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Why this watch.

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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Included with the watch

Everything supplied with this example.

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EVW travel box

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Store invoice