Franco
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copper on beryllium
Apr 22, 2019,14:27 PM
Starting in 1941 in some cal. 30 was introduced the so-called “de luxe finish”, a double copper plating on beryllium bronze (an alloy of beryllium and 2.25% copper) that made the movement more resistant mechanically and to oxidation, as well as aesthetically pleasing to the eye as it looked as rose gold. The “deluxe finish” was completed by curved fine brushing. All Rg chronometres had this finish.
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Some pictures of the Omega Cal 30T2rg.
By: amanico : April 21st, 2019-23:33
A legendary manual winding chronometer movement, which I still have to find to complete my collection. One day, one day. Best, Nicolas ...
Lovely movement and great condition.
By: kev09 : April 22nd, 2019-02:05
Good luck in finding yours. Here’s a quick pick of one of my old Omegas with similar movement but unfortunately not a chronometer. ...
copper on beryllium
By: Franco : April 22nd, 2019-14:27
Starting in 1941 in some cal. 30 was introduced the so-called “de luxe finish”, a double copper plating on beryllium bronze (an alloy of beryllium and 2.25% copper) that made the movement more resistant mechanically and to oxidation, as well as aesthetica...
Six in my collection, none of which . . .
By: Dr No : April 22nd, 2019-16:40
. . . are absolutely perfect. But if I'd been more discriminating, I wouldn't have any at all. To score an rg these days, one must be willing to accept imperfections. Practically nothing that's come up recently is flawless. There's a 2410 on eBay now with...