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A short while ago i posted the aquisition of a rare 560 calibre US cased Seamaster Deville kleerback. I sent if off 2 weeks ago to my friendly watchmaker who was extremely impressed with the condition despite it not having any servicing for many years. H...  

Graham, You must be titled (or should I say crowned) the King of Unusual Pieces . I remember, when you did your first port, that we discussed this watch here and nobody (and we have seasoned Omega experts) ever hear about this one. Thank you for showing t... 

My pleasure Nilo. Its always good to show off a newly serviced piece. Best G

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Haha. At least you have the knowledge and skill to sort it out yourself. Something i certainly dont have. Best G

If it is so nice and so rare, can you bear the risk of wearing it? I can see wearing it because watches are meant to be used. I can also see preserving it pristinely in a display case or a bank vault. Regardless, it looks pretty darn wonderful to me. Rega... 

I'm wearing it right now Jon. I see no issue with wearing it as the most delicate bit is the hesalite caseback which i assume is irreplacable and that is against my wrist. I'll be careful when i wear it, but my lifestyle is not that hard on watches. As yo... 

In time to get a peek at this rare beauty! Congrats on this fine looking and unusual watch! Dean

Thanks Dean. G

Hi Graham, What is really impressive is that the back hesalit cover is nearly invisible... one can enjoy the sight of the movement in full. nice watch you lucky guy! best erich

Gee Erich you make me blush :) I think the nice polish job on the back makes the watch. Best Graham

. . . a lucky man . . . . . . he was" . . .

... have i seen this watch already at my local B&B ? I can't tell anymore, i've seen so many by now :-). Fact is that this indeed looks (even if you don't know) pretty exclusive ... is that a case back ala Glashutte Sixties a bit ? Greetz from Timbukt... 

I've only had it a few weeks and its been away 2 weeks. You can handle with care in a few weeks:) G

Nice job on the overhaul as well. I have a display back on my 2577 but it's not an original. ;) ...  

This is a very special display back Kyle. Made for a monocoque cased seamaster deville in very small numbers. I do like your display back and wish i could find someone to make them for me to show off some of the 60's handwind movements i have. Best G

all's well after the inspection/service - a cracking find Graham Cheers

Thanks Andrew. Cant remember if you've seen it, but if not you'll see it again soon. Best G

love the movement and the "invisible" back what prompted you to pursue this? enjoy best henry

Firstly, if you look at the original post by clicking the link you'll get a good idea, but basically, like lots of us vintage omega fans i had heard of the kleerback without knowing too much as there isnt that much info available. Then i listed another wa... 

explained---much appreciated---didn't know about this model before! And the bonus was it was a 1964 and a fine addition to your 64s! best henry

That was a very big bonus, but i would have taken it even if the year was wrong. No one really knows how many were made, but going on the calibre 560 ratio of approx 300 per model then taking into account that its a 560 adjusted movement and a lot of them...