[NYCNIK]

I recently got this at an estate sale and I can't seem to get this opened. It seems like a snap back but the tolerance is really tight and I can't get a knife anywhere. Maybe I am doing something wrong as I mostly have 70s Omegas.

 

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My only advice is to let someone that doesn't need to ask how do it.

 

[NYCNIK]

Lol. I was trying to figure out the calibre

 

[davestradamus]

Some 1960s watches are designed to have the movement removed from the front. Have a 1960s Benrus that needs the crystal removed to access the movement. Hope this helps.

That Omega is nice looking, is it solid gold? With a polish on the crystal, it will be a cracker of a watch!

 

[Len Baird]

Verify and do not proceed based on my advice..... BUT in that last picture, look near the base of the lug on the left, there is a small dip in the case which appears to be the space you could sneak a case knife in.

 

[fourthirteen]

Should be able to get a razor blade in there and work it around. Start stacking them if needed. Use single sided for safety.

 

[NYCNIK]

Some 1960s watches are designed to have the movement removed from the front. Have a 1960s Benrus that needs the crystal removed to access the movement. Hope this helps.

That Omega is nice looking, is it solid gold? With a polish on the crystal, it will be a cracker of a watch!

It's gold plated but in decent shape. I wanted to try out a bumper movement and was curious about the calibre.

 

[NYCNIK]

Should be able to get a razor blade in there and work it around. Start stacking them if needed. Use single sided for safety.

Thanks.Razer blade was good idea as it worked perfectly. The caseback snaps tightly.

 

[fourthirteen]

Good job. Movement looks to be in good shape. I love the feel of those Omega bumpers.