Rusty Relic No More: A 1973 Seiko Bell-Matic Watch Restoration

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Ever wondered how a beat-up 1973 Seiko Bell-Matic watch can shine again? Dive into our restoration journey as we tackle dirt, rust, and broken parts. Watch as I attempt to restore this vintage gem. From rusty to remarkable, this transformation is a testament to the art of revival. If watch revamps interest you, hit subscribe and stay tuned for more updates!
Seiko model number: 4006-7002
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@dylantosta4218 10 месяцев назад

I'm a proud owner of a 1967 27 jewels JDM bell matic. Regards from Brazil...

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 месяцев назад

Brazil, nice! Thanks for commenting.

@Kevin-nr9lj 10 дней назад

I love how detailed these videos are.

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 дней назад

Thank you, I really try to satisfy my OCD when editing the videos. Great profile picture by the way.

@Kevin-nr9lj 10 дней назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair ha ha. Thank you. I have the same profile picture on Facebook and i haven't changed it for 11 years.

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 дней назад

@@Kevin-nr9lj Haha

@egononeill6112 3 месяца назад

Invaluable video tutorial for the Bellmatic. I have a 1975 model that I now have a little more confidence to strip, clean and reassemble. 😅

@WeekendWatchRepair 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much!

@johnboyd7158 Год назад

This brought back memories! In 1970 I wore a Seiko Belmatic while in Vietnam. I had never heard of Seiko, much less automatic watches with alarms; so cool. Thank you

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Do you still have that Bell-Matic you wore while in Vietnam?

@nolanhargrave8683 9 месяцев назад

I got to Vietnam in Dec. 1967. On my first trip to the PX, I bought my first of many Seikos. I wish I had the first one back..........

@johnboyd7158 5 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair unfortunately everything that owned was destroyed in a Viet Song rocket attack.

@cgreen1081 12 дней назад

You sir, are an artist! This turned out impeccably nice! I swear every time I watch one of your videos, I end up thinking, “Wow! I’ve got to get one of those!” LOL. Now this one is on the list as well. Thanks for sharing your hobby with us, it really is remarkable what you are capable of doing with these older watches.

@WeekendWatchRepair 12 дней назад

Thank you very much!

@aleksandero7982 Год назад

Thank you, enjoyed the whole process. Awesome camera work and lighting!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@tonygarrett7214 Год назад

A very enjoyable video. It’s always a pleasure watching a craftsman at work. Amazing and thank you for the video.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Very kind words, thank you.

@Tamlin73 Год назад

Im born in 1973 and i need that watch 😃 best regards from Norway.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks a bunch. I need it also, haha! I've been enjoying wearing it.

@Tamlin73 Год назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair i have a few watches myself so its ok :) i enjoy your videos very much.

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much.

@IMakeWatches 11 месяцев назад

Wow! Adam! Great video! Thank you so much! I have three 4006 series Bellmatics and I'm also a weekend warrior and RU-vidr. This video is a fantastic inspiration and resource! Thank you thank you thank you!

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. I've been a subscriber to your channel since before I began uploading my own content. I appreciate your approach, as it is very similar to my own. Everything is honest about our skills and our learning process, and we don't pretend to be anything we aren't. I wish I had your knowledge of video equipment, not to mention your setup! I'm envious every time you talk about and show your recording rig. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment.

@IMakeWatches 11 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair Thanks Adam! This video answers a question I've had since the beginning -- which is can a person make a video that shows placement and lubrication of every part (that will therefore be useful to other hobbyists) -- and also make an interesting video for non-watchmakers -- without telling stories about dads fighting in Viet Nam and mothers clamming and and great aunts traveling to England -- or reading watchipedia articles about the brands -- or associating expensive watches with celebrity. I think you've proven that this is possible in this video, and in my opinion you could not have chosen a better watch, as it's quite complicated and fragile, there are lots of them still around in need of service, and lots of people love them. If and when I finally get comfortable with my tools and skills this will be my model for what a watchmaking video should be. By the way, if you've experimented with those other tropes in other videos or do so in the future this is not a condemnation of that. I've done it myself (and every other experiment I could think of), and will likely continue to do so -- both as parody and in sincerity. My praise is more about this video as evidence that it's possible to make an engaging video without click bait and pandering to lowest common denominator emotion-based entertainment and ephemera.

