1945 bumper info

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Inherited this watch. Is it just referred to as a bumper or is there a model name/number? What band would have been original and any suggestions for replacing this Speidel? Also, suggestions on having it serviced?

Thanks!
 
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You do have an Omega bumper automatic from the mid 40's, probably a caliber 28.10 as the springs are not covered as they are in later bumper models. The good news is that it is a family heirloom and 18k gold. The bad news is that the dial was poorly painted and the movement is in pretty rough shape with some debris floating around like the screw/head at the bottom. Let us know where you're located and you'll get suggestions for a watchmaker. I attach scans of my 28.10 with an original, albeit scratched, dial.
 
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You do have an Omega bumper automatic from the mid 40's, probably a caliber 28.10 as the springs are not covered as they are in later bumper models. The good news is that it is a family heirloom and 18k gold. The bad news is that the dial was poorly painted and the movement is in pretty rough shape with some debris floating around like the screw/head at the bottom. Let us know where you're located and you'll get suggestions for a watchmaker. I attach scans of my 28.10 with an original, albeit scratched, dial.
You do have an Omega bumper automatic from the mid 40's, probably a caliber 28.10 as the springs are not covered as they are in later bumper models. The good news is that it is a family heirloom and 18k gold. The bad news is that the dial was poorly painted and the movement is in pretty rough shape with some debris floating around like the screw/head at the bottom. Let us know where you're located and you'll get suggestions for a watchmaker. I attach scans of my 28.10 with an original, albeit scratched, dial.
Thank you for the info. It runs smoothly for having debris. I’m in the Houston area. Thoughts on finding a “correct” band?
 
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I posted the second watch to compare the numerals with the OP's watch. The redialer has done a top notch job repainting the numerals.
 
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I posted the second watch to compare the numerals with the OP's watch. The redialer has done a top notch job repainting the numerals.
the OP watch has no numerals.
 
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There are no numerals on the op watch (which I agree is certainly a redial).

I’d assume it originally had a leather strap, not a bracelet.
 
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It was my grandfathers, who flew in WWII. My assumption is that he bought it after the war. The “numbers” are raised, not painted. No clue about originality of the dial.
 
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OP,
Someone used a Sharpie or some-such to draw the Omega Logo and then write Omega and Automatic

Redial for sure but a heirloom

Leather stap
 
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That loose case screw is VERY concerning. You need to take it out at least, or install it correctly at best. If it manages to find its way into the balance, the movement hits 'incredibly costly to fix'. That busted spring is also special, and I hope you didn't put it back into the movement.

IMO, I wouldn't wear or move that watch very much without a service. Given the obvious FOD, there is no way of knowing how much more damage could be done to this by doing any amount of running.

As far as the dial: it is very clearly a repainted dial. You should love it, as it came from your grandfather, but the dial means it is effectively worth very little money. That said, if it were me and my grandfather's watch, I'd spend the ~$500 or so to get a sympathetic movement service. You could probably find a replacement dial if it bothered you, but it IS the one your grandfather wore it with, so perhaps not.
 
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Wow. Thank you all for the info! I’m not concerned with value but it is an important heirloom so I want to preserve and protect it.