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Post by namor » Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:28 pm

This is a vintage Zodiac SSW 750M model. Its in rough shape, but it's a cool old timer dive model.
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However, I've never seen a two layer bezel before - is this correct for this watch?
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Any input/insights would be greatly appreciated!
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Post by demer03 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:10 pm

Something seems off here...
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Post by mellonb1 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:28 pm

I don't believe I've seen that bezel setup before.
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Post by demer03 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:31 pm

Last one of mine. None looked like that.

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Post by demer03 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:33 pm

Bezel insert should be Bakelite as well.
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Post by Heuerville » Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:41 pm

I'd walk away, something not right.
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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:58 pm

I have only owned one of them and it definitely did not look like that. It looks like they tried to resurrect a watch that was damaged.
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Post by gr8sw » Mon Apr 27, 2020 5:50 pm

not feeling the love for that bezel... agree on passing
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Post by Steve O. » Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:32 pm

Haven't seen that set-up before. Mine...


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Post by namor » Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:25 pm

You’ve convinced me that this one is a pass. If the bezel is wrong - but being presented as all original - then who knows what else is Frankenstein.

Kind of a shame - there are very few 36000 bph divers out there
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Post by mellonb1 » Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:29 pm

I dug up an old pic of the one I owned.

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Post by ncstate1201 » Tue May 12, 2020 5:23 pm

A little late to the game here but that case finish on the sides looked wrong to me also

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