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Hello, I want to take a shot at repairing an Omega watch I found on ebay. The watch, Electronic f300 reference 198.0045, comes without the case, but I really like the look of it and would like to repair it. Do any of you know where I can find a new original case?
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So you basically bought a movement and a dial? How do you know it is a 198.0045?
 
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So you basically bought a movement and a dial? How do you know it is a 198.0045?
Didn't yet buy it, but it is a movement, dial and hands. I know it's a 198.0045 because I searched online and found the same dial, hands and movement and it was with this reference.
 
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This is an 0045, maybe they scrapped the case if it was gold but there may be steel versions too. I wouldn't be surprised if that dial is used on other models. What you have there in essence is a spare movement and dial. The chance of you finding a case is very low indeed. There is a slim chance the dial is gold too, but usually there would be marks if that were the case.


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This is an 0045, maybe they scrapped the case if it was gold but there may be steel versions too. I wouldn't be surprised if that dial is used on other models. What you have there in essence is a spare movement and dial. The chance of you finding a case is very low indeed. There is a slim chance the dial is gold too, but usually there would be marks if that were the case.


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The dial is blue so I believe the case was steel. Do you think I should search for a case or just give up on that watch and find some other watch instead?
 
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There is no particular place to find a spare case. You will just have to search and search and perhaps you will find one someday. For a watch like this, most people would say it is probably better to spend your time and energy looking for a complete example in good condition. Of course, if the uncased dial/movement is in good condition you can buy it as a spare.
 
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I think you best bet is to buy a non running watch on the cheap on ebay. Then swap the movement into the non runner

edit - alternatively, contact paul at electric-watches - maybe he has a spare case?
 
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I wonder if the case is the same as a 166.032 etc. - worst case scenario I assume it would go into one of those, one way or the other

300Hz movements are of some value to 300Hz owners with problematic movements, I wouldn't buy the combo if I were you

How much is it by the way?
 
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It's a good price if it works, I auctioned an 300Hz that didn't keep time, but it looked good, I guess 220 usd was the last bid

If you're not going to buy it, I'd appreciate a link to look at 😁
 
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It's a good price if it works, I auctioned an 300Hz that didn't keep time, but it looked good, I guess 220 usd was the last bid

If you're not going to buy it, I'd appreciate a link to look at 😁
Well I don't think I'm going to buy it since I can't find a place that has a case available, so here
 
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Price seems high, you made a good decision, as it's not guaranteed to work - day/date ones are rare tho

Edit: Price is high for this kind of a project, but if you had a watch without a stem, and maybe hands etc. - it miight be worth it - other than that, I guess the 300 teeth part has some value, and since this is not tested, that part might be damaged
 
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