Superb 1952 Omega Automatic 'Bumper' 14k Gold Filled Cal.342 Stunning Condition

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1952 Omega Automatic Watch Cal.342 Description Classic 1952 Vintage Omega Automatic 'Bumper' Movement 14kt Gold Filled 33 mm Case. Beautiful Warm White Dial. Circa 1952 - 61 years old. Omega Signed x 4 Times . Dial - Movement - Case - Crown Cal. 342 17 Jewels Automatic - Keeping excellent time CASE : 14kt Gold filled case, in very, very good original condition, with tiny surface marks only. I cannot see any loss of, or 'thinning' of the gold anywhere. Measuring approx 39.5 mm lug to lug, and 33 mm across the dial, not including the Omega signed original winding crown. With the Winding Crown the diameter is 35 mm. Inside the caseback is Omega Watch Co. triangle, and Marque serial code Omega Case Reference Serial Code: 6231 This watch is from the 'US Collection' introduced in 1952 Omega Movement Serial Number: 12366525 Dating this movement, to approx 1950. Crystal, is in excellent condition, with no significant marks. DIAL : Stylish original dial, possibly historically re painted, but decades ago, in truly excellent condition with hardly discernible patina Beautiful raised gold baton markers, with gold Dauphine / Dagger hands, in magnificent condition. MOVEMENT : Omega Manual, Calibre 342 - 17 jewels. - Automatic 'Bumper' wind, adjusted to two positions The movement winds, runs, & sets smoothly, and is in very good order, keeping excellent time. The watch is complimented by perfectly matched, brand new, high quality, Chestnut brown 'Croco' grain padded leather strap. The strap will fit a 7.5" (180cm) wrist easily. Images are shot with a Leica camera, & macro lens, to maximise resolution, & clarity. Therefore there are some tiny flaws shown, which are virtually, if not completely invisble, to the naked eye. Please carefully read my description, and study the very detailed 'macro' imagery - Watches are as described and depicted. I am very approachable, so please ask any questions you may wish to - I will respond as swiftly as I can. I am a University Lecturer in Creativity & Design, & a professional photographer, this watch is part of my personal collection. IMPORTANT If you have less than 10 Feedback, please introduce yourself to me first, by email, before bidding. Otherwise I reserve the right to cancel your bid / auction Payment I accept payment via Paypal, Personal Cheque drawn on a UK Bank, or 'Cash upon Collection'.The winning bidder must either make payment, or contact with me, within 24 hours of the auction ending, or I will consider the auction void, & immediately re list. Shipping Shipping will take place within 2 working days of payment clearing.Due to the value of the watch, I will dispatch via 'Royal Mail Special Delivery', for UK bidders - Fully tracked & insured to �500 - If you require additional insurance let me know, & I will obtain a price.For International Bidders, dispatch will be via Royal Mail International Signed For, with commensurate insurance.If you have any questions regarding postage, & shipping - Please just contact me. Terms of Sale I buy as well as sell on Ebay, so I understand that it is not pleasant to be disappointed by a purchase. I consider my integrity to be very important, therefore I try to be as objective, and accurate as possible in my description of an item.I am always willing to resolve any problems, so please contact me if you are unhappy with the transaction, but I will only accept a return if, in the unlikely circumstances, I have been deliberately misleading, or inaccurate in my description / imagery.However, If you are unhappy with your purchase, contact me within 3 days of receipt to arrange return - Return shipping is at the buyers personal expense.I will not entertain partial refunds, or respond to threats of negative feedback.I tr... read more

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