Omega Seamaster Caseback Case Back ref 196.0288 396.0978 Quartz 1430 Part Only

You are buying the CASEBACK ONLY. The watch shown in the reference photo is for illustration and is NOT included.

About this item

An original, genuine Omega snap-on caseback for the vintage Omega Seamaster Quartz, case reference 196.0288 (Omega calibre 1430 quartz, 1980s), the cushion-shaped "TV" case model with gold-plated bezel. The outer face carries the raised Seamaster seahorse (hippocampus) medallion with the Omega symbol. Ideal as a replacement for a 196.0288 with a damaged or missing back, or for a watchmaker's parts stock.

Brand heritage

Omega was founded in 1848 in La Chaux-de-Fonds by Louis Brandt and is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The Seamaster line was introduced in 1948, and its seahorse caseback emblem has marked Seamaster watches for decades. In the late 1970s and 1980s Omega fitted many Seamaster models with its own Swiss quartz calibres such as the 1430.

Why this one is special

• Genuine Omega factory part, signed inside with the Omega Watch Co triangle hallmark
• Case references 196.0288 and 396.0978 stamped inside for an exact match
• Seamaster seahorse medallion on the outer face, relief still crisp
• Cushion (rounded-square) shape, snap-on type
• Stainless steel, the original Omega material for this back

Specifications

• Brand: Omega (Omega Watch Co, Fab. Suisse, Swiss Made)
• Part: caseback (case back) only, snap-on type, cushion / rounded-square shape
• Fits: Omega Seamaster Quartz, case ref. 196.0288 (cross-reference 396.0978), calibre 1430
• Material: stainless steel ("FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE")
• Outside: brushed finish with raised "SEAMASTER" seahorse medallion and Omega symbol
• Inside markings: "CARRURE LUNETTE PLAQUE OR G 20 MICRONS / FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE", Omega Watch Co triangle logo, "FAB. SUISSE / SWISS MADE", "LL" maker's mark in a shield, "196 0288", "396 0978"
• Note: "Carrure lunette plaqué or 20 microns" describes the gold-plated case middle and bezel of the original watch; this caseback itself is stainless steel
• Era: 1980s

Condition

Pre-owned genuine part with visible signs of use: fine scratches and hairlines across the brushed outer face and light wear on the edges; the inner face shows age discoloration, small marks and old handwritten watchmaker's service marks, as is normal for vintage backs. All inner stamps are clearly readable. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

What's included

The Omega caseback only. No watch, movement, case, crystal, dial, gasket or bracelet is included. The complete watch in the second photo is an illustration of the model this caseback fits and is NOT included.

Shipping & Returns

Fast shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.