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  1. mactab Jul 2, 2020

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    I have a very nice example of this Constellation watch, very sharp, unpolished, serviced back in 2015 and still keeping very good time.
    Unfortunately the bezel has a very small split in it and although not immediately noticable it does annoy me.
    It is unlikely I would be able to find another 168.0065 as a donor watch but is there another model that used the same case that is perhaps easier to to secure.
    The image attached is prior to the service and repair so the split is quite noticable and is much better now. 7A721668-883D-4A22-A4C7-9AE0BA7CA83B.png

    Any thoughts?
    TIA
    Paul
     
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  2. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jul 2, 2020

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    New bezel is available from Omega for this watch.

    082ST1680005

    Any watchmaker with an Omega parts account can service the watch and obtain/install a new bezel for it.

    Cheers, Al
     
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  3. gaarddog Jul 2, 2020

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    Would that also fit a 168.005 SS ?
     
  4. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jul 2, 2020

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    Sorry - that part is for the 168.005 as I misread the original case number in the OP, so for the 168.005 the part number is 082ST1680005.

    For the 168.0065 the bezel is 082ST1680035.
     
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  5. mactab Jul 2, 2020

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    Thank you Archer. I will get one ordered up.
    Much appreciated
     
  6. mactab Jul 2, 2020

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    My preferred UK omega service guy cannot get this part.
    Can anyone suggest a likely source?
     
  7. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 2, 2020

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    Almost impossible to get unusual case parts like bezels without an Omega parts account. I think there may be a couple of Omega approved independents around in the UK. You can do a search on the forum for them.

    As @Archer mentioned, the whole purpose of Swatch putting restrictions on their parts is to not allow just any watchmaker to order parts.
    gatorcpa
     
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  8. mactab Jul 2, 2020

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  9. mactab Jul 2, 2020

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    Ahh thanks
    Possibly the watch service guy I have been using isnt authorised by Omega.
    I shall search for someone who has an account.
    Cheers
     
  10. Peemacgee Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers Jul 2, 2020

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    someone like STS is probably your best bet - or perhaps Simon Freese (ex STS) is Omega certified?
     
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