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Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster "Bullhead" Wristwatch circa 1974

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster "Bullhead" Wristwatch circa 1974

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a rare 1970s stainless steel Omega Seamaster commonly known as the "Bullhead" model due to

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1970s

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an excellent example of the stainless steel Speedmaster Professional chronograph powered by the caliber 861 manual-wind movement. The original dial has a beautiful chocolate ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Collectible Omega Yellow Gold Flightmaster Wristwatch c. 1970's
Collectible Omega Yellow Gold Flightmaster Wristwatch c. 1970's

Collectible Omega Yellow Gold Flightmaster Wristwatch c. 1970's

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a 18k yellow gold version of the Omega Flightmaster, with three register chronograph, dual

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

OMEGA Stainless Steel Speedmaster Professional Mark II c. 1970's
OMEGA Stainless Steel Speedmaster Professional Mark II c. 1970's

OMEGA Stainless Steel Speedmaster Professional Mark II c. 1970's

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an exceptional example of an Omega Speedmasater Professional Mark II. It is an unpolished

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel Memomatic Alarm Wristwatch Ref 166.072 circa 1970s

Omega Stainless Steel Memomatic Alarm Wristwatch Ref 166.072 circa 1970s

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a stainless steel Omega Memomatic wristwatch, Ref. 166.072, with an original black/grey

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Flight Master Ref 145.036 in Stainless Steel, circa 1972
Omega Flight Master Ref 145.036 in Stainless Steel, circa 1972

Omega Flight Master Ref 145.036 in Stainless Steel, circa 1972

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Second generation Omega Flight Master Ref 145.036 with original tritium dial and has a manual wind

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster 125 Chronograph circa 1970s
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster 125 Chronograph circa 1970s

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster 125 Chronograph circa 1970s

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an incredible example of the Omega Speedmaster 125 chronograph, a limited edition model

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Stainless Steel "TV Screen" Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s
Omega Stainless Steel "TV Screen" Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s

Omega Stainless Steel "TV Screen" Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1970s

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Omega "TV Screen" reference MD 1660123 in stainless steel with caliber 1481 automatic movement

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Automatic ref 1660098 Wristwatch c.1971
Omega Stainless Steel Automatic ref 1660098 Wristwatch c.1971

Omega Stainless Steel Automatic ref 1660098 Wristwatch c.1971

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a crisp Omega Calatrava in a 35mm stainless steel round case, a caliber 1480 automatic

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster
Omega Seamaster

Omega Seamaster

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Omega Seamaster

By Omega

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 60m/200ft in stainless steel. Revolving diving bezel. Auto w

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster 39mm 14502269st
Omega Speedmaster 39mm 14502269st

Omega Speedmaster 39mm 14502269st

By Omega

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch "Straight Writing" in stainless steel. Manual w

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Speedmaster MK II
Vintage Omega Speedmaster MK II

Vintage Omega Speedmaster MK II

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Stylish Omega Speedmaster MK II, Model Ref. 145.014. Stainless steel tonneau style case with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster 600M PloProf ST166.0077
Omega Seamaster 600M PloProf ST166.0077

Omega Seamaster 600M PloProf ST166.0077

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega SS Ploprof (Plonger Professional) diver's model circa 1970's in massive 45 X 55mm and14mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II
Vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II

Vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Omega Speedmaster MK II, Model Ref. 145.014. Stainless steel tonneau style case with original

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Flightmaster Mark II
Vintage Omega Flightmaster Mark II

Vintage Omega Flightmaster Mark II

By Omega

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pre-owned Omega Flightmaster MKII (2nd Generation). Omega manual wind calibre 911

Category

Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega De Ville Chronograph Wristwatch
Omega De Ville Chronograph Wristwatch

Omega De Ville Chronograph Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous and rare 14k gold plated Omega De Ville Chronograph from 1969. This exceptional watch is

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Gold Plate

Omega Seamaster 176.007 Vintage Men's Watch
Omega Seamaster 176.007 Vintage Men's Watch

Omega Seamaster 176.007 Vintage Men's Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Omega Seamaster 176.007 Mens Vintage Watch. 38mm Stainless Steel case. Blue dial with steel hands

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Omega De Ville Stainless Steel Wristwatch
Omega De Ville Stainless Steel Wristwatch

