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1950 Omega Seamaster Automatic

OMEGA Seamaster 18k Gold Omega Automatic SEAMASTER 35mm
OMEGA Seamaster 18k Gold Omega Automatic SEAMASTER 35mm

OMEGA Seamaster 18k Gold Omega Automatic SEAMASTER 35mm

By Omega

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage Omega Seamaster 18k Yellow Gold Case. (Marked on the Back) Ref. 9133 Manual Windup

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster GX 6267 Gold Capped 35mm Mens 1950s Bumper Automatic RA720
Omega Seamaster GX 6267 Gold Capped 35mm Mens 1950s Bumper Automatic RA720

Omega Seamaster GX 6267 Gold Capped 35mm Mens 1950s Bumper Automatic RA720

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster GX 6267 bumper automatic, c.1952, unrestored, in

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

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Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1959
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1959

Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, 1959

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1959 Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Ref. 14700 2 SC Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Rose Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2975 SC
Omega Rose Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2975 SC

Omega Rose Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2975 SC

By Omega

Located in Munich, Bavaria

MOVEMENT caliber Omega 501, automatic DIAL original dial and hands, age-related patina BRACELET

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Ref# 2848 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1956
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Ref# 2848 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1956

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Ref# 2848 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1956

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Seamaster ref# 2848 movement serial # 15.6 million circa 1956. Featuring a 34 x 42mm case and

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Stainless Steel Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch, 1950s Tropical Dial with Applied Arabic and Dagger

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, 1950s

By Omega

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive automatic Omega Seamaster gents 18 karat yellow gold wrist watch; part of our watch

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster 351 Automatic Men's 18K Gold Wristwatch
Omega Seamaster 351 Automatic Men's 18K Gold Wristwatch

Omega Seamaster 351 Automatic Men's 18K Gold Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

A classic collectable timepiece. Enjoy this dependable 18K yellow gold Omega 351 Men's automatic

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch Ref 2846-7SC
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch Ref 2846-7SC

Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch Ref 2846-7SC

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference Number: 2846-7SC Caliber: 501 Case Size: 33mm Movement

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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1
Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1

Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Historical, timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Seamaster 1956 XVI Olympic dress watch, c

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster 2592 35mm Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage NA127
Mens Omega Seamaster 2592 35mm Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage NA127

Mens Omega Seamaster 2592 35mm Gold Capped Bumper Automatic 1950s Vintage NA127

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage classic, Men's Omega Seamaster gold capped bumper automatic, c.1953, in excellent working

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Omega Gold Shell Seamaster Automatic Ref 2846, circa 1958
Omega Gold Shell Seamaster Automatic Ref 2846, circa 1958

Omega Gold Shell Seamaster Automatic Ref 2846, circa 1958

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A stunning example vintage Omega Seamaster automatic ref 14710SC circa 1958. Featuring a 35mm

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Calendar automatic wristwatch, circa 1956
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Calendar automatic wristwatch, circa 1956

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Calendar automatic wristwatch, circa 1956

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar model ref 2849-2 circa 1956. Featuring 34mm diameter case with

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2576-12
Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2576-12

Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2576-12

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Omega Seamaster ref 2576-12 circa 1951. 34 x 42mm stainless steel case with screw down case

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch ref 2759-02761
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch ref 2759-02761

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch ref 2759-02761

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch ref 2759-02761 circa 1950s. Featuring 34 X

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Automatic Tropical Dial Ref# 2576-4, circa 1952
Omega Seamaster Automatic Tropical Dial Ref# 2576-4, circa 1952

Omega Seamaster Automatic Tropical Dial Ref# 2576-4, circa 1952

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A great looking vintage man’s Omega Seamaster ref 2576-4. circa 1950’s. Featuring a 34mm stainless

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Gold Filled Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846
Omega Gold Filled Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846

Omega Gold Filled Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Classic vintage Omega Seamaster automatic stainless steel and gold filled circa 1956. Featuring 34

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2766-1
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2766-1

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2766-1

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Seamaster ref 2766-1 movement serial number 14.3 million circa 1954. Great looking large and

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846, circa 1956
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846, circa 1956

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2846, circa 1956

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Omega Seamaster Calendar automatic ref 6275 circa 1956. Featuring a 35 X 43mm diameter 14K

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2828-SC1, circa 1955
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2828-SC1, circa 1955

