1976 Omega Seamaster ref.166.0223 crown replacement

[Semjon]

Hello, the crown on my 76 Seamaster is basically unusable. I can barely wind it, so I thought about replacing it. I asked a watchmaker, but he said that he can only replace it, if I want original parts I have to source them myself. I looked around on ebay, but I don't even know what to buy. To these little parts have model numbers? I don't want to buy a wrong part. I added a few pictures if it helps.

 

[Knudsen1971]

Have you ever try to put the headline of this topic to google?
https://www.ofrei.com/page_147.html

Generic Omega Crown Swiss Made To Fit 42524 Yellow
Fits case numbers: 166.138, 166.0138, 166.0167, 166.0171, 166.0202, 166.0203, 166.0204, 166.0205, 166.0206, 166.0207, 166.0209, 166.0210, 166.0211, 166.0213, 166.0215, 166.0216, 166.0219, 166.0221, 166.0222, 166.0223, 166.0224, 166.0226, 166.0231, 166.0232, 166.0233, 166.0234, 166.0237, 166.0238, 166.0239, 166.0244, 166.0247, 166.0248, 166.0255, 166.0256, 166.0257, 166.0258, 166.0259, 166.0260, 166.0261, 166.0263, 166.0264, 166.0265, 166.0266, 166.0268, 166.0278/203, 166.0278/204, 166.0279, 166.0283, 168.025, 167.015, 366.0848, 366.0850, 366.0861, 366.0863, 366.0865, 366.0866, 366.0868, 366.0842, 366.0887

8100/1598Y-GENERIC
$25.00

 

[JimInOz]

Crown part number for gold crown is LA42051.

Just need to set up internet searches, or get the watch serviced by a watchmaker with an Omega parts account.

 

[Semjon]

Thanks all. I'm sorry for this post, but I'm not knowledgeable with vintage omegas. I tried googling for the ref and crown but only found random ebay listings. I also have only one watchmaker near me and he didn't know about any of this, he can only replace it. I apologise for this post but still, I am thankful for your help.

 

[Archer]

The crown Omega currently calls for is 069SX42524.