Vintage 1960s Omega Seamaster 14770 SC Watch Case Hippocampus Back 34mm Parts

About this item

A genuine vintage Omega Seamaster men's watch case, reference 14770 SC, with its screw-down stainless steel case back carrying the Seamaster hippocampus (seahorse) medallion and "Waterproof". Ref. 14770 is the early-1960s Seamaster automatic with date (Omega calibres 560 / 562). This is an EMPTY case for a project or restoration: there is no dial, no hands, no movement, no crystal and no crown.

Brand heritage

Omega was founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds and is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The Seamaster line was introduced in 1948 and quickly became one of Omega's best-known families; the hippocampus case-back medallion has been its emblem since the late 1950s.

Why this one is special

• Genuine Omega case: inside of case back signed "Omega Watch Co" in the triangle logo, "Acier Inoxydable", "Fab. Suisse / Swiss Made"
• Reference "14770 1 SC" engraved inside the case back, with the CB case maker mark
• Original Seamaster hippocampus case back, signed "Waterproof"
• Donor or restoration base for a vintage Omega Seamaster 14770 (cal. 560 / 562)

Specifications

• Brand: Omega
• Model: Seamaster
• Case reference: 14770 1 SC (inside case back)
• Case diameter: approx. 34.3 mm (without crown)
• Lug to lug: approx. 38.8 mm
• Case: gold-tone lugs, top of case with worn finish; screw-down stainless steel case back ("Acier Inoxydable")
• Case back: Seamaster hippocampus medallion, "Waterproof"
• Spring bars fitted

Condition

Sold as a part / for restoration, as is. The case is empty: no dial, hands, movement, crystal or crown. The bezel/top of the case has heavy wear with pitting and the base metal showing, the case back has scratches, marks and some dark residue around the medallion, and the spring bars are discoloured/rusty. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The empty Omega Seamaster case with its case back and the two spring bars, as shown. No dial, no hands, no movement, no crystal, no crown, no strap, no box, no papers.

Shipping & Returns

$25 DHL Express shipping worldwide from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.