Omega 30T2 - Original dial?

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dhdennislee

·Mon. 11:42pm

Hi everyone,

I'm considering buying this vintage Omega with a Cal. 30T2 manual movement (33 mm).

The seller told me:

• He did not redial it himself.
• He doesn't know whether the dial is original because of the watch's age.
• The watch was serviced by an independent watchmaker before being listed for sale.
• The strap and buckle are aftermarket, but he believes the rest of the watch is original.
• Unfortunately, he cannot open the case back because he doesn't have the proper tool.

Based on these photos,

1. Does the dial look original or refinished (redialed)?
2. Can anyone identify the approximate reference or production period?
3. Does anything else stand out as incorrect or concerning?

Thank you very much for your help.

 

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JimInOz

·12:04am yesterday·Melbourne Australia

dhdennislee

Unfortunately, he cannot open the case back because he doesn't have the proper tool.

You only need a cheese knife, not a "special tool".

dhdennislee

Does the dial look original or refinished (redialed)?

It's been re-dialed.

It's a watch that's been "prepared for sale", I wouldn't buy it.

 

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theluckyluke

·12:11am yesterday

Stay away. It’s a bad redial (and the seller should know). It’s also quite a small watch at 33mm.

 

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mac_omega

·12:28am yesterday

^^ what the above said...
Stay away

 

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padders

·2:21am yesterday·Oooo subtitles!

Looks like a redial or service dial maybe. Your seller sounds dodgy and is using weasel words to hide the fact. The logo font is 1980s onwards. Which is at least 20 years after the movement was last fitted as new.

 

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Dan S

·6:19am yesterday

The dial has a modern font, as noted above, it is not original to the watch. If the watch truly has a 30T2 movement, it is most likely from the 40s, but who knows if the seller is accurate.

If you are looking for a collectible vintage Omega, you should keep looking. In general, if you are looking for a desirable watch, or something for regular wear, I would advise avoiding gold-plated cases. They were really not made to last and often have plating loss.

 

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GeorgiosK

·10:57am yesterday

Seller not able to provide movement photos: I was too new to the hobby and very impatient, so I couldn't resist and ended up buying one without movement photos. In hindsight, I totally regret it. With vintage watches, you're buying the seller almost as much as the watch itself - go for a transparent one.