Omega De Ville Stainless Steel Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: COM2130 Manufacturer: Omega Model: De Ville Model Reference: 1550019 Age: Circa 1973

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Automatic Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Automatic Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Automatic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Stainless Steel Constellation Automatic with date circa 1973. Featuring 34 x 43mm case with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145022 Wristwatch
Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145022 Wristwatch

Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145022 Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5573 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Speedmaster Model Ref: 145.022 Age: 22nd September 1971

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies

By Omega

Located in Sammu shi, JP

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies size : case 2cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies
OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies

By Omega

Located in Sammu shi, JP

OMEGA Geneve 1970s Vintage watch ladies size : case 1.8cm arm circumference : 14cm between 18cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Memomatic Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Memomatic Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Memomatic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Memomatic circa 1970s. 40 x 43mm over sized cushion shaped case

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Flightmaster Wristwatch Ref 145.013
Omega Stainless Steel Flightmaster Wristwatch Ref 145.013

Omega Stainless Steel Flightmaster Wristwatch Ref 145.013

By Omega

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Movement-Caliber Omega 911, manual wind, chronograph, 24-hour-indicator Dial-Original Tritium.dial and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Faux Bamboo Double Dresser by Omega
Faux Bamboo Double Dresser by Omega

Faux Bamboo Double Dresser by Omega

By Omega

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Vintage faux bamboo double dresser by Omega. Brass hardware and decorative bamboo detailing. Good

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

Omega Flightmaster Chronograph ref. 145.036  circa 1970
Omega Flightmaster Chronograph ref. 145.036  circa 1970

Omega Flightmaster Chronograph ref. 145.036 circa 1970

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega SS Flightmaster 3 registers manual wind aviator's chronoraph ref 145.036 32 million serial

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega SS Speedmaster Mark III ref # 176.002
Omega SS Speedmaster Mark III ref # 176.002

Omega SS Speedmaster Mark III ref # 176.002

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega SS Speedmaster Mark III ref # 176.002 movement serial # 36.2 million circa 1973 Flightmaster

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Cushion Seamaster circa 1970s
Omega Stainless Steel Cushion Seamaster circa 1970s

Omega Stainless Steel Cushion Seamaster circa 1970s

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega stainless steel Seamaster automatic wristwatch, large cushion shaped case with original black

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Ladies Geneve Stainless Steel “Turler” Wristwatch
Omega Ladies Geneve Stainless Steel “Turler” Wristwatch

Omega Ladies Geneve Stainless Steel “Turler” Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega “Geneve” petite lady’s stainless steel dress model double name “Turler” circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Lady's Yellow Gold De Ville Wristwatch
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold De Ville Wristwatch

Omega Lady's Yellow Gold De Ville Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Lake Park, FL

This gorgeous and rare Omega DeVille lady's watch is solid 18kt. Swiss Made, 7" total with watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Wristwatch circa 1978
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Wristwatch circa 1978

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Wristwatch circa 1978

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega stainless steel Speedmaster Wristwatch, ref 145022-78, circa 1978. Very clean example with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch, 1970
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch, 1970

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch, 1970

By Omega

Located in Epsom, Surrey

This Omega has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Memomatic Alarm Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Memomatic Alarm Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Memomatic Alarm Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Seamaster Memomatic Alarm Wristwatch circa 1970s. Oversize cushion shaped case with acrylic

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega SS Flightmaster Ref 145.013, circa 1971
Omega SS Flightmaster Ref 145.013, circa 1971

Omega SS Flightmaster Ref 145.013, circa 1971

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega stainless steel Flightmaster chronograph ref# 145.013. A very rare Omega with a serial # of

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Jedi Wristwatch, 1972
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Jedi Wristwatch, 1972

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Jedi Wristwatch, 1972

By Omega

Located in Epsom, Surrey

This Omega has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Wristwatch Ref 145.022
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Wristwatch Ref 145.022

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Wristwatch Ref 145.022

By Omega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Omega Style Number 145.022 Also Called 145.022-71 Series Speedmaster

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega 18 Karat Gold Diamond Set Double Tiger Eye Dial Bracelet Watch
Omega 18 Karat Gold Diamond Set Double Tiger Eye Dial Bracelet Watch

Omega 18 Karat Gold Diamond Set Double Tiger Eye Dial Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in New york, NY

is so famous for having created throughout this period. Additionally, the present Omega bracelet

