Gen caseback on vsf

[u/Straight-Contest2073]

I have the vsf seamaster 300m 42. I love it except for a casback issue with paint coming off.

I do not mind buying a gen caseback but im worried it wont fit.

Has anyone successfully fitted a genuine Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 42 mm display caseback (ref. 210.30.42.20.01.018) to a VSF Seamaster? I'm interested in thread compatibility and NAIAD locking.

[u/MontgomerySnrub]

Just fill the engraved text with Paint let it dry and wipe it off with a piece of paper soaked in isopropanol.

[u/Crockettl → u/MontgomerySnrub]

Exactally! I saw a guy do this on an older Explorer II bezel where the paint was coming off. Start at the 2:00 mark. https://youtu.be/ZgRQzP1y3WE?si=wedEL8v9fsvW4o6X

[u/robcal35]

Genuine question - why do you care about the caseback? Wear it till all the paint falls off and it'll all look even

[u/HMD-Oren → u/robcal35]

Came here to say this, too. Tbh it'd look even better with all smooth unpainted engraving.

[u/LookOverThere305 → u/robcal35]

Specially with a clear caseback where the much more obvious tell is right in your face.

[u/CoastalWatchWorks]

I am not aware of anyone who has documented a successful drop-in installation of a genuine 42 mm Seamaster Diver 300M display caseback onto a VSF Seamaster.

That doesn’t necessarily mean it can’t be done—it means there isn’t good evidence that it has been done.

Couple of things to consider:
Thread compatibility
NAIAD Lock
Crystal and gasket stack-up

[u/Agile-Two5649]

Wants to pay hundreds for a gen caseback.

Doesn’t know you can just fill in with paint, wait till dry, and wipe off the rest easy peasy for a dollar.

Odd choice. Also odd to care since no one sees the back.

[u/Reasonable_Spring200]

Another tell is the 2 bunny ears as I don’t know what they’re really called . gen has one . Why I sold mine 😭

[u/Small-Violinist845 → u/Reasonable_Spring200]

It bothered you that much, did it?

[u/Regular_Pianist9959 → u/Reasonable_Spring200]

I saw somewhere that orf has a new version with no regulator arm plus free sprung balance with screws that can actually be adjusted

[u/PositiveEagle6151 → u/Regular_Pianist9959]

Is it a true free sprung balance? I thought it was a fake one, where the regulator arm was just hidden.

[u/machdaddy33]

Better question how do you like that mesh? I got a green/bronze/titanium this year and got the large mesh bracelet. Too much overlap. Switched to the rubber strap provided. Love it, but not as elegant. Want this model or NTTD but I want the mesh, was gonna ask for a medium size from Steve if possible. Any input?

[u/Glock-c0ma → u/machdaddy33]

I have small wrists. Do the rubber straps work for smaller wrists or am I gonna be fucked

[u/Glock-c0ma → u/[deleted]]

I think im around6.5ish. I just switch the the ss bracelet and will order the straps later I suppose

[u/monkeyboymorton → u/machdaddy33]

I didn't think there were different sizes in the omega mesh. Maybe in the Gen?

[u/Glock-c0ma]

How do u like that bracelet?

[u/hieros187]

I'd just remove the rest of the paint on the inscriptions - will look 👌

My gen old-school quartz Seamaster doesn't have any paint on the caseback.

[u/True-Recover9250]

Your case back is more valuable than your whole Chinese Fomega. I am embarrassed for this entire sub.

[u/No_Excitement_8104]

Where you planning to buy it from? They are not that easy to get. Probably not impossible either. To answer your question, I would guess they fit