This Omega dates to 1944 and belongs to the era when automatic bumper mechanisms were a practical step between manual wind and later full-rotor automatics. Its mid‑1940s provenance places it within a period of restrained, purpose-driven watchmaking, where form followed mechanical function. The bumper movement exemplifies a tactile, mechanical personality prized by enthusiasts: a semi-automatic winding system with a distinctive click and feel. For a contemporary collector, such a piece offers a direct connection to early automatic technology and the developmental story of Omega’s movement craftsmanship.