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

@@IMakeWatches Thanks so much. I found that in other videos (not naming any names) that certain things didn't make the edit. While I'm FAR from an expert, I do try to show every single step in the process - right or wrong. It tends to make my videos long, but you are certainly no stranger to long format content! I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a detailed comment. All my best!

@tk_customwoodworks 5 месяцев назад

Just picked up my own Bellmatic 27 jewel. This video was invaluable to me. So much appreciate what you do.

@WeekendWatchRepair 5 месяцев назад

That's fantastic. I'm so glad you found it helpful.

@madr8b Год назад

Another great video. I have one of these beauties as well. I have not had the courage to tackle it yet. This video has helped me a great deal. I think after watching it a few more times I might just give it a try. Thanks for the wonderful video. Dan C.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

I really appreciate the kind words, and am very glad to hear that this video was helpful to you. I'd love to know how it turns out when your done. Please let me know!

@swapshop864 Год назад

That Seiko is beautiful. Amazing

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you.

@Redmech80 9 месяцев назад

I couldn’t imagine rebuilding these back before it was easy to film, and go back over to look to see where things went and the ability to use the internet to look up info and find parts. Wonderful video, really enjoy these.

@jlovelace486 4 месяца назад

Well done. Love your sense of humor and the intermission!

@WeekendWatchRepair 4 месяца назад

Thanks. I enjoyed putting that together.

@flipflopfpv 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant video Adam, was able to repair my late fathers Seiko Bell-Matic thanks to this excellent and very informative close up walk through.

@WeekendWatchRepair 8 месяцев назад

That's fantastic! Thank you.

@RobOConnor108 4 месяца назад

Currently working on one of these where the date wouldn't turn over on pushing the alarm button. This video is incredibly helpful. Thanks!

@WeekendWatchRepair 4 месяца назад

Glad it helped!

@esotericman22 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant work Adam. You're my favourite watch channel now. Thanks for rebuilding and saving such a rare and beautiful watch.

@WeekendWatchRepair 5 месяцев назад

Wow, thank you!

@zygzub2611 11 месяцев назад

That was a great video. I own one of these that I bought new back in the 70s and was very excited to see the breakdown.

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

Very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

@QMac-i6h 2 месяца назад

I want my watch parts to look like this when cleaned 🤩wow awsom job on a awsom watch👍🏻 Vid Adam very helpful

@WeekendWatchRepair 2 месяца назад

Thank you.

@robertstuart6684 Год назад

very well done!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks a bunch.

@mizeni Год назад

So happy to see you got it working and looking beautiful again. I love Bell-Matics and that dial/bezel combination is really special.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

I completely agree about that dial & bezel. It's the only reason I bought this watch in the first place. It was worth the effort to bring it back. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@DrJac999 5 дней назад

Beautiful Watch great video. Wish I had viewed this before I tackled my first one. Despite doing 4 or 5 I still learned some great tips and techniques. Loke the 6139 chrono these movements seem daunting to dos and reassemble but with the manuals and some great videos like this one its not so bad after all. Love the Bellmatics and have quite a few. Nice to see such a great restoration.

@leopom78 Год назад

That is a beautiful watch. Great job bringing it back.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you.

@ruud9767 Год назад

It started off dirty and broken, but now the watch is all clean and shiny. Like new. Excellent work! Thank you for the engaging video.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

So glad you liked it. Thanks a bunch.

@jatco84 Год назад

Awesome restoration on that Bell-Matic. Great job..on a pretty complicated movement. Kudos to you...!!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks so much.

@BiffTannenBTTF Год назад

These are really fantastic movements. I had one that ran at 320 degrees of amplitude. It was borderline overbanking! A masterpiece from Seiko.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Wow. I've never seen one get up that high! They really are excellent movements.

@michaelkeats1313 Год назад

Another great restoration on a beautiful watch. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

@AndrewsWizardlyReads Год назад

This watch is super cool!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks Andrew. I completely agree. I worn it for the past few days and have been thoroughly enjoying it.

