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What is a bumper watch?

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What is a bumper watch?
A bumper watch is a watch that uses bumper movement for rotation. Modern watches have rotors that spin a 360 degree, whereas bumper movement is back and forth at about 120 degrees. It is a type of self-winding, automatic movement. Find a broad range of antique and vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Vintage Omega “Bumper” Automatic Wristwatch, 18ct Yellow Gold Case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega “bumper” automatic wristwatch, featuring Omega’s early automatic movement with its distinctive bumper winding system.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Bumper 18K Yellow Gold ref 2709 Cal 344 Automatic 35mm Watch, c1952.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This particular example is a classical Omega ref 2709 gents' watch, dating from 1952, performed in 18K Solid Yellow Gold Fitted with an Automatic “Bumper” 17-jewel Movement – a ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Ref 2520 Bumper Automatic Mens 33mm 1950s Vintage Classic RA747
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega bumper automatic, c.1950, in excellent working condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega 14k Solid Gold Mens 33mm Vintage 1950s Bumper Automatic RA849
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega bumper automatic, c.1950, in excellent working condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega – Ref.2532 (1947) – Bumper Automatic – Cal. 351 – 35mm – Stainless Steel –
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An honest, original Omega Bumper Automatic from the 1940s. Yes, the dial shows visible ageing and the case has marks — but with more than 75 years of life, this untouched condition i...
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Omega 18k Solid Gold Mens 35mm Vintage 1940s Bumper Automatic RA816
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega bumper automatic, c.1944, in excellent working condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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