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Hi, (The roscopf here: http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/topic/2165-newbie-roscopf-puzzle/is on back burner awaiting materials). I purchased today on auction Omega Automatic De Ville. I am confused by the numberings. It ought to have the 560 number on movement instead there is number 1002. I searched on Omega database these numbers and found that the 1002 movement in gilded style should have 166.0051 case instead there is 166.051. How come the differences? Of course I had to get the tough one (opening and taking movement out! :)) Finally got it opened. As you see the case had a hard life and the gilding (40 microns!) is damaged and even peels off in places - sad. Otherwise I think it is very pretty watch. Runs well but needs complete service. Below you can see the numbers 1002 on the movement and 166.051 on the case. The more I am looking at watches the more confusion there is with the numbers... :) So: 1. Is there place where I can find (I looked a fair bit already) a hm... new replacement case for this Omega De Ville? Can the case be changed from gilded into stainless? 2. Is the servicing of this 560 very complex to do? Any special advice from those in the know here? I am reasonably brave to do it. Regards