new case for an omega geneve cursive, mission impossible?

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jeppe888

·Oct 28, 2022

hi
i have recently purchased this omega automatic geneve with a stunning dial.
the problem is, that the gold on the case i almost gone especially on the lugs.
i think a new case from another watch might be the right option here but is it a realistic mission to find a new case?
thanks in advance

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ref. 14702-2SC
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speedb

·Oct 28, 2022

Why not just get it re-plated? You could get a jeweler to do it, or you could do it yourself if you have some scrap gold and an appropriate electrolyte?

 

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Archer

·Oct 28, 2022·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

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MtV

·Oct 28, 2022

They do pop up on eBay every now and then. Be patient, within a year or so it should be possible to find one. Expect a very good SS example to be 200-400€, a gold-capped one maybe 150-300€.

 

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jeppe888

·Oct 28, 2022

thanks, for all the answers.
i will have to think about what to do

 

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Spruce

·Oct 28, 2022·Sunburst dial fan

Personally, I’d have no problem re-plating the original case.

Watches get new crowns, crystals and parts frequently. I’d prefer to keep the original case rather than convert your watch into what, arguably, is a franken.