Aftermarket Solid Caseback For Omega Speedmaster

[hottoddy]

I've always been partial to the Venus/Lemania Speedmaster. Apart from the inherent shortcomings of that movement with three subdials, the replica is pretty darn accurate. The fly in the ointment for me is the display back:

borrowing one of TTK's great pictures.

Is there an aftermarket genuine or rep caseback that will cover this obviously incorrect movement? The original doesn't even have a display back, so I'm not sure why the rep factories continue to pump them out like this.

Any thoughts?

Edited May 30, 2006 by hottoddy

[marrickvilleboy]

well actually, they do come with see through caseback.

The movement isn't too far off i reckon. I would be more concerned with the subdial spacing.

[hottoddy]

Displays were only offered as an option with the commemorative pieces. Like this:

As you can see, it doesn't look anything like the Venus/Lemania - so why even try? There were tons of solid case back versions, so it seems easier to pass scrutiny. Here's on example:

There's a comprehensive list of Speedy casebacks here.

So, the real trick is finding a solid one that fits the current rep.

And as for the wider subdial spacing on the rep, I believe there was a Speedy version that was very similar:

Edited May 30, 2006 by hottoddy

[marrickvilleboy]

yeah i'm working on the Speedmaster automatic right now. The case is smaller than the manual wind up.

I've seen quite a lot of Speedmaster automatic (one with day date function instead of chronograph) and they have solid backs, maybe you can try one of those?

good luck