9/23/2023 0 Comments Omega bumper movements![]() Also, most bumper watch cases tend to have a great chunky shape with rounded back and downturned lugs that I love- so comfortable on the wrist and screams 40's/50's. I love their charm and the ping-pong sound they make as you move your arm (some are louder than others). I own about 6 bumper watches (only one Omega- a Seamaster). If I were to keep up with servicing a bumper automatic movement, would the movement have the same longevity as the alternative? Why are Omega watches with the 350's bumper automatic movements often valued considerably less than those with a 500's caliber movement? Does one keep better time than the other? Anyway, until now I've only really been looking for Constellations with a 500 series movement and avoiding all listings with bumper movements just because I read that the former is the better movement without investigating why. ![]() However, I would now definitely prefer to find something on OF to mitigate the gamble. ![]() At this point, I feel like I've read enough about this watch to feel comfortable with an ebay purchase (although I recently got burned by a bad movement on an otherwise beautiful timepiece that I was able to return). I'm pretty new to the world of watches, but I've been introduced through my unexpected obsession with the Omega Constellation Pie Pans for the better part of a month now.
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