Vintage
Darren's passion for the Omega 30T2Rg movement, showcased through his personal timepiece and a custom clear caseback, invites the WatchProSite community to share their own examples. This thread delves into the nuances of collecting these historically significant Omega chronometers, highlighting the importance of case and movement originality.
Omega's never done better IMHO (okay, maybe the Speedmaster 2998 and a few others....)
I had Jack create a clear caseback for this one so that I could enjoy the movement (preserving the original of course).
I'd love to see others - newer dials, older dials, NOS dials, doesn't matter. Let's see them!
Darren
The Omega CK2998 is a chronograph model recognized for its robust design and functional aesthetic. It belongs to a lineage of chronographs that established a distinct visual identity for the brand, characterized by a clear and legible dial layout. This reference is notable for its early adoption of a tachymeter scale on the bezel, a feature that would become a hallmark of many subsequent sports chronographs.
This reference features a 39 mm stainless steel case, housing the manual-winding Caliber 321. This movement provides a power reserve of 45 hours. The watch is fitted with a Hesalite crystal and offers a water resistance of 60 meters. The fixed tachymeter bezel is a key design element, framing a black dial.
The CK2998 holds interest for collectors seeking early examples of Omega's chronograph development. Its design elements, including the case proportions and dial configuration, represent a significant period in the brand's history. The presence of the Caliber 321 further enhances its appeal among enthusiasts of vintage chronograph movements.
Hi .... Its about time people wanted to see some 30T2Rgs...... The one on the left is a 35.5 18k yellow gold snapback and the one of the right is a 35 mm screwback in steel with 14k Pink gold bezel ( never came across another ..)/ Good Hunting Bill Sohne
Hi Darren, I have hesitated for a long time if I should post a response or not - finally I decided to do so.. I do not want to spoil your weekend or to take away your pride on your watch, but - sorry - I have to say it is a so called "marriage" of a correct movement + dial with a non chronometer case! Some naughty boys call it also "Frankenwatch" - a little respectless as I feel. This happend often because there were movements left from the time when the goldcases were scrapped due to the high
... a quick look at the Omega Vintage Database for Ref. 2364 has the following information: - Other - Gents' leather strap Reference CK 2364 International collection 1943 Movement Type: Manual winding (chronometer) Caliber number: 30 T2 RG Created in 1943 17 jewels Functions Subsecond Case Stainless steel Case back Press-in Full metal Dial Not available Crystal Hesalite Bracelet Leather Water resistance No More product information Case : round (33 mm diameter) For leather straps of 17 mm lug-siz
and while I realize caseback shown is not the original, it is a screw-back. The chronometre case should have a snap back.
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It is quite simple with the chronometer references: 1) Firstly press in back: 2364 small (33 mm) with sub second (cal. 30 T2 Rg) 2366 large (35,5 mm) with sub second (cal. 30 T2 Rg) 2365 small (33 mm) with center sweep second (cal. 30 T2 Rg SC ) 2367 large (35,5 mm) with center sweep second (cal. 30 T2 Rg SC ) These are always cases with the same style, small or large! Slight difference in the height of the case backs due to SC (higher) or sub sec. (flat). All of them with pr
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