Dear forum members,

i am writing you, since i am intending to buy a 1950 seamaster 30 cal 283. I read from earlier posts many of you have a lot of experience on vintage omegas. As being a newbie in this area, I am seeking your advise on the authenticity of this seamaster:

http://www.uurwerkshop.nl/omega-seamaster/omega-seamaster-30-military-watch/

seems rare: double seconds and cal283. However something tells me it is not right.

your help is very appreciated.

wh

 

Never seen a double seconds. And the dial looks repainted. Not an expert, but probably fake.

 

Calibre 283 is a centre seconds movement.

 

I seen both center and sub second 283 movements, my own is a sub second model.

But both? sounds like a frankinwatch to me.

 

Dear All,

thanks a lot; this has been really helpful. I had my doubts too; I will pass on this watch.

Thanks again

 

Can anyone explain the reason for a "double seconds" watch to exist? I can't think of any benefit at all, and I know that if I had one, and the two seconds hands weren't exactly synced, I would scream every time I noticed that they were a bit off.

 

The central seconds hand jumps, while the subsidiary seconds hand ticks. It's an unusual configuration, and one I've never seen in person.

Probably more compelling in operation than by description.

 

I'm sure it's interesting to see, and probably interesting from an engineering perspective, but I just don't understand why.

 

In a broad sense, it's horological humor. There's no pretense at utility or necessity; it just looks cool.

Of course, that was more obvious before quartz movements became commonplace. Nowadays, you almost have to be well versed in the mechanics of watchmaking to fully appreciate how difficult a complication it is to put into effect. I've seen a few dead seconds (FPJ, Grönefeld, Habring) in person, and they're fascinating to observe, mainly because there's an awareness of how rare and complex they truly are.

 

The dead seconds I get, it's the dual seconds thing that has me stumped. In the end, I guess I don't have to understand the purpose, as I'll probably never see one in person