Omega 1940's Gild dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Black Gilt dial from approximately the 1940’s, a really stunning example of an early Omega
Omega 1940's Gild dial
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Black Gilt dial from approximately the 1940’s, a really stunning example of an early Omega
Oversize Omega Wrist Watch ca' 1947
By Omega
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An Omega wrist watch ca' 1947. Oversize steel case measuring approx. 37.5 mm. Reference 2609
Omega Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 35 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with an unusual and scarce
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Suverän 2400 35mm Swedish Military Issue Cal. 30T2 1944
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega Suverän 2400 35mm Swedish Military Issue Cal. 30T2 1944 An incredibly rare and
9k Gold
14 Karat Gold Omega 342 Automatic Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Among the first of the automatic Omega movements, this circa 1947 fourteen karat 14K yellow gold
Gold, 14k Gold
Omega 14k Solid Gold 1940s Mens 33mm Vintage Bumper Automatic RA714
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold bumper automatic, c.1944, in excellent working
Gold, 14k Gold
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega Stainless Steel 3 Register Chronograph Manual Wind, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company / By Valjoux STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph
Stainless Steel
$11,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, solid 18k rose gold Men's Omega Seamaster DeVille 2508 manual hand-wind ref 2508
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Omega 18Kt Pink Gold Bumper Automatic circa 1940's with Waffle Dial
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Rose
18k Gold
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in
Omega Ref 2497-2 80 Micron Gold Capped Mens 1940s 35mm Vintage Manual Wind RA702
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic, Men's Omega 80 micron gold-capped manual wind dress watch, c.1947, in excellent
Gold Plate
Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power This
Stainless Steel
1940's Omega calibre 283 9K Rose Gold Manual 17j Extra Large 37mm Gents' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This
Rose Gold
Rare Omega Military c1943 Caliber 100 Rose Gold Bezel Watch. All Original Parts.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This
Steel, Stainless Steel
$555
H 20.08 in W 13.98 in D 0.2 in
VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's OMEGA CYMA TISSOT WATCHES PORCELAIN ENAMEL ADVERTISING SIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
heavily weathered Omega Cyma Tissot watches enamel porcelain advertising sign A good looking and super
Enamel
Vintage Omega Jumbo Reference 2506-5 Stainless Steel Watch, 1949
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1949 Vintage Omega Jumbo 38 mm Wide Ref. 2506-5 Stainless Steel watch with Original Two Tone Silver
Unavailable
Omega Classic 13mm 8007
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Art Deco cocktail Omega classic watch in platinum on a spidel stainless steel bracelet 13 mm case
Stainless Steel, Platinum
Omega Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very nice and rare chrono Case-Steel, acrylic glass, 35mm Movement-Caliber Omega 27 CHRO. C12
Unavailable
OMEGA Lady's Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural and uniquely designed lady's Omega watch, the bracelet with French maker's mark
18k Gold
Unavailable
Vintage Omega 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1944
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Omega 18k Rose Gold watch with Silver Dial with Applied Rose Roman Numerals III, IX
Oversized Omega Wristwatch from 1948 in Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Shortly after the Second World War, OMEGA produced this unusually large, elegant wristwatch. For
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Reference 2383-6 Stainless Steel Watch, 1946
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1946 Vintage Omega Ref. 2383-6 Stainless Steel watch with Original Two Tone Gray and Silver Bulls
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Omega 18k yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with concealed dial.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Watch with a Salmon Dial, 1947
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1947 Vintage Omega Stainless Steel watch with Original Salmon Dial with Attached Gold Color Arabic
Vintage Omega Seamaster Reference 2990-1 Stainless Steel Watch, 1948
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1948 Vintage Omega Seamaster Ref. 2990-1 Ranchero Reference Number Stainless Steel watch with
Vintage Omega Automatic Reference 2420-1 Stainless Steel Watch, 1944
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1944 Vintage Omega Automatic Reference 2420-1. Stainless Steel case, that measures in at 33mm wide
9 Karat Gold 1940's Ladies Omega Mechanical Watch
By Omega
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned 20mm diameter gold hand winding watch is in good working condition and is running well (It keeps a good time). Visible signs of ageing and wear with light ma...
