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1960 Omega Constellation Gold

Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960
Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960

Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Constellation Chronometer METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 / 60's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm x 35mm MO...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Omega Vintage Constellation Automatic 18k Yellow Gold 35mm
Omega Vintage Constellation Automatic 18k Yellow Gold 35mm

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 index batons and Arabic numerals at every quarter. Fitted with plastic glass and smoot...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Omega Constellation 168.004– Calibre 561 – 35mm – Gold‑Plated Case
Omega Constellation 168.004– Calibre 561 – 35mm – Gold‑Plated Case

Omega Constellation 168.004– Calibre 561 – 35mm – Gold‑Plated Case

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Omega Constellation 168.004– Calibre 561 – 35mm – Gold‑Plated Case A very attractive example of the Omega Constellation reference 168.004, featuring a beautiful champagne dial with g...

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Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Gold Plate

Vintage 1960s Omega Constellation 167.005 Capped Gold Silver Dial Auto 34mm
Vintage 1960s Omega Constellation 167.005 Capped Gold Silver Dial Auto 34mm

Vintage 1960s Omega Constellation 167.005 Capped Gold Silver Dial Auto 34mm

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

The Mid Century Chronometer The Constellation was Omega's flagship model for decades, representing the brand's mastery of chronometer-grade movements. The reference 167.005 from the...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Pie Pan – Gold & Steel – Automatic – Fully Serviced 1962
Omega Constellation Pie Pan – Gold & Steel – Automatic – Fully Serviced 1962

Omega Constellation Pie Pan – Gold & Steel – Automatic – Fully Serviced 1962

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Just arrived in stock, this beautiful Omega Constellation Pie Pan is available now for next-day delivery. One of Omega’s most iconic vintage designs, the Pie Pan remains a favourite ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Rare Constellation 'TV' Dark Green Spider Dial
Omega Rare Constellation 'TV' Dark Green Spider Dial

Omega Rare Constellation 'TV' Dark Green Spider Dial

By Omega

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare and highly collectible Omega Constellation “TV Watch,” crafted in 18k yellow gold. The 33 x 40mm case is fitted with plexiglass and houses a striking and rare dark green spid...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation Pie Pan 168.005 – Gold Plated – 35mm – Cal. 561 – 1966
Omega Constellation Pie Pan 168.005 – Gold Plated – 35mm – Cal. 561 – 1966

Omega Constellation Pie Pan 168.005 – Gold Plated – 35mm – Cal. 561 – 1966

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Ok, so let’s be clear — this one is all about honesty. This Omega Constellation reference 168.005 retains its original 1966 Pie Pan dial, which shows visible ageing and discolouratio...

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Vintage 1960s European Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Constellation Pie-Pan Dial 18K Brick-Link Bracelet Automatic
Vintage Omega Constellation Pie-Pan Dial 18K Brick-Link Bracelet Automatic

Vintage Omega Constellation Pie-Pan Dial 18K Brick-Link Bracelet Automatic

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

A superb and highly coveted Omega Constellation Pie-Pan executed entirely in solid 18-karat gold, featuring its original brick-link Omega bracelet — an elite and investment-grade exa...

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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
18 Karat Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Automatic Wrist Watch, 1960s

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 1960s. Caliber: Omega 561 Diameter: 36 mm BRAND Omega (product line: Constellatio...

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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
Omega Ω Men's Gold-Plated Constellation Chronometer Automatic Watch 168.004

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 Serial #244611XX Case #CD 168.004 (Officially Certified) Year: 1966 Gold-Plated R...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1969
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Date Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1969

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 24 Jewels. Days of week in Spanish. Circa 1969. Yellow gold dial with black and gol...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960
Omega 18 Karat Gold Constellation Observatory Chronometer, circa 1950-1960

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: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950 / 60's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 44mm x 35mm MOVEME...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Constellation Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Calendar Wristwatch
Omega Constellation Vintage Yellow Gold Automatic Calendar Wristwatch

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 Observatory inset on the case back, Automatic, self winding Caliber 504 24 jewel Gilt leve...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Constellation 168.005 Pie Pan Dial
Omega Constellation 168.005 Pie Pan Dial

Omega Constellation 168.005 Pie Pan Dial

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Watch: Omega Constellation 168.005 Pie Pan Dial Stock Number: CHW6446 Price: £1400.00 Of the Vintage Omega watches from the 60's and 70's this for us is the one we get asked for mos...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Omega Constellation Automatic 18 Karat Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1965
Omega Constellation Automatic 18 Karat Gold Men's Wristwatch, 1965

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 : 1685416 Gender: Men Case size: 34 mm Movement: Automatic Watchband Material: Original l...

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Vintage 1960s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold and Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold and Steel Automatic Wrist Watch

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 emblem, 2 piece Water Resistant case. Caliber 751, 24 Jewel Automatic, Self winding m...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408

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.1960s in pristine vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Ome...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold

Omega Constellation 18k Gold Bezel Mens Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA539
Omega Constellation 18k Gold Bezel Mens Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA539

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. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega signed dial, applied baton...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Gold Plated Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 168.017
Omega Constellation Gold Plated Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 168.017

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 mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch
1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch

1969 Omega Constellation Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1st...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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White Gold, Stainless Steel

Mens Omega Constellation 168.005 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA509
Mens Omega Constellation 168.005 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Vintage RA509

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 excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Omega ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B

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 excellent vintage, working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Om...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Constellation SC 61 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA405
Mens Omega Constellation SC 61 35mm 18k Gold Automatic 1960s Swiss Vintage RA405

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 excellent vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Omega signed...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B

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 in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Omega sig...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA404B

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 working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Omega signed piepan d...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch
Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch

Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is an iconic Swiss Made Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer with reference number 168.045, dating back to 1969 based on its serial number. The case measures 36mm wide ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Automatic w Date 1960s Swiss RA404
Mens Omega Constellation Ref 166 052 18k Gold Automatic w Date 1960s Swiss RA404

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.1969, in excellent vintage, working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchma...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold Shell Automatic Wristwatch
Omega Constellation 1960s Rose Gold Shell Automatic Wristwatch

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 Gold Shell case with Fluted Bezel and Steel back with Rose Gold Observatory emblem. Au...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation 18k 1960s Automatic Wrist Watch
Omega Constellation 18k 1960s Automatic Wrist Watch

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 resistant case with Observatory on case back, Caliber 561, 24 Jewel, Automatic self W...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408
Omega Ladies Constellation 568.011 Gold Capped Date Automatic 1960s Swiss RA408

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.1960s in pristine vintage condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Ome...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Omega Constellation #168029 cal. 751 Gold-Filled Day Date Linen Dial c1968 Watch
Omega Constellation #168029 cal. 751 Gold-Filled Day Date Linen Dial c1968 Watch

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 Constellation ref 168029 is a versatile vintage wristwatch from 1968, yet it’s in a beauti...

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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
Omega Constellation 1960s 18 Karat Automatic Pie Pan Dial Wristwatch

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 Jewel Automatic self winding movement. Gold Pie Pan dial with raised Gold markers, ...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

OMEGA Yellow Gold Constellation Chronometer Ref 168005 c.1960's
OMEGA Yellow Gold Constellation Chronometer Ref 168005 c.1960's

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 yellow gold with a silver “pie-pan” dial that is in excellent condition and has an autom...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega White Gold Constellation Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s
Omega White Gold Constellation Bracelet Wristwatch, circa 1960s

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 model comes in steel, yellow gold or rose gold, and it is extremely difficult to find o...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

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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.

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.

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.

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