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Hi Brian,
the pictures tell it all: model "Centenaire" Chronometre from 1948, Ref. 2500
This ref# is not always found in the case back but it is ref 2500 without any doubt!
Does it have the additional "JUB" behind the 30.10 RA (found below the balance)? Or can you find "333" somewhere on the movement?
I guess it is the more common Cal. 30.10 RA JUB...
BTW nice watch and a good catch!
kind regards
Erich
It is a ...
Hi Brian, the pictures tell it all: model "Centenaire" Chronometre from 1948, Ref. 2500 This ref# is not always found in the case back but it is ref 2500 without any doubt! Does it have the additional "JUB" behind the 30.10 RA (found below the balance)...
that is a very nice piece Brian.
does it have a laurel wreath engraved on the caseback? i was hoping you'd show a pic of it, but as you didnt i'm guessing it's a plain back. perhaps not all Centenaries had the Laurel Wreath on the back. Erich should be able to confirm this. best Graham
omega centenary
Thanks your message. No wreath on back.. But I now can see that it has "JUB" written underneath balance, thanks Erich for the advice!! Regards Brian
There are more watches
of ref. 2500 without the laurel leaf centenary inscription on the back than pieces that did have it. The ref. number 2500 is also typically engraved in the watches of later production - frequently those that had the cal. 333 instead of the cal. 30.10 JUB
interesting to know MSN. is there...
interesting to know MSN. is there any rhyme or reason to which had the engraving on or was it just random? best Graham
The ones with engraving
that I've seen are usually for the South American market though I am not aware of whether the presence of the engraving was dictated by market considerations.
Truly, the most exquisite design from the vaults of vintage Omega . . .
. . . and as close to perfect a formal watch can be . . . very, very nice. Cordially, Art
Congratulations on a great catch ..
... of a truly beautiful and gentlemen like watch. Thanks for sharing the pictures. For the rest of the bunch: Thanks for your thoughts and learning points Best Hans