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Old 22 August 2018, 01:13 AM   #1
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Just got this 1940s Omega with 30T2 movement, pretty good condition. Need to give it a service and a new strap, then it's good to go

I believe it's 32mm, perfect size







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Old 22 August 2018, 03:01 AM   #2
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Nice one Bas. It really screams vintage in a cool way. Congrats!
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Old 22 August 2018, 03:46 AM   #3
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super classy. love it. congrats buddy.
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Old 22 August 2018, 03:56 AM   #4
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I like it, enjoy it in good health !

come back to us with a pic once you have it done with it's new band !
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Old 22 August 2018, 04:01 AM   #5
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Nice one Bas. It really screams vintage in a cool way. Congrats!
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super classy. love it. congrats buddy.
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I like it, enjoy it in good health !

come back to us with a pic once you have it done with it's new band !
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I will definitely upload some more pics, I'll also make some pictures when servicing the movement.
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Old 22 August 2018, 04:14 AM   #6
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Old 22 August 2018, 05:16 AM   #7
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Old 22 August 2018, 05:57 AM   #9
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Old 22 August 2018, 06:17 AM   #10
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Very cool Bas! Looks really nice!


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Old 22 August 2018, 06:52 AM   #11
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Awesome. The 30T2 is a classic but I think you already know that.
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Old 22 August 2018, 07:06 AM   #12
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Old 22 August 2018, 03:12 PM   #13
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Thanks guys! I'm super happy, can't wait to fix it and wear it
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Love it Bas ... congratulations brother, very cool voice vintage piece.

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Congrats, great-looking vintage Omega!
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Old 25 August 2018, 09:13 AM   #19
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They really don't make them like they used to. Congrats.
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Old 25 August 2018, 09:32 AM   #20
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Old 25 August 2018, 06:47 PM   #22
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Very nice !! Really like the look of that
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Very nice !! Really like the look of that
Thanks mate

Just ordered two straps from Crown & Buckle, a grey nato and a forest green perlon. Can't wait to see how they fit
Then just needs a new plexi, mainspring and some tender loving care
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Just ordered two straps from Crown & Buckle, a grey nato and a forest green perlon. Can't wait to see how they fit

Then just needs a new plexi, mainspring and some tender loving care


Sounds good ! Are you doing the fix-ups yourself ?
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Old 26 August 2018, 08:09 AM   #25
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Old 26 August 2018, 01:26 PM   #27
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Old 26 August 2018, 01:54 PM   #28
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Congrats Bas!

Is that the third wheel on top of the train bridge? Is it normal to be above the bridge on vintage watches? (I obviously no nothing about movements, but it looks cool and strange to see the wheel above the bridge like that.)
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Is that the third wheel on top of the train bridge? Is it normal to be above the bridge on vintage watches? (I obviously no nothing about movements, but it looks cool and strange to see the wheel above the bridge like that.)
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Yep the third wheel has an extra long pivot, this extra third wheel is pressed fit on that pivot and drives the seconds pinion. This was very common back in the day, the Rolex cal. 15×× has it as well
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