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Old 6 February 2021, 06:50 PM   #1
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Incoming Bell-Matic

Couldn’t resist an eBay punt. What a great watch. 50+ years old and feels modern. The alarm is great.
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Old 6 February 2021, 06:53 PM   #2
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Nice congrats
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Old 6 February 2021, 09:27 PM   #3
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Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed 2 bell-matics in the last and seeing yours makes me miss them.
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Old 6 February 2021, 09:56 PM   #4
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Old 7 February 2021, 04:47 AM   #5
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Thank you. I’m amazed at the quality and how modern it feels for a 50+ year old watch.
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Old 7 February 2021, 11:58 AM   #6
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Love Bell-Matics of all shapes . . . my favourite alarm watches by far.
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Old 7 February 2021, 11:59 AM   #7
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That’s very cool

I’ve not heard of them before. Do they still make a modern version?
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Old 7 February 2021, 12:13 PM   #8
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I’ve not heard of them before. Do they still make a modern version?
As I recall, Brian, they were discontinued in the late 1970s or early 80s, a victim of the quartz revolution.
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Old 7 February 2021, 01:09 PM   #9
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Nice watch!
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Old 14 February 2021, 11:27 PM   #10
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Old 15 February 2021, 02:52 AM   #11
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Thank you kindly. I have to say, I’m astounded at the weight and feel of this 50 plus year old watch.
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Old 15 February 2021, 05:11 PM   #12
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The alarm is the coolest. Someday I'd like to have one. I also love the dial on this one as well


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Old 15 February 2021, 05:46 PM   #13
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The alarm is the coolest. Someday I'd like to have one. I also love the dial on this one as well


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My only advice is to get one now! They are so cheap! Our weekly shopping bill is larger (we are quite a big family!!)
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