Any Love for Seamaster 120M?

[Professorfingers]

Hello,

I bought this watch new back in 2000. It's a 2311.81, blue dial with 18c bezel and links. It has been may daily ever since.

Anyway, I just bought a new watch and I'm not a collector. I just haven't decided whether to sell it or not.

I thought it would be easy to let it go.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

TW

[RW16610]

I'm all about collecting and think the fact you're having a hard time letting it go speaks volumes. It never hurts to have at least 1 watch as a backup. 16 years of ownership must mean a significant amount of sentimental value.

[Professorfingers]

Thanks,

I haven't considered a "back up" watch.

Interesting.

[RW16610]

Yeah, in a few years time when you're getting one serviced it's nice to have another good watch to wear for the 4-8 weeks or how ever long it'll take. Absolutely no harm in keeping both.

[htbilgic]

If you stop wearing your Omega 120M and absolutely fall in love with your new watch, it makes sense to sell your Omega after a while.

What's your new watch, by the way?

[jmsrolls]

Beautiful watch you have there. Here's mine:



I sold it once but was able to get it back a few years later. Mine is rather rare in that the dial was misprinted with "Speedmaster". I usually wear it as a dress watch on a black alligator strap:



Our 120m watches have classic, timeless looks that never go out of style. It would be tough to let mine go again.

[Professorfingers]

Originally Posted by htbilgic

If you stop wearing your Omega 120M and absolutely fall in love with your new watch, it makes sense to sell your Omega after a while.

What's your new watch, by the way?

It's a Rolex SubC with date. And yes, I do love it.

[htbilgic]

Great watch. Enjoy it in good health!

Originally Posted by Professorfingers

It's a Rolex SubC with date. And yes, I do love it.

[JeremyS]

What a classic Seamaster! I would keep it, perhaps have a Omega do a full service. It's nice to have a dressier and small watch around, something that easily fits under the cuff of a shirt. The 1120 movement is a proven and reliable workhorse. Unless you're hard-up for the cash, I would have a hard time separating with such a classic and faithful companion.

[Professorfingers]

Thanks for all the replies.

I'm going to keep the Seamaster, at least for a bit, probably until I'm gone.

TW

[RW16610]

Glad to hear that! Nothing to regret this way and you'll contibue to enjoy it for many more years.

[jmsrolls]

Originally Posted by Professorfingers

Thanks for all the replies.

I'm going to keep the Seamaster, at least for a bit, probably until I'm gone.

TW

You have caused me to rethink the quandry I have been facing. As I stated, my 120m has been my dress watch for years. I've tried to replace it with ATs and even a Datejust. Each time I've come back to my "Speamaster".

The Globemaster that arrived in April was again intended to be my new dress watch. But like you, the 120m has a special place in my heart. It's an old friend and I can't bring myself to let it go.

[Passionata]

I think better to keep it you won t get serious money for it these day.

[cjcarter134]

I have a Seamaster 120 as well. Mine's a 25013100. It has a great blend of sportiness and style. It looks good with jeans or a suit and it easily slides under the cuff of a dress shirt.
OP it's good to hear that you'll be keeping yours. Continue to enjoy it.

[Professorfingers]

Originally Posted by cjcarter134

I have a Seamaster 120 as well. Mine's a 25013100. It has a great blend of sportiness and style. It looks good with jeans or a suit and it easily slides under the cuff of a dress shirt.
OP it's good to hear that you'll be keeping yours. Continue to enjoy it.

Thanks,

TW