Omega 16J cal. 30T2 SC wrist watch #10225183, case model 2179/4, early nickel split plate vintage mechanical manual-wind movement with bold red ruby jewels and a raised conversion bridge for the sweep second hand addition, champagne-toned metal dial with a brushed finish, luminous Arabic numbers and black-marked outer minute register with 1/5 second sub-marks, the hour numbers have a unique orientation of following the curve of the dial as opposed to sitting parallel to the 12-to-6 axis, dial is showing some fading to the numbers and register and has a short black mark above the Omega symbol, sleek silver steel wedge style hands with luminous inserts and a silver sweep second hand, none of the luminous elements are retaining or emitting light as expected.
Heavy smooth polish round stainless steel (SS) water-resistant case with a narrow sloped bezel supporting a domed plastic crystal, short heavy tapered extended lugs and a back marked "U.S. Army", case is showing normal even wear with a few short scratches on the back cover and some dulling to the frame near the crown, additionally the crown may be marked with the Omega symbol however it is showing notable wear with a small bit of brass and we can not make it out definitively, measures approx. 35mm in diameter x 42mm lug to lug x 11mm thick (crystal included), lightly padded, deeply textured dark brown leather strap band currently has a yellow gold filled (YGF) Omega marked buckle, we can replace the buckle with a new SS buckle at no charge on request (leave a note during checkout if desired), however it will not have the Omega branding.
This watch also comes with a nice generic red leatherette box with a white satin & white velvet interior. A very high quality, collectable triple signed Omega from the mid-1940s in excellent overall condition!
Please note: for this particular item, due to U.S. export limitations, we can only ship to domestic U.S. addresses.
- Year Made: 1944-1945
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Company:
Omega
- Jewels: 1216J
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Setting/Movement Type:
manual-wind
- Model/Grade: cal. 30T2 SC
- Serial #: 10225183
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Dial Material:
metal
- Dial Color: champagne
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Dial Details:
luminous numbers, curved alignment numbers
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Hand Style:
skeletonized - luminous, sweep second hand, wedge
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Case Style:
round
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Case Material:
Metal - Stainless Steel
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Case Details:
water resistant (WR), U.S. Army military markings
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Case Width, without crown:
35mm (1.38 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
42mm (1.65 inches)
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Case Thickness:
11mm (0.43 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
18mm
(11/16")
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Band Size:
7in. to 7.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: plastic
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
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Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Unisex
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of July 3rd, 2026, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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