Omega - Military WW2 - Bullseye Dial - Cal. 23.4 - No reserve price - Men - 1939

Omega Vintage Military Style – Manual Wind Cal. 23.4 – Bullseye Dial – 31 mm

A characterful vintage Swiss timepiece, this Omega combines a compact Staybrite stainless-steel case with a distinctive black and grey bullseye dial. Its Arabic numerals, small-seconds display and pronounced age-related patina give it an evocative military-style appearance, while the manual-wind Omega Cal. 23.4 movement preserves the appeal of traditional mechanical watchmaking.

Technical Details

Brand: Omega

Model: Vintage military-style wristwatch with bullseye dial

Case: Staybrite stainless steel

Diameter: 31 mm, excluding the crown

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Black and grey bullseye dial with Arabic hour numerals, gilt-toned detailing and an outer railway-style minute track

Hands: Slender hour and minute hands with aged luminous filling

Movement: Swiss Omega Cal. 23.4 mechanical movement

Winding: Manual wind

Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds

Small seconds: Recessed subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock with concentric detailing

Crown: Original Omega crown, as specified

Case back: Solid steel back, with Omega signature and Staybrite marking inside

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic NATO-style textile strap in olive green with contrasting lighter stripes

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm

Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B – Good vintage condition, with signs of wear consistent with age.

The Staybrite stainless-steel case shows scratches, small marks and surface wear accumulated over time. The dial displays pronounced patina, uneven colouration and wear to the numerals and luminous material, giving the bullseye design a distinctly aged appearance. The hands also show age-related wear, while the acrylic crystal presents surface marks. The supplied textile strap complements the watch’s vintage military styling. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Military issue or wartime service history has not been established from the supplied photographs.

The watch’s water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided.

Story & Heritage

The appeal of this vintage Omega lies in its restrained proportions and expressive dial. The bullseye composition uses contrasting concentric areas to create depth, drawing the eye from the outer Arabic numerals towards the centre before settling on the finely detailed small-seconds register at 6 o’clock.

Its dark tones, railway-style minute track and aged luminous details evoke the practical visual language associated with early military-style wristwatches. The olive-green striped textile strap reinforces that character, giving the watch an understated and purposeful presence.

Inside, the manual-wind Omega Cal. 23.4 offers a direct connection to traditional watchmaking. Winding the crown becomes a small daily ritual: a moment of interaction with the springs, wheels and balance that bring a mechanical timepiece to life. The movement photograph reveals the signed Omega bridges and the intricate construction concealed beneath the solid case back.

At 31 mm, this watch retains the compact elegance of an earlier generation of wristwatches. Its weathered bullseye dial, Staybrite steel case and small-seconds layout make it an appealing choice for collectors who appreciate vintage Omega design and the individual character that develops with age.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 221