1950 OMEGA Jumbo Bumper Automatic Wristwatch 2482-1 Cal. 332 Vintage Watch

Description: Thank you for looking, we are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIZE OF THE WATCH PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. AFTER READING, PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU OMEGA Omega is a Swiss luxury watchmaker known for producing high-quality and prestigious timepieces. The company was founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland; Louis Brandt started as a watchmaker, and he produced key-wound pocket watches. Originally, it was called "Louis Brandt et Frère" and they primarily produced pocket watches and it was until 1903 that the company officially adopted the name "Omega." Throughout its history, Omega has continued to innovate and produce high-quality timepieces. Today, it remains one of the most prestigious and respected Swiss watchmakers, offering a diverse range of collections that cater to various lifestyles and tastes. Today, Omega continues to be a prominent and highly regarded Swiss luxury watch brand. "Vintage Omega watches are very highly regarded for their quality, particularly their movements which are outstanding." Omega - Automatic Watches Omega made its debut into automatic wristwatches in 1943 when Omega first commercialized an automatic movement built around the “bumper” principle, the caliber 28.10 (renamed 330 in 1949 and became the basis of the calibers 34_ and 35_) bumper automatic movement – considered to be one of Omega’s legendary calibers. The term “bumper” refers to a type of self-winding, automatic movement which were very popular from the 1930s to 1950s, usually from Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, Mido and more. Bumper automatic watches were expensive when new and consequently were typically looked after well. Omega among the last to abandon the bumper technology, they manufactured these bumper mechanisms until 1955. By the 1950s, all the top tier Swiss makers gradually introduced rotor winding movements and certainly by 1960, bumper movements had all but disappeared from the industry as a whole. Bumper vs. Rotor While a conventional automatic lets the rotor slip back and forth using gravity (the rotor spins a full 360 degrees), a bumper automatic watch works by using kinetic energy (an oscillating weight) to bounce the rotor from one side of the watch to the other (a bumper moves back and forth at about 120 degrees), thus winding it as you move your wrist, the bumper have two springs inside that send the rotor back on its original path. This bumping can be felt by the person wearing the watch. 1950 OMEGA Jumbo Round Case Wristwatch Ref. 2482-1 "Vintage Omega watches are very highly regarded for their quality, particularly their movements which are outstanding." We are presenting preserved timepiece—a highly collectible vintage Omega Jumbo bumper automatic wristwatch, reference 2482-1, dating from 1950. This self-winding watch is powered by its original Omega bumper automatic movement, caliber 332, which features 17 jewels, a sub-second hand, a 42-hour power reserve, and operates at a frequency of 19,800 vibrations per hour. Swiss made, this model combines classic design with robust functionality. The watch is housed in a distinctive 37.5mm jumbo round case with a smooth fixed bezel and elegant lugs, all in rose-gold-filled metal. The original white dial showcases rose-gold arrow hour markers and matching rose-gold hands. It is signed with the Omega name and logo, along with "Automatic" at the top. It comes with a brand-new dark brown Hadley-Roma genuine leather two-piece strap. This watch is in very good condition, highly attractive, runs smoothly, and keeps excellent time! Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers. Movement: OMEGA Watch Co. Swiss Seventeen 17 Jewels Cal. Omega 332 12570511 Case Back Markings: Omega Watch Co. Fab. Suisse Swiss Made Plaque OR L 80 Microns 2482-1 Measurements (mm): Case 37.5 Case w/Crown 39 Case Lug to Lug 43.8 Case Thickness 10.3 Lug Width 18 Band Width 18 IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. Thank you for looking! Please, if you have Zero or Low feedback, please contact us prior. Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes. Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you return in the future! WA-4647

Price: 1550 USD

Location: Roscoe, Illinois

End Time: 2024-11-04T00:54:36.000Z

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