Vintage Omega Tank T17 Watch — 18k Yellow Gold (1930)
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Black Arabic numerals, a railway minute track and a square sub-seconds register at six o'clock. An Art Deco dial in twenty-one millimetres of yellow gold, on a shaped movement signed Omega.
An Omega shaped watch from 1930, in 18-carat yellow gold
This Omega watch dates from 1930. Its rectangular case is in 18-carat yellow gold, including the caseback, and measures 21mm wide by 34.5mm from top to bottom. It is powered by the Omega T17 calibre, a hand-wound shaped movement that the brand used in its rectangular watches of the 1930s.
The case is of early construction: the attachments are not lugs but fixed bars, two bars soldered to the case through which the leather passes, with an 18mm spacing. The unsigned crown is positioned at three o'clock. This architecture is that of the first wristwatches, before drilled lugs became the norm.
The light dial follows the Art Deco vocabulary: black Arabic numerals with an elongated design, a railway minute track running around it, and a recessed square sub-seconds register at six o'clock — a square, not a round one, echoing the case. It has been restored: the base and the printing were redone, and we say so because it changes the value of a piece from this period.
The hands are in blued steel, original, and their tone varies from midnight blue to grey depending on the angle. The movement was serviced in May 2024 and carries a 1-year guarantee.
Three points to note
01
18-carat yellow gold, case and caseback — the material is the same on the surface and in depth.
02
Restored dial — redone, and not original in its current state: an FAQ below explains what this implies.
03
18mm fixed bars — the strap passes through soldered bars; it does not change as on a watch with lugs.
Why choose this vintage Omega?
This pre-owned Omega watch holds a precise place among our vintage watches : it belongs to the brand's first generation of wristwatches, that of the interwar period, recognisable by its fixed lugs and shaped movement. In this segment, solid 18k gold — case and caseback — is less common than gold-plated or silver, and the carrée sub-seconds is a design not found on round watches from the same period. As the dial has been refinished, the piece should be read as a watch for use rather than an archive piece, and its price reflects this.
Like all our pre-owned luxury watches, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each vintage Omega watch we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a 1-year guarantee and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand : Omega
- Estimated year : 1930
- Serial number : 83•••••
- Origin : Switzerland
- Gender : Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement : Hand-wound mechanical, Omega T17 calibre
- Functions : Hours, minutes, sub-seconds
- Case : 18k yellow gold (18k yellow gold caseback), rectangular shape with fixed lugs
- Width : 21mm (23.3mm with crown)
- Lug-to-lug : 34.5mm
- Thickness : Approximately 9mm
- Lug width : 18mm (fixed lugs)
- Crown : Unsigned
- Dial : Light-coloured, black Arabic numerals, railway minute track, square sub-seconds counter at 6 o'clock, restored
- Hands : Blued steel, original
- Crystal : Mineral (condition 7/10)
- Strap : Taupe leather for fixed lugs, not original
- Buckle : Gold-tone pin buckle, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition : Well preserved condition. The restored dial is clean and even: numerals, minute track and seconds counter all perfectly printed, blued steel hands without alteration. The Crystal mineral crystal shows marks from use more pronounced than on our other pieces, rated 7/10. The gold shows fine surface scratches from wear. The whole is visible in our photographs.
- Water resistance : Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity : Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics : Movement serviced in May 2024, 1-year guarantee
- Included : Invoice Atelier Victor, protective case
- Not included : Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Why the word “tank” on an Omega?
We use it as a shape term, in the same way as tonneau, cushion or carrée case: it describes a rectangular case with integrated lugs, a design that Swiss watchmaking produced in large numbers between the wars. Tank is also a model name registered by Cartier, and this piece has no connection with that house: it is signed Omega, and its movement bears the T17 calibre.
What does the T17 calibre designate?
T17 is the designation Omega gives to the shaped movement fitted to its rectangular watches from the 1930s, and it is borne by the movement itself. It is therefore not a case reference or a model name: Omega T17 watches can be found in gold, silver and steel, with cases of varied designs. Documented examples range from the early 1930s to the end of the decade.
What does a restored dial mean?
It means the dial has been redone: the base has been refinished and the printing — numerals, minute track, signature — has been reapplied. This makes it easy to read on a piece nearly a century old, but the dial is no longer in its original condition, which matters to a collector and is reflected in the price. We state this in the specifications rather than leave it to be discovered on receipt.
What are fixed lugs, and what strap should be fitted?
These are two bars soldered to the case, with no spring bars or lug holes: the leather slips around the bar and cannot be removed with simple pressure. A so-called “for fixed lugs” strap is therefore needed, with open ends, in 18mm. The piece is delivered fitted on a taupe leather strap of this type; changing it requires going through a watchmaker or leather artisan.
How does a watch 21mm wide wear?
The width alone does not tell the whole story: the case measures 21mm side to side but 34.5mm top to bottom, and it is this length that occupies the wrist. The format remains discreet and sits on wrists of about 14 to 17cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. This was the normal size of a men's watch in the 1930s.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
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FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
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