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  1. wayneG Jul 27, 2014

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    Hi, I'm hoping somebody with knowledge of Vintage Omegas can help.

    Yesterday, I purchased this:

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    The watch, a 33mm 14k Solid Gold cased vintage Omega, is advertised as a 30T2, but I've just spent a short while looking into it and I'm now confident this is a 30T1. I'm very new to vintage Omegas and was hoping I'd found a 30T2 RG due to the similar look\layout of the movements in the photos. However, this movement is a silver colour, and that only seems to apply to the 30T1 with this layout.

    Also, would anyone be able to estimate the value of this watch in the hope I haven't over-paid? Are the 30T1s recognised as a good\desirable movement at all?

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  2. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 27, 2014

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    Well it is a 30t1 from the early forty's. Value could be better assessed with new better photos.
     
  3. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 28, 2014

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    Very easy way to tell if T1 or T2.

    Look under the balance, if you see "30" it is a 30T1. If you see "30T2", it's pretty obvious.

    Your pictures are too out of focus for us to see.
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  4. wayneG Jul 28, 2014

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    Thanks... until it arrives, these are the only photos I have.

    Could someone give me a rough idea of price in 30T1 vs 30T2 form?

    Thanks
     
  5. mac_omega Jul 28, 2014

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    Sorry, but I have to disagree.
    It is quite easy - just read below the balance:

    "30" Cal. 30, first version produced
    "30 T1" first iteration
    "30 T2" second iteration - most common version of these 3

    cal 30 and 30 T1 are not so often seen

    As the blurry picture of the movement does not allow me to read the serial# I can not tell you what version you probably have...
    Does it read 9.83x xxx - just a guess? If so it will be a 30 T2 for sure

    regards

    erich
     
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  6. wayneG Jul 28, 2014

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    Thanks, when it's in-hand, I'll get some better photos, but I think I can make out 983XXXXXX now you've given me an inkling.
     
  7. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 28, 2014

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    Wayne, Erich is an expert on these, I would accept his analysis completely.
     
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  8. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Jul 28, 2014

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    All my T1's are in 9.1, or 9.2 mil range. Look under the balance, you will see. Your watch is in 14K, original dial and hands but only 33mm with wrong crown. The value is about 650 usd maybe?
     
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  9. wayneG Jul 29, 2014

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    Thanks for the replies. I now have some better photos and would appreciate any more information :) It's definitely a 30T2 as identified under the bridge, so what sort of value are we looking at... still $650 (roughly £400GBP)?

    The dial appears to have spots on it... can this be rescued easily?

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  10. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 29, 2014

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    Definitely don't touch the dial or try to do anything with the spots, its nice and you'll only make it worse by messing with it.
     
  11. mac_omega Jul 30, 2014

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    This is a very nice clean watch judging by the condition of the movement. The spots on the dial would not bother me too much - hey, it is vintage!

    Do not touch it in any way except cleaning and lubrication of the movement - if you decided to wear it regularly