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

  1. Sa Calobra Oct 28, 2022

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    In another thread I found this list. Seems that the 540 are actually also an 'approved' combination for the 166027 (more than that they just seem to fit by coincidence)

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  2. Shabbaz Oct 28, 2022

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    Sorry. Totally forgot to get back to you. I took some pictures and it looks like 532 yes. I never knew this.
     
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  3. Davidt Oct 28, 2022

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    Thanks @Shabbaz. I was hoping there may be an alternative as 532’s don’t seem overly common.
     
  4. hmmmcamu Dec 2, 2022

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    1967
    OMEGA SEAMASTER 120
    manual wind, no date
     
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  5. Dr.Sascha Dec 2, 2022

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    Nice devil-diver ;)
     
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  6. gmmy775 Dec 2, 2022

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    yeah, must admit I thought the Bulova was a nice touch. under-rated maker, particularly those with USA movements.
     
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  7. hmmmcamu Dec 3, 2022

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    in good company ...
     
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  8. Jonathan40 Dec 3, 2022

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    That 120 has been wrapped in cotton wool all its life. I’ve said it many times that vintage is not my thing really but I do appreciate it and that is just stunning. They all are but the 120 wow. In focus as one just went up for sale on the forum.
     
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  9. hmmmcamu Dec 5, 2022

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    1967 OMEGA SEAMASTER 120
    manual wind / no date
     
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  10. kaplan Jan 15, 2023

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  12. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jan 15, 2023

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    Gone
     
  13. kaplan Feb 18, 2023

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  14. Davidt Feb 19, 2023

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  15. uwsearch Feb 19, 2023

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  16. sonicosa Sep 12, 2023

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    Saw this one in my ebay watchlist today, best offer was accepted and the original price was $1,995. Seems like a good price to me with the bracelet, although the lume appears very faded / possibly cleaned from the dial. Anyone here get it?

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  17. KaiseRRuby Sep 12, 2023

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    Thats a great deal for a no-date. They are way more rare than the dates.
     
  18. KaiseRRuby Sep 12, 2023

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    Here’s my 120. I heard that its common that the bezel fades to this ‘ghost’ color. This is due to the material used on the bezel. Can someone tell me more about this?

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  19. Davidt Sep 12, 2023

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    I wouldn’t say it’s common, but as the bezels are anodised aluminium (like most Speedmaster bezels) they can fade naturally under certain conditions.

    Mine also has a faded bezel

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  20. Shabbaz Sep 12, 2023

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    Is this so? Because when I collected these I found the no dates fairly often. Maybe time has changed. I did'nt look at them for the last couple of years.