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Omega 166.003 (166.0003)
Omega's vintage database lists 2 variants of 166.0003, in 1962. Omega's 2012 case sheet for it lists 15 part numbers for the case, by metal: BA, BB, CD, CE, MD, ST. Here is all of it, as Omega records it.
In Omega's records
| Reference | Year | Case and rating | Calibre | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD 166.0003 | 1962 | Gold cap on stainless steel, screw-in back, 3 bar (30 m) | 562 or 565 | Automatic |
| ST 166.0003 | 1962 | Stainless steel, screw-in back, 3 bar (30 m) | 562 or 565 | Automatic |
Source: Omega's vintage database, as held in the reference lookup. The letters in front of the reference are the case metal: gold or plated?
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Case parts, from Omega's 2012 case sheet
Every line below is Omega's part number and Omega's own description, as printed on its case sheet for 166.0003. “For” is the case metal each part is listed for: ST steel, BA 18k yellow gold, CD gold cap, MD gold-plated, and so on, the letters that sit in front of your reference. Prices on the sheet are 2012 prices and are left off.
Crystal
| Part number | As Omega prints it | Qty | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 063PX5143 | GLASS PLEXI 2N RING D30.62 H5.4 | 1 | BA, BB, CD, MD |
| 063PY5143 | GLASS PLEXI 5N RING D30.62 H5.4 | 1 | CE |
| 063PZ5143 | GLASS PLEXI ST RING D30.62 H5.4 | 1 | ST |
Crown
| Part number | As Omega prints it | Qty | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 069ST42522 | STEEL CROWN | 1 | ST |
| 069SX42522 | CROWN PLATED PVD YELLOW 2N | 1 | BA, BB, CD, MD |
| 069SY42522 | CROWN STEEL PLATED PVD PINK 4N | 1 | CE |
Bezel
| Part number | As Omega prints it | Qty | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 082CE1660003 | PINK PLAT. BEZEL | 1 | CE |
| 082ST1660003SP | STEEL BEZEL | 1 | ST |
Case back
| Part number | As Omega prints it | Qty | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112ST1660003 | STEEL BACK MED. SEAM. | 1 | ST |
Seals and gaskets
| Part number | As Omega prints it | Qty | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 088NS5081 | SEAL O-RING D30 D31.6 Ø0.8 | 1 | BA, BB, CD, CE, MD, ST |
Case tube
| Part number | As Omega prints it | Qty | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 090BA4067 | YEL/GOLD CASE TUBE 18K | 1 | BA, BB |
| 090ST4072 | CASE TUBE | 1 | CD, CE, MD, ST |
Stem and casing clamps
| Part number | As Omega prints it | Qty | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 081ST9993 | 1/2 HANDSETTING STEM CROW D.0,90 | 1 | BA, BB, CD, CE, MD, ST |
| 72205501106 | WINDING STEM | 1 | BA, BB, CD, CE, ST |
| 72205501974A | CASING CLAMPS | 1 | BA, BB, CD, CE, ST |
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Questions people ask
What movement is in the Omega 166.003?
Omega's database lists 166.0003 with the calibre 562 or 565 (1962). Omega's 2012 case sheet lists it with the 562, 565.
What crystal fits the Omega 166.003?
Omega's 2012 case sheet lists 063PX5143 (BA, BB, CD, MD); 063PY5143 (CE); 063PZ5143 (ST). The letters after each number are the case metals it is listed for, the same letters that sit in front of the reference.
What crown fits the Omega 166.003?
Omega's 2012 case sheet lists 069ST42522 (ST); 069SX42522 (BA, BB, CD, MD); 069SY42522 (CE).
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