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Author:  carlhaluss [ Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
Today I took in my Father's Omega Bumper Auto to have it serviced. It actually still works, but I finally want to get it serviced and actually start wearing it. I have always wanted a vintage watch, and now I can have one that really means something to me.

I always remember that the case emitted a kind of greenish hue. I always liked this watch. The case is about 33mm, but wears more like 34-36mm, I imagine because the bezel is so narrow. It has a nice wide lug width of 18mm, which I quite wide for the case. And, of course, lug holes! I am quite anxious to get a nice strap or perhaps a vintage looking bracelet for it.

Some pics that I took, except for the one of the movement. But it is the same bumber automatic:

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Quite an unfortunate photo. The case when not closeup looks a lot better:
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Thanks for looking. Will post some more pics in a couple of weeks, when I get the watch back.

Cheers,
Carl
Author:  P51 [ Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
Lovely rose gold movement. You should feel very pleased with wearing your Dads watch. Its very nice indeed.

Wear it in good health always.
Author:  TomP [ Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
Very nice indeed. I like those [dauphine?] hands. Hands and markers are very reminiscent of the JLC Master Control:

http://www.******.com/blog/hands-on-w ... -live-pics
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
P51 wrote:
Lovely rose gold movement.



I hope that the movement's not gold, that wouldn't work so well!


Great watch Carl, the bumpers are wonderful pieces.
Author:  boogiebot [ Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
by chance did you take it to time and gold?
Author:  carlhaluss [ Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
boogiebot wrote:
by chance did you take it to time and gold?


I took it to Otto Friedl, in the lower Mezanine at the Fairmont Vanouver Hotel.

Cheers,
Carl
Author:  boogiebot [ Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
Had no idea there was a watch maker there.
Author:  Novacastrian [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
Slight Hijack; why are they called "bumper"?
Author:  Roffensian [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
Novacastrian wrote:
Slight Hijack; why are they called "bumper"?



It's because of the automatic winding mechanism. Rather than have the weight free to rotate as in all automatics today, the weight was only allowed to swing between two stops. When the weight 'bump' into one of the stops you can feel it through the watch.
Author:  carlhaluss [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:28 am ]
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boogiebot wrote:
Had no idea there was a watch maker there.


Otto Friedl has been in business since the 60s. Originally, when the gentleman himself started selling new Omega watches there. Now, I believe it's still family owned, and they do complete watch repair and restoration, as well as sales oftheir own line of new watches, and pre-owned watches. My Father bought Omegas from him in the 60s, and they are now servicing his "Bumper" for me. I don't think he would have got it there, though, as it is a 50s watch.

It's really worth a visit. They have some very nice pre-owned watches. They sold both my Cartier Tank and Rolex Explorer I for me. For some of the more popular watches, they have a waiting list for clients, and when they get a watch they will call them. That's how my Explorer I sold so fast.

They have an Omegas Flighmaster there now, and a beautiful 2011 Rolex "Kermit", a two-tone Submariner with a green bezel and the large dial like on the new models. And a previous model Breitling Colt Quartz with PRO II bracelet, which I was really tempted to get.

They do great restoration and repair work, and price very fairly. A couple of friends of mine have gone in there for very minor things, such as a WR test, and they didn't even charge them. And while you are there, you can look at the Omega Boutique upstairs in the main lobby. As well as Guchi and Louis Vuitton Boutiques, if you are so inclined. :D

Cheers,
Carl
Author:  carlhaluss [ Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Omega 1950s Bumper Automatic
Roffensian wrote:
Novacastrian wrote:
Slight Hijack; why are they called "bumper"?



It's because of the automatic winding mechanism. Rather than have the weight free to rotate as in all automatics today, the weight was only allowed to swing between two stops. When the weight 'bump' into one of the stops you can feel it through the watch.


Well said, Roff! A couple of years ago, when I discovered the watch, I actually thought there was something wrong with the movement. I didn't have a clue what a "bumper" is. The bumper was in a few other Manufacturers' watches as well, I have seen an Elgin for example on eBay. I don't know, though, if they all made their own movements.

Really looking forward to getting this watch and wearing it. I know that Otto Friedl does good work.

Cheers,
Carl
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