Beater Watch. What reference?

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This had been on my wrist for 4 years. I bought it for a $200, my first Omega, as a complete novice, serviced and wearable except for a damaged, chipping dial. After a couple of years, the dial started to bother me and I had it redialed, knowing that it would never be something I sold but more something I used and didn't worry about. I've cracked crystals working on cars, run thousands of miles sweating on it, chopped wood and it is still accurate. Only recently did I open it up but would like the groups expertise on what reference it might be.
The case back appears to be from a Geneve from late 60:s. The movement seems to date to 1947 and it's a 265, missing the screws that hold it in to the 34.5mm stainless case. Unsigned crown.View attachment 1178549 View attachment 1178550 View attachment 1178549 View attachment 1178550 View attachment 1178552 View attachment 1178553 View attachment 1178549 View attachment 1178553 View attachment 1178552 View attachment 1178553 View attachment 1178553
I do regret redialing as in retrospect it really wasn't that bad but what done is done. I'll include a pic of the original dial. My questions:
Is this a frankenwatch? Could I find another NOS or used dial and caseback as a way to atone for sins that have been committed on it?
 
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I don’t know much about Omega but it looks to me like the previous dial version may also have been refinished — in which case no harm was done. In the end what counts most is that it has served you well and you have been enjoying it on a daily basis. That’s the best anyone could want from a watch and in that sense it was probably worth every dime.

If you buy another vintage watch, it’ll be time to do more research.