Omega Dress Watch Reference 2438-3
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1944
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis vintage Omega wristwatch, dating to the 1940s, features a stainless steel case with a 33 mm diameter and pronounced lugs. The silver dial exhibits an aged patina and is adorned with Roman numeral indices interspersed with radium-lumed plots.
The timepiece displays time via syringe-style hands and a central blued-steel seconds hand. The case back is of a screw-down construction. It is fitted with a handmade two-piece leather strap. According to the provided information, the watch is currently functional, though its specific maintenance history is undocumented.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Omega
- Reference
- 2438-3
- Hand style
- Syringe
- Dial details
- Roman numerals and radium plots
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 33 mm
- Movement Type
- Bumper automatic
- Place recorded
- سوئیس
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 33 mm stainless steel case characterized by pronounced, elongated lugs that provide a distinct aesthetic profile. The case back utilizes a screw-down design to secure the internal components. The crown, noted for lacking the Omega insignia, is suggested by the provided records as potentially original to the timepiece. The silver-toned dial has developed a uniform patina indicative of its age. The hour markers consist of applied Roman numerals placed at intervals, alternating with small radium lume plots. Time is indicated by a set of syringe-style hands, complemented by a central blued-steel seconds hand that provides a contrast against the aged surface of the dial.
- Visible features
- • Silver dial displays uniform patina from age • Hands are syringe-style with blued-steel central seconds • Case features elongated lugs • Crown lacks brand insignia
- Movement and Mechanism
- The timepiece is driven by the Omega calibre 350, an automatic movement that features a 'bumper' winding mechanism. This system represents an early iteration of self-winding technology for the manufacturer, operating through a weight that oscillates against springs on either side rather than rotating in a full circle. This mechanism is a significant feature of 1940s Omega movements, marking a developmental stage in mechanical watchmaking prior to the standardization of 360-degree rotors. The movement remains functional as of the latest inspection, though the specific service history is not documented in the provided source records.
- Condition and Authenticity
- According to the provided description, the case displays minor signs of previous wear and subtle indications of prior polishing. The watch is accompanied by a handmade two-piece leather strap. There are no original boxes or historical papers included with this item. All technical specifications and assessments regarding authenticity are based on the vendor’s provided data rather than an independent verification.
Identification
- Reference
- 2438-3
- 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: Crown might be a replacement rather than the original factory component
- Research required: Exact service history is currently undocumented