Baby PloProf - missing bezel insert, what to do?

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Pitjean

·Feb 22, 2023

Greetings,
I'm new to the site, occasional visitor as I have a few Omegas and am a fan of the brand.
This one is nagging me. I have a late 70s BabyPloprof with missing bakelite bezel insert.

It has been in my drawer for years and wants to come out. I would love to wear it with the proper bezel but Omega is of no help.
Anyone in the forum would know where to source an insert or whole bezel+insert?

I would greatly appreciate any ideas or suggestions. It is a shame to keep it like this.
Extreme options would be:
- Sell it as is, but probably no value?
- Adapt some other bezel insert (35mm OD, 29mm ID)?

Thanks very much for your input!

 

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janice&fred

·Feb 22, 2023

Nice looking watch but I don't think that's what most would consider the baby ploprof. Yours has the integrated bracelet. However I think your idea of adapting an insert would be the best way to go. 👍

 

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rcs914

·Feb 22, 2023

What is the reference number for this model?

 

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JimInOz

·Feb 22, 2023·Melbourne Australia

rcs914

What is the reference number for this model?

ST 366.0858

 

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remi

·Feb 22, 2023

This reference is also known as 166.0251

My all time favourite vintage Omega- actually, all time favourite vintage watch full stop. Good luck with the bezel hunt...

 

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jaegodylan

·Feb 23, 2023

This fella could likely make you one.

https://odokadolo.industries

 

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Mark020

·Feb 23, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Impressive. Wonder what he would charge you

 

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JimInOz

·Feb 23, 2023·Melbourne Australia

remi

This reference is also known as 166.0251

My all time favourite vintage Omega- actually, all time favourite vintage watch full stop. Good luck with the bezel hunt...

Only for the "non-integrated" bracelet model.
They are two different references.

 

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janice&fred

·Feb 23, 2023

jaegodylan

This fella could likely make you one.

https://odokadolo.industries

Wow if they can't do it no one can!

 

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Pitjean

·Feb 23, 2023

...Damn internet advertising ... I posted a thread relating to "Baby PloProf" and now everywhere I go I am bombarded with HUGGIES advertising! Anyway, thanks guys for great feedback.

JimlnOz, very useful clarification, I was not aware of the distinction between the two reference numbers.
Jaegodylan, you may have provided THE solution to my problem, can't thank you enough. I'll report on cost, lead time etc..

 

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rcs914

·Feb 23, 2023

Here is an example of the same watch that was sold here - lots of pictures of the bezel though which may be helpful to you:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/sold-vintage-omega-seamaster-166-0251-ref-st-366-0858.46540/

 

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Pitjean

·Feb 23, 2023

Thanks for the pictures.

 

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remi

·Feb 23, 2023

JimInOz

Only for the "non-integrated" bracelet model.
They are two different references.

166.0251 is for sure the reference for the integrated bracelet version (the watch I have). 166.0250 is the reference for the 'Baby Proplof' which has a different case shape and mesh bracelet.

 

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Pitjean

·Feb 23, 2023

I think you are both right.

This link shows a 166.0251, integrated bracelet, with picture of case cover with engraved 166.0251inside.
https://www.craftandtailored.com/products/1971-omega-seamster-120-166-0251-baby-ploprof

This other link is directly from Omega's website, page for vintage watches, shows Seamaster ST 366-0858, integrated bracelet.
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-omega-st-366-0858
Not easy to see this page buried on the Omega site but Google finds it.

 

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remi

·Feb 23, 2023

Yep- it carries two reference numbers- as you can see on the relevant page in AJTT

 

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Gael.Bx

·May 14, 2024

anybody knows if bezel insert of 266.0250 and 266.20251 are the same?

 

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kaplan

·May 14, 2024

3d print something cool in titanium and use that

you could ask your kids to paint something with enamel, coat it, and use that

lots of ideas 😀

Edit: Replying to a haunted thread's op, I guess I'm officially old now

 

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ketiljo

·May 14, 2024

Gael.Bx

anybody knows if bezel insert of 266.0250 and 266.20251 are the same?

There's no such thing as a Omega 266.20251. Maybe you mean 166.250 and 166.251?

 

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Gael.Bx

·May 16, 2024

ketiljo

There's no such thing as a Omega 266.20251. Maybe you mean 166.250 and 166.251?

yes you re right 👍