@AndrewsWizardlyReads Год назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair I been kicking around the idea of getting myself and older Seiko. Glad to hear you are enjoying it

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

I would strongly endorse it. These timepieces are still available at fairly reasonable prices on occasion. They can boast remarkable dials, well-engineered movements, and the potential to be transformed into reliable performers through servicing. Finding replacement parts usually poses little difficulty.

@AndrewsWizardlyReads Год назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair I Just have to find a place local to me that will do a service on an old seiko. Id love to work on watches but I already have an incredibly expensive hobby on my own channel lol

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

@@AndrewsWizardlyReads I know all about those expensive hobbies!

@behroozshahidi6196 Месяц назад

Great job, thanks for sharing, it brought back memories of my own, bought it in 1974 and lost it in 1976

@WeekendWatchRepair Месяц назад

That's unfortunate, but I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@rossjackson3670 Год назад

You beauty. Guess what I've just bought i week ago? Mine needs parts, crown, stem and pusher. It's on its way to me. Can't wait now. Good man you are.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

That's great Ross. It'll make for a rewarding project. Hopefully the video will prove helpful. Please let me know how it turns out!

@thegrassyknoll7792 Год назад

I will Definately See you on the next one, nice work 😃👍🏻

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@sureshlingabathina 10 месяцев назад

What beauty, restoring it is the real beauty its you.

@MikeSweeneyMedia Год назад

The bellmatics are addictive :). I have 3 runners restored and 1/2 dozen movements waiting to be used. And I keep doing more .. they are a lot of fun and look great

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

I couldn't agree more. I've already done a linen dial Bell-Matic since uploading this video. There will be more in my future, haha!.

@karma247ajm Год назад

Congratulations on reaching 1K subs. This is the first of your videos I've seen. I Subscribed before I got even 10 minutes into the video. This is great, detailed content.👍

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Wow, thank you! I appreciate it very much.

@giulianosbardelli6399 10 месяцев назад

Beauty Watch, good service🎉

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@timspeaks1887 Год назад

Great video 😊

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@candidcamel Год назад

Beautiful watch and repair!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Many thanks!

@propetamckissack524 Год назад

Beautiful who so ever have that watch will never go Late at work or schools that’s Awesome restoration of the timepiece I like watching Videos of watches…

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@CaptTim Год назад

Love the Jamolton. Keep Up the good work..

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks!

@tomhohum4275 Год назад

Amazing job!! I am astonished at how complicated this movement is and how many parts are involved

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks a bunch. I find they become less complicated if I compartmentalize it and break the movement down into sections. It seems less daunting when I work a particularly complicated movement for the first by separating it down into separate functions of the watch and organizing the parts in that manner.

@RobertHampton747 Год назад

I like your camera work, the closeups make it easy to follow along. Fun and relating, up there with the best that I've seen. 😀👍

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you very much!

@RobertHampton747 Год назад

I have watched this type of video's for years and have seen all types from out of focus, no close-ups, off centered out of screen shots and totally silent. Your video was enjoyable and informative. Well done! It doesn't have to be perfect at all times just not bad most of the time. 🤩👍

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

@@RobertHampton747 I really appreciate it. Thank you.

@moko9196 Год назад

Great video. I have a blue dial 6031 bought in 1972. Had it serviced by Seiko USA a couple of years ago. Still my favorite watch.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Very nice!

@OtherSarah2 Год назад

wonderful video!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

@MASI_forging Год назад

Amazing workmanship 👏👏

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you! 👍

@milt-15x 3 месяца назад

Great interview/conversation; great fun!

@WeekendWatchRepair 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much.

@moneysaversilver 10 месяцев назад

That is a beautiful watch

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@Zacky12345 Год назад

Awesome 😊

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks.

@maximusg0075 Год назад

This was a great video. I've been thinking of getting into my bellmatic but just haven't because of its extra complication . After watching your video I definitely feel a little more confident.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

You can do it!

@Sestorema Год назад

A real great job! Well done 👍

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you.

