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Seiko Bellmatic - 4006a - Should I stop before I even start? haha

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It was just a poor attempt at humor after seeing the current condition of the movement.  I plan on cleaning and reusing everything possible.  It's been fully disassembled now.  At first glance everything looks like it can be salvaged, but I'll do a detailed and close up inspection of each part tomorrow.  

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2 hours ago, HectorLooi said:

Honestly, that doesn't look too bad.

How's the case and dial?

The case is very rough.  I only got it because I loved the dial, which appears to be in good order.  The hands are missing lume and bent.  It basically needs everything addressed but the dial itself.

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7 hours ago, thor447 said:

About to dig into this one. I’m wondering if it would be easier just to find a donor movement now, haha!

Seiko Bellmatic 4006a

I've resurrected far worse into great time keepers, so if I can do it I am sure you can too!

From this:

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To this:

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