vintage omega 2179-4 military cal 30t2

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 15, 2022

Hello,

So I’ve been considering getting this watch from someone locally here in Texas. I don’t know much about Omegas yet and wanted some opinions before I move forward. The guy says it’s a military watch from the mid to late 1940s. Possibly from Europe. I want to know if this is something worth buying or if it fake or a frankenwatch. Any thoughts or knowledge is appreciated.

 

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Dan S

·Mar 15, 2022

The key case-back shot is missing.

 

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 15, 2022

Dan S

The key case-back shot is missing.

Ok I will add that photo once he sends me the shot

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 15, 2022·Melbourne Australia

Looks like a "civilian" version of the US Army 2179.

It's all legit, but the dial looks to be repainted (to my eyes) and it's in need of a service.

As Dan noted, we'd like to see a shot of the back of the case.

A good bit of info here.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-new-one-in-my-collection-ck-2179-us-army.50009/

 

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 15, 2022

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 15, 2022

Dan S

The key case-back shot is missing.

Photo added

 

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Dan S

·Mar 15, 2022

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Photo added

The military engraving is missing, so as @JimInOz mentioned, this is apparently not the actual military issued version of the 2179. I agree that the dial doesn't look original, probably repainted far in the past.

 

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 15, 2022

JimInOz

Looks like a "civilian" version of the US Army 2179.

It's all legit, but the dial looks to be repainted (to my eyes) and it's in need of a service.

As Dan noted, we'd like to see a shot of the back of the case.

A good bit of info here.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/a-new-one-in-my-collection-ck-2179-us-army.50009/

thanks! Photo of the back has been added

 

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 15, 2022

Dan S

The military engraving is missing, so as @JimInOz mentioned, this is apparently not the actual military issued version of the 2179. I agree that the dial doesn't look original, probably repainted far in the past.

Thank you! Does the dial being repainted significantly affect the value of the watch?

 

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TexOmega

·Mar 15, 2022

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Thank you! Does the dial being repainted significantly affect the value of the watch?

Very much so.......to collectors

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 16, 2022·Melbourne Australia

We don't know the price.

So it could be a nice vintage daily wearer if you like the look and aren't fussed about "Collectable".

 

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Dan S

·Mar 16, 2022

Separated at birth:

 

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Franzjoni

·Mar 16, 2022

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Separated at birth:

Hahah, made my day!

 

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 16, 2022

JimInOz

We don't know the price.

So it could be a nice vintage daily wearer if you like the look and aren't fussed about "Collectable".

The seller thinks it is worth $1,200. What are your thoughts?

 

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Tony C.

·Mar 16, 2022·Ωf Jury member

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The seller thinks it is worth $1,200. What are your thoughts?

He's an optimist. 😁

 

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Jonathan Todd

·Mar 16, 2022

Tony C.

He's an optimist. 😁

I can appreciate a good optimist but not in this case. No pun intended.

 

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TexOmega

·Mar 16, 2022

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The seller thinks it is worth $1,200. What are your thoughts?

subtract 40%

 

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gatorcpa

·Mar 16, 2022·ΩF InvestiGator

TexOmega

subtract 40%

Make it more like 66 2/3%.

The value in these watches are only in good original dials (which are very few).
gatorcpa

 

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TexOmega

·Mar 16, 2022

-40% for the dial and -17% for the ugly lume and -10% for scratched back and heavy polish.

 

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TexOmega

·Mar 16, 2022

for future searchers........original civilian version