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  1. Stu-Silver Jun 24, 2014

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    Hi folks. I'm sure this has been covered before, but I'm beginning to research for my next Vintage watch purchase and have decided I would really love an early bumper. I have seen a few lovely ones on here but can't make my mind up on dial/style and don't yet know a whole lot about them as yet. i would love to see your examples with accompanying credentials and maybe you could share a bit of wider wisdom along the way on potential pitfalls, evolution of the calibre's, typical prices etc.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. simon Jun 24, 2014

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    This is my only one.
     
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  3. Stu-Silver Jun 24, 2014

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    Lovely watch, I must admit, I like dagger markers and have been considering one with a sub dial. There's so many styles to choose from. just seen a nice Seamaster with date at 6 o clock which is different, I also like the older watches with an inner minute track, in fact I like most I see!! That's why I want to see some examples on here and learn a bit more about them. Many thanks for sharing.
     
  4. kyle L Grasshopper Staff Member Jun 24, 2014

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  5. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jun 24, 2014

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  6. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 24, 2014

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  7. CdnWatchDoc Jun 24, 2014

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    Cal 332
     
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  8. Hijak Jun 25, 2014

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    Cal. 354
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    Cal. 352
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    Cal. 355
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    Cal. 354
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  9. Hijak Jun 25, 2014

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    Wow Steve, so very nice...LOVE this!!!::love::

    P.S. DIBS!
     
  10. Mathlar Jun 25, 2014

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    Cal. 354 jumbo waffle, ref 2494:

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  11. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jun 25, 2014

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    Sir, has that beauty been properly dibsed?
     
  12. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jun 25, 2014

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    and my favorite daily, a 30.10.


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  13. diamondjim Jun 25, 2014

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    Cal 342, Ref 3903 omega 3903 002.JPG
     
  14. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jun 25, 2014

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    Jeez, it's getting bad when my skin makes the gator look young!!

    Next, some youngin' will want dibs on making straps out of my hide!
    Man, you will get a bunch of straps outta this hide!
     
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  15. Stu-Silver Jun 25, 2014

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    Loving these, some beautiful watches here. Not really helping me narrow down my preferences, I lIke so many of these. Seamaster calendars looks nice, waffle dials in black are very cool, Constellations awesome and I'm quite partial to the vintage styles with inner minute track and sub dials! Keep them coming.:thumbsup:
     
  16. bigdubnick Jun 25, 2014

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    352 Connie

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  17. timeismoney Jun 25, 2014

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    An excellent collection of bumper, Hijak! You certainly know how to start and finish the pictorial!
     
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  18. timeismoney Jun 25, 2014

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    image.jpg Here is mine. Really like how the bumper feels on the wrist.
     
  19. JM251 Jun 25, 2014

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    cal 354
     
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  20. NT931 Jun 25, 2014

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    Wow, many lovely vintage Omegas so far! ::love:: Perhaps a non-Omega bumper for consideration, Stu-silver?

    Futurematic
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    or 'jumbo' Memovox
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    Both from the 50's, and a little bigger (36, 37mm respectively) than other watches of that era.
     
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