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

COYI
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I had a quick look for you and it is legit.
The lume pip in the bezel has been replaced but it is very common for the original to have fallen out. I think it's a quite nice example and looks attractive
 
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The price is right too, if I had 2k in my Paypal I'd probably go for it 馃榿
 
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The price is right too, if I had 2k in my Paypal I'd probably go for it 馃榿

Looks good to me - solid watch for the price. One thing did pop out to me though - is that crown correct? Seems like the omega logo is larger than the examples on page 1.
 
COYI
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I also thought it's possible the crown is a replacement but that wouldn't be a deal breaker
 
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L larkja
Hoping to get a little feedback. Not too active here; more so on WUS. Looking at a 1968 (my birth year) Seamaster 120. Soooo many fakes out there. This one looks legit. Just thought I would post to the brain trust here.

Seller's ad - (1) FS Omega Seamaster 120 166.027 | WatchUSeek Watch Forums

Seller said originally purchased here - https://www.vintagewatchclassics.com/product/vintage-omega-120

Thanks in advance
But it now- it鈥檚 better than mine. I couldn鈥檛 care less about the crown- they get replaced all the time
 
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COYI COYI
I also thought it's possible the crown is a replacement but that wouldn't be a deal breaker

Exactly - I think the correct one is mentioned in this thread somewhere lol I needed one for mine, it cost me $30. Number - 42045 and if you need the stem you can get them for like $10
 
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Exactly - I think the correct one is mentioned in this thread somewhere lol I needed one for mine, it cost me $30. Number - 42045 and if you need the stem you can get them for like $10

Great. Thanks for the info.
 
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Exactly - I think the correct one is mentioned in this thread somewhere lol I needed one for mine, it cost me $30. Number - 42045 and if you need the stem you can get them for like $10
I've got a couple of NOS crowns in case my 120s ever need a replacement
 
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COYI COYI
I've got a couple of NOS crowns in case my 120s ever need a replacement

Thank you
 
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Reviewing pics a bit more and a final question. Does the caseback look correct? Many comments in this post and online about how the etching was not deep, but fakes seem to have strong engraving. The pic shows etching/engraving to be pretty pronounced.

Thanks
 
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COYI
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I don't see anything that would make me worry that it is fake
 
iamvr
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L larkja
Great! Thanks again.

Congrats for this very nice example 馃憤
 
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Another fake on e-bay today... incase someone wants to see another example in the wild lol
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