My Early Seamaster 120 Divers. What to look for and what to avoid.

X350 XJR · Sep 21, 2018

COYI
In order to help others avoid buying fakes, here's another replica Seamaster 120 kit available on eBay, this time with the Afghan military marking. It even has the Omega logo etched into the crystal.

I contacted the seller and he admitted the kit was a replica.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/263948642844

I only have use of my mobile phone today so it might be useful if another member could post some photos from the listing as reference material.

Reported.

X350 XJR · Sep 21, 2018

Davidt
Does the 120 have a clicking bezel?

Mine rotates but doesn't click. I'm not sure if it's missing a part or that's just how they are.

There are no clicks on these, just a retainer spring holding the bezel to the case.

hmmmcamu · Sep 25, 2018

Davidt
Does the 120 have a clicking bezel?

Mine rotates but doesn't click. I'm not sure if it's missing a part or that's just how they are.

120 bezel for both automatic and manual wind versions is ... NON CLICK [friction mounted] ... bi directional

M'Bob · Sep 25, 2018

hmmmcamu
120 bezel for both automatic and manual wind versions is ... NON CLICK [friction mounted] ... bi directional

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

Hello,
Can anyone give me their assessment of this 120, the condition is excellent which immediately make me think redial, etc. any help would be appreciated.

hmmmcamu · Nov 20, 2018

Watchout312
Hello,
Can anyone give me their assessment of this 120, the condition is excellent which immediately make me think redial, etc. any help would be appreciated.

FAKE .... here are some details that might help ... original parts

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

hmmmcamu
FAKE .... here are some details that might help ... original parts

Thank you

I see the lume pit is different, the case back and under the case back. The movement looks original.

I have a lot more research to do, if I want to find a decent example but what screamed fake to you?

uwsearch · Nov 20, 2018

+1 typical fake
Check:
- fake shiny bezel, wrong lume pit, 120 instead of 144 dents.
- dial print should be whiter
- Royal Afghan Airforce caseback is different (seamaster is not centered)
- different case

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

Watchout312
Thank you

I see the lume pit is different, the case back and under the case back. The movement looks original.

I have a lot more research to do, if I want to find a decent example but what screamed fake to you?

uwsearch
+1 typical fake
Check:
- fake shiny bezel, wrong lume pit, 120 instead of 144 dents.
- dial print should be whiter
- Royal Afghan Airforce caseback is different (seamaster is not centered)
- different case

All great info for someone who is trying to navigate through all the crap out there.

When you say 120 instead of 144 dents, what does that mean.

uwsearch · Nov 20, 2018

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

uwsearch

Oww excellent,

Very good to know.

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

How about this one, the seller responded and explained to me that it was purchased from Jack Wongs vintage collection and is 100% original

hmmmcamu · Nov 20, 2018

Watchout312

How about this one, the seller responded and explained to me that it was purchased from Jack Wongs vintage collection and is 100% original

Jack Wong's original post .....................

http://chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/index.cgi?id=91575&md=read&page=1

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

hmmmcamu
Jack Wong's original post .....................

http://chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/index.cgi?id=91575&md=read&page=1

Nice.

What do you think, does it look good?

hmmmcamu · Nov 20, 2018

Watchout312
Nice.

What do you think, does it look good?

it looks good ...

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

hmmmcamu
it looks good ...

How about the movement, it looks like it says 513 instead of 613. Any clue why that would be?

hmmmcamu · Nov 20, 2018

thats the issue on Jack Wongs post the numbers don't match ... on the serial number dates it from
1973 ... watch was made in the 60's and she\oud have a 600 series ref mvmnt

hmmmcamu · Nov 20, 2018

here this is for sale on .......... https://www.etsy.com/listing/645117...MI04OD_t3k3gIVFVqGCh1PxAJyEAQYAiABEgLKdvD_BwE

Watchout312 · Nov 20, 2018

hmmmcamu
thats the issue on Jack Wongs post the numbers don't match ... on the serial number dates it from
1973 ... watch was made in the 60's and she\oud have a 600 series ref mvmnt

hmmmcamu
here this is for sale on .......... https://www.etsy.com/listing/645117...MI04OD_t3k3gIVFVqGCh1PxAJyEAQYAiABEgLKdvD_BwE

I agree with the above, it seems like he is confused and the # on the movement is concerning along with the prestige bezel.

I was looking at the one you posted and was seriously considering it.

What about this one, no date but the condition looks good.

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-120-vintage--id7935365.htm

hmmmcamu · Nov 20, 2018

Watchout312
I agree with the above, it seems like he is confused and the # on the movement is concerning along with the prestige bezel.

I was looking at the one you posted and was seriously considering it.

What about this one, no date but the condition looks good.

https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seamaster-120-vintage--id7935365.htm

CROWN is not correct, I don't trust the case back , mvmnt shud be cal 601 ........ Omega launched the Seamaster 120 in 1966 ...... and the ad says it's from 1962 ?

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