The first Bell-Matics were released to the public in 1966, and were at that time the very first automatic wrist alarm watches with a central rotor. Seiko continued production of the line for another 12 years with a wide array of styles ranging from colorful casuals, to refined classics. This 7010 from November of ‘68 has a polished and sophisticated layout, and it features the 27 jewel variant of Seiko’s 4006 movement. Import tariffs on luxury watches (those over 21 jewels) made them too expensive to distribute to the North American market, so acquiring one can be a bit of a challenge, but well worth the effort. Following fairly closely to Tanaka’s “Grammar of Design” architecture, the case has crisp lines, pleasing angles, and a low profile bezel. It’s covered in flat polished planes that meet at sharp corners to create an almost faceted appearance in reaction to light. The dial is a rich silvery white sunburst with a lacquered finish that's complemented by polished sword style hands and polished markers with black enamel striping. Framing the dial is a dropped minute chapter and a thin satin silver alarm cursor ring with a subtle black indicator. The bell has a bright, crisp ring that is sure to get your attention. The case is unpolished, and it’s completely original aside from a replacement crystal. Post service it’s keeping near perfect time, and the alarm functions are smooth and precisely aligned for accurate setting. We’ve paired it with an oiled brown leather with white stitching for a clean and classic finish that’s sure to garner attention even before the sounding of the bell.

Kvarnsjo Leather Retro Oiled Brown Leather with White Stitch

Serviced 9/19/21

Diameter- 38mm

Lugs- 19mm