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  1. tyrantlizardrex Jun 29, 2021

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  2. padders Oooo subtitles! Jun 29, 2021

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    Very pretty. The movement is very reminiscent of the 1940s Omega bumpers.
     
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  3. padders Oooo subtitles! Jun 29, 2021

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    Were they I wonder already both under the SSIH umbrella perhaps? Not sure. My point was that maybe an Omega bumper spring might work!
     
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  4. ConElPueblo Jun 29, 2021

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    That's a beaut!
     
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  5. S.H. Jun 29, 2021

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    Yes, I think since the 1920s at least.
     
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  6. arturo7 Jun 29, 2021

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    Nice!
     
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  7. bubba48 Jun 29, 2021

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    My 6546-1 says hello

    tissot bumper 1 '48 (1).jpg

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    Cal. Tissot 28.5-21.
    Tissot produced many calibers for Omega prior to the merger.
    This caliber was supplied by Tissot to Omega.

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    According to theses indications, I can tell you that the Tissot watch with movement number 1838649 and reference number 6546-1 was produced on February 17th 1948 and has a calibre number 28.5-21.
     
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  8. Vitezi Jun 29, 2021

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    Here's a sibling 6547-1 in salmon:
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  9. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 29, 2021

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    I had no idea Tissot used bumper automatic like that, it really is almost identical to the Omegas of the time which makes sense, probably very robust as well
     
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  10. S.H. Jun 30, 2021

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    Tissot even made beefy lugs, clover crown seamaster look-alikes... Another 28.5: IMG_20210630_110317.jpg

    (bad phone Pic, I don't have my nikon at hand)
     
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  11. bubba48 Jun 30, 2021

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    6540-1 (1947)

    tissot bumper 2 '47 (0).jpg

    6535-1 (1947)

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    Same movement
     
  12. Vanallard Jul 12, 2021

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    My watchmaker was able to bring this mess of a movement back to life so yours is definitely salvageable.
     
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