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·This is a hard to find model, one of the early 3-handers (central seconds hand) that may have been made for doctors (probably had the $$ to afford it) or other medical professionals, who needed a sweep seconds hand to help with timing a pulse or counting respirations. This piece was likely intended for the American market, as OXG on movement indicates import. It dates to the around 1941-42. As far as I and the former owner are aware, this is all original, and had servicing in November 2013. No sign of any polishing!! As seen in the pictures, its condition is very good to excellent for a 70+ yr old timepiece. Great opportunity to add to something unique or as a great start to a vintage collection.
Movement: Cal R17.8 SC (became the 3xx series), manual wind, 17 jewels, loses about 7-8 sec per day
Case: 30.6 mm steel case, likely from USA typical of the period. Does not appear to have been polished.
Crown: Likely the correct crown. Omega crowns were not typically signed on watches of this period.
Dial: Off white, uniform patina with excellent preservation of numbers and seconds track. Steel indices, painted logo, no date
Crystal: acrylic with a few surface scratches, nothing that can't be polished out
Hands: likely original, "modern style", blued seconds hand
Strap: Black calf leather, aftermarket
No box or papers
No returns unless not as advertised
$750 USD, will accept PayPal, but will charge for shipping and insurance depending upon your location
And the following is from the former owner, used with permission:
Movement: Cal R17.8 SC (became the 3xx series), manual wind, 17 jewels, loses about 7-8 sec per day
Case: 30.6 mm steel case, likely from USA typical of the period. Does not appear to have been polished.
Crown: Likely the correct crown. Omega crowns were not typically signed on watches of this period.
Dial: Off white, uniform patina with excellent preservation of numbers and seconds track. Steel indices, painted logo, no date
Crystal: acrylic with a few surface scratches, nothing that can't be polished out
Hands: likely original, "modern style", blued seconds hand
Strap: Black calf leather, aftermarket
No box or papers
No returns unless not as advertised
$750 USD, will accept PayPal, but will charge for shipping and insurance depending upon your location
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