I just got this 30T2. Serial number 10.6m (1944-1947). Case back says 2383. Owner said watch was original bought from Quality Vintage Timepieces http://www.qualityvintagetimepieces.com/OmegaMilitary2383.html

What do you think of the dial? It has nice patina (at least). Thanks, Frank

 

Nice, but hand snot correct. Most likely would have had silver leaf hands

Here's one that similar



DON

 

I have this one with similar dial cal. 30 T2 PC from 1947

 

Thanks I will find the correct hands then.

 

You'lle need Something like that :

 

Those are really beautiful.... dibs on the pink one! (Unless there's a long list already?)

 

Is it not friggin obvious when you see a franken vs what the designer intended? This OP watch is a poster child for what your gut should be telling you. Another clinic thread! What a contrast!

 

Larry, I am not very experienced. This is the second 30T2 '40 I have. And the font 'G' is different from my first one. I am coming here to learn and trying hard not to waste everyone's time. I am happy to learn today that I need a set of correct hands and very appreciative to even get the part number for that.

 

Sorry this was such a contrast. Learning for me too. Did not mean to direct it at you. I'm a year into this.

 

I can't find the 260WL30 hands on the Bay. If anyone happen last to know where I can get it, please PM. Thanks, Frank

 

Well, I wrote 'something like that'. First you have to check the size of the hands and ensure that it is the right reference. You will need to replace the second hand also.
Regarding the identification of franken, there is at least a simple check : luminous hands = luminous dial, non luminous hands = non luminous dial. If there is a mismatch one or the other has been replaced.

 

You need the case number - 2383-4

You also need the caliber number - 30T2PC?

You call or email a parts supplier and with those two parts. They can locate the hands if they have in stock.

Here lies the problem

You need to be sure the dial is original and somebody didn't swap the dial out for something else that fit.

Measure the length of the current minute hand from the center to the tip (est. thru the crystal) and mention the length and see if original match up if they have in stock

DON

 

That is the fun of this hobby!
Start a search and befriend experts like Yann, who is the best from the turn of the last century until 1940, in my opinion .
Find out what you love and make friends. Frank, you now have a great hobby!

 

I must admit i have never seen this type of dial on a 2383, they use to have this kind of dial layout, i could suspect the dial have been swapped at some time and that explain the hands.