In 1947, as the world emerged from years of scarcity and dared to dream again of luxury and craftsmanship, this Omega left the ateliers in Biel. It belongs to an era of mechanical pioneering when Omega captivated the watch world with a bold invention: the automatic “bumper.” Housed within its robust, 80-micron gold-plated case reference C2445-1 beats the legendary Caliber 351. Unlike modern rotors that spin quietly, this movement breathes nostalgia: with every wrist movement you feel the weight gently springing back and forth against metal buffers, a tactile heartbeat that instantly connects the wearer to watchmaking as it once was.
The dial wears its age like a story. Early postwar elevated Arabic numerals lend character while decades have given the surface a warm patina. This is no sterile factory-fresh piece; it is an eighty-year-old survivor that graced the wrists of a mid-century generation. Its copper-hued gears and honest wear speak of life lived, and now it waits for a new chapter with a true enthusiast.
The C2445-1 emerged in the late 1940s when Omega pushed automatic wristwatch design forward without abandoning robustness. The bumper automatic was a transitional solution: simpler and slimmer than full-rotor automatics, yet clever and reliable. Caliber 351 became known for durability and a pleasing tactile presence, favored by professionals and style-conscious buyers alike. Over decades the model proved resilient a practical everyday tool elevated by thoughtful finishing and restrained design and today it’s prized for its original mechanics and authentic postwar character.
Model: Omega Bumper
Reverence: C2445-1
Serial number: 11.574.***
Year: 1947
Material: 18k / Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: New glas amazing condition
Condition strap: Good condition, non-original leather strap with original Omega buckle
Condition dial: Simply fantastic sector dial
Timepiece information: 28.10 RA SC PC, automatic bumper movement
Last service: 28-01-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 33×37mm
Strap size: 18mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
In 1947, as the world emerged from years of scarcity and dared to dream again of luxury and craftsmanship, this Omega left the ateliers in Biel. It belongs to an era of mechanical pioneering when Omega captivated the watch world with a bold invention: the automatic “bumper.” Housed within its robust, 80-micron gold-plated case reference C2445-1 beats the legendary Caliber 351. Unlike modern rotors that spin quietly, this movement breathes nostalgia: with every wrist movement you feel the weight gently springing back and forth against metal buffers, a tactile heartbeat that instantly connects the wearer to watchmaking as it once was.
The dial wears its age like a story. Early postwar elevated Arabic numerals lend character while decades have given the surface a warm patina. This is no sterile factory-fresh piece; it is an eighty-year-old survivor that graced the wrists of a mid-century generation. Its copper-hued gears and honest wear speak of life lived, and now it waits for a new chapter with a true enthusiast.
The C2445-1 emerged in the late 1940s when Omega pushed automatic wristwatch design forward without abandoning robustness. The bumper automatic was a transitional solution: simpler and slimmer than full-rotor automatics, yet clever and reliable. Caliber 351 became known for durability and a pleasing tactile presence, favored by professionals and style-conscious buyers alike. Over decades the model proved resilient a practical everyday tool elevated by thoughtful finishing and restrained design and today it’s prized for its original mechanics and authentic postwar character.
Model: Omega Bumper
Reverence: C2445-1
Serial number: 11.574.***
Year: 1947
Material: 18k / Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: New glas amazing condition
Condition strap: Good condition, non-original leather strap with original Omega buckle
Condition dial: Simply fantastic sector dial
Timepiece information: 28.10 RA SC PC, automatic bumper movement
Last service: 28-01-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 33×37mm
Strap size: 18mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
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