Bidspirit auction | Omega Military Black Gilt Radium

Omega Military Black Gilt Radium Dial Men's Wristwatch C.1939 - 1939ABAn exceptional piece of early World War II history, this 1939 Omega military watch is a fine example of the British Ministry of Defence's initial efforts to equip its forces with robust timepieces. Housing the highly revered Omega Calibre 30T2 manually wound movement, a cornerstone of Omega's wartime engineering. It features the classic, high-contrast black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds display, a design that defines functional military aesthetics. Preceding the famous ”Dirty Dozen” by several years, this watch represents a specific, sought-after chapter in military watch collecting and remains in excellent condition for its age.Stainless SteelSize: 34mm x 35mm;Private London Collector