Google can't help, so I throw it to the collectors......Anybody have this ref?


Very nice 80 microns of gold plate.

 

Stumped the panel?

 

Thank you for the information.

I had narrowed mine down to circa 1948, but was stunned at the lack of postings for the ref # 2497.

I would have assumed this would have sold well since it was/is such a handsome dress watch (36mm excluding crown)with Omega's classic workhorse movement, yet over the several forums and around the web, pretty much zilch.

Is there any way to find out production numbers and what market Omega sold this into?



I assume,Steve, you would have posted a picture if you had one. I always enjoy your postings and pictures.


Maybe additional dial variations will show up as this thread is read.


And, if you can believe it, Ofrei has a "genuine Omega crown" for it.

 

Two variations or which is a redial, mine or yours?

 

I like the clean design, the dial and furniture project while the case and bezel recedes.

What characteristics concern you? It seems to have the original butler finish on the dial.

 

5. The second markers are a bit off to the left of the sub-dial while the 30 second marker is not lined up with the 30 minute one. These most likely can only be noticeable under magnification and not with normal eyes about 1-2 feet away.

 

I havent seen two exactly alike yet...there is always at least some subtle difference...if not totally different. Just got a 265 movement & dial this week...it even has the red star...another variant. The dial is nice and aged...and i love it like that too! Redoing them is cool too tho! But this one has a great patina look I think. And since I want this for me and not to sell...if I cant find the original case I wont cry about it. But a new case will be cool!

 

Also...it looks better in person and this pic is bad. Did yours have an Omega symbol on the crown or no? This one doesnt...i do want that