Bezel for a 168.0065

mactab · Jul 2, 2020

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.

Any thoughts?
TIA
Paul

Archer · Jul 2, 2020

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

todshu · Jul 2, 2020

Would that also fit a 168.005 SS ?

Archer · Jul 2, 2020

gaarddog
Would that also fit a 168.005 SS ?

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.

mactab · Jul 2, 2020

Thank you Archer. I will get one ordered up.
Much appreciated

mactab · Jul 2, 2020

My preferred UK omega service guy cannot get this part.
Can anyone suggest a likely source?

gatorcpa · Jul 2, 2020

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

mactab · Jul 2, 2020

gatorcpa
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

mactab · Jul 2, 2020

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

Peemacgee · Jul 2, 2020

mactab
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

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

Bezel for a 168.0065

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