Hello, I am a new member and own a couple of Omegas. The one I need help with is the pictured ref. 165.067 Seamaster with a cal. 552 movement. I somehow lost the case back! I was on a recent trip to Alaska, and it would seem that is where the back got misplaced....it's totally a bizarre mystery. I found a back from one of my Elgins that screws right on, but I would really like to have a seahorse back that fits. Naturally I would prefer a 165.067 back, but since I am not selling the watch (maybe a trade though), I would buy any omega back that had the correct thread. The Elgin back has an OD thread of 30.9mm, so I would surmise that the Omega back is very close. I have already bought 4 backs off ebay, but the sellers misquoted the thread OD. The backs that I have bought that don't fit are: 166.002 threaded; 198.0056.170/398.0625.170 snap fit; 196.0088 snap fit; and 196.0209/396.0913 snap fit. These are all stainless and have embossed seahorses. They would be available for trade. I also have many interesting lesser stainless watches such as Bulova; Elgin; Benrus; Croton; etc that I would trade for a fitting case back. I should mention that I noticed that the case back was missing after I had put the watch on, so it isn't running. A light blast of air from a bulb gets the balance running for 20-30 seconds, but the sweep won't move---so I likely need someone who can service it as well. Thanks for your time, and I look forward to following the posts. gmmy775
What a bizarre situation. Very unfortunate. You might want to ask a moderator/administrator to move this to the vintage Omega forum. But first edit the post to remove all the mentions of trading or selling. You're not allowed to do that until you have 200 posts, and sales/trade listings go in a different forum. https://omegaforums.net/threads/ple...s-rules-for-all-listings-inc-parts-wtb.54177/
Hi Dan S. Thank you for the heads up, I did not know. I will follow your instructions, I also did not know that there was a vintage Omega forum. gmmy775
Hello, Below is an edited version of my original post. I have two questions: What is the correct method of editing a post? How do I enter the vintage Omega Form? Thank you I am a new member and own a couple of Omegas. The one I need help with is the pictured ref. 165.067 Seamaster with a cal. 552 movement. I somehow lost the case back! I was on a recent trip to Alaska, and it would seem that is where the back got misplaced....it's totally a bizarre mystery. I found a back from one of my Elgins that screws right on, but I would really like to have a seahorse back that fits. Naturally I would prefer a 165.067 back, but since I am not selling the watch, I would buy any omega back that had the correct thread. The Elgin back has an OD thread of 30.9mm, so I would surmise that the Omega back is very close. I have already bought 4 backs off ebay, but the sellers misquoted the thread OD. The backs that I have bought that don't fit are: 166.002 threaded; 198.0056.170/398.0625.170 snap fit; 196.0088 snap fit; and 196.0209/396.0913 snap fit. These are all stainless and have embossed seahorses. I should mention that I noticed that the case back was missing after I had put the watch on, so it isn't running. A light blast of air from a bulb gets the balance running for 20-30 seconds, but the sweep won't move---so I likely need someone who can service it as well. Thanks for your time, and I look forward to following the posts. gmmy775
To edit, click on 'Options' at the bottom of the post, then pick 'Edit'. The Vintage Omega subforum is a pick off the main forum directory.