Genuine Omega Megaquartz 32 KHz Watch Case Back 196.0030 Cal 1310 Steel 33.7mm

About this item

An original vintage Omega case back in stainless steel, sold on its own as a spare part. It is the back for the Omega Geneve Megaquartz 32 KHz Day-Date, case reference 196.0030 (calibre 1310), from the early-to-mid 1970s. The outside carries the raised Omega symbol and "OMEGA" medallion; the rim has six small notches. The inside is engraved with the Omega Watch Co. "Fab. Suisse / Swiss Made" triangle, "CARRURE - LUNETTE PLAQUÉ OR G 20 MICRONS", "FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE", the reference "1960030" and a case maker's mark. It measures 33.7 mm across (caliper).

Brand heritage

Omega was founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, in 1848 and moved to Biel/Bienne in 1880. In the early 1970s Omega launched the Megaquartz 32 KHz, powered by calibre 1310, its first in-house quartz movement, produced from about 1973 to 1978.

Why this one is special

• Genuine Omega part, signed inside with the Omega Watch Co. triangle
• Reference 196.0030 engraved inside, easy to match to your Megaquartz 32 KHz
• Megaquartz backs are hard to find on their own; ideal for a restoration or to replace a missing or damaged back

Specifications

• Brand: Omega
• Fits: Omega Geneve Megaquartz 32 KHz Day-Date, case ref. 196.0030, calibre 1310
• Part: case back
• Stamps inside: Omega Watch Co. "Fab. Suisse / Swiss Made" triangle, "CARRURE - LUNETTE PLAQUÉ OR G 20 MICRONS", "FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE", "1960030", case maker's mark
• Outside: raised Omega symbol and "OMEGA" medallion, six notches on the rim
• Material: stainless steel
• Diameter: 33.7 mm (measured)

Condition

Pre-owned, sold as shown. The brushed outside has scratches and marks from use. The inside has light scratches, old watchmaker scribbles and dark residue from the old gasket around the inner rim. The medallion and the inside engravings are crisp and readable. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The case back only, as shown. No watch, case, movement, gasket, box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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