cant afford a 300 so looking at alternatives and the 120s seem nice. The question is, manual v automatic. Personally I am leaning to the 601 manual non date, though the 613 date looks more rounded, but there is a lot of love and higher prices for 565's. And then 565 v 563?

Any thoughts welcome

Thanks

 

I first had the 563, liked the black date wheel, though I'm not sure that's tied to 563 v 565



Wound up trading it (with cash top up) for a 300 so worked out well for me, but missed the more manageable size so picked up 601



No date has better balance and case size is versatile, this one is a keeper for me

 

both really nice. Good trade you got I think.

 

i love my 565, the date function is one of the reason i like it more than the 300

 

Yeah I am really on the fence with date v non, then manual v auto.

 

Think I'll go for best condition and price combo

 

Nice! I got the 601 version a nice watch that also can be used with work shirts.
I am in desperate need of a bezel, since mine fell off so if someone has a good bezel tip please let me know.

 

Here is the automatic without date 552.

 

Those are lovely. What are the bezels made of?

 

Aluminum I believe.

 

Only have a SM120 ref. 166.027, cal. 565, but would a love manual caliber 120 in the collection also

 

I just hope that in one way or the other that someone can CNC some aftermarket bezel or something.