Hello I wanted to share some photos of this 33.3 chronograph I acquired recently. Can anyone direct me to where I can learn a bit more about the reference and movement? Is it worth getting an extract of the archives or going through the Omega authentication process? Thanks!
Hi. The reference is 2087, some call it a officer's watch. A very rare and very expensive watch, the last one that showed up on here was as nice as this one. I directed the owner of the last one to a collector, who paid a princely sum. Your watch looks to be totally original from what I can see, great find. Fantastic watch. Here is a link to one I sold a few years ago. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ultra-vintage-14k-rose-gold-omega-33-306745341 I would think your serial numbers will be very close to this one> https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-omega-chronograph-1930-1940-how-much-is-it-worth.57500/ Cheers, Michael
How lovely! I agree with the above comments. To answer a couple of your queries, the movement is a 33.3 T3 (which first appeared in 1940). It was the first movement that had two ‘dedicated’ buttons (the earlier T1 had the reset button through the crown, the T3/yours had a separate reset button at 4 o’clock. The calibre is marked under the balance wheel (we can see the ’33.3’ – you should be able to see ‘T3’ under the balance). The ‘UNADJUSTED’ mark shows that it was intended for the US market. If you can get hold of a copy of the Omega book ‘A Journey Through Time’ you will find quite a bit about the 33.3 (but not specifically your watch). Yes, I would recommend that you get an Extract. It will be of interest to you – but also of value if you sometime wanted to sell the watch.
Appreciate the input. If anyone has a copy of A Journey Through Time I would be interested. Do they still sell those through the boutiques? Also, is this new thing "Omega authentication" for $800 worth it? Not sure if it adds any more interest or value than an extract?