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

fred.zueri · Jun 12, 2019

Agreed. The first one was obvious. But the second one looked good to me. But yes, Bezel seems to be in a too good condition for a 50 year old watch

Shabbaz · Jun 12, 2019

Unless the whole watch is like NOS I would start buying a 120 with a lightly faded bezel. You have better chances you hit the jackpot.

Tatu · Jun 13, 2019

SM 120 is on my "must have" - list. Haven't done proper research yet, but his one says no no right away.

JwRosenthal · Jun 13, 2019

Tatu
SM 120 is on my "must have" - list. Haven't done proper research yet, but his one says no no right away.

That’s the Tangarine Dream edition.

hmmmcamu · Jun 20, 2019

Omega Seamaster 120
" SKIN DIVER "
ca. 1967

* paired with Omega ref#. 12 Beads of Rice bracelet with ref# 517 end links @ 19mm
[ original Omega SS bracelet for this model would be ref#. 1098 SS bracelet with ref# 547 end links @ 19mm ]

bloomy · Jul 1, 2019

I snagged another SM120 on a 1067 bracelet with 532 end links. Anyone know if the second hand was an option for this model or if it came from another?

KAP · Jul 1, 2019

bloomy
I snagged another SM120 on a 1067 bracelet with 532 end links. Anyone know if the second hand was an option for this model or if it came from another?

The second hand is not original to your watch

jsducote · Jul 2, 2019

KAP
The second hand is not original to your watch

Agreed. Even if it was the right style, look at how bright the white is and the color of the lume in comparison to the other markers. By that gauge, I'd question the hour & minute hands as well.

bloomy · Jul 2, 2019

jsducote
Agreed. Even if it was the right style, look at how bright the white is and the color of the lume in comparison to the other markers. By that gauge, I'd question the hour & minute hands as well.

I am not worried about the minute and hour hands. The lume on the dial on these is always different in the 6/9/12 index and the rest. The 6/9/12 match the minute and hour hands closely as do all of the others I have owned and held.

bloomy · Jul 2, 2019

KAP
The second hand is not original to your watch

Care to elaborate? Came from a SM300 then?

Edit: think the tip is too short to be from sm300 unless it was cut.

maxzim · Jul 11, 2019

Hi everybody,
Thanks for welcoming me on this forum.
I'm actually looking for a seamaster 120 165.027 but could also be interested in a 135.027
Definitly my dream watch but really difficult to find one so if someone has or see that beauty on sale, plz let me know! Would be awesome.
Thanks!

jeppehh · Jul 11, 2019

maxzim
Hi everybody,
Thanks for welcoming me on this forum.
I'm actually looking for a seamaster 120 165.027 but could also be interested in a 135.027
Definitly my dream watch but really difficult to find one so if someone has or see that beauty on sale, plz let me know! Would be awesome.
Thanks!

They appear quite often here in the FS section. Be careful with pieces on places like eBay and Catawiki as there are many examples out there with incorrect parts. If you find a piece that you are unsure about, just post a seperate thread in the Vintage omega section and plenty of knowledgable people will likely chime in.

Happy hunting.. It's a great watch (wearing one right now)

Seadiver · Jul 20, 2019

blacksharpie
My brand-new-to-me manual 120, 135.027. Cal 601. Serial in the 28 millions so apparently dates to around 1969.

Arent you scared of the displaced t swiss made t? The left is more to the left than the right to the right. The crown is questionable as well.

mmpass · Jul 30, 2019

Helpful page for sure. Thx!
Current auction (7/30/19)

Expert on the page gives a range up to 2800 Euro for this Seamaster 120 ref 166027.

Bezel and dial might be ok?
Hands look like they are from a Speedmaster
Black date on white background. wrong.

Borrowed movement?

Not sure about caseback..

Anyway, not sure I will ever have the guts to buy from an online auction. I just feel like a lost newbie.

JwRosenthal · Jul 30, 2019

Run away from this watch as fast as you can.

fred.zueri · Aug 5, 2019

Hi Guys
Wanted to check what you think about this piece.
Any inputs? There are seamaster 120 with blue bezels, but they are rather rare as far as I know. Is everything legit with the watch? Was recently serviced. Thx for the help 😉.

JwRosenthal · Aug 5, 2019

raltobelli

Hi Guys
Wanted to check what you think about this piece.
Any inputs? There are seamaster 120 with blue bezels, but they are rather rare as far as I know. Is everything legit with the watch? Was recently serviced. Thx for the help 😉.

Can’t speak to the blue bezel but whoever gets this watch- PLEASE rescue the hands from that parts bag and PM me.

fred.zueri · Aug 6, 2019

Well I’m thinking of buying the watch.
But not so sure regarding the blue bezel & if everything is legit.

321Only · Aug 6, 2019

I saw a lot of different bezel colours on the lady size models so a blue bezel might be legit on the 37mm model as well.

321Only · Aug 6, 2019

Dial looks ok to me. second hand is incorrect and both hour and minute hand are service parts. Also the crown was changed. Luckily the original parts are in the bag 👍
You should definitely take the parts of the bag to avoid damage! What is the asking price of the seller?

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

fred.zueri

Shabbaz

Tatu

JwRosenthal

hmmmcamu

bloomy

KAP

jsducote

bloomy

bloomy

maxzim

jeppehh

Seadiver

mmpass

JwRosenthal

fred.zueri

JwRosenthal

fred.zueri

321Only

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