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Come on, who got this Chronometre ref.2254 yesterday on eBay?

Ok guys, yesterday somebody from the Czech Republic/US started this auction .... and one of you convinced him to end it early, right?

Omega Chronometre ref 2254, approx 1939. The first chronometer wristwatch of the 30T2 series, arched script over the Omega symbol, 30T2 SCPC movement calibrated to chronometer specification, screwback, fancy lugs.

This particular example had right hands, right case, no bezel, wrong crown, and something to be checked about the movement. The number seems too low for me (circa 1936?) plus the ratchet wheel is non-chronometric and something about the balance wheel does not look right.

He told me that an American and a German had already enquired so ... Bill, Erich was that you?

Certainly a rare watch, perhaps a very early one.

Best wishes
Franco

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This message has been edited by Franco on 2010-10-25 12:21:09

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Just as surprised as you Franco,

By: DeGeus : October 25th, 2010-13:02

to see a price jump and then sudden termination. By the way: no PC shock absorbing system and for the rest in a 'bit of state'. Interesting enough however as a restoration project. Ben.

Yes, PC should not be there anyway - my mistake (NT)

By: Franco : October 25th, 2010-14:56

nt

hi Franco....not me..... I am sick as a dog right now...

By: Bill Sohne : October 25th, 2010-17:40

Hi everyone I did not try to get it......been was to sick.....Erich? Hopi ? Msnwatch ?? Inquiring minds want to know. good Hunting Bill Sohne

I had it on my watch list...

By: mac_omega : October 26th, 2010-01:04

Hi fellows, I had it on my watch list too, as I am curios... I thought it to be a project watch (missing bezel, etc.) - too many projects yet best erich

Not me either !

By: hoipolloi : October 26th, 2010-13:37

I am kind of too busy collecting Rg's with plain dials....

This is what I have bought recently...

By: mac_omega : October 30th, 2010-09:15

Hi fellas, This is what I have bought recently: a SS ref 2366, all original except the winding crown. Dial is aged with some scratches and oxidation "shadows" - or maybe some dirt too?? Maybe some of them may clean up - will have a careful try... I liked...

this is indeed more 'balanced' looking..

By: DeGeus : October 30th, 2010-13:52

.. than yellow indices in combination with this case. Would be nice to see them in a cleaner state, are you tackling such a job yourself Erich or do you give it into the hands of professionals? best, Ben.

Sometimes...

By: mac_omega : October 31st, 2010-00:31

Hi Ben, it depends on the dial - sometimes I have a try myself - first with little water, and sometimes I am able to remove some of the "dirt" and discoloration this way. If it is more complicated I do not dare anything and leave it to a professiona...