Omega - Automatic - Bumper - Sub-second - 2576-1 - Heren - 1950-1959

Omega Automatic Bumper Ref. 2576-1 – 1950s

Highly attractive Omega Automatic from the 1950s, featuring the desirable Omega calibre 355 automatic bumper movement, subsidiary seconds and an elegant 34mm stainless steel case. The watch stands out thanks to its beautifully aged silver cream dial with distinctive copper toned applied numerals, hour markers and matching hands.

Key Features

• Brand: Omega
• Model: Automatic Bumper
• Reference: 2576-1
• Period: 1950s
• Case: Stainless steel, 34mm
• Dial: Silver cream dial with light and even patina
• Markers: Copper toned applied Arabic numerals and hour markers
• Hands: Copper toned dauphine hands
• Movement: Omega calibre 355 automatic bumper movement
• Seconds: Subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
• Bracelet: Replacement stainless steel bracelet with Omega signed clasp
• Condition: Nice vintage condition with signs of wear consistent with age

The dial is one of the main highlights of this watch. Its silver cream colour has developed a beautiful light and even patina over the years, giving the watch plenty of vintage character. The applied copper toned numerals at 3, 9 and 12, together with the distinctive hour markers and matching dauphine hands, create a particularly attractive 1950s appearance.

The subsidiary seconds display at 6 o’clock adds further depth to the design and perfectly complements the elegant proportions of the watch.

The 34mm stainless steel case remains in nice overall vintage condition, with signs of wear consistent with its age. The watch is fitted with a high-quality replacement stainless steel bracelet featuring an Omega signed clasp, giving it a refined and versatile appearance on the wrist.

Inside beats the respected Omega calibre 355 automatic bumper movement. These characteristic early automatic movements are particularly appreciated by vintage Omega enthusiasts for their unusual bumper winding system and distinctive mechanical feel. The movement runs and functions as expected from a vintage timepiece.

Overall, the watch remains in nice vintage condition and combines a beautifully aged dial, attractive copper toned details, subsidiary seconds and the desirable calibre 355 bumper movement, making it a charming example of early automatic Omega watchmaking.