Omega Automatic Ref. 2374-2 - 1943

This 1943 Omega Automatic Ref. 2374-2 is a seriously important early automatic Omega and a wonderful survivor from one of the most fascinating periods in wristwatch development.

Today, automatic watches are completely normal. In the early 1940s, they were still advanced, unusual and far less common than manual wind watches. That is what makes this example so interesting. It is powered by Omega’s early automatic 30.10RA movement, placing it within a very important chapter of Omega’s technical history.

There is something remarkable about a watch like this still existing in this condition. It is over 80 years old, produced during the Second World War period, and still carries the charm, design language and mechanical ambition of early automatic watchmaking.

The 35mm stainless steel case is a strong size for the era, giving the watch far more wrist presence than many pieces from the 1940s. The silver dial has a beautifully aged appearance, with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and warm vintage character throughout.

This is not just a charming old Omega. It is a historically interesting early automatic wristwatch from one of Switzerland’s most important manufacturers, and a watch that offers real depth for anyone who appreciates vintage Omega, early automatic movements and honest survival.

Key Features

• Omega Automatic Ref. 2374-2

• Year 1943

• Omega early automatic 30.10RA movement

• 35mm stainless steel case

• Silver dial

• Arabic numeral dial layout

• Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock

• Aged luminous hands and numerals

• Acrylic crystal

• Taupe handmade leather strap

• Sold as watch only

A Word on Condition

This Omega presents with wonderful honest vintage character. The 35mm steel case shows age-related wear, as expected from a watch dating to 1943, but retains a strong overall shape and excellent presence for the period.

The dial is full of charm, with warm ageing, light speckling and beautifully period correct Arabic numerals. The subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock gives the watch a balanced, early wristwatch layout, while the aged luminous hands work very well with the tone of the dial.

This is not a watch that has been made to look new, and nor should it be. The appeal here is in the fact that it has survived with its character intact. For a watch of this age, the overall look is highly attractive and full of originality, warmth and history.

The taupe handmade leather strap complements the tone of the dial nicely and makes the watch ready to wear.

Accessories / The Set

This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality and overall integrity than whether a box or papers happen to be present.

Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we do not believe in inflating prices with non-original extras. If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description.

All purchases are supplied with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

Why Buy This Watch

Early automatic Omega watches are genuinely important. They represent a period when automatic wristwatch technology was still developing, and Omega was already producing serious self-winding watches with real mechanical ambition.

This Ref. 2374-2 stands out because it combines historical importance, strong 35mm proportions, an early Omega 30.10RA automatic movement and a dial full of original vintage character.

It is amazing that a watch like this still exists in such an honest and wearable state. For collectors, that is the real appeal. It is not simply about condition or specification. It is about owning a surviving piece of early automatic Omega history.

For someone looking for a vintage Omega with genuine substance, this is a very special watch. Early, important, charming and full of the kind of character that only comes with more than 80 years of history.

Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced where required to meet our exacting standards. All purchases are supplied with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging, full purchase documentation and a 12 month warranty as standard.