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Omega "Experten" - call to action! . . .

. . . please review these pics of my recently acquired 30T2rg.

I dropped the watch off yesterday at my friend's jewelry store, and he remarked how tightly the case was sealed; also, that there were watchmaker's marks indicating service in 1951, 1974, and 2004.

The bad news so far is that the buckle isn't original, and not even gold, which is upsetting. mrsnak graciously offered a '63 plated Omega buckle, which will be put into use until an appropriate 14 kt version can be found. Are there any other issues that can be gleaned from these photos?

Thanks, Art

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May I give you some advice?

By: mac_omega : February 27th, 2011-12:26

Hi Art, you have got a beautiful piece, congrats! There is little to advice: 1) try to find a plain crown - as far as I can guess from the picture it has an Omega symbol on it - this is a later replacement! This should not be an issue as the crowns were o...

Much obliged, Erich. Regarding the crown . . .

By: Dr No : February 27th, 2011-12:38

. . . I've seen photos of the very same type on a few different 30T2rg's, so my presumption that it was original to the watch was apprently misplaced. As for a replacement buckle, mrsnak's generous offer of his spare will do just fine for the time being. ...

Check the balance

By: Franco : February 27th, 2011-14:04

Hi if you post a picture with the balance wheel stopped, we could check the balance, and see if it is cut and bimetallic, as well as the escapement to see if it is the chronometer-grade one. Also count if it has the original 16 balancing screws. The 262 b...

Hi, Franco - the watch is in for service . . .

By: Dr No : February 27th, 2011-18:06

. . . so I can't take photos presently, but here's a photo from the seller . . . . . . that shows the pallet fork and balance. Checking with Omega had occurred to me, but not Tiffany, and I thank you for the suggestion. Cordially, Art This message has bee...

You may lean back...

By: mac_omega : February 27th, 2011-22:22

Hi Art, You may lean back, the balance is bimetallic and cut, the screws look beautiful (but can not be counted in the picture though) all looks commensurate to the rest of the watch. The anchor (pallet fork) is beveled and polished as it should... The au...

Also ...

By: Franco : February 27th, 2011-22:42

.... I had not noticed the OXG mark, which was used by Omega on watches imported to US. That means that the information that it would give you a standard Omega extract is already obtained. Yes, balance and pallet are correct and nice. A very nice chronome...

Thanks so much, gents . . .

By: Dr No : February 27th, 2011-23:22

. . . I wore it for several hours and it appeared to be keeping reasonably good time. Let's see what my watchmaker has to say after tearing the movement down . . . cordially, Art

Nothing serious I guess... :-)

By: mac_omega : February 28th, 2011-00:26

Hi Art, I think your watchmaker will not find any serious I guess when judging from the overall condition of the movement. No rust at all, screw heads in vg condition which shows that it had been treated with care by the previous watchmakers! Cleaning and...

Since Franco and Erich...

By: gatorcpa : February 28th, 2011-09:04

... have discussed the movement, perhaps I can help a little bit with the buckle and crown. My semi-educated guess is that the original crown probably did not have the Omega symbol. However, it was common for watchmakers to replace the crown during routin...

Thanks for the macro, gator. Buckle replacement . . .

By: Dr No : February 28th, 2011-10:11

. . . won't be a high priority, but if I ever come across an example like the one depicted for a reasonable price, it'll probably end up on the strap.

Post script: mrsnak's gold-plated 14 mm buckle . . .

By: Dr No : February 28th, 2011-16:54

. . . arrived in today's mail, and it's a beautiful match. Thanks, Kurt - the gesture is deeply appreciated.

Glad you got it!

By: mrsnak : March 3rd, 2011-08:30

Was on the road for a few days and cannot reply by mobile devices to emails sent through the forum. Had my own watch adventures around San Francisco and Carmel.

I have no expertise to offer…

By: blomman Mr Blue : March 1st, 2011-12:10

But I admire the beautiful movement! Thank you, Art! Best Blomman

am also not familar with the dial...

By: FanFrancisco : March 3rd, 2011-08:02

... but one thing i am very sure is the movement is stunning to me... very beautiful indeed! stefan