Any help identifying this watch and unusual case back would be appreciated.

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irwin90

·Jan 22, 2026

Hello everyone,

First post here and I am flying right into asking for help from the brains trust. I have been looking at Omega watches and want to try something in the vintage market and that is where I came across this piece.

Little is know by the seller and it has an interesting case back i have not seen before.
Any help identifying anything about this watch or potential value from the members here would be appreciated.


Thanks, Shane

 

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X350 XJR

·Jan 22, 2026·Vintage Omega Aficionado

The case is so horribly destroyed as is the dial, it would be a hard pass even for $75.00.

Read this:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·

I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...

ConElPueblo · Feb 3, 2017

 

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Davidt

·Jan 23, 2026

Agree. That is a dog of a watch. Pass at any price.

 

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JimInOz

·Jan 23, 2026·Melbourne Australia

X350 XJR

The case is so horribly destroyed as is the dial, it would be a hard pass even for $75.00.

Read this:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/learn-how-to-fish.52603/

Thread 'Learn How To Fish' ·

I have had a few newer members asking me for advice on how to spot a good vintage watch and what they should be on guard for. I've decided to post a little primer on how to assess vintage watches...

ConElPueblo · Feb 3, 2017

I don't remember seeing a caseback ring like this on an Omega. Seen that style with 6 notches, but not the something decagonal ring.

Omega or something else?

 

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irwin90

·Jan 23, 2026

While it looks like I should pass i am very interested in finding out what model it is. I have never seen a case back like this one on an Omega.

 

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sheepdoll

·Jan 23, 2026

As someone who enjoys worn out watches, which I call Rat Watches, I would not start out recommending one.

One off projects have a way of becoming a good way to being less than satisfactory.

Were I starting over (I have been at this for over 35 years) It is best to start with the best watch in absolute tip top shape. That way the finer points can be learned.

Most of the time such items wind up in a box once the novelty has worn off. They sometimes trend into an economic sinkhole. This is true of many hobbies. So if you like dropping 100 dollar bills out the window. A description of a 1950 hobby I once read. Then be prepared to skip lunches and tighten up the belt.

 

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Davidt

·Jan 23, 2026

Get the back off and see what engravings are present.

 

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ErichKeane

·Jan 23, 2026

I'm guessing you won't find many like this, and this is a 'locally cased' watch. I'm less pessimistic than others, while the dial is kinda bad, I suspect that has a bumper Omega in it (A bit of a WAG, thick enough case, sub-second, seems about that timeframe), which I would consider as a parts movement. THOUGH I'm guessing I'd have to fight with @sheepdoll for it 😀

 

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ErichKeane

·Jan 23, 2026

Interesting, I found a similar dial that claims a reference of F6249 here (BUT different case): https://oldschoolseconds.com/products/omega-seamaster-beefy-lugs-tropical-dial-vintage

And another similar looking watch here as a F6231-1: https://everywatch.com/omega/watch-13202285

My image search found a decent number of similar dials all over the place, all with what appears to be local-cased bumper movements, so I'm thinking my above was pretty close.

That said, OPs dial is pretty ugly, so it isn't worth any more than a parts movement, which without a picture, could be anything from a $50 dogs-breakfast to a $150-decent-movement.

 

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jmr1211

·Jan 23, 2026

My first post also. Just finished my first Omega last night actually, a 1958 Seamaster, picture below. I think this watch your looking at is all about whatever movement is inside. If it's cheap, I would take a leap. I'm going to start re-plating cases soon, so that might be a good option. Would love to know what movement is in it! Typically, I would say NO because the dial is shot, but I just paid $50 for a 550 movement literally in zip lock bags, so for me its what under the back plate that interests me. Good Luck!

 

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DON

·Jan 24, 2026

I’ve seen couple of them before. I stay away from them as one watchmaker cross threaded the ring. The ring clamps the back on which has a lip

Poor condition and I would only buy for the movement