My first omega. Could you tell me more about it?

JuanSantoD · Mar 5, 2021

Hello everybody!

I’m a new member to the forum who recently purchased my first omega, and I’ve to say I’m completely in love with it. However, my knowledge is rather limited. Could you tell me more about it?

So far, I know that it should be dated circa 1952, it’s got a 30T2 movement and it’s oversized. I’ve been told the unmarked crown could be original, since omega only started marking crowns in the 50s, but I’m not sure if the dial or hands are original. What do you guys think? I’ll be glad to hear all you’ve to say!

Thanks in advance!
Juan

watchyouwant · Mar 5, 2021

First of all : remove the hands from any writing on the dial. Set your time at 2.45 and post that picture here.kind regards. Achim

wagudc · Mar 5, 2021

It took me awhile to understand Achim's post. I hope he doesn't mind if I rephrase it in a way that might be more clear. The issue is that in your photos the hands are blocking the word OMEGA and the symbol. These are important to determine the originality of the dial. If you could take more pictures where the view of the writing is not blocked by the hands, that would make it easier to assess the watch.

Maskelyne · Mar 6, 2021

I love these dial types/hands and I asses it as genuine. More pics please, movement included which should be 30T2SC 😀

JimInOz · Mar 6, 2021

When taking photos, please have the lens (not the camera/phone) directly above the centre and perpendicular to the dial and take pics in well lit but shaded area.

If using a phone, you can use a coffee tin or Metamucil jar to steady your phone.

JuanSantoD · Mar 6, 2021

Hi guys!

Thanks for the feedback. Here you have some more pics with your recommendations. All markings look crisp and the dial is nicely and uniformly patinated. However, I’m not sure about that blueish second hand.

Also, I’d love to pop the caseback and show you guys the movement, I have tools but I’m still new to the game and a bit wary of doing so. Should I just pop it open? Any special precautions I should take?

Thanks!
Juan

Franco · Mar 6, 2021

Well, it will have a 30T2Sc - family movement inside, which after 1949 were called 282, 283 etc The blue hand may well be correct, the crown is the right diameter but wrong thickness, unsigned is OK.

I would say that the dial is good and original, not repainted , but it has probably been cleaned a bit too aggressively. The inner line of the seconds rail seems like slightly consumed - may be I am wrong but that's the feeling.

Also, do not think it's oversized, must be about 35 mm diameter I guess. There are some references which are 37-38 mm - proper oversize.

Dan S · Mar 6, 2021

Looks nice to me. I like that chapter ring dial. You can pop off the back with something sharp. If you look closely, sometimes you can identify a location where there is a small gap. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if the serial number shows that it is from the 40s. Unless you are somehow sure that it's from 1952.

SkunkPrince · Mar 6, 2021

Case number inside the case back would be nice!

Franco
Well, it will have a 30T2Sc - family movement inside, which after 1949 were called 282, 283 etc

26X, not 28X.

Franco · Mar 6, 2021

SkunkPrince
Case number inside the case back would be nice!

26X, not 28X.

It is central seconds, so is 28X. 26X is seconds at six

SkunkPrince · Mar 6, 2021

Franco
It is central seconds, so is 28X. 26X is seconds at six

You're right, "SC", my mistake.

Maskelyne · Mar 7, 2021

In my opinion the dial and all hands are all original and the dial has not been cleaned; the print is on top of the lacquer. Due to ageing and deterioration some has fallen off. It´s also possible that the (second) hand has caused damage to the dial/print.
I strongly advise you to not touch the dial and preserve it as it is. The print will most likely be damaged if you attempt to do so. Is it 35 mm as Franco mentioned?

I think the watch is stunning - clean, simple and so beautiful 😀

Franco · Mar 7, 2021

To open the snap back case, this is a useful tutorial:

The case diameter (ignoring the crown) should be about 35 mm, just do proportions with the end of the leather strap which I assume is 18mm.

François Pépin · Mar 7, 2021

As Franco, I think the dial is original. The 12 looks a bit weird but could be the pics. The crown is wrong, but, as said above, unsigned is okay.

Larry S · Mar 7, 2021

Lots of info here on opening a snap back case. Think opening a clam or oyster. Don’t pry. It takes practice. If you are not comfortable have a watchmaker do it.

DaveK · Mar 7, 2021

JimInOz
When taking photos, please have the lens (not the camera/phone) directly above the centre and perpendicular to the dial and take pics in well lit but shaded area.

If using a phone, you can use a coffee tin or Metamucil jar to steady your phone.

...And, if you are photographing clocks, a box of depends makes a great phone stand. For macro shots, a Viagra bottle will work well.

Archer · Mar 7, 2021

Franco
To open the snap back case, this is a useful tutorial:

The case diameter (ignoring the crown) should be about 35 mm, just do proportions with the end of the leather strap which I assume is 18mm.

Please do not follow the instructions in this video - do not pry the back off. Use the case knife as a wedge, not a lever.

JuanSantoD · Mar 7, 2021

Hey guys,

I’m blown away by the warm welcome, I really didn’t expect such a strong community around here. You are right indeed, the watch is 35mm, I guess it’s not so oversized after all. I was told it should be from around 1952 but I can’t really tell myself. How old do you think it is then? Late 40s?

I’ve also just popped the caseback and nothing has exploded (yet). Here you have some pics of the movement. What does the expert eye think of it?

Cheers!
Juan

SkunkPrince · Mar 7, 2021

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-other-omega-mi-2324

That should make you happy.

JuanSantoD · Mar 7, 2021

SkunkPrince
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-other-omega-mi-2324

That should make you happy.

It does! How should I take that mine has markings and numbers that look completely different to any other 30T2 I’ve seen?

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