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What is a bumper watch?
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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.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 Automatic Bumper 2582-1 – Calibre 351 – 33mm – 1947
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Automatic Bumper 2582-1 – Calibre 351 – 33mm – 1947
A wonderful piece of Omega history, this Omega Automatic Bumper reference 2582-1 dates to 1947 by serial number and represen...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel
Omega cal 344 14k Gold Filled 32mm Mens Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage RA581
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, 14k gold-filled Men's Omega cal.344 bumper automatic, c.1952, in excellent working condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Omega Vintage – Gold‑Filled – Cal. 344 Bumper Automatic – 33mm – Mid‑1950s
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Vintage – Gold‑Filled – Cal. 344 Bumper Automatic – 33mm – Mid‑1950s
A real vintage gem from the mid‑1950s, this 33mm gold‑filled Omega features a case crafted by the renowned...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
