me to pass on that Dan has now turned his beady eye onto Bell-Matics. He's set up a web page with hundreds of photos of dials and case backs.

https://www.seikoworldtime.com/scanner/bellmatics

He's also running a Google Document with a ton of info on the Bells.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yHcU-A--EWiivGl8HU3W3cT0lxOweii5bJxBLn8aZvc/edit?usp=drivesdk

I think he's going to use all the information gathered to produce a full website on the Bell-Matic. If anyone has anything interesting to add to it he seems happy to have a chat. Word of warning though, he's very diligent and takes his task very seriously so make sure you have plenty of evidence to back you up!

Below is a photo of my 1967 4006-7000 which is a franken, you can use Dan's data to figure out why.

I've been concentrating on the date only 4005's so no worries of wrong dials.



Just the golden bell to find.
The 4006 was put together from parts l accumulated while chasing bracelets so l knew it was a wrong'un but it could easily catch out new collectors.
I definitely will be using Dan's guide when l wonder into the big, scary world of the 4006.
@ATracyWatches I'll keep an eye out for that blog post.

Well well, if it isn't the man himself. Great collection @dapellegrini, very impressive.

Early 1970’s

Mine😀

Some stunning Bells been posted lately.
@jjen two proper rarities there, the Business Bell is definitely on my radar and that one is a real beauty.
My only "mellowed" dial (okay a little disappointing) next to a normal one, it has a real vintage vibe and one of my most worn watches.


Honestly it's much darker in the flesh!

@dapellegrini superb example as always, hopefully they'll keep coming.
And @Barking mad lovely to see 6N55019 getting some fresh air and refreshments 🥰

Certainly is, wouldn’t be a Dolphin without it
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