Omega wristwatch caliber 283
30T2 SC RG
Movement
17 jewel signed hand winding
Swiss lever movement, Omega cal.283, nr.12289916, Breguet hairspring, indirect
center seconds, Incablock shock protection, index regulator, antimagnetic, chronometer
quality,
BPH 18000, power reserve 45h. Impeccable condition, no trace of wear or corrosion.
Case
More than excellent signed stainless
steel (Acier Staybrite) screw back stepped case, Reference nr.2537-10, diameter
case without crown: 35mm
Dial
Excellent Omega signed
original, light salmon colored dial;
a very beautiful dial with luminicent
markers and Arabic numerals.
In the subtle outer minute
track the 5 minute-steps are indicated in superfine lettering.
Luminiscent hands, blued sweep
seconds, new plastic crystal.
Hands and markers no longer
glow after 75 years.
Crown
Omega signed crown winds
smoothly.
Stem winding and stem set.
Strap
New genuine (period) leather strap,
18mm
Commend
This very elegant watch with
stepped case and lovely dial has the typical classic minimalist look from the
fifties.
The watch is multiple signed and in very nice condition and is well running.
For the best chronometer
quality service is recommended.
The legendary
caliber 30T2 SC RG set numerous
records at observatory contests. The earlier chronometer wristwatches by Omega
had this caliber.
The 280 (sweep second) family
has index regulation and the 283 is antimagnetic.
This watch is a wonderful
addition to the collection of every Omega enthousiast.
Period: 1949-1955