Genuine Omega case back?

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Tony C.

·Jul 25, 2023·Ωf Jury member

Perhaps it is genuine, but have others seen this type of case back previously? And if so, with what reference might it be associated?

Thanks in advance!

 

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Davidt

·Jul 25, 2023

I’m only used to late 50’s to early 70’s Omega, but to my eyes that inner logo immediately looks wrong. It’s too deep and the font just isn’t right.

 

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X350 XJR

·Jul 25, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

It’s the outside that gives me pause, never seen anything like this on an Omega case.

 

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Tony C.

·Jul 25, 2023·Ωf Jury member

X350 XJR

It’s the outside that gives me pause, never seen anything like this on an Omega case.

That was also my thought.

 

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kyle L

·Jul 25, 2023·Grasshopper

Also don't recall seeing a screwback key pattern like that from Omega. Looks quite similar to the case backs used by many brands in the 50s/60s

 

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sheepdoll

·Jul 25, 2023

Omega *never* used the word antimagnetic. Or shock absorber.
the Ω also has the wrong serifs. Way too long.

The number pattern looks more like a fake SN than manufacuring/case references.

There are much better watches for much less out there.

 

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rendo

·Jul 25, 2023·faux legend

Any chance the photos are mixed up and these are two different case backs?

 

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Tony C.

·Jul 25, 2023·Ωf Jury member

rendo

Any chance the photos are mixed up and these are two different case backs?

That's a good question. Now that you mention it, it appears that the inside photo is of a snap-back, and the other, a screw-back.

 

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JimInOz

·Jul 25, 2023·Melbourne Australia

I'm pretty sure it's a screw back, you can see the raised edge where the thread would be.
Definitely something shonky going on, That's not an Omega caseback.

Any more pics of the watch?

 

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Tony C.

·Jul 25, 2023·Ωf Jury member

JimInOz

I'm pretty sure it's a screw back, you can see the raised edge where the thread would be.

But the rim appears to be round, which it can't be based on the other photo...

 

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JimInOz

·Jul 25, 2023·Melbourne Australia

Tony C.

But the rim appears to be round, which it can't be based on the other photo...

Yes, the rim is round, as in the case of any other screw back.

The outer side of the back has a dodecagonal shape caused by the recesses that mate with a special caseback too used to unscrew the back.

 

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Tony C.

·Jul 26, 2023·Ωf Jury member

JimInOz

Yes, the rim is round, as in the case of any other screw back.

Yes, of course, you are correct!

 

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Vitto6500

·Jul 28, 2023

@kyle L Check Pm!!

kyle L

Also don't recall seeing a screwback key pattern like that from Omega. Looks quite similar to the case backs used by many brands in the 50s/60s