30T2 help ?

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YYTIN

·May 4, 2021

Hi guys,

Watch world is crazy. I've been looking for some models for months and they all appear today.
Could you help confirming if this one is all legit ?

If it is all legit, please let me have it 😉😗

 

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mac_omega

·May 4, 2021

Yep, go for it... has a lovely patina 👍

 

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YYTIN

·May 4, 2021

Thanks @mac_omega : My heart is beating a little too fast 😀

Looks like a gorgeous piece. I love everything about this dial and this Dennison case. And I've been looking for a 30T2 in good condition and in two-tone dial for ages now.

I checked the ref number that sent it back to 1947 which looks ok with the ref 13322.
I just don't know how to check that the caliber 30T2 is correct to the watch (have seen several watches on the web with a 266 or even 265 caliber) but I don't see any reason one will play with this so should be ok. Also the crown looks big but I've seen several ones like this browsing on the net.

So no doubts ? All thumbs up ?

 

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watchyouwant

·May 4, 2021

Looks like one mvmts holder screw is broken off. Not a big deal for a watchmaker to get that out and replace. The rest looks ok. Dennison case and back have the same number(377) ; so belong together. All the rest is minor. Year might be 1949.....

 

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YYTIN

·May 4, 2021

Thanks @watchyouwant
I'm trying everyday to train my eyes but did not even notice the 377 on the case
Thanks for pointing out too to the missing screw... Yes my watchmaker should be able to manage that !
Just for me to understand why do you say 1949 ?
Just asking because the list of reference number I have gives me this : "11,000,000 – 11,999,999 1947" ?

 

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Franco

·May 4, 2021

in 1949 Omega changed the names of the calibers, and the 30T2 and variants became 261, etc, the 30T2SC became 283 etc

 

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Dan S

·May 4, 2021

YYTIN

Just asking because the list of reference number I have gives me this : "11,000,000 – 11,999,999 1947" ?

Look at the chart again. The numbers ... the years. Use common sense. Ask yourself, "What about 1948 and 1949?"

 

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YYTIN

·May 4, 2021

Oops Right I didn't read the table carefully 😟

 

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SkunkPrince

·May 4, 2021

Everything we "know" is a guideline. Don't get hung up on information that is a little loose and know a factory never changes 100% at a specific date.

 

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amcclell

·May 4, 2021

I have a 9k version of the 13322 Dennison case. It has an 11.5M serial number 260 calibre. It is from 1949 and yours is definitely earlier. Mine is one of the first 26x that were made. The one that you have posted is beautiful.

Edited: May 4, 2021

 

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watchyouwant

·May 4, 2021

YYTIN

Thanks @watchyouwant
I'm trying everyday to train my eyes but did not even notice the 377 on the case
Thanks for pointing out too to the missing screw... Yes my watchmaker should be able to manage that !
Just for me to understand why do you say 1949 ?
Just asking because the list of reference number I have gives me this : "11,000,000 – 11,999,999 1947" ?

Production after WW2 at about 300.000/year sounds about right. Your watch might be 1949. Another million takes us to 1952. And the omega military 1953 has movement numbers in the 13 mio. Range. Well documented. So, all checks out. Kind regards. Achim

 

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CLA05

·May 4, 2021

Just like this one on the Omega Enthusiast’s site.

 

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YYTIN

·May 5, 2021

Thanks Everyone (beautiful watch @amcclell )
Very helpful and precious info & thoughts here.👍

I'm going to find an agreement with the seller and I will proudly 😗wear this one. Pictures will follow in the WRUW / Arrivals threads hopefully pretty soon 😀

Have a great day

Edited: May 5, 2021

 

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bbozic

·May 5, 2021

The example Omega Enthusiast had was sold in Sweden several months ago, i followed that auction and still have it saved. At first i thought these two watches had the same serial, i had to check it twice! I nearly called out dial swapping on this one😵‍💫

 

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YYTIN

·May 18, 2021

Just some pics to say THANKS
I'm very happy with this watch (and decided to look after the 30mm chronometer book to gain some knowledge 😀)

Edited: May 18, 2021

 

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jeppe888

·May 18, 2021

looks really good

 

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amcclell

·May 18, 2021

Congratulations on a great purchase.