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What is a bumper watch?

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What is a bumper watch?
A bumper watch is a watch that uses bumper movement for rotation. Modern watches have rotors that spin a 360 degree, whereas bumper movement is back and forth at about 120 degrees. It is a type of self-winding, automatic movement. Find a broad range of antique and vintage watches on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Omega Bumper 18K Yellow Gold ref 2709 Cal 344 Automatic 35mm Watch, c1952.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

OMEGA Automatic Watch 10k GF Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 1950s Mens Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Automatic 1950s. Ref. Fx6262 10k Yellow Gold Filled Case. (Marked on case cover
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Omega 351 Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Men's Bumper Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
signature. Sometimes called a bumper watch the timepiece is powered by an Omega Swiss 17 jeweled automatic
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940's with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster 2592 35mm Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage NA127
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold capped bumper automatic, c.1953, in excellent working
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Mens Omega Seamaster 2494 37mm Rose Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s NA116
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Seamaster jumbo red gold capped bumper automatic, c.1952, in
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

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