Gold
Vintage Omega 2-Register Chronograph in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1945
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1945 Vintage Omega 2 Register Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold with Original Silver Dial with Applied
Unavailable
W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
1940s Vintage Omega Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Falling Brooch / Pin / Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully crafted, this impressive diamond and sapphire brooch features an omega small round
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Fantastic 4.0 Carat Diamond Omega Links 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
sparkle Comprising omega links of yellow gold with fascinating Diamond insert set on white gold – 18 KT
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.88 in D 0.25 in L 1 in
1940s Rose Gold Synthetic Ruby Omega Back Earrings with Two Diamonds, 14 Karat
Located in Bellmore, NY
Unusual Vintage 14 karat rose gold omega back pierced earrings from the 1940s contain synthetic
Diamond, 14k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.38 in D 0.48 in L 7.09 in
Tubogas Earrings Circa 1940s Omega Back Yellow & White Gold 18 Karat Diamonds
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
excellent sistem Omega back makes it look magnificent to the eye. Set in grains with 54 diamonds of simple
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Chronometer 14 Karat Rose Gold Watch, 1942
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1942 Vintage Omega Chronometer 14k Rose Gold watch with Iconic 30T2RG Movement with Silver Dial
Sold
Omega Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
An Omega Men’s Wristwatch dated 1945, in metal.
Base Metal
Omega Vintage HS8
By Omega
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1292 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Vintage Model Ref: HS8 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With
Omega US Military 2179
By Omega
Located in London, GB
This Vintage Omega watch has been a fascinating challenge and a joy to research. This Omega from
Omega 2497-4 Jumbo
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Rare Vintage Omega 2497-4 Jumbo – 1947 Exceptional Condition This Vintage Omega 2497-4 Jumbo from
Gold Plate
Omega WWW 'Dirty Dozen'
By Omega
Located in London, GB
WW2. The Omega being one of the 12 brands the Ministry of Defence contracted to supply watches to be
Omega Platinum Diamond Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega watch, finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately a total of 13.00 carat
Diamond, Platinum
Omega Gold Filled Bumper F6212
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An Omega Gold filled Bumper reference F6212 from 1947 is really is a gem of a find! A vintage
Gold-filled
Omega Dirty Dozen British Military WWW
By Omega
Located in London, GB
WW2. The Omega WWW “Dirty Dozen” being one of the 12 brands the Ministry of Defence contracted to
Omega Steel Chronometer Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega Chronometer high grade 5 position 17 jewel movement. circa 1944. All original natural patina
Steel
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Gents HS8
By Omega
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1292 Model Number: HS8 Serial Number: P34** Condition: 9 - Excellent Condition Age: 1940's Case Size: 33mm Box and Papers: Xupes Presentation Pouch Movement: Mechanical Wind...
Stainless Steel
Omega Rose Gold Oversize Mechanical Wristwatch, 1940s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 37 M.M. 18K Rose Gold 3 piece Case, the case is unsigned and is
18k Gold
1940s Gold and Diamond Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Woman watch in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. Rectangular in shape, it is bordered top and bottom of a line of brilliant-cut diamonds topped on a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Omega Ladies watch 18ct white gold and diamonds
By Omega
Located in Milano, MI
Elegant OMEGA ladies watch in 18ct white gold and diamonds. Manual winding mechanical movement
Diamond, White Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Mechanical Wind Wristwatch Ref 2162 1944
By Omega
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Gents Age 1944 Case Diameter 31 mm Case Size 30.5mm Box & Papers Omega Box Movement Mechanical
Stainless Steel
Omega Vintage Manual Wind Watch – 1940s Cal. 30T2 36mm
By Omega
Located in London, GB
🕰️ Vintage Omega Manual Wind Watch – 1940s Cal. 30T2 36mm Would you believe this Omega is over
Gold Plate
Omega Yellow Gold Large Manual Wind Wristwatch, Circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with eccentric curved Lugs measuring 38
18k Gold
Omega 1945 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Crocodile Band Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 1945 Omega wristwatch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, features a 34mm case and 18mm
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14-Karat Gold Omega Women's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern Omega 14-karat women's wristwatch features 17 jewel movement and a textured
Gold
VINTAGE OMEGA TIFFANY & CO. CHRONOMETRE 14K REF. # 2364 1940's
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Here is a fantastic piece of Omega history from 1940's, One of the first Chronometers with ref
14k Gold
Men's Omega Seamaster Ref.2398-5 Automatic Bumper, circa 1940s Swiss LV737
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Vintage classic, men's Omega Seamaster cal.332 automatic bumper watch, c.1947. Verified authentic
Vintage 1940s Omega Ladies' Cocktail Watch 14K Yellow Gold – Manual Wind
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1940s Omega ladies' cocktail watch featuring a 14K yellow gold rectangular case with
14k Gold
Omega Stainless Steel Large Silvered Dial Roman Numerals Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Case number 10248528. Made in 1940’s Case three-body, polished and brushed, straight lugs, sn...
