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Omega Reference 13322 Wristwatch

Partially verified

This military-style Omega wristwatch, identified by the seller as reference 13322 and dated to circa the 1940s, features a 33.5 mm stainless steel case reported to have been made by Dennison. According to the source, the timepiece is powered by a 15-jewel Omega calibre 30T2PC mechanical movement offering approximately 44 hours of power reserve. The dial displays an aged grey patinated surface accented by bold Arabic numerals, luminous-filled syringe hands, and a recessed subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock under a Plexiglass crystal. The watch measures 40.5 mm in lug height with an 18 mm lug width and is fitted to a textured blue leather strap.

Omega reference 13322 wristwatch on a blue leather strap, showing dial patina and syringe hands
Omega reference 13322 wristwatch on a blue leather strap, showing dial patina and syringe hands — Vintage Watch Specialist. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintagewatchspecialist.com
Category
Wristwatch · Military-style wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Omega
Reference
13322
Catalogue / lot identifier
vws3157
Source-reported date
c. 1940s
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Exterior Construction

The timepiece features a round stainless steel case attributed by the seller to Dennison, measuring 33.5 mm in width and 40.5 mm in lug height, with an 18 mm lug width. In direct observation, the case exhibits downward-sloping lugs, a smooth polished bezel, and a fluted winding crown situated at 3 o'clock. It is fitted with a blue leather strap and a Plexiglass crystal.

Internal case markings and serial stampings are not recorded in this source, meaning physical confirmation of the Dennison manufacture and reference designation relies entirely on the dealer listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a stainless steel Dennison case”
  • “Lug Height 40.5mm Width 33.5mm”
  • “Round stainless steel case with polished bezel and downward-sloping lugs”

Dial Configuration and Display

The watch presents an aged grey dial displaying black-outlined Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. Time is indicated via syringe-style hour and minute hands filled with luminous material.

The seller describes the dial as having original lume and an attractive patina. However, the specific chemical composition of the luminous material is not identified in the source text, and verification of original application versus later servicing cannot be determined from the available material.

Evidence for this section
  • “Patinated grey dial with black outlined Arabic hour numerals and an outer minute track”
  • “The dial has developed a handsome grey patina over time”
  • “lume-filled syringe hands, and a recessed sub-seconds dial at 6 o’clock”

Reported Movement and Technical Specifications

The internal mechanism is not depicted in the source imagery, leaving any movement markings or serial numbers unrecorded. The seller lists the watch as being powered by a 15-jewel Omega calibre 30T2PC mechanical movement with an estimated 44 hours of power reserve.

A clear contradiction exists within the dealer's specification table, which lists the winding as 'Automatic' while simultaneously reporting the movement type as 'Mechanical' and the movement as 'Calibre 30T2PC'. This internal discrepancy reflects contradictory reporting by the vendor rather than verified movement operation.

Evidence for this section
  • “powered by the renowned 30T2PC calibre”
  • “Winding Automatic”
  • “Movement Type Mechanical”
  • “Power Reserve 44 Hours”

Open research questions

  • Does direct physical inspection of the movement resolve the seller's contradictory 'Automatic' winding specification and confirm a manual calibre 30T2PC?
  • What markings and serial numbers appear on the internal case back, and do they verify the Dennison attribution and reference 13322?
  • Does analytical testing confirm the seller's claim of original luminous compound on the hands and dial?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Omega Reference 13322 Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Model Reference13322“Omega reference 13322 from the 1940s”
Calibre30T2PC“powered by the renowned 30T2PC calibre”
Case MakerDennison“Housed in a stainless steel Dennison case”
Case Dimensions33.5 mm width, 40.5 mm lug height“Lug Height 40.5mm Width 33.5mm”
Lug Width18 mm“Lug width 18mm”
Jewel Count15j“Jewels 15j”
Strap DescriptionBlue leather“Bracelet Blue Leather”
Reported Power Reserve44 hours“Power Reserve 44 Hours”

Visible details

  • Patinated grey dial with black outlined Arabic hour numerals and an outer minute track
  • Syringe-style hour and minute hands filled with luminous material
  • Sub-seconds dial with concentric track recessed at 6 o'clock
  • Round stainless steel case with polished bezel and downward-sloping lugs
  • Fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock
  • Fitted to a textured blue-green leather strap

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case interior are not visible in the provided photograph; calibre specification relies on source reporting
  • The source contradicts itself by listing winding as 'Automatic' while stating mechanical movement and calibre 30T2PC, which is traditionally manual-wind
  • Luminescence condition and material composition cannot be independently verified from the image alone

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Omega Military Style - Dennison Case - Original Lume - c.1940s – Vintage Watch Specialist

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 37d73d1b3a

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