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2828-SC1, circa 1955

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Classic vintage Omega Seamaster automatic ref 2828-SC1, movement serial# 14.7 million circa 1955

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 2757-1 SC, circa 19520
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 2757-1 SC, circa 19520

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 2757-1 SC, circa 19520

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage man’s Omega Seamaster Calendar model ref 2757-1 circa 1952. Great looking vintage model

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1950s. 34 X 42mm heavy snap back case

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1952
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1952

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch circa 1952

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega 14K Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Wristwatch, Ref 66546, movement serial number 13.7

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic wristwatch ref 28695
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic wristwatch ref 28695

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic wristwatch ref 28695

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Automatic ref 28695 movement number 16.03 million circa 1950s. 33 x

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic Gold-Filled Automatic Men’s Watch Ref. 166.026 SP
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Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic Gold-Filled Automatic Men’s Watch Ref. 166.026 SP

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

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Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...

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Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Vintage 2000 Tabbah Swiss Made Watch Personal Quarta Gold 18K
Vintage 2000 Tabbah Swiss Made Watch Personal Quarta Gold 18K

Vintage 2000 Tabbah Swiss Made Watch Personal Quarta Gold 18K

By Tabbah

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A rare collector’s piece with refined styling — ideal for collectors of boutique Swiss watches or vintage luxury. Elegant wristwatch from the Swiss brand Tabbah features a analog qua...

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Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561

18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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Gold

Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style
Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style

Hamilton White Gold Filled Dress Style

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 35mm Length X 31mm Diameter M...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, White Gold

Omega Genève Ref 1360102 Oversize Cal. 1030 Mens Watch
Omega Genève Ref 1360102 Oversize Cal. 1030 Mens Watch

Omega Genève Ref 1360102 Oversize Cal. 1030 Mens Watch

By Omega

Located in Toronto, CA

Description Brand: Omega Model: Genève Reference Number: 1360102 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Manual Wind Cal. 1030 Case Material: Stainless steel Measuremen...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

1952 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Ref. 2488 - 18K Gold
1952 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Ref. 2488 - 18K Gold

1952 Patek Philippe Vintage Mens Handwound Watch, Ref. 2488 - 18K Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Suwanee, GA

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Vacheron Constantin Vintage Watch
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By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite 1940s Vacheron Constantin dress watch is an early testament to the Maison’s dedication to detail and elegance. Housed in a strong 18k yellow gold case. It carries both...

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Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

OMEGA Automatic Self-Winding Cal.501 Off White,  Leather Wristwatch, Circa 1960
OMEGA Automatic Self-Winding Cal.501 Off White,  Leather Wristwatch, Circa 1960

OMEGA Automatic Self-Winding Cal.501 Off White, Leather Wristwatch, Circa 1960

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

OMEGA self-winding watch. Medium face. Circa 1960 There are small marks on the back cover, but overall it is in excellent condition. The belt is an external product. Off white lathe...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Watch in 14KT Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Watch in 14KT Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Alarm Watch in 14KT Yellow Gold

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Omega De Ville Symbol 18k Gold Steel Quartz Men's Watch
Omega De Ville Symbol 18k Gold Steel Quartz Men's Watch

Omega De Ville Symbol 18k Gold Steel Quartz Men's Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Classic Omega De Ville quartz watch featuring a two-tone stainless steel and 18k gold case paired with a warm gold sunburst dial. The design showcases applied stick markers, Roman nu...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's
Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's

Wittnauer Art Deco Gold Filled Tank Style Watch circa 1940's

By Wittnauer

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 37mm Length X 22mm Wid...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Omega Constellation Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Quartz Women’s Watch
Omega Constellation Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Quartz Women’s Watch

Omega Constellation Stainless Steel Champagne Dial Quartz Women’s Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

A classic Omega Constellation women’s wristwatch featuring a refined champagne-tone dial with applied dot hour markers and sleek silver-tone hands. The brushed stainless steel case i...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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1950 Omega Seamaster Automatic For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1950 omega seamaster automatic you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, gold-filled and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect 1950 omega seamaster automatic may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Finding a 1950 omega seamaster automatic for sale for men should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a 1950 Omega Seamaster Automatic?

On average, a 1950 omega seamaster automatic at 1stDibs sells for $1,682, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $3,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Omega for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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.

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