Stainless Steel
1946 Omega 30 T2 Based Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - 18K Gold Plated
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1946 OMEGA 30 T2 Based Classic Vintage Mens Handwound Watch - 18K Gold Plated Gorgeous Restored
Gold Plate
Mens Omega cal 30SCT2 14k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1940s Vintage NA118B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Omega cal 30SCT2 manual wind dress watch, c.1940s, in
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega cal 30SCT2 14k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1940s Vintage NA118
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 14k solid gold Omega cal 30SCT2 manual wind dress watch, c.1940s, in
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mens Omega cal 28 18k Gold Manual Wind Dress Watch 1940s Swiss Vintage RA407
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega manual wind dress watch, c.1940s in excellent working
18k Gold
Mens Omega 14191 14k Gold Jumbo 36mm Manual Wind 1940s Vintage Swiss Luxury JM12
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's Omega solid 14k gold manual hand-wind dress watch, c.1947. Verified
Gold, 14k Gold
Sold
H 50.01 in W 36.03 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Swiss Watch Advertising Poster for Omega Automatic Watches
By Georges Wicky
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Omega Automatic watches featuring detailed artwork of a
Paper
Omega Rose Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega 18K Rose Gold Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 Piece case, Manual wind 15 Jewel Caliber 265
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940's Tall Multi Drawer Wokshop Cabinet - Omega OFP
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Tall Multi Drawer Workshop Cabinet – Omega OFP 1940’s Tall Multi Drawer Workshop Cabinet
Birch
Boucheron Paris & Omega, Rare 18k Gold Link "Épis" Wristwatch, C. 1940
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
Boucheron Paris & Omega, Rare 18k Gold Link "Épis" Wristwatch, C. 1940 Perfectly running time
18k Gold
Omega Vintage Rose Gold Large Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 37 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Rose Gold contract case for the South
Rose Gold
Vintage Omega Steel Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: The Tuna Can / Military Issue METAL
Vintage Omega Watch 30T2RG
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage: Highly prized by collectors for its history and high-grade movement. Chronometer-Grade Movement: Features the renowned 30T2RG caliber, a chronometer-certified manual-wi...
18k Gold
OMEGA Automatic Watch 14k GF Omega Automatic Hammer Bumper 1940s Mens Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Omega Automatic 1940s. Ref. F6231 14k Yellow Gold Filled Case. (Marked under case cover
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Omega Rose Gold Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940 Omega Wrist Watch, Stainless Steel 38 MM 3 piece case, Manual wind 17Jewel Caliber 266
Stainless Steel
Omega Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega 18k Rose Gold Ladies Wrist watch, measuring 18 MM and attached to a Rose Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Large Vintage Mechanical Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 3 Piece 18K Rose Gold Case with curved Lugs for the South
18k Gold
Omega Rose Gold Square Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega 14k rose gold wristwatch with rose gold braelet. Original red Omega dial, circa 1940. 14k
Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$1,472Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 0.95 in
Tiffany Co & Baume Mercier Hampton Tank Watch, MV045063, Quartz, Serviced, Rare
By Baume & Mercier
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing the exquisite Tiffany & Co. and Baume & Mercier Hampton Tank Watch—a true blend of elegance and functionality. This stunning timepiece, model Hampton MV045063, represents...
