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I have a Ref. 2179/5 with a military related engraving referencing a basketball tournament held in Wiesbaden, Germany in March 1946. Years ago, I worked with a retired military historian to find out more information on these watches. We didn't get very far. One thing I remember is that the original

...it is from an Omega Centenary Ref. 2500 (larger version). The later versions of this reference used the Cal. 333, so it is very appropriate. The lugs on your watch are slightly different, but it's close enough for me. Very nice! gatorcpa

It should look something like this (from above), except in gold: US market LeCoultre straps of that era tended to be very tapered. 18mm/13mm (really, the equivalent in inches) were not unusual. I have seem 16mm LeCoultre branded buckles like the one above, but they are very hard to find. gatorcpa

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Please PM me on the other forum if you want the link to the above. I don't believe I'm allowed to post it here. gatorcpa

This is from a 2012 auction. Ref 2930, circa 1958, serial number 15,769,268, only 4 away from watch above. Almost certainly from the same batch delivered to Saudi Arabia Markers and diamonds look the same. I'm not convinced that the other auction catalog is correct. I think that the portrait and the

Haven't posted here in many, many years. However, since you credited me with some pictures that I stole off the internet in the mid-2000's, I'd figure that I can show a couple that I took of my own Ref. 2179/5 example, for which you can give me credit: According to the family of the original owner,

...here's Blomman's example now: But I suspect that you want something a little more "tangible". I've linked this thread over to another forum where you are a member. Someone over there found an auction listing for Gus Grissom's LeCoultre, which was sold about 10 years ago. So now we have 4 examples

Note the watch on Alan Sheppard's wrist in this cover photo. I think it is the same LeCoultre. At least the band looks the same. gatorcpa

May I ask about the movement serial number? Mine is 1.3 million, which I think is very early for these. Thanks, gatorcpa