@dabutcher1011 9 месяцев назад

Adam that was pretty amazing the alarm sounded great. I worked with a chef that owned one back in the 70s and he used to use the alarm to set reminders. It unfortunately clacked more than rang . I am sure this was due to constant use and his hands in and out of water. Great job ! I am watching the Bullhead video now.

@WristwatchMedic1953 Год назад

It was a great video very well done. Thank you

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you very much.

@glenntongue7639 Год назад

Fantastic video. Priceless for people like me attacking this movement for the first time. Thank you!!!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks so much. I’m very glad you liked the video. That was my first time working on that movement as well!

@glenntongue7639 Год назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair would love to see you tackle a 7016. They are really fun. Honorable mention for a 7015. Pls keep up the great work!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

@@glenntongue7639Noted! Thanks for the suggestion.

@ibnumuti7719 Год назад

Tes

@VaporEG Год назад

Lighting and editing look great!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you. I think it will be the direction I go now on future videos.

@viveksinghbisht6710 Год назад

This is a Very Good and Very Nice Work For you

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you very much!

@AdlerGordon Год назад

Really well done, I enjoyed your work and your charming narration! A little bit of magic there with the day wheel changing language from Spanish to English... Yes, I did catch that! 😉

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Ha! Yes, I completely forgot to talk about that. I only caught it after I uploaded the video. I sourced an English day wheel from the same supplier that I got the case spring from.

@MylesChavenson 6 месяцев назад

I do like your videos and the watches you work on

@WeekendWatchRepair 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much.

@slammermx Год назад

Came out great

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

I appreciate it very much. Thanks!

@pigfigjig 9 месяцев назад

I love that gold dial. Beautiful work Adam.. Really ❤this channel

@nomadhawg 7 месяцев назад

That’s a gorgeous watch

@jeroenvandervelden8213 Год назад

Thank you man! Fantastic video, very nice watch. ❤

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@charlesstoeng9166 Год назад

Wowww!! Good job!!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you!!

@tedblack2415 Год назад

Well done on reaching 1k & for the work , great job and as far as the camera work /lighting etc all looked very clear n clean to me 👍

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

That is good to hear! Thank you.

@gayegomila6285 3 месяца назад

Can I tell ya? It looks like you polished all those pieces!😅 They’re all nice and shiny! Just started watching your channel and along with Marshal and Nekkid Watchmaker Joe, by far my favorites!

@WeekendWatchRepair 3 месяца назад

Thanks a bunch.

@nathanlucas6465 Месяц назад

Really helpful vid, thanks 😊 I've got one of these sat on my bench awaiting repair. The alarm button came out and was lost, but thenowner carried on wearing the watch for some time. I'm expecting the inside to be in a similar state to yours!

@marcustay8774 Год назад

keep doing what you're doing man! love this video!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks a bunch!

@trailerpark948 8 месяцев назад

stunning. Great commentary, great job. 👏

@WeekendWatchRepair 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much.

@mcy1122 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great videos!

@Mtlmshr 2 месяца назад

Well Done!

@WeekendWatchRepair 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much.

@baca6445 Год назад

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@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you

@gregkarkowsky967 5 месяцев назад

nice job, man.

@WeekendWatchRepair 5 месяцев назад

Thanks a bunch.

@Supercruze Год назад

Great looking Bell. The keyless in these 4006As is pretty complex to work on. Nicely done.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Many thanks!

@sergiohegner8844 11 месяцев назад

Hello from Rio-Brazil! Thank you for this amazing video. I was able to almost fix my recent bought Seiko Bell…I say almost because after all mounted as you show so beautifully, I discovered that when I set crown wheel to second position, nothing happens, so I can’t adjust the alarm. Alarm sounds fine while turning the hands. If you can give me some help I will be vey happy! Anyway, congratulations of this video and channel.