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Plonger Professional Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Plonger Professional Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Plonger Professional Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Exceptional condition from original owner's family. Omega stainless steel Seamaster 600 meters

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Chronostop Automatic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Epsom, Surrey

The Omega Seamaster Chronostop is a watch with a single pusher which operates the stop watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Gents Wristwatch
Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Gents Wristwatch

Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Gents Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5430 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Speedmaster Model Ref: 145.022 Age: Gender: Mens Complete

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

White Gold Omega "De Ville" Diamonds Watch
White Gold Omega "De Ville" Diamonds Watch

White Gold Omega "De Ville" Diamonds Watch

By Omega

Located in Paris, IDF

A 750/000 white gold jewellery Omega watch, "De Ville" collection, the bezel is enhanced with

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Steel Seamaster 120 ref. 166.0251 Diver's Model
Omega Steel Seamaster 120 ref. 166.0251 Diver's Model

Omega Steel Seamaster 120 ref. 166.0251 Diver's Model

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega SS Seamaster 120 ref 1660251 diver's model, 42.3 million serial # circa 1979. Magnificent and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Skin Diver Stainless Steel Watch, 1973
Vintage Omega Skin Diver Stainless Steel Watch, 1973

Vintage Omega Skin Diver Stainless Steel Watch, 1973

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1973 Vintage Omega Rare Skin Diver Ref. 166.122 Stainless Steel watch with Original Two Tone Silver

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Constellation in 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
Omega Constellation in 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch

Omega Constellation in 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in Surfside, FL

Omega Constellation in 14k on a brown alligator band. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 mm case

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Steel Seamaster Soccer Timer Wristwatch Ref. 145.020
Omega Steel Seamaster Soccer Timer Wristwatch Ref. 145.020

Omega Steel Seamaster Soccer Timer Wristwatch Ref. 145.020

By Omega

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Movement-Caliber Omega 861, manual wind, chronograph Dial-Original dial and hands Bracelet-Steel bracelet

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Geneve Tonneau-Shaped Stainless Steel Watch, 1972
Omega Geneve Tonneau-Shaped Stainless Steel Watch, 1972

Omega Geneve Tonneau-Shaped Stainless Steel Watch, 1972

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1972 Vintage Omega Geneve Tonneau-shaped Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Black

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Omega Flightmaster Reference 145.026 Stainless Steel, 1970
Vintage Omega Flightmaster Reference 145.026 Stainless Steel, 1970

Vintage Omega Flightmaster Reference 145.026 Stainless Steel, 1970

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Black/Charcoal Dial with Luminous Stick Markers with Original Omega Stainless Steel Bracelet. 43mm

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Watch
Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Watch

Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Watch

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Omega specialises in watches for extreme environments. The Speedmaster, a robust, waterproof

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Watch
Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Watch

Pre-Owned Omega Speedmaster Stainless Steel 145.022 Watch

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Omega specialises in watches for extreme environments. The Speedmaster, a robust, waterproof

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Seamaster Jumbo Day-Date Watch, 1970
Vintage Omega Seamaster Jumbo Day-Date Watch, 1970

Vintage Omega Seamaster Jumbo Day-Date Watch, 1970

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970 Vintage Omega Seamaster Jumbo 38 mm Wide Day-Date Automatic Ref. 166.064 Stainless Steel watch

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega SS "Speedmaster 125" Special Edition Automatic Chronograph
Omega SS "Speedmaster 125" Special Edition Automatic Chronograph

Omega SS "Speedmaster 125" Special Edition Automatic Chronograph

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega SS "Speedmaster 125" special edition automatic chronograph introduced in 1973 for the 125th

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation 1431, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
Omega Constellation 1431, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

Omega Constellation 1431, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

Omega Constellation Reference #: 1431. Mens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold Gold 0 MM. Verified and

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Omega Classic D6649, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty
Omega Classic D6649, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

Omega Classic D6649, Beige Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

Omega Classic Reference #: D6649. Womens Mechanical Hand Wind Watch Yellow Gold Beige 28 MM

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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1979 Omega For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1979 omega you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect 1979 omega among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A 1979 omega can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 19, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 1979 omega, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a 1979 Omega?

On average, a 1979 omega at 1stDibs sells for $3,125, while they’re typically $422 on the low end and $86,620 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.

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.