I have a military Omega made in 1949 issued 1953, is it true there was only 4900 made ?

 

Can you tell us what is engraved on the case back (exterior) ?

 

only have this pic at the moment as i am on works pc, numbers on back are 6645 101000. 6B/542. 2195/53

 

movement number 277. also has solid fixed lugs.

 

6645 101000 6b/542 2195/53 . also has fixed solid lugs.

 

6B/542

 

Thanks for the intervention from on high, double posts

 

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That's a true beauty

 

thx, any idea if they only made 4900 ?

 

This is a ref 2777 with the Fat Arrow dial. The movement should be a calibre 283 and the serial number should start with a 1, not 277 (my guess is you are referring to the case reference number inside the back). According to multiple sources 5900 were delivered to the RAF.

 

many thx joe, much appreciated, the numbers make sense now. Is it rare ? Valuable ?

 

update on mumbers. ref 2777 movement caliber 283. Just informed that they made 5900. Anyone got an idea of value ??

 

In the grand scheme of the Omega world I would consider it to be an uncommon watch, but definitely not rare. The value will depend on a number of factors such as condition of movement, type of dial (fat or thin arrow) and presence of all parts (antimagnetic cover and retention ring). For a complete FA dial I have seen prices range from 1400 to 2400 $ or the past several years.

 

was made only in 1953. not 1949. numbers are correct. original dial (thin arrow): expensive. fat arrow: many,many; not expensive . ( around euro 900, if in good condition) this is the role model for the later Railmaster line. the first experimental Railmasters even shared the same 1953 amag. cases.kind regards. achim

 

thx everybody