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1960 Omega Constellation Gold

18k Gold Men's Watch Omega Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega Constellation chronometer, automatic day-date 18k gold men's watch with leather strap, circa
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Omega Vintage Constellation Automatic 18k Yellow Gold 35mm
By Omega
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 35mm yellow gold Constellation by Omega. Features a silver dial, adorned with applied
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

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18 Karat Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Wrist Watch, 1960s
By Omega
Located in Bologna, IT
Vintage 18K gold Omega Constellation Chronometer, with automatic winding. The watch dates from the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ω Men's Gold-Plated Constellation Chronometer Automatic Watch 168.004
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Ω Men's Gold-Plated Constellation Chronometer Automatic Watch 168.004 Movement #561 Movement
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1969
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Mens Constellation Vintage wristwatch. Automatic Winding with Day and Date; Caliber 751 with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation Chronometer METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Omega Constellation Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Calendar Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Constellation Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 14K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Omega Constellation, Automatic Men’s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1960s
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation - Automatic Mens 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch - 1960's with Portuguese calendar
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Omega Constellation Automatic 18 Karat Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1965
By Omega
Located in Braintree, GB
Omega Constellation automatic 18kt gold mens wristwatch. Made in 1965 Fully hallmarked Ref
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Vintage 1960s British Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold and Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1960s Omega Constellation, 38 M.M. Rose Gold shell, Steel back with Rose Gold Observatory
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, Steel

Omega Constellation 18k Gold Bezel Mens Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA539
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless elegance, Men's Omega Constellation Ref 168 027, c.1969, in excellent working condition
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Ladies Omega Constellation gold-capped date automatic with 18k solid gold bezel, c
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold

Omega Constellation Gold Plated Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 168.017
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Omega Constellation 168.017 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Mens Omega Constellation 168.005 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA509
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation piepan dial date automatic, c.1966, in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
with a 5.0 star rating. 1970 OMEGA CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Luxurious classic Men's solid 18k gold Omega Constellation Ref. 166.052 date automatic, c.1969, in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Omega Constellation SC 61 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA405
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Constellation Ref. 14393/4 SC 61 automatic, c.1960s in
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious vintage classic, Men's gold-capped Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 automatic, c.1966
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage classic, Men's Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005 gold-capped automatic, c.1966 in excellent
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Automatic w Date 1960s Swiss RA404
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic, refined luxury, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Constellation Ref. 166.052 date automatic, c
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold Shell Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1960s Omega Constellation Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Barrel shape 2 Piece water Proof Rose
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation 18k 1960s Automatic Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa mid 1960s Omega Constellation Reference 168.005 / 6 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k 2 piece water
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic luxury, Ladies Omega Constellation gold-capped date automatic with 18k solid gold bezel, c
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold

Omega Constellation #168029 cal. 751 Gold-Filled Day Date Linen Dial c1968 Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Representing style, attention to detail & robust function this Two-Tone Gold & Steel Omega
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Omega Constellation 1960s 18 Karat Automatic Pie Pan Dial Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Omega Constellation, 36 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 piece Water Proof Case. Caliber 551 26
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

OMEGA Yellow Gold Constellation Chronometer Ref 168005 c.1960's
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified reference 168005/6. This Omega is in 18k
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega White Gold Constellation Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an extremely rare Omega Constellation in 18k white gold from the 1960s. Typically this
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, White Gold

1960's Omega Constellation
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's stainless steel Omega Constellation. Automatic, gold filled. Thewatch comes with one year
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Omega Constellation Ref. 14393 Case - yellow gold, screw back, acrylic glass. Movement
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM002433 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Constellation Model Ref: Age: 1960 Gender: Mens
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: COM002433 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Constellation Model Ref: Age: 1960 Gender: Mens
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18K Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch, circa 1960s. 35mm case with screw down back with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Potts Point, New South Wales
A 18ct gold mens Omega constellation wristwatch - solid 18k yellow gold case - black leather
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Omega Gold Constellation with Date circa 1961
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18K YG Constellation with date ref # 14393/94. 35mm diameter screw down case circa 1961 with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

1966 Omega Constellation Yellow Gold CD168017 Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
the Constellation Jet that flew in World War II. Omega state that its reliable chronometer name rings
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