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. Without seeing it, it is difficult to diagnose. The problem likely is in the keyless works or in the bell setting gear train. If you remove the dial, pull the crown to the 2nd position, and turn the crown, does the unlocking wheel turn? If it does then your issue is not within the keyless works. If that is OK, check the connection between the unlocking wheel - alarm setting connection wheel (the wheel that is attached to the underside of the cover plate), intermediate alarm setting wheel, and then the alarm wheel. It is easy to not get a good connection between the connection wheel that is attached to the underside of the cover plate and the unlocking & intermediate wheels. If everything works like it should, you should see that large wheel sticking out the side of the cover plate (visible with the alarm wheel pulled off) and see if it rotates. If it doesn't it's likely that the wheel on the underside of the cover plate is not engaged correctly. If that wheel turns when the crown is rotated, then the issue is likely the connection between the alarm wheel (large round wheel that is what you look at when setting the alarm time) and the alarm setting wheel that it engages with. I'd recommend searching for a copy of the 4006a service guide which will detail these parts and how they interact with one another. Best of luck, I hope you get it figured out.

@sergiohegner8844 11 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair Thank you so much for this information. I will try those steps and let you know. I do have a copy of the manual but as English is not my mother language, I’m still struggling with some terms. All the best and keep on posting.

@sergiohegner8844 11 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair My good man, after hours & hours struggling with the problem I figured out the issue: setting wheel lever spring was not original and too short so it would not make tension in the setting wheel lever complete with intermediate unlocking wheel! Thank you for your help!

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

@@sergiohegner8844Fantastic. I'm glad you got it figured out.

@carlospagi 6 месяцев назад

Really nice Adam, thank you. :)

@TexanUSMC8089 9 месяцев назад

That watch looked so bad I almost didn't watch the video. I'm glad I stuck it out. Great job.

@mtsaz100 10 месяцев назад

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I watch them all, many times. How about servicing my working 1965 navitimer? It just keeps poor time but works fine. It would make a good video. Thank you Adam.

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much. At this time I am unable to accept incoming commissions. I'll need to get a PO Box and a few other things put in place before I can accept incoming watch shipments. Thank you very much for reaching out though. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos.

@garybradbury9526 Год назад

New sub from the UK 😊

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks for subbing!

@vincentwilkes9611 9 месяцев назад

Nice!

@jasonwarwick633 Год назад

Nice content my man!

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Appreciate it!

@Binky750B Год назад

Hi Adam. Nice work on the Bellmatic. If you remember from our previous conversation I said I had lots of parts for these watches I believe that somewhere I have a set of the original black striped hands. If you’d like me to look I would gladly send them to you. Just let me know. Keep up the great content and your channel will grow before you know it 😀👍🇬🇧

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you very much for the offer. While the black striped hands were original to that dial, the watch is not original. It turns out the dial & bezel are not original to the case. It doesn't bother me though. I'm thoroughly enjoying the watch now. If it were original, I'd probably take you up on your kind offer. Since this watch is not original, I'll just keep it like it is, and you can save your parts to put towards an original watch. I think it still looks pretty good with the other hand set on it. Thank you again for the generous offer though and for the kind words.

@combolife Год назад

Nice job. I have the same watch, had it serviced a couple of years ago. Works nicely, except I don’t think they changed the gasket, so need to keep away from any water.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Yeah, that will happen if they don’t change the gaskets. Glad you like the video! Thanks a bunch for leaving a comment.

@davidinghram2494 Год назад

I really enjoy you fellas here on You Tube who do watch repair. This watch seemed to me to be the most complex of any I have seen so far. The finished product is beautiful and the band looks great on it. As well as you cleaned and lubricated it, it should last a lifetime.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Much appreciated. I'm very glad you enjoyed it. I have been wearing the watch regularly since completing it. Thank your for the kind words.

@markmaclean5297 5 месяцев назад

hi Adam, love your channel great tutorial on the Bellmatic, curious about the direction you wound the {primary} mainspring , most other Seiko's appear to run in the other direction. Must be correct as your amplitude was excellent.

@WeekendWatchRepair 5 месяцев назад

It won't always be in the same direction. Seiko does have some movements that will wind in the other direction. It is something that I take note of on every single watch to make sure that the spring goes back in the same orientation.

@colescrustycars 11 месяцев назад

Very cool to see how this movement works! Im personally in the market for a older Bellmatic with the UFO style case. Id love to buy a watch that has already been serviced and is in good mechanical shape. Several have caught my eye on ebay but i just have a hard time trusting the listings. But id be a buyer for a ufo style bellmatic, with a dial that catches my eye that has been serviced by someone such as yourself that takes great care in making these watches mechanically sound. Id buy a project watch but im not at the level yet to even consider it myself.

