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1968 Omega Seamaster 120 Full Set

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I purchased a seamaster 120 the other day. It came with the original outer box, original red box, embossed guarentee card with serial number and personal information, original purchase receipt dated 5 Dec 1970 (my birth year) and Omega service receipt dated 2003. Serial number dates this 120 to 1968 and must have sat for quite awhile before it sold in 1970. Serial number matches on all paperwork with the movement. Even came on an unworn Omega leather strap with buckle. I suspect this was added during the Omega service in 2003? Running great the last few days and t he watch looks all original to me, has the correct hands, acrylic crystal with symbol, bezel, dial, crown, and case. This forum is full of knowledeable people, let me know what you think.

I paid $3500, maybe I overpaid but to me it is one of my favourite watch purchases.

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Nice watch. I don’t think I have ever seen one of these as a full set. You are correct about the strap not being original to the watch but that’s no big deal. The original bracelets do pop up if you are a bracelet guy, you just need to make sure it has the correct endlinks.
Enjoy!
 
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To me overpaying only matters if you:
1) couldn't actually afford to pay what you did
2) bought something thinking it was real and it turns out to be fake

Could you have gotten a better deal? I don't know, maybe? But if you can afford the $3500 then who the hell cares! I love the look of those 120's.
 
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Overpay for the one you love. You wont regret it. I overpaid multiple times. Those are my best watches.

By the way, it would'nt surprise me if you could sell this again for $ 3500. But if you dont, who cares.
 
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Brilliant! Now I definitley need to get a bracelet for it, looks so nice. By the way I am jealous the pearl's intact. Thanks for sharing!
 
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Nice watch. I don’t think I have ever seen one of these as a full set. You are correct about the strap not being original to the watch but that’s no big deal. The original bracelets do pop up if you are a bracelet guy, you just need to make sure it has the correct endlinks.
Enjoy!
Yes, I'm going to get a bracelet for it. I've found the information reference on the forum, now I need to find one with the endlinks. Hopefully it won't be too difficult.
 
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I never think of it as overpaying when its a good piece, you are simply ahead of the market.
Nice pick up.
 
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And here is mine on factory 1096 (? I’ll have to check).

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and just and fyi- the Uncle Seiko Holzer in 19Mm is a fabulous fit for these
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Fantastic catch there.. Congrats.
I got one of these and it is my absolute favorite watch..Enjoy!!!
 
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It's awesome, enjoy. I am really starting to get - don't buy junkers, they just pile up.
 
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And here is mine on factory 1096 (? I’ll have to check).

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and just and fyi- the Uncle Seiko Holzer in 19Mm is a fabulous fit for these
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Looking at the Uncle Seiko Holzer now, thanks for the reccomendation.
 
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Looking at the Uncle Seiko Holzer now, thanks for the reccomendation.
I used the US Holzer on my 120 until I tracked down the original bracelet, but it works in so many other watches it’s worth having regardless. I bought both 19 & 20mm endlinks so it works on most of my collection where the lug profiles suit the endlinks.
 
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I used the US Holzer on my 120 until I tracked down the original bracelet, but it works in so many other watches it’s worth having regardless. I bought both 19 & 20mm endlinks so it works on most of my collection where the lug profiles suit the endlinks.
I ended up purchasing the holzer. I'll use it until I find the original. Cheers
 
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Not too bad , a full set like that deserve some money more , don’t worry.

paul
 
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I ended up purchasing the holzer. I'll use it until I find the original. Cheers
The nice things about US’s endlinks is that they are stamped and not solid (which sound counterintuitive to quality these days- I know). Because they stamped like vintage ones were, they allow you to tweak them to fit. I use a pair of small pliers wrapped in electrical tape to avoid tool marks- and if an endlink is sitting too low or if the gap underneath needs to be tightened up to avoid chatter, it’s easy to do.
 
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