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Omega 163

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Basic Information

Name	Omega 163
Manufacturer	Omega
Launch Year	1949
Is COSC certified	No

Timegrapher

Beat rate

18,000 bph

Frequency

2.5 Hz

Lift angle

36 degrees

Reference: healthy amplitude ≈ 270–315° fully wound (>200° at 24 h); beat error ideally < 0.5 ms.

Technical Details

Lignes Dimensions	17.33 ‴
Dimensions	39.1 mm
Height	4.9 mm
Further Measures	Mounting Diameter (Dm): 38.5mm Stem height (T): 2.1mm Mounting Height (F): 0.55mm
Power Reserve	(not set)
Frequency	18,000 vph
Jewels	15
Lift Angle	36 degrees

Complications and Specifications

Shape	Round
Complications	Sub Second
Regulator Type	Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator)
Movement Type	Manual
Escapement Type	Swiss Lever
Control Type	Balance Wheel
Winding Type	Stem Winding (Crown)
Setting Type	Stem Set (Crown Pull)

Additional Information

Hand Sizes	1.90 x 1.25 / 0.21mm
Hand Count	3
Country Of Manufacture	Switzerland
Notes	Remarks: 1949- open face calibre Breguet hairspring ca. 1949 Omega 38.5L T1 renamed to Omega 160 bimetallic screw balance: 160, 38.5L T1: 15 jewels monometallic screw balance: 161: 15 jewels 162: 17 jewels 163: 15 jewels, antimagnetic Other data: balance staff: U934 stem: W1432 mainspring / battery: 2.10 x 14.5 x 0.18mm balance staff ronda: 1862 (17) stem ronda: 231 (17) Mainspring: 2.100 x 14.500 x 0.180 x 440.000 mm
Signature	1938: 8723268, Omega, Swiss, 15 Jewels (Omega 38.5L T1)
Import Codes	OXG — Norman Morris imports, Omega (1937 - 1970), Ollendorf Watch Co.

Compatible Parts

26 other caliber(s) share compatible parts with this caliber.

16 compatible part(s) available — Supporter feature.

Metadata

Created At	Sep 15, 2023
Updated At	Apr 23, 2025, 11:33:37 PM