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Regarding eBay watches, it's always a gamble. I've bought some (although notably few) that I thought would be in bad shape, but I was pleasantly surprised by. I've bought others that the sellers stated were in good shape, all while knowing I'd be servicing it regardless. When I received it, the seller's description was terribly inaccurate. It's a crapshoot for sure, and unfortunately there are several dishonest sellers out there. Make sure you ask for quality pictures of the inside of the watch. If it is a seller who regularly sells watches, you could also ask if they can provide a picture of it on a timegrapher. Many sellers have those in their shops. Best of luck in your search.

@colescrustycars 11 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair good tips. Didnt think about getting pics on a timegrapher. I'm just getting into the hobby. Hopefully in the future I will be confident enough to service these myself. I'm currently starting playing around with a few cheap seiko 5s I've picked up for little money to learn on. I've quickly learned that the cheap tools have little value except maybe to change batteries in quarts watches haha. I have almost instantly replaced the cheap tools with quality one at a time. I'm a 20+ year GM master tech with over 6 figures worth of tools. You would think by now I'd know that you have to have quality tools to do a job.

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

@@colescrustycars As someone who's turned wrenches previously, I completely understand!

@dragithedon Год назад

Hi, I love your videos u have made me to love this hobby so iam new to this I have bought everything I need to repair and restore watchers. Watchers have alot of parts how will I remember how to put the watch back together again any advice from u will be good. Thanks

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

You can do it!

@watchhans Год назад

Definitely the most complicated mechanical movement Seiko ever made.

@luisfernandoauredmolina7979 Год назад

I've noticed you replaced the day dial. The one you took off initially had the days of the week in Spanish while the one you mounted had them in English.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

That is correct, I sourced an English day wheel. It was only after I uploaded the video that I realized I never made a mention of it. Great catch!

@luisfernandoauredmolina7979 Год назад

Great video and great work, by the way.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

@@luisfernandoauredmolina7979 Thank you very much.

@gwatkins5766 10 месяцев назад

My friend that was in the Navy sent me a Seiko Bell-Matic over 30 years ago.I have put it up in my oak chest as my last watch guy said something about the crown possibly coming loose.? So I just put it up until I could get someone to fix it.

@anthonycaryl1079 Год назад

great

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks

@bigwangmark Год назад

Got a mint looking Gold dial and gold case bellmatic. Need to service it but not game to do it yet.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Those 4006A movements aren't the easiest to service, but they aren't terribly difficult either. This one was my first, but after I finally got in to it, it wasn't overwhelming. I just made sure I had some good reference documentation, kept my parts & screws organized, and it was really not unlike any other watch service, with the exception of timing the alarm wheel.

@jeff1176 Год назад

Great in-depth video. I just found your channel. I definitely subscribed. This watch cleaned up well. I am a beginner hobbyist watch tinker er. Looking forward to checking out all of your content. Could provide a link to where you got the Extra long strap please. I have 8+ inch wrists and have a very hard time finding straps long enough to fit. Thanks

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks for the sub! I have 8+ inch wrists as well and know exactly what you mean regarding those straps. On this watch I wanted to put a real good quality strap on it. I found a company out of Canada called VGreen that makes custom straps to order. They usually ship within a week of ordering, and everything I've bought from them has been fantastic. This is where I get all of my XL length leather straps made. vgreenco.com/

@jeff1176 Год назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair awesome thank you so much

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

@@jeff1176 My pleasure.

@markmaclean5297 5 месяцев назад

I Adam, I have a lovely 70's BELL-MATIC that I would love to attempt a service on. Can I ask where you source your seals for such a watch and other spare parts. Love your videos

@muratkucumen35 11 месяцев назад

👏👏👏

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@standbylife7696 11 месяцев назад

Beautiful work! Is it possible to replace the plastic crystal with a sapphire crystal?

