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Pro Restored Seiko Bell-Matic 4006-6021 Watch For Sale
There are few things as sweet as getting a newly restored vintage watch. You get the pleasure of nostalgia, along with that special sense of personal touch from a master restorer's handiwork. It is a good thing as Martha Stewart would say. Bob Thayer is in the business of repairing, restoring, and modifying all types of watches, with a bit of a specialty on Seiko watches. He has something special for sale which I thought would interest you. This watch is one of the Seiko Bell-Matics. A mechanical alarm watch that was extremely popular "back in the day." They are no longer made, and while these watches can be found, so few are in good condition. In Bob's capable hands, you get a stunning vintage watch ready for daily duty - with a loud alarm. The watch is available restored, for $325. Here is a intro into the watch by Bob:*Below content written by Bob Thayer for aBlogtoReadwatches-dealer*The Seiko Bell-Matic was produced from late 1966 to 1978. They were made using "4006" automatic move

Spring Wardrobe: Jackets
The time has come to store away the chunky wool sweaters, hang up the heavy coats, and bring out the springtime clothing arsenal as we thaw out from the chilly winter. There’s something about this season that’s particularly alluring; the warm sunshine on your skin, the budding vegetation, or simply the fact that the piercingly-cold wind no longer hurts your face. For those of us who like to dress well, it’s also a time of creativity and self-expression.?The typically-neutral color palettes of winter are instead replaced by the vivid colors and patterns of spring. A wider array of colors to use creates a much more dynamic range of possible fits. Don’t get me wrong; I?love?layers. More articles of clothing means more ways to customize your look, right? Especially for men, fall and winter styles just brim with opportunity.?However, it’s also important to consider that spring/summer allow for more “statement” pieces, which essentially allow you to

Today's Featured Vintage Watch Company, Ball
As many of you know, I am a big fan of Ball Watches, old and new and have both represented in my collection. So today, I invite you all to read a brief history of Ball Watch, and hopefully join us in the Ball Forum for more -Info courtesy of pocket watch repair. Photos taken by me at Ball Museum Tour/2007Brief History: Ball Watch CompanyCleveland, Ohio1879 - 1969Webb C. Ball was born in Fredericktown, Ohio on October 6, 1847 and became a jeweller & watchmaker. When Standard Time was first adopted in 1883, he was the first jeweler to use time signals, bringing accurate time to Cleveland, Ohio.After the grave collision between Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railways at Kipton, Ohio, incurred because an engineer's watch had stopped unnoticed for about 5 minutes, the railroad officials commissioned Webb C. Ball as their General Time Inspector, in order to establish precision standards and a reliable timepiece inspection system for Railroad Watches.The Ball Watch Company did not man

Something new for 2014
I've had my eye on this watch ever since it was released and yesterday it was finally my turn to strap one onto my wrist.This is a departure away from the usual sport's watches that i am so used to but my taste is maturing and the Jumbo is a perfect way for my to break that bond.I've always thought that if i bought this, that it would be one watch that i would pass over to my son and so as we share the same initials to make it extra special i am going to look into having AP do a custom rotor (if it isn't silly money that is:)Happy New Year everyoneLove the green box!Date set.With his big brother.And last but not least my little lad who will be taking possession of it when it hit's 18HAGWEJamie

PAM0098 in Dies in Winder
I was surprised to find my recently serviced PAM0098 (picked up from Panerai service at the end of July), and find the movement would stop after 5-6 days in my winder after placing it in when fully wound. The winder is an Orbita Siena 1 which is set to 650 turns per day in both directions.Should this happen? Any advice on how to proceed?Thanks for any help!