Box Play 1940’s: Omega Suverän reference 2400-7

Aug 09, 2018,11:08 AM
 

Another example of 1940’s Omega with not overly large box.


I never saw a special box for the Suverän as I did for the Officer, but both models were specially made for the Swedish market.

Both boxes are of the same style, light beige/yellow, brown text, made of carboard paper with brown velvet interior.

As shown in my previous post, the Officer had a special Officer box:


 

On the Suverän box it says “PRECISION WATCH” which was used for several different models during that time.


 

Back then the “large” 30mm movement Calibre 30T2 was the big number from Omega:

1946: “A big argument for the big movement – the precision”


 

It becomes so popular here in Sweden that a couple of years later, the ad says, Suverän ask for forgiveness for not being available…

1948: “A Suverän ask for forgiveness”


 

No wonder the Suverän was so popular, great movement, many different dial configurations to choose from…


 

Good, strong case, thick armed plexi, this watch become a classic here in Sweden!

And with its special logo on the back – very cool!

smile


 

 

Anyone else love to play with boxes…?


 

 

Best

Blomman

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Brilliant! That white Suveran Omega I really like

 
 By: crown comfort : August 9th, 2018-12:03
and those vintage boxes...I wish manufactures will go back to more reasonably sized boxes. Compare that one with the box of the Omega Trilogy....'nuff said

Certainly not always the case...............

 
 By: Thomas_3 : August 9th, 2018-12:20
but I have read the packing costs for some watches can be higher than the cost of the movement used in the watch. Yes, I also wish packaging could be reduced, I see no need for the multiple boxes some watches come with.

I did a post on this once....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : August 10th, 2018-01:47
....it was surprising just how many people were in favour of teh lavish and huge modern boxes.

"sense of occasion"

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : August 10th, 2018-03:08
....that was one argument used. Also, for many, the size of collection is 1-3 watches, so having a big box poses no issues of storage etc.

Yes, rhese kind of small boxes would make life much easier...!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 9th, 2018-15:12
The Suverän have a lot of the trades I like in a vintage time only watch and the Swedish connection makes it even more enjoyable for me! Best Blomman

Small boxes across the Omega range

 
 By: Franco : August 10th, 2018-02:52
Yes, Omega, Audemars, Patek , IWC all had boxes of normal size. Omega for its chronometres (which in the 40s must have been their best products), only had slightly more luxurious boxes than normal 30mm calibers (see image). But just about the same small s...  

Thank you for your input Franco!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 10th, 2018-03:09
To my understanding these leather boxes are more related to Omega watches from the 1930's. Among others, I have seen ads with this kind of box for the Omega Marine. As for the velvet boxes, I suspect more related to the 1950's. But yes, boxes from all bra... 

Sorry, not right

 
 By: Franco : August 10th, 2018-03:29
Sorry, these velvet boxes were for the Omega Rg's, and production stopped IIRW in 1951. The leather boxes were from the 1940s too, perhaps production started in the 30s and extended in the 40s? I have somewhere an advert and will post it. Best Franco

OK, thank you for the clarification!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 10th, 2018-03:32
I will try to share some other documents when I am home again. The leather box I am sure originates from the 1930's. Best Blomman

Here it is

 
 By: Franco : August 10th, 2018-12:30
Hi This is the one image I was referring to, it clearly shows the chronometre box. Bws Franco ...  

Perfect! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 10th, 2018-13:06
Thank you for sharing this one! I could not find the document I was talking about, showing the Marine in such leather box... But, I have another document showing another box for 1940's Chronometre. The 1948 Centenary: Came in a Sterling Silver box which y...  

Congratulatulation for this watches and the history, boxes ! GREAT!

 
 By: Walter2 : August 10th, 2018-09:16
I have this one, coming from a old Magazin, may be 60 years old, the paper is brownish. ...  

Interesting to see this document!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 10th, 2018-13:00
I have an ad with the same watch (1949) but in French and with different content! I guess the R.A.F. reference is the 2777. Best Blomman ...  

Not a single box here, Blomman . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 10th, 2018-16:50
. . . at least, not related to my vintage Omega collection. They're more of a curiosity than a compulsion personally. That said, I'd love to have the chronometer certificates offered to rg purchasers . . . unfortunately, none of mine came with them. Best,... 

Nope, not a single one, Blomman . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 11th, 2018-09:49
. . . nor any accoutrements other than a few pamphlets. I do use an Omega lanyard at picnics to carry my vintage Brew 102 bottle opener. I'm the guy folks come to to have their bottle of Corona opened. And no, no reported cases of lockjaw . . . yet. ;-) ...  

Officer black dial is a killer

 
 By: RG1 : August 10th, 2018-16:57
Both of them are sharp and crispy. Thanks for sharing.

So Beautiful [nt]

 
 By: RG1 : August 16th, 2018-05:43

Will bring next time we meet, my friend! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 17th, 2018-09:42
BTW, I finally got the Longines back from watchmaker... Best Blomman