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  1. Sam11 Apr 18, 2019

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    Saw this nice one. Are fab suisse 2179 common?
     
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  2. WatchCor Apr 18, 2019

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    As far as I know FAB.SUISSE dials were made for the French market. For some obscure byrocratic reason for a certain time period watches that were exported there for sale had to have this marking on the dials.

    There are a few examples of Heuers with this marking around. I am no expert but I have understood that these are quite rare ,at least on the Heuers due to the small number of Heuers exported there. However , I don't know how big of a market France was for Omega when compared to Heuers. That might affect the rarity of FAB.SUISSE dials in Omegas.
     
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  3. Sam11 Apr 19, 2019

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    Thanks. Wonder if anyone know what movement this one has?
     
  4. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Apr 19, 2019

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    Nice dial. Uncommon, but I would not say "rare".

    Movement: see below.
     
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  5. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 19, 2019

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    Caliber 30 SC T1 16P.
     
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  6. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 19, 2019

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    @Sam11, do you have a sot of the inside of the caseback?
     
  7. Sam11 Apr 19, 2019

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  9. Sam11 Apr 19, 2019

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    Thankyou!
     
  10. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 19, 2019

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    If you have a look here with a loupe you can confirm my guess.

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  11. micampe Apr 19, 2019

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    What made you guess T1? I have a T2 with 10.2M serial number, this would be after.
     
  12. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 19, 2019

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    16 jewels? Serial numbers may not have been exactly sequential by revision.

    Maybe @Sam11 can confirm.
     
  13. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Apr 19, 2019

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    A 30SCT1 should have serial # 9.2xx.xxx. This one is 10 mil. Should be a 30SCT2.
     
  14. mac_omega Apr 22, 2019

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    Sorry, I am late to the party...

    I second Hoi - it should be a 30 SC T2 for sure
     
  15. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 22, 2019

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    I didn't think T2s came with 16 jewels except for RGs, obviously not the case.
    Obviously need to learn more.
    I only wish there was a reliable reference book for this family of 30 caliber movements!

    ;)
     
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  16. Sam11 Apr 22, 2019

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    Thanks guys for your help :) lots to learn
     
  17. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Apr 22, 2019

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    Here are some photos of my 2179 . 30T2SC, serial # 10 mil 16 jewels.

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  18. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Apr 22, 2019

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  19. Sabiwatches Jul 22, 2020

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    For the record, here is a nice version of a Fab. Suisse 2179. Comes with the original tag. As expected, the caseback has no engraving. P1090689.jpg P1090707.jpg P1090708.jpg
     
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  20. watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Jul 22, 2020

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    Fab. Suisse and Swiss Made together with this reference?? Have not seen that before.....kind regards. Achim