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Comparing Movements

I'm considering either the Seamaster GMT (1128) or the so-called Bond (1120). Because I refer to Zulu (GMT) often, the GMT's 1128 movement makes sense. However, I'd get practically the same info from the SMP's 1120 by simply rotating the bezel index to mark the 12 O'clock position at Greenwich (and doing a little arithmetic in my head).

This is the thing: I understand that the date rolls differently in the GMT and that to set it, one has to rotate the hour hands until the proper date appears. And, of course, that the GMT must have somewhat more moving parts.

My questions are these: Is the 1128 movement of the GMT as reliable/trouble-free as the 1120? Might it require more frequent servicing? And has anyone found dealing with the date function an inconvenience?

Thanks

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Comparing Movements

The differences shouldn't be a deciding issue

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