Omega - Seamaster Automatic Bumper – Early First Generation - Ohne mindestpreis - Herren - 1950-1959

Omega Seamaster Automatic Bumper – Early First-Generation Vintage Swiss Watch – Stainless Steel – 35 mm

A beautiful and historically important vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Bumper, belonging to the early generation of Seamaster watches. This elegant piece captures the refined post-war design language of Omega, with a stainless steel case, silver dial with warm vintage patina, applied hour markers and a charming small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.

A very attractive collector’s watch, powered by a Swiss automatic Omega bumper movement, representing one of the most charismatic automatic movement systems used by Omega during the golden age of mechanical watchmaking.

Technical Details

Brand: Omega
Model: Seamaster Automatic Bumper
Origin: Swiss Made
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 35 mm
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Silver dial with vintage patina
Movement: Swiss automatic Omega bumper movement
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds
Seconds Display: Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Water Resistance: Untested for water
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits a wrist up to approximately 20 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition Grade: B – signs of use according to age

Condition Report

The watch is in good vintage condition, graded B, with visible signs of use according to age. The stainless steel case shows normal marks, small scratches and wear consistent with a vintage watch of this period.

The acrylic glass shows light signs of use. The silver dial has developed an attractive vintage patina, with small age spots and natural marks that give the watch character and authenticity. The applied gold-tone hour markers, Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9, and the small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock create a very elegant and balanced vintage appearance.

The watch is fitted with a generic brown leather strap, suitable for a wrist up to approximately 20 cm.

Water resistance has not been tested, therefore contact with water is not recommended.

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Story & Heritage

The Omega Seamaster is one of the most iconic names in Swiss watchmaking history. Introduced in the late 1940s, the early Seamaster models were created as elegant, reliable and robust wristwatches inspired by Omega’s experience in producing precise timepieces for demanding conditions.

This early automatic bumper version is especially appreciated by collectors. Before the development of modern full-rotor automatic systems, Omega used the distinctive bumper automatic movement, where the oscillating weight moves between two springs, creating a unique mechanical sensation on the wrist. It is one of the most charming and historically significant automatic systems from Omega’s vintage era.

With its stainless steel case, beautifully aged dial, small seconds display and early Seamaster character, this watch is a wonderful piece for collectors who appreciate authentic vintage Omega design, mechanical history and understated Swiss elegance.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 163