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

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dial is distressed to look old ... note the TEXT always a dead giveaway ... real dial text would be BRIGHT WHITE letters ...... poor effort to distress fake bezel as well, ..... the PIP on the fake bezel is conveniently popped off to give it that added feel of age and use
 
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Any opinions on the authenticity of this one?

I came across this on eBay. The artificial ageing of the bezel is some of the most naive I’ve ever seen.
 
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FAKE ON ....... eBay ... if anyone placed a bid
Not only fake, but missing the fake bezel! And 36 bidders! I’m willing to bet half of the bidders know it’s fake (if it isn’t disclosed in the listing like the last one we saw for for $700+ and was disclosed as fake) but just don’t care...it looks close enough for them to save a few bucks on not getting the real thing. This market is mind boggling.
 
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There are many 135.027 fakes on chrono24.. And chrono24 does not care..
 
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hi all
Are there fakes of the "Boys" sized 120?

not really " BOYS " rather .. Omega came out with a ... HIS and HERS .. for the 120 .. so the smaller version is for a LADY, I suppose a parent could have given it as a gift to their child [boy]
 
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I thought about getting a “hers” model for my lady to match mine when they were still hovering around the $4-500 mark...Woulda, coulda, shoulda
 
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i ask cos i have one i got for my ex wife but then i got her a speedy and so i still have it.... i'll take some pics and post here to get the collective opinion
 
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I thought about getting a “hers” model for my lady to match mine when they were still hovering around the $4-500 mark...Woulda, coulda, shoulda

I’ve been considering this too, if I can find one for a decent price. The nice thing is the smaller models are easier to find in great condition.

I was watching one of the 31mm maroon models on ebay recently, but the hands were incorrect, and I’m not sure how difficult they are to source.
 
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I’ve been considering this too, if I can find one for a decent price. The nice thing is the smaller models are easier to find in great condition.

I was watching one of the 31mm maroon models on ebay recently, but the hands were incorrect, and I’m not sure how difficult they are to source.
The colored ones are far rarer, hence the premium. Hands would be an archer question based on the case back reference . Hands for the full size are available but only in SLN.
 
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The colored ones are far rarer, hence the premium. Hands would be an archer question based on the case back reference . Hands for the full size are available but only in SLN.

This was the one I was watching. Ref 565.007 and it wound up going for £680 or around $890.

 
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This was the one I was watching. Ref 565.007 and it wound up going for £680 or around $890.

Although those of us who have been watching these for a while would balk- that’s not so bad for what that is.
 
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This was the one I was watching. Ref 565.007 and it wound up going for £680 or around $890.



Hand set is wrong ... there are a few on eBay [black dial] @ 31mm [ladies version] u can look at to compare the correct handset
 
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IS this ladies 565.007 correct? Print on the dial is faint but apart from that I think it may be ok.
I bought it years ago for my then missus but upgraded her to a speedy. Been lay in the watch box for a decade since

 
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IS this ladies 565.007 correct? Print on the dial is faint but apart from that I think it may be ok.
I bought it years ago for my then missus but upgraded her to a speedy. Been lay in the watch box for a decade since

Is that a gilt dial???
 
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Hi All,
I am looking for my first vintage watch and came across this - I think its legit. I have gone through the thread to pick up tips on spotting a fake - any ideas on this one? The main concern I have is the lack of seahorse on the back but some say its possible with wear.

Cheers,
Will
 
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Well I can't really see the case back from those photos but that aside it's perfectly genuine but overall in average condition.

The lume pip is missing (but overall the bezel looks quite nice to me, with the semi faded look) and critically for the dial, the hour markers have aged with a fairly unattractive dry, dirty look. That isn't to say it's a bad watch - just bear this in mind as it shouldn't command a top price.
 
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Well I can't really see the case back from those photos but that aside it's perfectly genuine but overall in average condition.

The lume pip is missing (but overall the bezel looks quite nice to me, with the semi faded look) and critically for the dial, the hour markers have aged with a fairly unattractive dry, dirty look. That isn't to say it's a bad watch - just bear this in mind as it shouldn't command a top price.

Thanks for your advice - much appreciated!