Omega 168.017 caseback

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prism3r

·Oct 29, 2026

Hello,

I am looking for some advice as to where I may be able to source a cal 564 C-case caseback of reference 168.017. I have been looking on google and eBay as well as other places like Gem and it is proving extremely difficult.

TIA

 

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dsio

·Oct 30, 2026·Ash @ ΩF

The do come up from people scrapping them on eBay, just need to be a bit patient. The gold-capped ones are more commonly scrapped than steel but both will come up occasionally

 

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Fabb

·Sat. 1:12am

A good case restorer or machinist can sometimes repair a damaged caseback or fabricate one, though that costs more.

 

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prism3r

·Sat. 8:57am

F Fabb

A good case restorer or machinist can sometimes repair a damaged caseback or fabricate one, though that costs more.

Thanks for that but it would no longer be a genuine replacement

 

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Boojumhunter

·Sun. 11:27am

Given how nice the 564 movements look, you could also consider a Spiralwinder "Sapphire Exhibition Caseback for 1960s Vintage Seamasters and Constellations", $95 from their website. I've used one on one of my c-cases, and I love it. (Pic from them, but completely representative).

 

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Spruce

·Sun. 11:31am·London sunburst dial fan

Boojumhunter

Given how nice the 564 movements look, you could also consider a Spiralwinder "Sapphire Exhibition Caseback for 1960s Vintage Seamasters and Constellations", $95 from their website. I've used one on one of my c-cases, and I love it. (Pic from them, but completely representative).

Are these deeper than the standard caseback?

 

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Boojumhunter

·Sun. 12:42pm

Spruce

Are these deeper than the standard caseback?

Not noticeably. The c-cases are so slim anyway.