Stainless Steel
$975Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.28 in W 1.38 in
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221
By Concord Watch
Located in San Diego, CA
Stainless Steel 18kt Yellow Gold Men's Concord Watch Serviced Warranty 15.65.221 - Introducing the stunning Men’s Concord Steeplechase watch, a remarkable fusion of stainless steel a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug ...
Gold-filled
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Lord Elgin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter...
Gold-filled
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Cellini Series Ladies Watch in Original Condition 1980's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4081 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm X Diamet...
18k Gold
$7,750
H 0.19 in W 1.26 in
Ultra-Thin Classic Gold Audemars-Piguet Mens Watch with Brown Crocodile Strap
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This handsome, vintage 18K yellow gold Audemars-Piguet wristwatch is positively elegant. Crafted during the mid-20th Century, this iteration is among the very thinnest produced durin...
Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,400
H 1.66 in W 1.42 in
Men's Vintage International IWC 36mm 18k Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch Cal. 89
By IWC
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: International Watch Co. (IWC) Movement: Mechanical - Hand Winding - Swiss-made Caliber No.: 89 Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Case Height: 42mm (Lug to lug) Case W...
18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
Helbros Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 38 mm X Diameter 22 mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
Hilton White Gold Filled Mid Century Mystery Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Mystery Model METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Diame...
18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Pink/ Rose Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref OT2473 with Omega Extract from the Archives. Extremely rare and unseen collectors condition ! ...
18k Gold, Gold
Omega ref 131.001 cal 286 Swiss Manual S/Steel Ivory Dial 34mm c1962 Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability & power. This particular example is a classical vintage Omega ref 131.001-63-9C gents' watch, da...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Universal Genève Pink Gold Uni-Compax wristwatch Ref 124103, circa 1950s
By Universal Genève
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case No. 1452130, Ref. 124103. Ma...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Omega Vintage Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Omega Wrist Watch, 35 MM Stainless Steel 3 piece Water Proof case, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, Excellent, mint condition, Silver Satin dial with raised and...
Stainless Steel
$2,997Sale Price|33% Off
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Baume & Mercier with Arabic Numbers Gold Dial on a Strap
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 27mm yellow gold Ladies Baume & Mercier wristwatch. Featuring a stunning a gold dial with Arabic numbers. The watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, movement and a Baume & Mercier ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Helbros Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Helbros
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width ...
It’s a celebrated part of Omega lore that the brand’s Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch to make a lunar landing. But the universal love for vintage Omega watches isn't confined to astronomers, and there’s more to the company’s heritage than the story of the Moonwatch.
The house’s origins date to 1848, when Swiss watchmaker Louis Brandt first set up shop. His sons Louis-Paul and César took over after his death, and in 1894, the pair developed an intriguing new movement.
Not only was it highly accurate, but every part was replaceable, making it easy for any professional to service. The Brandts called their movement the Omega, and as its popularity spread, they changed their company’s name to that of its flagship product.
In 1917, the British Royal Flying Corps designated Omega as an official supplier, and during World War II it became the principal watch supplier for the British forces and their allies. These commissions further strengthened Omega’s commitment to ensuring its products’ reliability under extreme conditions. In 1948, it launched the versatile Seamaster. Developed as a dive watch, the Seamaster proved its durability at high altitudes and freezing temperatures, as well. (Here is the 1stDibs guide to spotting a fake Omega Seamaster.)
Thanks in part to its rugged reputation and Omega’s links to the British military, it became James Bond’s watch of choice in 1995, appearing in GoldenEye and every succeeding Bond movie; it returned in 2021’s No Time to Die. Nevertheless, the most famous Omega by far is the Speedmaster, introduced in 1957. The first chronograph to display its tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial for easier readability, it was quickly adopted by engineers and scientists.
Worn by Buzz Aldrin during the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, it’s the only watch certified by NASA for extravehicular activity (space walks) — and, as far as we know, the only one approved by the Russian space agency, too.
Watch aficionados and aficionadas alike can find vintage Omega watches today on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.