In 1945, for the first time Omega submitted two chronometer wristwatches to the Geneve Observatory for its renowned annual timing competition, a global contest for fine Swiss firms to showcase their watchmaking abilities. Incredibly, one of the two Omegas took first place honors, beating out watches entered by Patek Philippe and Rolex.
Over the next several years, these chronometers with their special, award-winning Caliber 30 T2 RG movements, would go on to win numerous awards, break long-standing timing records, outperform tourbillions, and earn their place in history among the finest observatory chronometers ever built.
Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled the movement and installed a brand new mineral crystal to give a clear view of the minute track.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
We have also equipped the watch with a new genuine crocodile band making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Please inquire if you would like to purchase an Omega buckle for it.
A history of the record setting Omega Chronometers can be found in Anton Kreuzer's excellent book Omega Designs: Feast for the Eyes in his chapter "Timing Contests and Omega." A similar watch is published in John Goldberger's work Omega Watches, 2005, pg. 98.
- Manufacturer: Omega
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 11,054,248
- Year built: c. 1947
- Functions: Chronometer Time, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): Omega, Swiss Made, 18K (0.750), 10764078
- Case condition: Excellent
- Dimensions: 33mm wide (excluding crown), 41mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Dial: Silver, applied gold Arabic numerals and dot indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial, restored
- Hands: Original, yellow gold "feuilles"
- Movement markings: Omega Watch Co., Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Adjusted 5 positions and temperature, 30T2RG caliber (written under balance wheel)
- Movement type: Omega 30 T2 RG mechanism, first Omega caliber to be copper colored, luxury version of the 30 mm chronometer movement. T2 = Upgraded (transformation), RG = Micrometer Regulator Details: Precision regulator, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bi-metallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Genuine Crocodile, fully stitched, padded and lined for comfort, brand new and unused, equipped with unsigned buckle. Please inquire if you would like to purchase an Omega buckle for it.
- Crystal type: Mineral glass, mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, cleaned and oiled. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
- Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
