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Omega Automatic Bumper, 1952
This Omega Automatic Bumper from 1952 exemplifies mid-century wristwatch engineering, pairing a purposeful case design with the tactile appeal of a bumper winding system. The watch is driven by Cal.332, a movement known within Omega's lineup for its robust, mechanically engaging automatic winding. For the contemporary collector, a bumper-automatic offers both historical character and a distinct mechanical sensation absent from later rotor systems, making it an appealing example of how brands solved self-winding in the years after World War II.
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01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Omega Omega Automatic Bumper Ref. 2493 8
- Reference
- 2493 8
- Estimated production
- 1952
- Movement
- Bumper automatic
- Caliber
- Cal.332
02Service & provenance+
The watch has been technically and visually inspected. It did not require servicing and is ready to wear.
03Delivery & returns+
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