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Bigdaddyj
·I recently stumbled up on the following watch and would appreciate any help. I am definitely no expert and anything will help. Value, year, condition. Please and thank you.
Can someone help me with this watch?
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Davidt
·Are you buying/selling/found it in a drawer and just curious to know??
Better pics would help.
Have you done a search on line for Seamaster 120?
Is it quartz or automatic?
Better pics would help.
Have you done a search on line for Seamaster 120?
Is it quartz or automatic?
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ulackfocus
·Looks like a 36 mm from the 80's to late 90's. If it works, it might be worth a few hundred dollars. Even the automatics don't fetch more than $800, and that's if they're in better shape than that.
It's quartz I think, or it would say "CHRONOMETER" below Seamaster.
Is it quartz or automatic?
It's quartz I think, or it would say "CHRONOMETER" below Seamaster.
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Noddyman
·It's a quartz model you can tell because the date window intrudes into the wave pattern, it doesn't on the Chronometer.
I used to own the exact same watch and mine dated to 1998. The whole watch including bracelet looks to have been polished, it should have a combination of brushed and polished finish.
I used to own the exact same watch and mine dated to 1998. The whole watch including bracelet looks to have been polished, it should have a combination of brushed and polished finish.
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Bigdaddyj
·Thanks everyone. It would be a watch I would be buying. I believe it is quartz.
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Bigdaddyj
·Anything else anyone needs? I really appreciate everyone’s input
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...It’s pretty tired... what’s your budget? We can find something better.
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Davidt
·What's the price? Looks quite tired and isn't a particularly desirable piece. I'd keep looking but if you're keen on it, it should be very cheap.
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Bigdaddyj
·My budget is around $1000. Clearly I know this piece is less. What would be the value on this one? $200,400, more. Thanks
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Davidt
·You're much, much better off spending 600-1000 on a better watch than buying this, even if it's only 250.
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Mouse_at_Large
·My limited research on eBay would indicate that the majority of these and the blue dialled versions seem to be on offer from Japanese sellers for around the $750 mark. Perhaps this model was popular there. You would have to factor in customs and postage on top.
I suggest you give some thought to what you want a watch to look like and what sort of functionality you are looking for. Try some google searches on subjects like say "best value watch under $1000" which throws up articles like this https://gearpatrol.com/2018/01/09/best-affordable-watches-under-1000/ and then go down some rabbit holes. If you have any watch dealers near you, have a look at the different makes, styles and price ranges. Also try them on 😀 - it's important that you get an idea of what sizes and styles suit your tastes (and wrist size/lifestyle).
Don't jump on the first thing you see, but take a little time, accumulate a little more knowledge and there is more of a chance that you'll end up with something that you like and that will in time become an heirloom.
Hope this helps.
I suggest you give some thought to what you want a watch to look like and what sort of functionality you are looking for. Try some google searches on subjects like say "best value watch under $1000" which throws up articles like this https://gearpatrol.com/2018/01/09/best-affordable-watches-under-1000/ and then go down some rabbit holes. If you have any watch dealers near you, have a look at the different makes, styles and price ranges. Also try them on 😀 - it's important that you get an idea of what sizes and styles suit your tastes (and wrist size/lifestyle).
Don't jump on the first thing you see, but take a little time, accumulate a little more knowledge and there is more of a chance that you'll end up with something that you like and that will in time become an heirloom.
Hope this helps.
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Bigdaddyj
·My limited research on eBay would indicate that the majority of these and the blue dialled versions seem to be on offer from Japanese sellers for around the $750 mark. Perhaps this model was popular there. You would have to factor in customs and postage on top.
I suggest you give some thought to what you want a watch to look like and what sort of functionality you are looking for. Try some google searches on subjects like say "best value watch under $1000" which throws up articles like this https://gearpatrol.com/2018/01/09/best-affordable-watches-under-1000/ and then go down some rabbit holes. If you have any watch dealers near you, have a look at the different makes, styles and price ranges. Also try them on 😀 - it's important that you get an idea of what sizes and styles suit your tastes (and wrist size/lifestyle).
Don't jump on the first thing you see, but take a little time, accumulate a little more knowledge and there is more of a chance that you'll end up with something that you like and that will in time become an heirloom.
Hope this helps.
