THE WATCH AND CLOCK FORUM

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REGISTER AND JOIN IN, WE ARE A FRIENDLY FORUM WHERE EVERYONE IS MADE TO FEEL WELCOME
STICK AROUND AND SAY HELLO

Join the forum, it's quick and easy

THE WATCH AND CLOCK FORUM

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REGISTER AND JOIN IN, WE ARE A FRIENDLY FORUM WHERE EVERYONE IS MADE TO FEEL WELCOME
STICK AROUND AND SAY HELLO

THE WATCH AND CLOCK FORUM

Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
THE WATCH AND CLOCK FORUM

The meeting place for watch and clock enthusiasts also @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/Thewatchandclockforum/

Latest topics

» Anyone Around!
Omega "medicus"  EmptySun Dec 27 2020, 15:54 by Robti

» sub £50 screwdriver set
Omega "medicus"  EmptySun Jun 21 2020, 12:11 by Robti

» Anyone bought anything during lockdown
Omega "medicus"  EmptyThu May 14 2020, 07:27 by Iceblue

» How is everybody
Omega "medicus"  EmptyWed Apr 01 2020, 15:35 by Robti

» 2020 future watch collection
Omega "medicus"  EmptyWed Jan 01 2020, 09:21 by Iceblue

» 31st December 2019
Omega "medicus"  EmptyTue Dec 31 2019, 20:41 by Iceblue

» Happy new year too you all
Omega "medicus"  EmptyTue Dec 31 2019, 20:29 by Iceblue

» Merry Christmas
Omega "medicus"  EmptyWed Dec 25 2019, 21:47 by Robti

» 13th November 2019
Omega "medicus"  EmptyWed Nov 13 2019, 17:54 by Iceblue

Top posting users this month

No user

March 2024

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031

Calendar Calendar

Like/Tweet/+1

Affiliates


visit Forumotion

Forumotion on Facebook Forumotion on Twitter Forumotion on YouTube Forumotion on Google+


3 posters

    Omega "medicus"

    daff62
    daff62
    FULL MEMBER


    Posts : 1911
    Join date : 2016-09-26

    Omega "medicus"  Empty Omega "medicus"

    Post by daff62 Mon Dec 12 2016, 16:32

    I thought I would try another small write up (with the help of some research) on one of my watches.  Very Happy

    This Omega dates to the early 1940s and is sometimes called a "medicus"  .........

    Omega "medicus"  <a href=Omega "medicus"  Image_470" />

    ....though there were variations in the case shapes and designs as below.

    Omega "medicus"  <a href=Omega "medicus"  Image_472" />

    Omega "medicus"  <a href=Omega "medicus"  Image_473" />

    As expected for the era it is smaller at roughly 30mm (the movement being 23.4mm in diameter & 4.5mm in height) & has a power reserve of 43 hours. It has a screw case back.

    The link to the medical profession (which it was marketed to)  was it being easier, with a large sweep second hand, for a doctor to check a patients pulse over sixty seconds. The majority of wrist watches in that era still had the sub second dial at the six o'clock position.

    The watch has a 23.4SC (SC standing for Seconde au Centre) calibre movement with 15 jewels which was created in 1935 and released commercially in 1936. It was one of Omega's landmark movements as it was the first calibre they made that had a sweep second hand.

    Omega "medicus"  <a href=Omega "medicus"  Image_471" />

    The movement was also renowned for its accuracy & in 1943 set a record in its size class at the Neuchatel Observatory. This record stood for 8 years, not being bettered until 1951.

    Omega continued to use the movement in several successive versions up to 1959 by which time 120,000 had been made.

    Hope this is of some interest. Very Happy
    domecurb
    domecurb
    Admin


    Posts : 3326
    Join date : 2016-09-18
    Location : Scotland

    Omega "medicus"  Empty Re: Omega "medicus"

    Post by domecurb Mon Dec 12 2016, 17:14

    great right up Omega "medicus"  3377044411 and a great watch/movement, i assume the case is Stainless steel?
    look at the work that has gone into that balance wheel Shocked
    daff62
    daff62
    FULL MEMBER


    Posts : 1911
    Join date : 2016-09-26

    Omega "medicus"  Empty Re: Omega "medicus"

    Post by daff62 Mon Dec 12 2016, 18:03

    Thanks Bruce,

    yes, the case is stainless steel. The balance is impressive and the watch is in great overall condition given its over 70 years old. Very Happy
    Elwood
    Elwood
    FULL MEMBER


    Posts : 564
    Join date : 2016-09-26
    Location : South West England

    Omega "medicus"  Empty Re: Omega "medicus"

    Post by Elwood Mon Dec 12 2016, 18:25

    daff62 wrote:Thanks Bruce,

    yes, the case is stainless steel. The balance is impressive and the watch is in great overall condition given its over 70 years old. Very Happy

    A really enjoyable read and thanks for taking the time to do the research and write it up. I'm absolutely fascinated by vintage watches, I still find it incredible some of these watches which like yours are 70 years old and running so well. Needless to say, it's a good looking watch too.

    Sponsored content


    Omega "medicus"  Empty Re: Omega "medicus"

    Post by Sponsored content


      Current date/time is Thu Mar 28 2024, 18:52