I'd like to create a reference thread for the 30mm calibers. I've listed some high quality threads and examples of period correct watches. I'm certain I've missed many great threads. Please post them below! 30mm roll call: https://omegaforums.net/threads/lets-see-some-30mm-manual-wind-omegas.1546/ Chronomètre roll call: https://omegaforums.net/threads/30t2-rg-chronometre-roll-call.82314/ First run of 600: https://omegaforums.net/threads/33mm-1939-watch.40347/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-cal-30-and-serial-number.33455/ Ref. CK 2777 Railmaster prototype: https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-g...ck-dial-pristine-condition.47137/#post-561187 Examples of period correct watches: https://omegaforums.net/threads/two...rn-finds-and-both-stunners.47733/#post-580049 https://omegaforums.net/threads/tasty-remnants-from-new-year´s-eve.69157/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-30t2-nos.79370/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-jumbo-ref-2181-cal-30t2-opinions-welcome.48673/#post-581848 https://omegaforums.net/threads/1940s-radium-black-dial.46917/#post-558294 https://omegaforums.net/threads/sometimes-it-is-impossible.38785/#post-449577 https://omegaforums.net/threads/does-anyone-know-what-this-omega-is.19866/#post-215216 https://omegaforums.net/threads/1940s-omega-30t2-unusual-dial.19178/#post-207628 https://omegaforums.net/threads/please-help-to-indentifie-this-old-omega-watch.12172/#post-140624 https://omegaforums.net/threads/lovely-new-arrival-30t2-with-stunning-two-tone-dial.38057/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/what-i-also-collect.6904/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/last-find-omega-30t2-rg.49888/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/2-w...ifferent-33mm-manual-wind-chronometres.41637/ Discussion about a 1946 ref. MI 2220, "Swiss Made" vs. no "Swiss Made," hands variations, and images of many period correct watches: https://omegaforums.net/threads/thoughts-concerns-on-this-1944-45-30t2-sc.41383/ General information: https://omegaforums.net/threads/placement-accuracy-of-indices-on-vintage-omegas.83578/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/brown-stains-on-gold-watches.42962/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/when-does-copper-plating-begin.7550/ https://omegaforums.net/threads/when-did-omega-stop-using-radium.86834/ Other resources: https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/vintage-watches http://squelettewatches.com/chronometres-30mm/ Let me know if any corrections need to be made.
Thanks for the effort heavenscloud! The 30mms represent a large, important, and very appealing segment of all things Omega.
Any serious newcomer to the hobby should read this thread: https://omegaforums.net/threads/how-i-research-assess-watches-i-intend-to-buy.86809/
And for those of you who are interested in cal 30 mm chronometres (in detail): https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-chronometer-book-omega-forums-limited-edition.90782/