Seamaster 120 - 37mm - thoughts? Alternatives?

[Brauner Hund]

My eye has been caught by the Seamaster 120 37mm dive watch. Perfect look. Perfect size.

But...

A two second look shows the market is awash with fakes and frankensteins .... and prices, even for poor condition, just look silly. The nearest modern equivalent I can spot is the small Oris 65 .... very nice, but reportedly poor lume and, in my assessment, an instant big depreciation.

Any thoughts? Alternative similar watches?

[Redcoat]

One alternative is the Rado Captain Cook 37mm.




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[Brauner Hund]

One alternative is the Rado Captain Cook 37mm.




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Thanks, yes; nice. I've not seen one in the flesh, but they read as though the bezel is sloped inwards, rather than outwards, the effect of which I can't quite imagine. Is that one yours?

[Omegamanic]

I think if you like the 120, buy the 120. Just take your time and find the right one for you.

[Alansmithee]

Thanks, yes; nice. I've not seen one in the flesh, but they read as though the bezel is sloped inwards, rather than outwards, the effect of which I can't quite imagine. Is that one yours?

It does slope slightly inwards - hopefully you can see here.

By the way - if you pick up the Grey Ghost it comes with three straps in the box (leather, leather NATO, nylon NATO).

[tommyzzj]

I think if you like the 120, buy the 120. Just take your time and find the right one for you.

agreed - and compared to a lot of other watches I wouldn't say their prices are 'silly' at the moment

[Redcoat]

Thanks, yes; nice. I've not seen one in the flesh, but they read as though the bezel is sloped inwards, rather than outwards, the effect of which I can't quite imagine. Is that one yours?

No, not mine I’m afraid. The vintage Seiko divers like the 6309 and 7548 have the inward sloping bezel and I think the effect is quite nice.

[oconnorp]

Difficult as nobody is making that tonneau style with normal lugs gap that the 120 has. As above do your research and you should find a nice one There’s some good threads on buying these on the internet!


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[Brauner Hund]

Thanks all, for thoughts... meanwhile, scanning the forum, I spotted a thread on WMT watches; their Seadiver, at 38mm and customisable looks to be a perfect solution.