In desperate need of some Omega advice!

Dear all,

A few years ago, my father gave me his old Omega de Ville vintage watch. Even though the watch is very dear to me, I somehow managed to lose the back of the case (it is a long story). Only after visiting some watch shops to ask where I could find a new case back, I realised how difficult this is and how much effort it is going to take to solve this problem. All experts told me that it is pretty difficult to find a new case back since Omega doesn't sell them and only a specific type of Omega case backs would fit on my watch. It is now four months since since I lost my case back and I really want to wear my watch again. Someone told me that the serial number probably is 43103200. I have also added some pictures. If there's someone who happens to sell omega case backs/ has experience with this problem/ or just knows a lot about watches, can you please try and help me solve this problem.All information is welcome. It really would mean a lot!

Hi and welcome! I think your best bet is to try searching on ebay for the same watch but not running/damaged for cheap. Then you will have the case back you need. 👍

Someone asked about a similar watch here some time ago and the reference number is 196.1150 it may aid your search

https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-de-ville-18k-watch-ref-196-1150-is-it-real-or-fake.118891/

It also looks like you are missing a case clamp as there is one opposite.

Needed a caseback for a Geneve 135.041 (mine was damaged)....Did exactly as you suggested, took time and patience, but it worked.