Thanks. Quick search on EBay produced nothing! Some 321 cases at high prices but no mid cases for 861. I’m happy with a used one - just not too chewed.
Any other leads? Guess I’ll post a WTB on the forum if I get the watch.
Thanks. I had to change location to UK to see the mod case. Just seeing if it adds up….
Just FYI - the mid case (a.k.a. case frame) is not available as a separate part, so the option from Omega would only be a whole new case.
Thanks Archer. Think that is ruled out then! Just FYI, what is the cost for that - assume case and caseback? Or does it include crystal, bezel, pushers etc?
wow - thanks. No wonder I couldnt find one....I was searching for Speedmaster case. Doh! That makes the whole project much more interesting....
Cheaper option on eBay - from California - NOS 1976 case but obviously in new condition so maybe not what you want.
Description below:
OMEGA MOONWALK CHRONOGRAPH CASE Ref. 145.022. Circa: 1976. 42mm diameter and 48mm in length. Includes the GASKET, both chronograph buttons, and the original Crystal (with the OMEGA Logo in the center). Produced by Omega in 2003. Unused Omega Factory Moonwalk Speedmaster Case. Needs the back, stem and crown. Don't polish a beat up case, buy this original, and protect the value of your watch!
I'd be cautious about this one. There have been some threads discussing whether cases and other parts from this seller are real or not, with fairly negative conclusions in some cases. Personally I have bought a speedmaster bezel from this seller that was listed as 100% genuine NOS (very similar descriptions as for the case) and it ended up being 100% fake. I also made some inquiries about this case with the seller and came away less than confident.
