Help with Omega 30T2, 2272

Limo Orange · Fri. 4:36pm

Hello. I recently purchased this Omega 30T2, with case reference 2272. The watch runs well; I bought it knowing it might not be entirely "correct," but the price was reasonable.
I know the case is for the Portuguese market, based on the hallmark on the top-left lug; it is a 2272-5 model measuring 37.2mm. The movement serial number (106XXXXXX) dates it to 1946 (I am aware the crown is not original), and the dial is original and has not been repainted.
Now, here are my questions: I believe the hands are genuine Omega, but could they be from a different watch? The hour and minute hands reach the indices perfectly, but the second hand falls short. Does the 15-30-45-60 layout always have to appear on the 30T2 sub-dial to use plume hands?
My question is: to what extent is this watch a Franken? In any case, it's a watch I love and would buy again.
I appreciate your help.

Here are the photos.

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gatorcpa · Fri. 5:46pm

It is possible that the hands were replaced. Omega mixed and matched so many different dial styles and hands, it is really impossible to know for sure if something is original unless you have vintage pictures of that exact watch.

The hands look to be of period style at least. I’m also not convinced that the crown is replaced. Omega phased in signed crown over a number of years on different models.

Either someone was a true collector and took great care in selecting proper replacements or these are original parts.

In any case, I think the watch presents quite well.
gatorcpa

JimInOz · Fri. 5:56pm

I agree with @gatorcpa, I think it looks period correct.

Maybe @mac_omega can offer an observation, especially about the crown (bowler hat?).

Limo Orange · Fri. 6:04pm

gatorcpa
It is possible that the hands were replaced. Omega mixed and matched so many different dial styles and hands, it is really impossible to know for sure if something is original unless you have vintage pictures of that exact watch.

The hands look to be of period style at least. I’m also not convinced that the crown is replaced. Omega phased in signed crown over a number of years on different models.

Either someone was a true collector and took great care in selecting proper replacements or these are original parts.

In any case, I think the watch presents quite well.
gatorcpa

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply.

Limo Orange · Fri. 6:06pm

JimInOz
I agree with @gatorcpa, I think it looks period correct.

Maybe @mac_omega can offer an observation, especially about the crown (bowler hat?).

Thank you very much for your help. The crown is signed; it’s not one of the nipple-type crowns

mac_omega · Sat. 1:01am

A bit late to the party...
I think the watch looks period correct except the crown and seconds hand which is a tiny bit too short. But I could live with this minor flaw.
IMO the crown should be a flat smooth roughly serrated unsigned one.

Limo Orange · Sat. 2:01am

mac_omega
A bit late to the party...
I think the watch looks period correct except the crown and seconds hand which is a tiny bit too short. But I could live with this minor flaw.
IMO the crown should be a flat smooth roughly serrated unsigned one.

Thank you very much for your response.
I am glad to hear that the watch might be correct. I agree with you that the crown should be flat and unsigned.

Help with Omega 30T2, 2272

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