Omega Cal.30T2 18K Rose Gold 37mm 1947 – Sorry Sold 16/08/14

Description

This is a beautifully restored Gent’s 18ct Omega Cal.30T2 from 1947. This is a watch which simply breathes status and high quality with its large sized 37mm diameter, 18ct solid rose gold case and ornately sculpted lugs and beautifully styled dial. The high grade Cal.30T2 Certified Chronometer grade movement, is famous for winning first prize ‘for precision’ i.e. accuracy and reliability at the Kew Observatory trials in 1946. This is an ‘important watch’ for standards of accuracy and reliability attained, – see Movement.

The Dial

The ‘1950’s modern’ style is beautifully designed with clean applied rose gold hour markers over a lightly grained butter milk, lightly grained dial, signed Omega, with a red star below which denotes a chronometer grade movement. Please take a close look at the photos of this fabulous dial with applied matching button and arrow head hour markers. – This is the original dial, which has been restored to the very highest standards.

The Case

In superb condition, – the original Omega Swiss made case measures 37mm!! diameter not including the crown – the lightly polished 18ct solid rose gold two piece case is in ‘as new’ condition. It clicks together satisfyingly strongly. Inside the case-back carries the ‘Omega Watch Co.’ signature triangle along with FAB SUISSE and SWISS MADE and 18K 0.750 and Geneva Suisse hallmarks. The case has been professionally cleaned and lightly polished and is in immaculate condition,

The Movement

The this is the original Omega Cal. 30T2 calibre famous for its high standards of accuracy and reliability, beating all competitors including Patek Phillipe and Rolex at the Kew Observatory Precision Trials. The Omega copper-toned movement looks spectacularly pristine and our watchmaker has confirmed that this movement has been lightly used and very well cared for. It is marked – 15 jewels – and with serial number 10869121 which indicates the date of manufacture as 1947 – The movement winds, runs & sets smoothly and is in superb working order and keeping excellent time. – This watch has just been fully overhauled and serviced by our Omega guru and it is calibrated to run arrow straight at +5 second / day! This is no exaggeration. We have seen the test results from our electronic watch test instrument and in its half wound state this watch is running accurately within 5 seconds per day!. We are therefore more than happy to offer a 12 months warranty on the movement of this watch*.

The Strap and Buckle

The watch is complimented with a very high quality ‘croc’ leather strap – with an aftermarket gold plated Omega buckle. If a new Omega strap is preferred, this can be fitted for an extra £40!

Box and Papers

Although there are no original papers with this watch, the numbers and markings on the watch are all correct and date the watch to 1947. A detailed written receipt, warranty* and a separate insurance valuation for the replacement value will be provided at the time of sale. The watch will be supplied in the new good quality presentation box shown in the photographs.

In Conclusion

You be so pleased you bought this watch! Overall it is in superb condition and cannot be faulted. If you would like to buy a Classic, 40’s/50s Vintage, 18ct gold Omega this is hard to beat, and it comes with 12 months guarantee*!

*12 Warranty is only applicable if the list price is paid.

Delivery is free within the UK and we charge only £45 for world-wide delivery via DHL or TNT.

For more information or to discuss the price and payment, please call Alan on 020 7727 7095 or 07515949250

We are able to take part-exchanges.