Another Vintage Omega

It looks like the Omega small Seconds. I could be wrong.

As ever, paging WC's resident expert on all things vintage Omega: any insights, @YourIntruder ?

The patina on the dial is lovely. There's a notable 'T' shaped lack of patina around the logo and marque, is that explained by the method of applying the text?

What do you mean exactly, I can't quite understand

Maybe easier to see here? I distinctly see an inverted 'T' shape (circled) where there doesn't seem to be any patination for some reason...

I don't know enough about the process of dial manufacturing to explain that inverted T-shape around the Omega logo and font. Nothing about the dial strikes me as wrong/incorrectly restored. Perhaps it was meant to achieve some optical effect back when that dial was new?

The movement is, as has been said, a 30T2. Looking closely at the movement pic, you can even see it marked 30T2 on the baseplate under the balance wheel.

Case is a bit peculiar, though. I definitely recognize that design in that the movement rests in a bowl-like case back rather than being fixed to the midcase. Got a case like that in my 1946 ref. MI 2214. Speaking of reference numbers, this watch definitely has one, but not engraved on it anywhere, which was common. Omegas often had a case serial rather than a reference number until the late 1940s. So, correct for 1940. What I find odd is the absence of a marking denoting the case material. That's what's weird. Then again, there's nothing to suggest that the case is wrong. Could be a peculiarity of the case manufacturer, of the intended market... I mean, in theory, Omegas had all the relevant info on the inside of the case back, and yet there's a number of exceptions to that rule known.

All in all, I believe it to be legit. However, that movement needs a proper service, the position of the regulator is beyond unacceptable. No wonder it doesn't run, my guess is that it being clogged with old grease is the least of its problems. I recommend leaving the dial and case as they are. Get the movement running, the crystal buffed out, wear it, and enjoy it.

I don't know enough about the process of dial manufacturing to explain that inverted T-shape around the Omega logo and font. Nothing about the dial strikes me as wrong/incorrectly restored. Perhaps it was meant to achieve some optical effect back when that dial was new?

The movement is, as has been said, a 30T2. Looking closely at the movement pic, you can even see it marked 30T2 on the baseplate under the balance wheel.

Case is a bit peculiar, though. I definitely recognize that design in that the movement rests in a bowl-like case back rather than being fixed to the midcase. Got a case like that in my 1946 ref. MI 2214. Speaking of reference numbers, this watch definitely has one, but not engraved on it anywhere, which was common. Omegas often had a case serial rather than a reference number until the late 1940s. So, correct for 1940. What I find odd is the absence of a marking denoting the case material. That's what's weird. Then again, there's nothing to suggest that the case is wrong. Could be a peculiarity of the case manufacturer, of the intended market... I mean, in theory, Omegas had all the relevant info on the inside of the case back, and yet there's a number of exceptions to that rule known.

All in all, I believe it to be legit. However, that movement needs a proper service, the position of the regulator is beyond unacceptable. No wonder it doesn't run, my guess is that it being clogged with old grease is the least of its problems. I recommend leaving the dial and case as they are. Get the movement running, the crystal buffed out, wear it, and enjoy it.

You could ask Sao, the owner of www.omegaenthusiastltd.com for his opinion. Sao is not only a true Omega expert but, according to my experience, also a very honest person who is always ready to advise.

Does he use watchcrunch or do I need to go on his website?

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