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Details
CIRCA: 1946
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
CASE DIAMETER: 33 mm.
BRACELET SIZE: Approx. 170 mm. overall length
DIAL: Two-tone, silvered
MOVEMENT: Manual
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE/CLASP: Gold-capped, signed Omega
WITH: Certificate de Marche, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch on 12 December 1946, original box, 'Henri Blanc' business card and gold-capped French bracelet

This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
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Lot Essay

The present watch impresses with its full set of accessories and represents a true time-capsule. The hand-written and signed Certificat de Marche along with the business card of the retailer 'Henri Blanc' and the original box are a true rarity.

Caliber 30T2RG is a mythical chronometer caliber among collectors. This was one of the finest watches one could buy at Omega in the 1940s, the finishing of the dial and case were of high quality.

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