A "bumper" is an early type of automatic movement. Unlike modern automatic movements, where the rotor completes a full 360-degree rotation, the rotor in a bumper moves back and forth in an arc of about 180 degrees, bouncing off springs positioned on opposite sides.

Brand:

OMEGA

Made:

1952

Model:

Bumper

Reference:

-

Calibre:

342

Movement:

Automatic

Material:

18ct yellow gold

Features/complications:

Bumper automatic movement

Dial:

White honeycomb dial featuring gold applied baton hour markers, dauphine hands with sub seconds dial at 6 o'clock

Case dimensions:

35mm

Bracelet/strap:

Leather strap

Accessories:

-

SKU:

03479

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