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Bell-Matic 4006-7011 overhaul


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A few years ago I repaired a seiko bell matic and really liked the watch for some reason so I bought a Bell matic  from a eBay seller that was not running in hopes to repair it and use it for a daily beater. I misplaced the unlocking wheel and had to order one. I thought  when I opened the cases back it would be a rusty movement but much to my surprise it was really nice clean movement. I replaced the center wheel because it was running very slow after I cleaned it. Now it’s ticking away fine. Here are some pics so far

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