Omega 30t2 dress watch - original?

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I've been looking for a vintage Omega watch for some time. I'm not a collector, but would, even so, like to find an original one that I may use daily. The ones that I'm most drawn towards are the 50-60s jumbo-sized dress-watches, and I recently found this one up for sale:

It's a 38 mm Omega (case reference 2319) and is said to have a 30t2 caliber inside (there are no pictures in the ad of the mechanism or anything else than the front of the watch). I like this style, but cannot find any completely similar Omega-watches online. I therefore hope to get some feedback about the originality of this watch (case, dial, hands and crown) from the members of the forum.

If I'm still interested in the watch after receiving your advice, I will skype with the dealer. I will then be able to see the rest of the watch online. I'd appreciate any advice on what to look for and ask for then.
 
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Hi Vegarius and welcome.

I am just an enthusiast, and maybe some of the real experts might come later and give their feedback but there are a few things I can say.

What you need is a clear shot of the movement and of the caseback so you can compare the reference number with other watches of the same reference on the internet, specially here in this forum.

Every reference has one (or more) movement caliber(s) and therefore you should check if they match.

Just by looking at the dial and overall condition of the watch on this one foto, it would be hard to give you a proper feedback. For me no red flags so far and the dial and it's leaf hands look nice and original, not redialed, but a better foto, where we could zoom in and see the Omega logo and font really crisp would be better.

Fotos of the back of the watch and of the sides can also tell if the case has been polished and just tell overall case condition.

Good luck!
 
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Looks correct to me. Omega doesn't have a pic of the MI 2319 on their vintage site. Why MI instead of CK, I do not knowg

The crystal is not likely to be marked, and the crown may not be, either. That was more common in the 1950s; Omega puts introduction of this watch at 1943.
 
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Impossible to assess the dial with this blurry pic.
However, the seconds hand looks a bit short. But again, the quality of the pic inhibits any assessment.
 
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Thank you all for your assessment - I know that you've had limited possibilities to judge the authenticity. I'll include some more pictures from the add, but I don't think they add much clarity.

Regarding the seconds hand, I think you may have a point, Oku. It also seem to be too blunt.

 
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Pics don't help much with the dial, but imho seconds hand is wrong.
 
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Oku Oku
Pics don't help much with the dial, but imho seconds hand is wrong.
I think you're right, but how many of us would let that stop us from buying this watch and sourcing a better hand? Not me!
 
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One does not measure the diameter of a watch including the crown. 🤦

More importantly, it is impossible to judge the condition of the watch from those photos. You would have to be willing to take a risk. What is the asking price?
 
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One does not measure the diameter of a watch including the crown. 🤦

More importantly, it is impossible to judge the condition of the watch from those photos. You would have to be willing to take a risk. What is the asking price?
The asking price is equivalent to 900 USD. I find that interesting, and I am ready to jump. Do you think this is a fair price?

Before I buy it, I'll Skype with the dealer, and will be able to see the rest of the watch. The seller will not open the watch, because he does not have the tools. If we were in the same town we could have done that at a local watchmaker, but we're not...
 
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I think you're right, but how many of us would let that stop us from buying this watch and sourcing a better hand? Not me!
It indicates that someone messed around with the watch. Therefore, the dial may also be probably not original.
I may be wrong but the subdial looks suspicious to me.
And either the springbars are too thin or the lug holes are worn.

There is currently a nice 30T2 for sale here for 900 Euros. Personally, I'd prefer that.
 
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my humble advise: don´t buy any watch without having seen the "innards"

only exception: if it is very cheap