Omega “Officer” 1943 - Swedish markets only “Military” – Stainless Steel – Black Dial.

From my private collection is a rarely seen Omega Officer ref. 2299 caliber 26.5 with a fantastic dial.

The Omega Officer model was only made for sale in the Swedish market during WW2.
While most of Europe was at war, the two neutral countries Sweden and Switzerland needed ways to keep some business running. The Swiss needed steel for their products, and Sweden needed various products to keep the economy at some speed.
The Omega Officer (defense forces) and the Omega Suverän models were made for this trade.

This watch has a donation inscription dating the watch to 1943. It is a very clean and unrestored condition. The dial is in great shape for a 70+ year old watch, and the lume on the hands and dial has aged beautifully.

The watch is in an overall very good condition. Some signs of use, but all intact.

Omega information: http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/vintage-omegas/vintage-watches-database?ref=15100

And an article on the background: http://omega.watchprosite.com/show-...923/ti-855288/t-omega-the-last-omega-officer/

Case: Good condition. 31x38mm without crown.16mm lug width.

Caseback: Screwdown back. Engraved with owner name and date 20.Feb.1943. It is also marked (as should be) with the Swedish words for Antimagnetic, Shockproof and Watertight.

Movement: Caliber 26,5 T3 PC. Very clean looking with no signs of corrosion or damage. Running well and keeping time ok(+30sec/day) for such an old timepiece. I have no service history on this, and a service is recommended if one intends to use it on a frequent basis.

Dial: Untouched and lovely condition black dial with radium lume Arabic numerals. Sub seconds dial, and minute markers. Exceptionally clean except for some small spots shown in the photos.

Hands: Orignal (unrestored).

Crystal: Good condition. Omega did not sign their crystals this early.

Crown: Correct style unsigned. Omega did not sign the crowns on these early watches.

Strap: New black NATO style fabric strap.



Price: EUR550 + shipment at cost. OBRO

Shipment: The watch and I are located in Norway. I will be helpful to assist in keeping import taxes at reasonable levels. Shipments may also be arranged from within the European Union (will normally be possible about once every 14-days). Only tracked shipments accepted from my side.

Still here! Someone going to an Officers Ball anytime soon? 😜

What about a Policemans Ball?

I love the Pythons!!!!! That one was new to me....... 😁 👍

Still on parade ?

A few privates have aspired, but still not closed the deal.
If you compare this one with the Office twin that was listed yesterday they are both fine, but this one has not been cleaned in any way. The dial is really nice, and personally I think the inscriptions on the caseback gives this piece both character and adds to authenticity.
Still up for grabs and offers!

I would jump in but after thirty eight years of marriage I know when not to overstep the mark 🙁

I'm in the same boat as Alpha, I like this watch. I even googled "Torsten" to try to find a story. I was thinking of pulling the old "historical significance" line with the Queen, but she's heard them all..

It'll be 41 for me in April, Stuart. Still just like the honeymoon, eh?


Good luck, Northernman, I kind of hope you don't sell it til I get back in March.

OHPF. One Officer heading for service in Scotland very soon!

Looks like someone in Scotland managed to extend the limit of their authority a little in the last 24 hours 😜

Maybe that'll be a good thing for us.

He might have to flip something........................

😁

Not the usual suspect this time!
More than one watch loving Scot In here!
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Sold!

No this Scot is really a wee feirdie if the missus is around 🙁