casemaker of Omega Seamaster Reference 2802-8 SC

Spruce

Thanks, what’s interesting is that this self same caseback appears in website photos from a Beverley Hills watch dealer called ‘Second Time Around'.

The obvious difference is that it’s on a black dial Seamaster

Here’s the link:

https://shop.secondtimearoundwatchco.com/products/a-mens-vintage-omega-seamaster-stainless-steel-11

All very odd.

SkunkPrince

Wouldn't that triangle identify the case maker?

Spruce

Well, in answer to your query - it looks like a standard Omega case-back to me. Just in case I’ve misunderstood, why would you think it wasn’t an Omega case?

SkunkPrince

Wouldn't that triangle identify the case maker?

CDCD

Thanks! I was just curious if there was any information as to whether this was in fact created by an outside casemaker, as I know there were quite a few that were developing waterproof cases etc for many of the swiss brands.

mrbreen

I'll refer you to my comment above. As I suspected, based on the casebook picture you provided there's nothing that suggests this was made by an outside casemaker

Davidt

this isn’t true. As @padders says it was common for Omega and most other manufacturers to outsource many parts during this period, including cases.

To a large degree it’s better to think of Omega, Rolex, Heuer as assemblers rather than manufactures in the 60’s.

padders

I would hazard a suggestion nearly all cases in the vintage period were made by an outside contractor but identifying said contractor might not be straight forward as there were many. The empty triangle logo is the key I feel.

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