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bongalaboo
·Was interested in this and found it online but can't find any other information.
Appreciate the help!
Appreciate the help!
Is this vintage Omega real? 30T2/1939
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gbesq
·Do you think that Omega would manufacture a watch dial with the “3” and “9” turned sideways?
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gbesq
·If you’re referring to the case, no I’m not certain of that. I think that it’s very unlikely that Omega would produce a dial design with the 3 and 9 turned sideways and the 6 largely obscured by the subdial. There are other issues as well. As you note, it’s an obvious redial, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not an authentic Omega case.
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Dan S
·Just related to the discussion about the orientation of numerals in general. Ref 2179 dials often have this sort of radial orientation.
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gbesq
·Interesting, Dan. Thanks for posting that, but would you agree with Tony’s and my assessment that the OP’s watch is a redial? Also, how do you read the case reference number on the inside of the case back - 2151? 2181? Hard for me to see it clearly in the photo.
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberIt appears to be a "jumbo" ref. 2181. Here's an example with an apparently original dial, and the same 3, 9 configuration, and truncated 6. So I'd say that it's possible to imagine an original similar to the OP's example with the same configuration.
https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/17037891-omega-jumbo-37-5-size-ref-2181-3-men-1901-1949#&gid=1&pid=7
https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/17037891-omega-jumbo-37-5-size-ref-2181-3-men-1901-1949#&gid=1&pid=7
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Dan S
·Well the dial is obviously super-clean, which always deserves close attention. I'd guess it is probably a redial, but I haven't inspected it very closely.
Appears to be a ref 2181 with a cal 30T2. This is a jumbo ref.
Edit: I see that Tony beat me to it.
Appears to be a ref 2181 with a cal 30T2. This is a jumbo ref.
Edit: I see that Tony beat me to it.
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gbesq
·Well, I stand corrected on the orientation of the 3 and 9, but still a redial in my opinion. Authentic case though. Interesting handset. What are your thoughts about that?
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Dan S
·Are these Shuck the Oyster photos?
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mac_omega
·Guys I am not so sure about a possible re-dial.
the vertical sanding of the main part is perfectly fine
the rim of the sunken subdial is perfectly crisp unlike seen on redialed examples
the numerals on the subdial are perfectly fine
the logo looks correct for the era
Omega script also with fine serifs
the whole print of numerals and minute track looks fine
However I must admit that the condition/cleanlinesse is puzzling, its not commensurate with the condition of the movement as already stated above.
Could it be a transplanted (maybe old stock) dial? IMHO not impossible
the vertical sanding of the main part is perfectly fine
the rim of the sunken subdial is perfectly crisp unlike seen on redialed examples
the numerals on the subdial are perfectly fine
the logo looks correct for the era
Omega script also with fine serifs
the whole print of numerals and minute track looks fine
However I must admit that the condition/cleanlinesse is puzzling, its not commensurate with the condition of the movement as already stated above.
Could it be a transplanted (maybe old stock) dial? IMHO not impossible
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bongalaboo
·Something similar was posted on reddit as well
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexcha...mega_jumbo_art_deco_vintage_26099_dated_1953/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexcha...mega_jumbo_art_deco_vintage_26099_dated_1953/
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DON
·I think it's refinished, but I like it. Good job. Clean and hands a good match to the design
DON
DON
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Franco
·Think it is an unbelievably well preserved dial, may be kept in a paraffin wrap for 70 years. And then installed in what must be a very expensive specimen. Or the work of a superb dial refinisher.
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gbesq
·Think it is an unbelievably well preserved dial, may be kept in a paraffin wrap for 70 years. And then installed in what must be a very expensive specimen. Or the work of a superb dial refinisher.
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Dan S
·Something similar was posted on reddit as well
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexcha...mega_jumbo_art_deco_vintage_26099_dated_1953/
The reddit listing specifically says that the dial is refinished. Do you have some reason to think it is the same watch?
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