Omega - Automatic Bumper - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Omega Automatic Bumper – Vintage Mechanical Dress Watch

A beautiful and charismatic vintage Omega Automatic Bumper, a refined Swiss dress watch with a strong mid-century character. This piece features a 35 mm stainless steel case, acrylic crystal, and a striking professionally repainted black and orange dial, giving the watch a bold and elegant presence while preserving the charm of its classic Omega design.

The dial layout is especially attractive, with warm Arabic numerals, slim hands and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock, creating a balanced and distinctive vintage look.

Technical Details

Brand: Omega
Model: Automatic Bumper
Case material: Stainless steel
Case size: 35 mm
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Black and orange professionally repainted dial
Movement: Swiss automatic Omega bumper movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Water resistance: Not tested
Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist size: Fits up to approx. 21 cm
Box: Generic box included

Condition Report

The watch is in Grade B condition, with signs of use according to age.

The stainless steel case shows normal vintage wear, including small marks and light scratches visible in the photos. The acrylic glass shows signs of use but remains suitable for daily viewing and can be polished or replaced if desired.

The dial has been professionally repainted in an attractive black and orange configuration, giving the watch a unique and collectible appearance. The case back shows normal wear from age. The watch is fitted with a generic leather strap that fits a wrist up to approximately 21 cm.

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

Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description.

Story & Heritage

The Omega bumper automatic movement belongs to one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of automatic watchmaking. Before the modern full-rotor automatic system became standard, Omega produced its celebrated bumper movements, where the oscillating weight travelled in a limited arc and “bumped” gently against springs inside the movement.

This construction gives these watches a special mechanical personality, appreciated by collectors for both their technical charm and historical importance. Omega bumper watches represent the transition between traditional hand-wound timepieces and the fully automatic wristwatches that would define modern watchmaking.

This example combines that historic movement with a bold, professionally restored dial, creating a vintage Omega with strong visual identity and classic Swiss mechanical soul. Elegant, distinctive and full of character, it is a beautiful piece for any collector of vintage Omega watches.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 160