This 1949 Omega is a little larger than the average size for the time, and has the original dial. Model reference 2401-3
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can date this watch to being made between 1947 and 1949. But the movement in this watch was first launched in 1949, so this has to be a 1949 watch.
CONDITION
One of the prominent features of this watch is the large sub second counter, reaching almost to the centre of the dial. This does make it easier to read, and there was a version of this movement with centre seconds. The silver dial is original, with applied markers on the odd numbers and gilt numbers for the even numbers (excluding 6, as the seconds dial takes this space). The dial does have some patina, but not as much as some watches of this period when smoking was almost standard. The all stainless steel case is good for the time, where stainless steel was still quite limited and many cases were chromed. There is an inscription on the case back, which could be a name but we can not make it out. The crown may be a later replacement, but is an Omega signed item. This powers the calibre 360 movement, which is all working well. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred. We have transferred the stainless steel Omega signed buckle to the new strap.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.9 mm
Width without crown 34.6 mm
Between lugs 19 mm
Lug to lug length 41.8 mm
Case Thickness 8.9 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
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