Omega Caliber 30T2SC Wristwatch in Dennison Case
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1952
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis vintage Omega wristwatch combines a Swiss-made Omega caliber 30T2SC manual-winding movement with an English-made Dennison case. The movement serial number 9950204 dates to circa 1943–1944, while the snap-on caseback bears an exterior presentation engraving dated June 24, 1952.
The 33mm round case features tapered lugs, a stepped smooth bezel, and an acrylic crystal. Its cream-tone dial presents black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, an orange central sweep seconds hand, and an outer minute track. The inside caseback is marked Dennison, Made in England, Denisteel Back, 13322, and 1475. It is mounted on a black leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Caliber
- Omega 30T2SC
- Jewel Count
- 16 jewels
- Case Diameter
- 33mm
- Case Markings
- DENNISON, MADE IN ENGLAND, DENISTEEL BACK, 13322, 1475
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Manufacturer
- Dennison Watch Case Co. - England
- Case Back Engraving
- B. J. TRETHEWY FROM DEVONPORT MANOR OFFICE STAFF 24-6-1952
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
- Movement Serial Number
- 9950204
Design
- Visible features
- • Light cream or pale dial displaying black Arabic numeral hour markers and an outer minute track. • Dark blued hour and minute hands paired with a contrasting orange sweep seconds hand. • Prominent pitting and surface wear on the finish of the upper lugs and case edges. • Fitted with an unstitched smooth black leather strap and stainless steel pin buckle.
- Dial and Aesthetic Features
- The dial is cream-toned and displays black Arabic numerals and an outer minute track. It is equipped with blued steel hour and minute hands, along with a central sweep seconds hand described as orange. The watch is fitted with a black leather strap.
- Case and External Construction
- The timepiece features a 33mm round case manufactured by Dennison Watch Case Co. It includes a fixed, stepped smooth bezel, tapered lugs, and an acrylic crystal. The caseback is a snap-on type. Internal case markings include 'DENNISON', 'MADE IN ENGLAND', 'DENISTEEL BACK', '13322', and '1475'. There is visible evidence of wear on the case exterior.
- Movement and Historical Context
- The watch is powered by an Omega caliber 30T2SC mechanical movement with 16 jewels. The movement serial number 9950204 is dated by the source to approximately 1943–1944. The watch is housed in an English-made Dennison case with a presentation engraving on the caseback dated 1952. The source attributes this combination to the practice of importing Swiss movements into the UK for housing in locally manufactured cases for the British civilian market.
Identification
- Reference
- 13322
- Serial number
- 9950204
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The internal movement and the inscribed caseback are described in the listing text but not pictured in the provided images.
- Research required: Listing notes movement dating to circa 1943–1944 while the case presentation dates to 1952, reflecting later casing or retail presentation.