{"product_id":"1950-vintage-omega-bumper-automatic-ref-2636-3-silver","title":"1950 Vintage Omega Two-Tone Bumper Automatic Ref. 2636-3 - Silver Dial","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4bd7f734-96a2-4ddd-9ece-dcbf7ca1d985-0\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6ea5b21f-23db-4f59-8f26-99a91286131d\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"73\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"entity-underline hover:entity-accent inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis Omega Bumper Automatic Ref. 2636‑3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e sits in a fascinating period of mid twentieth century watchmaking in the years immediately World War II. Manufacturers were racing to refine and popularize self-winding movements. Omega had been at the forefront of the bumper automatic concept since the early 1940s, when it introduced its first mass-produced automatic with a bumper wind system that used a semi-circular weight that “bumped” back and forth to wind the mainspring. That mechanism was an important step toward fully modern automatic movements and found homes in a range of Omega models, including early Seamasters and Constellations. This reference 2636-3 dates to around 1950 and reflects both Omega’s technical confidence and the transitional aesthetic of the era.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eOn the wrist, the watch reads as quietly assured rather than showy. The round yellow gold-capped case at 33mm wears slightly larger due to its lugs, which are symmetrical are well-preserved. The overall proportions speak to the standard practical dress watch sizing of its decade. Inside is Omega’s calibre 342, a 17-jewel automatic bumper movement has been fully serviced and runs well, a testament to both the engineering and the quality of care this piece has seen over its 70+ years.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eThe dial is an original patinated silver-color with applied gold-colored arrow and pointed bar markers, accented with luminous, and a small seconds register at six o’clock. There are light marks and oxidation consistent with age but the overall effect feels honest and engaging to the eye rather than worn-out. Dauphine style hands match the dial’s warmth, giving the watch a clear presence that is refined and substantial.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2417\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003eCompleting the ensemble is a light brown suede leather strap. The combination of case tones, dial finish and movement type make this an interesting historical example of Omega’s automatic evolution. For someone who appreciates the story behind a watch as much as how it wears, this bumper automatic speaks in a voice shaped by both innovation and time.\u003cspan aria-describedby=\"radix-_r_mk_\" data-state=\"delayed-open\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKU# G1059\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326785667235,"sku":"G1059","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/1124\/3171\/files\/vintage-watch-1.22.2545.jpg?v=1771298636","url":"https:\/\/shop.gauthierwatches.com\/products\/1950-vintage-omega-bumper-automatic-ref-2636-3-silver","provider":"Gauthier Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}