@WeekendWatchRepair 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. This has a domed crystal with a tension ring. I can't recall ever encountering a domed sapphire crystal, and if they are on the market, I assume the manufacturing expenses would be considerable. I would think it is unlikely that there's a specialized sapphire crystal made for this specific watch.

@standbylife7696 11 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair Thank you for the quick response! Very helpful!

@stevelavender1421 Год назад

My first watch was a Seiko Bel-Matic. I wish I knew where it was now.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

I can't remember what my first watch was. I'm sure it wasn't anything noteworthy. A Bell-Matic is quite the first watch to have. You have good taste!

@LCMNUNES1962 Год назад

ÓTIMO SERVIÇO 👍👍🇧🇷

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thank you.

@cmb1972 Год назад

I love the Bellmatic range, sorry to say but all the gold dial variants came in SGP (seiko gold plate) case's, they are plated base metal and ware out. The vintage Seiko market is flooded with Frankenstein Bellmatics all made from parts, fully original watches are hard to find, lovely work on the watch.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

Thanks a bunch. That is very good info, and it appears this one matches exactly what you described. I think it is a great watch now though. I appreciate the comment.

@cmb1972 Год назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair You have turned a franken beater into a nice wearable piece and can wear it knowing it is one of a kind, I have the same dial but with a gold alarm ring I am thinking of putting in a UFO case. I am a sucker for blue bells though.

@WeekendWatchRepair Год назад

That would look good in a UFO case.

@sergiohegner8844 10 месяцев назад

Me again 😢. When I put the calendar plate bell does not ring pulling the button out despite there being tension ( just like you do by 57:00 on). Manual says to check disconnecting lever or alarm train but I’m lost. What exactly means the “calendar train”? Any clues on how to isolate the problem? Sorry for boring you again but I feel very frustrated. Best.

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 месяцев назад

The calendar train is the series of gears that connect the calendar mechanism to the hour wheel. The alarm train is the train of gears from the back side of the watch that connect from the keyless works all the way through to the alarm spring arbor, and to the other side of the movement ending in the alarm wheel and alarm hammer. If there is a problem anywhere in this train of gears the alarm will not work. Also double check your alarm setting lever, alarm setting lever spring, and alarm bolt yoke & spring. This can also cause issues. It will also not work if your disconnecting lever is not properly atop the spring and engaging/disengaging with the hammer correctly. Best of luck. I hope you get it sorted out.

@sergiohegner8844 10 месяцев назад

Update: When I pull the button out alarm does not ring unless I poke the hammer. I’ve tried to post an RU-vid link 🔗 but it seems it’s not allowed.

@WeekendWatchRepair 10 месяцев назад

@@sergiohegner8844I saw your video. It's difficult to tell, but there is clearly too much friction on something for that alarm to start on it's own. Did you lubricate the point on the hammer where the alarm wheel contacts it? I'd just recommend disassembling the alarm components from the setting lever to the alarm and make sure everything is super clean, reassemble and lubricate again. It looks like everything is there, but something is binding it up.

@sergiohegner8844 10 месяцев назад

@@WeekendWatchRepair I will do that my friend. This one was the trickiest I’ve ever serviced. Thank you once again. All the best and post more videos.

@sea-watches 6 месяцев назад

nice

@markmaclean5297 5 месяцев назад

Hi Adam, the 4006 Cal uses 2 washer, those being date finger washer and the Setting wheel rocker washer, I have the same movement but unfortunately I'm missing one of them. they are apparently identical to one another, my question is , if you only had one, which would be the more important one to use. Cheers

@WeekendWatchRepair 5 месяцев назад

I'm not sure there is a correct answer to that question! Washers are pretty generic. I'd measure the one you have and see if I could find one online somewhere. Surely someone will sell washers by the size, even ones as small as those.

@shanejones7331 2 месяца назад

I have noticed that everyone of those reverse thread screws have like a hamburger icon in them, have you ran into any of those screws like that on a seiko that wasn’t reverse threaded?

@WeekendWatchRepair 2 месяца назад

I’m sure they make them in very old models, but typically anything 60s and after will have the three slots on the screw head on Seiko watches to indicate reverse threaded screws. There are definitely other manufacturers and other movements that do not mark their screw heads that way, but several still do.