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  1. Uniqez

    Uniqez Mar 12, 2016

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    Hi all,
    Need your expertise again.
    Found one watch, could not find a reference number.
    Form what I've been told it is a 1942 military watch from ww2.
    Any ideas?
    As always, I will appreciate any help.
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  2. Uniqez

    Uniqez Mar 13, 2016

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    Is it 30T2SC???
     
  3. mac_omega Ω 1

    mac_omega Mar 13, 2016

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    Open it and you will see... this is the only way to be sure - could also be 23.4 SC
     
  4. tdn-dk

    tdn-dk Mar 13, 2016

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    I vote for a non military version of the ref. 2179

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  5. Tire-comedon

    Tire-comedon First Globemaster Mar 13, 2016

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    Or if it is a post 1942 watch, it could well be a R.17.8 SC (created in 1942). We definitely need to see what's Inside!
     
  6. w154

    w154 Mar 13, 2016

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    Yes it looks quite a lot like mine... what's the case size ?
     
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  7. Javi22

    Javi22 Mar 13, 2016

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    nice watch, very cool.:thumbsup:
     
  8. Uniqez

    Uniqez Mar 13, 2016

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    I will open up when(or if ) I get it.
     
  9. Uniqez

    Uniqez Mar 13, 2016

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    Why do they have square movement?Retrofited???
     
  10. w154

    w154 Mar 13, 2016

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    Not sure, but there are plenty of manufacturers who put square movements into round cases around this time.
     
  11. watchyouwant

    watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Mar 13, 2016

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    civil version of the 2179 mil watch from 1945. a few were issued and engraved for the US army in Germany after WW2; many were sold in PX and other channels as civil versions. mvmt. will be 30T2, if that reference. kind regards. achim
     
  12. gatorcpa Ω 2

    gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Mar 13, 2016

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    I highly doubt this is a Ref. 2179. The caseback isn't beveled the same way:

    Ref 2179:

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    OP's caseback.

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    Very different. Ref. 2179 should be 34-35mm. This one looks smaller, maybe 32-33mm.

    Civilian watch to be sure, but my guess is the 17.8 movement with a spacer as shown above.
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  13. Uniqez

    Uniqez Mar 13, 2016

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    Thanks for your help gentlemen.
    I am hoping to get it next weekend.
     
  14. Uniqez

    Uniqez Mar 16, 2016

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    I think you are absolutely right.33mm case and spacer for the movement.
    What do you guys think is the fair price for it?