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Hello all, this is my first post to the forum though I've been lurking occasionally for a while now... I'm coming out of the closet :)
I've been an Omega FAN for ages since when I was a kid watching my dad put on his Connie (~1969 I believe) everyday in the mornings. I've since inherited that & have gotten it overhauled by Omega at Bienne to ensure another lifetime of service. Several months ago, I'd also purchased a Seamaster AT & am now looking a other vintage Omegas.
I've been noticing on eB*y as well as other watch Sales forums advertising some pretty reasonably priced vintage (1970 & above) seamasters & constellations. However, one thing struck me as peculiar & that's the casebacks NOT being screwed down BUT rather 'snapped' into place. Would the origins of these non-screw down casebacks be legitimate?
My thinking is that for a Seamaster (at least) the casebacks would be ALL screw down for water resistance. Not sure for Connies or DeVilles though.
Any insights into this matter would be appreciated.
regards
Sammy
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