Omega - 30T2 - 2220/4 - Any Info

stevefrench1 · Jun 14, 2023

Purchased this watch roughly 10 years ago and it just sat. Purchased a Hodinkee strap to use instead of the green fabric one.

Have yet to find this exact same model with the combo the seconds hand / roman numeral. Seen this exact watch before?Additionally any links or replacing the crystal? Cheers.

DON · Jun 14, 2023

Watch dials refinished (mean old dial finish removed and new one created), so finding a similar dialed model unlikely. You can search on the reference number Omega 2220/4 for various dial designs, but others could also be refinished designs

H/M hands could original. Hard to say with the reflection off the crystal.

Small second a crap replacement. Silver small seconds hard to find, so just use a blued steel hand for contrast

Can use Polywatch to clean up the crystal with simple marks. heavier marks just replace it. Can use the reference number or you may need to remove it and measure diameter. Low dome design. Buy a generic crystal.

OllieOnTheRocks · Jun 18, 2023

As a refinished dial I think it has been executed very well actually. Not many refinished dials are of this quality. I agree the second hand is incorrect, but the other hands are. Despite not being completely original, I would still enjoy it myself and probably wouldn't bother replacing the second hand. As for fitting a new crystal, firstly why do you want to replace it? Anyway process I use is: 1. using a crystal lift remove the existing one. 2. Using a calliper measure the diameter. 3. Buy a new one online. 4. Fit it once more using the crystal lift.

The thing I would personally be more interested in doing is having the crown replaced/ or the stem shortened, as it looks vulnerable and at risk of being damaged. Unless of course its in the time setting position in the photo...

stevefrench1 · Aug 18, 2023

OllieOnTheRocks
As a refinished dial I think it has been executed very well actually. Not many refinished dials are of this quality. I agree the second hand is incorrect, but the other hands are. Despite not being completely original, I would still enjoy it myself and probably wouldn't bother replacing the second hand. As for fitting a new crystal, firstly why do you want to replace it? Anyway process I use is: 1. using a crystal lift remove the existing one. 2. Using a calliper measure the diameter. 3. Buy a new one online. 4. Fit it once more using the crystal lift.

The thing I would personally be more interested in doing is having the crown replaced/ or the stem shortened, as it looks vulnerable and at risk of being damaged. Unless of course its in the time setting position in the photo...

Do you have anyone you recommend for this service? I need to replace the crystal additionally. Wasn't captured correctly in the photos but is cracked and needs to be replaced.

Syrte · Aug 18, 2023

Hello.
Please.
Thank you.
Hello?
Over.

Dan S · Aug 18, 2023

stevefrench1
Do you have anyone you recommend for this service? I need to replace the crystal additionally. Wasn't captured correctly in the photos but is cracked and needs to be replaced.

Replacing a crystal like that one is a standard service by any competent watchmaker. You can search the forum for recommendations in your area. Or ask some local watch aficionados.

Omega - 30T2 - 2220/4 - Any Info

stevefrench1

DON

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Syrte

Dan S

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