1966 Omega Constellation Yellow Gold CD168017 Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
the Constellation Jet that flew in World War II. Omega state that its reliable chronometer name rings
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Wristwatch, 1960s
By Omega
Located in Bologna, IT
Vintage 14K gold Omega Constellation Chronometer wrist watch. The watch dates from the 1960s. It
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Rose Gold Constellation Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 14393
By Omega
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Constellation Ref. 14393 Nice classical watch. Case-Screwed case, pink-gold, acrylic glass
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Constellation 14K Yellow Gold Watch, 1961
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1961 Vintage Omega Constellation Ref. 14381/2 14K Yellow Gold watch with Original Silver Dial with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch on Gold Band circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
Omega 18k yellow gold Constellation wistwatch with original Omega 18k yellow gold band. This watch
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch with Date circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in Toronto, ON
Omega 18k yellow gold Constellation wristwatch with date, pie pan dial, 24 jewels, calibre 561
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch with Date circa 1967
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 18k yellow gold Constellation wristwatch, Ref. 168.010/11, circa 1967. 34 X 40mm case with
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Constellation Wristwatch Ref 168.004
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega 14K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Constellation case ref 168.004 movement serial number
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 0 0 Men Rose Gold Sheikh of Bahrain' Watch
By Omega
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: COM002899 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Constellation Model Variant: 0 Model Number
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch Model 167.005, circa 1967
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Very clean example Omega Constellation ref 167.005 movement serial # 24.4 million circa 1967
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Omega Constellation Yellow Gold Leather Band Pie Pan Unisex Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather band Yellow gold Stainless steel Automatic movement Swiss made Case
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Omega Gilt Metal and Stainless Steel Constellation Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega gilt top and stainless steel back Constellation wristwatch with automatic movement, Ref
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Gold Rare Exceptional 2-Tone Textured Dial
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Omega Constellation 14K YG rare exceptional 2 tone textured cross hairs dial with large lotus
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Omega Gold-Plated Vintage Constellation with Gold Pie Pan Dial 167005
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Gold-Plated Vintage Constellation w/ Gold Pie Pan Dial 167005 Model: Constellation Model
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Omega, "Grand Luxe" Constellation 1966, 14 Karat Gold, Leather Strap, Full Set
By Omega
Located in Heerlen, NL
18K. yellow Gold Omega Constellation Watch with a brown leather strap model nr: BA 168.005
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold Plated 34mm Wrist Watch Ref 1550
By Rolex
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Rolex Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Stainless Steel Gold Plated Weight: 50 Grams Case Size (Diameter): 34mm (not including the crown) Hei...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

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...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Omega De Ville Gold and Silver Tone Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Portland, England
An elegant and classic Omega De Ville from the late 1980s with an original and stunning two-tone gold and silver bracelet and accompanying gold watch face. With its timeless look, th...
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch
By Universal Genève
Located in Montreal, QC
Universal Geneve 18k pink gold men's wristwatch, case #10959-1027889. Measures 39mm x 29mm, 15 jewels and manual wind movement, caliber 264, acrylic crystal silver dial, case in good...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold

Omega ref 928 9K Yellow Gold Manual Cal 285 17-jewel Movement 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 928 gents' watch, dating from 1...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt. Two-Tone Oversized Late Art Deco Wristwatch from 1940s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Solid Yellow and White Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 47mm X Width 29mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMEN...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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 ! ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Gold

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1950's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT / C...
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Air King with Custom Green Dial, Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diam...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Mercedes Stainless Steel Post WWII Vintage Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In mint condition, enjoy this post WWII Style Mercedes Winder 32mm Men's Wrist Watch. With a pristine linen face, the gold tone hands and matchstick indexes are sleek and easy to rea...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Omega 351 Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Men's Bumper Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In the popular 32mm case of the period, this great 1950s Omega timepiece is a winner. In original condition, the domed crystal and authentic retro dial with rounded numerals and sec...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Mens Stainless Steel Datejust Silver Stick Dial Fluted Bezel Jubilee Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss Wrist - SKU 16014-SLV-STK-FLT-JBL Brand : Rolex Model : Datejust Ref# 16014 - Plastic Quickset Model Gender : Mens Metals : 14k/Stainless Steel Case Size : 36 mm Dial : Silv...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Omega Watch 32mm
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's Vintage Omega 14k yellow gold wristwatch. Stamped 14k Omega inside the case. Approximately, 11.5 grams of 14k gold without the movement. The movement is the original Omega 17 j...
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Vintage 1950s Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage Rose Gold Automatic Movement with Linen Dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Omega Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k Rose Gold 3 piece case with scrolled down lugs. original and Mint condition Gold Satin Linen Dial with raised Rose Gold markers. Caliber 491...
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Vintage with character, this Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch is well preserved and was popular with the German Army during WWII. The timepiece features a satin gold-tone face with ...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Vintage Lanco Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
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By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Air-King / Reference 5500 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm x Diameter 34m...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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1960 Omega Constellation Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of 1960 omega constellation gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and stainless steel — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect item from our selection of 1960 omega constellation gold 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. While most can agree that any choice in our collection of 1960 omega constellation gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a rough cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our 1960 omega constellation gold for sale are for men, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a 1960 Omega Constellation Gold?

The price for a piece of 1960 omega constellation gold starts at $725 and tops out at $29,995 with these watches, on average, selling for $2,999.

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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.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.

Questions About Omega
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    Yes, it is safe to buy Omega watches online if you research the seller carefully. Purchasing new timepieces directly from the Omega online store or through authorized online dealers is a simple way to protect yourself. You can also find authentic Omega watches on trusted online platforms like 1stDibs. For a list of authorized dealers, visit the official Omega website. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Omega watches.