Omega with double "Chronometre" inscription

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krapula

·Mar 24, 2024

Hello everyone,
I am appealing to the knowledge of the forum for some information on this Omega with double "Chronometre" inscription.
From the case hallmarks and the 'Fab. Suisse' instead of the usual 'Swiss Made' at 6 o'clock, it is clear that the watch was intended for the French market.
But how to explain this double inscription 'Chronometre'?
The watch comes with the original period warranty (sold in 1955) and the official chronometre bulletin (1952) and appears to be original in every part (including the dial).
This is the first time I have encountered such a double inscription. Usually Omegas of the same French era had the single inscription at the bottom , 'Chronometre Officially Certified'.
Here is a photo of the dial in question.
Thank you very much to those who can provide some information.

Cheers,

Ilio

 

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Tony C.

·Mar 24, 2024·Ωf Jury member

I'll hazard a guess: Omega wanted to emphasize the "officially certified" aspect, which may have been new marketing at the time, and that was the only way to do it. I suspect that the dial is original, and uncommon, to say the least.

 

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DaveK

·Mar 25, 2024

The minute track hits 12 and 6, but misses 3 and 9 😕

 

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X350 XJR

·Mar 25, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

DaveK

The minute track hits 12 and 6, but misses 3 and 9 😕

12 and 6 are taller than 3 and 9 are wide.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Mar 25, 2024

😁 delicious Chronometre 👍

 

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cristos71

·Mar 25, 2024

Looks good to me.....and possibly twice as accurate? 😉

Here....the poor man's 'double chronometre'

 

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krapula

·Mar 25, 2024

X350 XJR

12 and 6 are taller than 3 and 9 are wide.

DaveK

The minute track hits 12 and 6, but misses 3 and 9 😕

Thanks for your reply. Me too I noted this feature. This does not affect the originality of the dial. I really do not know. Quite confused 😀

cristos71

Looks good to me.....and possibly twice as accurate? 😉

Here....the poor man's 'double chronometre'

Thanks @cristos71 Looking at the French case 'Officially Certified' on the web I found these your pictures. Nice trio 😀

 

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p4ul

·Mar 25, 2024

The fonts in the two ‘Chronometre’ don’t match to my eye, particularly the “R”? Also the line running through the two “O” jars.

 

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krapula

·Mar 25, 2024

p4ul

The fonts in the two ‘Chronometre’ don’t match to my eye, particularly the “R”? Also the line running through the two “O” jars.

Hi that’s normal. See at the @cristos71 ’s Omega. Chronometre fonts are different

 

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qazwsx1

·Mar 25, 2024

Looks original to my eyes.

I am not sure why 'omega' needs to be printed with the word 'chronometer' for both times.

May I see the movement picture and the picture inside of the caseback

Edited: Mar 25, 2024

 

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cristos71

·Mar 25, 2024

I was actually considering bidding on this one, but totally forgot. It went over the weekend @krapula right?

 

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krapula

·Mar 25, 2024

cristos71

I was actually considering bidding on this one, but totally forgot. It went over the weekend @krapula right?

Yes, it was yesterday afternoon 😀

 

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cristos71

·Mar 25, 2024

krapula

Yes, it was yesterday afternoon 😀

Did you see the price?

 

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krapula

·Mar 25, 2024

cristos71

Did you see the price?

3,6 k without fees. Full set with gold bracelet

Edited: Mar 25, 2024

 

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Rasputin

·Mar 25, 2024

@krapula Do you recall the movement calibre?
As @Tony C. alluded to, it was likely a transitional dial to indicate the recently marketed designation of “officially certified”. Here’s a Seamaster example with “Chronometre Officially Certified” on the lower part of the dial probably prior to transitioning to the more common variant.

 

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DaveK

·Mar 25, 2024

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12 and 6 are taller than 3 and 9 are wide.

How have I never noticed this before?