Cal 265 watch case help

Bobby Slogger · 2026-02-27T04:14:03-0600

Hi all, new member here.

I have my grandfathers old omega which has been sitting in storage ever since my father past away in 1990. The mechanism seems to work ok and needs a service although frustratingly, my father kept taking it to an Italian backyard watch repairer who punched out the serial when he changed parts.

The man issue I have is that the watch case is 18k gold but has been welded or reformed and has fixed pin (not removable) I would really like to find another case for it so I can wear it. Any suggestions on where I can look for one? Not much out on eBay and google search throws up Temu, Etsy and others.

Any ideas on options?

Dan S · 2026-02-27T07:04:41-0600

Does the watch have very strong sentimental importance for you? Because the dial has been poorly repainted in the past and it will not be easy to find a replacement case.

gatorcpa · 2026-02-27T07:09:16-0600

It is going to be difficult to find a case. Even if there is a gold case sitting on eBay made for an Omega 30mm caliber, there is no guarantee that the dial will fit the case.

Your watch’s case looks to be a generic gold case of a type used in South America during the 1940’s or 1950’s.

If all you want is to wear it, you may be able to find a watch band made for fixed lug watches for sale. You will need to measure the width of the lugs. Here is an example:

https://www.hirschstraps.com/produc...ained-open-ended-leather-watch-strap-in-brown

Hope this helps,
gatorcpa

Cal 265 watch case help

Bobby Slogger

Dan S

gatorcpa

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