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  1. dromeas Sep 29, 2019

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    Hi, is this watch a Medicus? Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. joeshoup Sep 30, 2019

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    Why don't you start by telling us what you think? What do you know about the Medicus models, and what makes you think that this is or isn't one? More pictures always help, especially movement pictures.

    Very nice looking watch by the way!
     
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  3. dromeas Sep 30, 2019

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    I don't know much, except it was called the Medicus as it was attractive to the medical profession back in the 1940.I found this watch being sold and I thought you could tell me more. Pictures: 5932ed_57d42fcff1474a2b98a847e4fb3398db_mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2-01.jpeg 5932ed_c357bd9fb0e04f63adfeb9c2d29294ed_mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2-01.jpeg 5932ed_6391ea503f9249e3827438945ee428c9_mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2-01.jpeg 5932ed_ba1a9fa872a34fdea53a1862a7be43de_mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2-01.jpeg
     
  4. ConElPueblo Sep 30, 2019

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    It could well be a Medicus. I am not too well versed in thirties Omegas, but those who are could probably help - calling @X350 XJR and @Tire-comedon :)
     
  5. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Sep 30, 2019

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    I'll say it's a Medicus dating to the mid 1930s by the serial number (despite what most popular dating charts say).

    Movement looks to be a caliber 23.4SC which was introduced in 1936.

    As the Orange Haired Viking notes, two other experts may be able to provide conclusive proof ;).
     
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  6. OMTOM Sep 30, 2019

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    I would say “YES and YES … BUT…”

    It is certainly a 23.4SC, Omega’s first centre second – which started life in 1936 as Jim says. I guess this one is nearer 1940. Here we are again with the ‘M’ on the movement – showing that it was intended for the French market. And FAB.SUISSE

    It was the detail offered by the centre seconds that led to its attraction to the medical profession. And different parts of Omega did refer to the 23.4SC as being the ‘Medicus’. But @Tire-comedon (already called) reckons that the first/only true Medicus was the CK651 (below – sadly with the wrong second hand – WIP!). I’m sure Yann will be along and will fill in the detail.

    That doesn’t stop all sellers of all 23.4SC describing them as being a Medicus (and of course ‘Military’ and ‘Art Deco’, ‘Superb’ etc).
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  7. dromeas Oct 2, 2019

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    Thank you all for the replies!I have no words!