Vintage Omega Automatic Bumper Cal. 342, 14K Gold-Filled Dress Watch from 1947

This vintage Omega from 1947 is an elegant example of the brand’s early automatic watches, fitted with the well-known bumper movement. The dial has a clean, balanced layout with a mix of applied Breguet-style numerals and small square markers, giving it a refined but slightly playful look. The light dial shows gentle age spots, consistent with its age, and remains original and well preserved. Gold-toned dauphine hands add warmth and match the case nicely, while the small seconds at 6 o’clock keeps the design classic and easy to read.

The round case measures 32mm in diameter and is made of 14K gold-filled material, offering the look of solid gold with better durability for regular wear. The case lines are soft and elegant, typical of Omega dress watches from the late 1940s, and it wears comfortably on the wrist. Overall condition is very good, with original components throughout.

Inside is the Omega Caliber 342, an automatic bumper movement used by Omega during the 1940s. This mechanical movement winds via a semi-rotor that gently “bumps” against internal springs, a hallmark of early automatic watchmaking. Fully original and carefully preserved, this watch is a strong example of Omega’s post-war design and engineering.

CASE
32mm diameter
14K gold-filled case
Snap-back case

MOVEMENT
Omega Caliber 342
Automatic bumper movement
Mechanical

DIAL
Original dial with light patina
Applied Breguet numerals and square markers
Gold-tone hands
Small seconds at 6 o’clock

YEAR
1947

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