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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaYou have a Gents Omega Watch, reference 2214 which was introduced an about 1940. Your movement is a caliber 30T2 PC AM, which was introduced in 1941.
30 - approx diameter in mm
T2 - second iteration of the base caliber
PC - shock absorber
AM - anti-magnetic
The serial number dates to about 1944.
There's been some water ingress but it can be cleaned up during a service where any parts affected by rust should be replaced.
30 - approx diameter in mm
T2 - second iteration of the base caliber
PC - shock absorber
AM - anti-magnetic
The serial number dates to about 1944.
There's been some water ingress but it can be cleaned up during a service where any parts affected by rust should be replaced.
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LotusRallyman
·You have a Gents Omega Watch, reference 2214 which was introduced an about 1940. Your movement is a caliber 30T2 PC AM, which was introduced in 1941.
30 - approx diameter in mm
T2 - second iteration of the base caliber
PC - shock absorber
AM - anti-magnetic
The serial number dates to about 1944.
There's been some water ingress but it can be cleaned up during a service where any parts affected by rust should be replaced.
Jim
Thanks for the quick response, I got the date right with my own research which is encouraging, but your other information is fabulous information. I'm in the UK and have a watch app that I use to check timekeeping whilst wearing the watch. Over the week I wore it, it lost 3.5 seconds a day roughly. I thought that was quite good, but would appreciate your thoughts. Also I think I should look at getting it serviced; I play with Seiko's at the moment, but wouldn't touch this. Have you any idea of value, was my £30 well spent?
Regards
Rob
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watchyouwant
·£30 ? Completly overpriced..... Only $ 700 worth now.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI never really wonder about how much I paid for any watch. Some I probably paid too much, some I got for a bargain.
I think £30 is well spent though.
Your watch looks all original to me.
Probably a good idea to get it serviced if you intend to wear it though, the under dial side may have some rust which could have bits propagate further into the movement. The 30T series movements are easy to work on, but if you're not confident let a watchmaker do the job.
I'm reluctant to recommend Simon Freese, simply because I think is workload is at "peak level" and he needs a break now and again.
Where are you in the UK? Our members may be able to suggest a watchmaker for you.
I think £30 is well spent though.
Your watch looks all original to me.
Probably a good idea to get it serviced if you intend to wear it though, the under dial side may have some rust which could have bits propagate further into the movement. The 30T series movements are easy to work on, but if you're not confident let a watchmaker do the job.
I'm reluctant to recommend Simon Freese, simply because I think is workload is at "peak level" and he needs a break now and again.
Where are you in the UK? Our members may be able to suggest a watchmaker for you.
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watchyouwant
·Jim
Thanks for the quick response, I got the date right with my own research which is encouraging, but your other information is fabulous information. I'm in the UK and have a watch app that I use to check timekeeping whilst wearing the watch. Over the week I wore it, it lost 3.5 seconds a day roughly. I thought that was quite good, but would appreciate your thoughts. Also I think I should look at getting it serviced; I play with Seiko's at the moment, but wouldn't touch this. Have you any idea of value, was my £30 well spent?
Regards
Rob
An nearly 80 year old Omega, who was not serviced, is loosing 3,5 SECONDS per day ? Shocking !
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MtV
·Even though the accuracy is great, that is not to be mistaken for a sign that it doesnt need a service. Lovely find, an absolute no brainer at 30 GBP of course (even including inflation since the 80s).
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mac_omega
·in the mid 1980's I think for £30. Not cheap but I thought then it was worth it. What's your thoughts.
Gave me a chuckle 😀
Even in the mid 1980´s this was a bargain! Its a nice all original watch.
The only thing to do is to let the movement be serviced, nothing else.
I hope that the water ingress was limited to the area of the crown/stem, so the need to replace many parts will also be limited.
Invest some bucks and you will have a nice daily wearer - good luck!
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LotusRallyman
·I never really wonder about how much I paid for any watch. Some I probably paid too much, some I got for a bargain.
I think £30 is well spent though.
Your watch looks all original to me.
Probably a good idea to get it serviced if you intend to wear it though, the under dial side may have some rust which could have bits propagate further into the movement. The 30T series movements are easy to work on, but if you're not confident let a watchmaker do the job.
I'm reluctant to recommend Simon Freese, simply because I think is workload is at "peak level" and he needs a break now and again.
