mac_omega
1375
It is an easy explanation...
Hi Thomas,
It is an easy explanation: the 3 digit number on inside case back and on the lug are from the case maker.
So the matching parts "stay together" in the production and delivery process.
It is not a serial number, your serial# is the 10 million....
Hope this helps.
kind regards
Erich
Omega Officer.....
Hi! This Omega Officer has just arrived. It has a fantastic copper patina. Normally there are two Officer models, CK 2299 and CK 2165. CK 2165=from 1940 and 26,5 T2. CK 2299=from 1942 and 26,5 T3. BUT this one has stampes 797 on the case back and on one o...
It is an easy explanation...
Hi Thomas, It is an easy explanation: the 3 digit number on inside case back and on the lug are from the case maker. So the matching parts "stay together" in the production and delivery process. It is not a serial number, your serial# is the 10 million......
thanks....
So i guess it is a CK 2299 and 26,5 T3 or ? I wondered if 797 was a Ref. number, like 2299. Best Thomas
It was its reel color
Had it to my watchmaker who said it is its original color. Best Thomas...
This is uncommon...
Hi Thomas, this is uncommon for an "Officer " - I also thought it was patina... nice piece! regards erich
Yet another nice find.......
you don't see many of those over here in the UK - and I've never seen one in the 'flesh'. Congrats and thanks for sharing. Cheers Andrew
very nice Thomas, i had one with black dial and a Suveran
very nice military watches despite being very small for current usage. i just love that dial. enjoy it Graham