Where are you in the UK? Our members may be able to suggest a watchmaker for you.
Jim
Thanks once again, I am just south of York in Yorkshire if anyone can recommend a repairer of good standing. I did go into a shop to see about getting it done but the customer in front of me was arguing the guy had had his watch six months and he wanted back now repaired or not, so I didn't bother. I think I'm better on here getting reliable info.
As for the investment, I think £30 in 1980's would equate to around £100 now, which isn't bad for the value now. Not that I'm selling, I have had many comments when I do wear it.
Regards
Rob
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LotusRallyman
·Even though the accuracy is great, that is not to be mistaken for a sign that it doesnt need a service. Lovely find, an absolute no brainer at 30 GBP of course (even including inflation since the 80s).
Even though the accuracy is great, that is not to be mistaken for a sign that it doesnt need a service. Lovely find, an absolute no brainer at 30 GBP of course (even including inflation since the 80s).
Thanks for the heads up, I think I'm beginning to understand that now.
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Dan S
·Great watch. Very stylish dial and case IMO, and that 30T2 has a lot of bells and whistles for 1944.
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LotusRallyman
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Hi, Thanks for the information, I have emailed him.
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesYea for just south of York! We have friends south of York ... well southwest of York. Love visiting there and it's been a spell. When you are from Texas Yorkshire feels quite exotic, heh! We enjoy the folks and the scenery of the region.
It's a keen watch you are showing us.
I'd own it! I'd wear it!
I love vintage and I love that era for both Omega and Longines. Oh face it ... I love that era for most any watch!
Your watch apparently dates to the same time period as one I have only your watch has a much nicer dial. This old photo shows the movement as received. I need to take a better photo.
The upside.
It's a keen watch you are showing us.
I'd own it! I'd wear it!
I love vintage and I love that era for both Omega and Longines. Oh face it ... I love that era for most any watch!
Your watch apparently dates to the same time period as one I have only your watch has a much nicer dial. This old photo shows the movement as received. I need to take a better photo.
The upside.
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LotusRallyman
·Yea for just south of York! We have friends south of York ... well southwest of York. Love visiting there and it's been a spell. When you are from Texas Yorkshire feels quite exotic, heh! We enjoy the folks and the scenery of the region.
It's a keen watch you are showing us.
I'd own it! I'd wear it!
I love vintage and I love that era for both Omega and Longines. Oh face it ... I love that era for most any watch!
Your watch apparently dates to the same time period as one I have only your watch has a much nicer dial. This old photo shows the movement as received. I need to take a better photo.
The upside.
Hi
Texas yeh, My son worked at fort worth in Texas for 5 years, enjoyed many holidays there.
Your dead right, I really enjoy wearing the watch when I can and yours is very similar, but I have to say I haven't seen many with the same numeral markings as mine. Like you though I do enjoy my watches.
All the best
Rob
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noelekal
··Home For Wayward WatchesIt's a small world Rob. I currently live just south of Fort Worth, was born in Fort Worth, lived in either Fort Worth or ever closer "just south" of Fort Worth as a child.
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LotusRallyman
·Hi
I did email the guy you suggested and got the following response. I add here just for information as it would appear to be a policy change from Omega.
Hi Rob,
Good to hear from you.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to help you with your watch as I'm no longer servicing or restoring Omega watches. Omega have changed their parts supply/pricing policy over the last few years, only supplying parts within their own network in a bid to discourage independent watchmakers from working on their watches and to drive all servicing and repair business into their own service centres, and unfortunately, it's working.
Consequently, you will probably have to take your watch to an Omega accredited watchmaker (William Rice in Beverley for example), or a high street dealer to get it serviced/repaired.
I'm sorry that I can't be more help.
Best Regards,
Rich.
I suppose this is called globalisation, the big corporates just crush the independents if they wish to do so. But thanks for the help anyway.
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BlackTalon
··This Space for RentThat is an unfortunate response. Reading OF the last few years I have seen reference to watchmakers who work on Omegas but do not have parts accounts. But they need a 'connection' that does has a parts account if anything specific is needed.
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MRC
·Hey @LotusRallyman did anyone mention we like photos, particularly of cars, even more so of Lotus Cortinas -- or should they be "Consul Cortina developed by Lotus"? Not sure of the plural of that 😵💫
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