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Omega Mens Gold Diamond Watch

Unworn Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001
Unworn Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001

Unworn Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Band Color: Brown Dial Color: Silver Display: Analog Dial Style: Diamonds Watch Shape: Round Case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Aquarella 5772.71.56
Omega Aquarella 5772.71.56

Omega Aquarella 5772.71.56

$14,097Sale Price|20% Off

Dm 1.59 in

Omega Aquarella 5772.71.56

By Omega

Located in Braintree, GB

Omega Aquarella 5772.71.56 , featuring a diamond & sapphire set case and a mother-of-pearl dial

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Omega Dress Watch Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Set
Omega Dress Watch Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Set

Omega Dress Watch Men's Yellow Gold Diamond Set

By Omega

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A yellow gold dress watch by Omega, featuring a rare coral stone dial; by far the hardest of the

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation Steel Gold Diamonds Automatic Mens Watch 123.25.38.22.02.002
Omega Constellation Steel Gold Diamonds Automatic Mens Watch 123.25.38.22.02.002

Omega Constellation Steel Gold Diamonds Automatic Mens Watch 123.25.38.22.02.002

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

This display model Omega 123.25.38.22.02.002 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Steel

Omega DeVille Men's 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch
Omega DeVille Men's 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch

Omega DeVille Men's 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch

By Omega

Located in Dallas, TX

Omega DeVille Men's 14k Yellow Gold Dress Watch - Quartz. 14k yellow gold case with factory diamond

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001 Unworn
Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001 Unworn

Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001 Unworn

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Band Color: Brown Dial Color: Silver Display: Analog Dial Style: Diamonds Watch Shape: Round Case

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001 Unworn
Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001 Unworn

Omega DeVille Prestige 18k Gold Automatic Mens Watch 413.58.37.20.52.001 Unworn

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Band Color: Brown Dial Color: Silver Display: Analog Dial Style: Diamonds Watch Shape: Round Case

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Constellation 18K Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch 123.25.27.20.57.002
Omega Constellation 18K Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch 123.25.27.20.57.002

Omega Constellation 18K Gold Diamond MOP Dial Watch 123.25.27.20.57.002

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Markers, Round Indexes Bezel Type: Diamond, Fixed Bezel Color: Gold Band Color: Gold, Gray Band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwatch
Omega Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwatch

Omega Diamond White Gold Unisex Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Stamford, CT

diamonds, Approximate .75cts Outside case: 14k gold Inside case: Omega Watch Co D6672 4458901 Movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Vintage Omega Watch Rose Gold Filled Rose Gold Dial Leather Band
1960s Vintage Omega Watch Rose Gold Filled Rose Gold Dial Leather Band

1960s Vintage Omega Watch Rose Gold Filled Rose Gold Dial Leather Band

By Omega

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Omega watch 1960's Rose Gold Filled 35mm Dial Rose Gold Dial. Omega Rose Gold Watch 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold
1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold

1935 Omega Marine Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1935 OMEGA MARINE Rare Early Waterproof Patented Case Watch - 14K Gold World's First Diver's Watch

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega DeVille Ladymatic 425.20.34.20.55.002 Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
Omega DeVille Ladymatic 425.20.34.20.55.002 Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Omega DeVille Ladymatic 425.20.34.20.55.002 Steel & 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

stainless and solid gold band that opens and closes with a push-button double fold over. This watch comes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Polaris Two Tone 18 Karat and Stainless Steel Watch, Year 1999
Omega Seamaster Polaris Two Tone 18 Karat and Stainless Steel Watch, Year 1999

Omega Seamaster Polaris Two Tone 18 Karat and Stainless Steel Watch, Year 1999

By Omega

Located in San Diego, CA

Omega Seamaster Polaris Two Tone 18kt Yellow and Stainless Steel Watch 1999. Original Papers

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Double Eagle Wristwatch
Omega Constellation Double Eagle Wristwatch

Omega Constellation Double Eagle Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in South Pasadena, CA

around 2000 Omega Constellation Double Eagle 1213.30 Quartz 18kYG SS Men s Watch MEASUREMENTS: Watch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex President Style Diamond Men's Ring
Rolex President Style Diamond Men's Ring

Rolex President Style Diamond Men's Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

When you want a little flair to your basic gold band, add a diamond! This ring can be used as a

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond

Gubelin 1960 Swiss Convertible Pendant Earring Set 18Kt with 6.84 Cts Diamonds
Gubelin 1960 Swiss Convertible Pendant Earring Set 18Kt with 6.84 Cts Diamonds

Gubelin 1960 Swiss Convertible Pendant Earring Set 18Kt with 6.84 Cts Diamonds

By Gubelin

Located in Miami, FL

free-form shapes in solid 18 karat yellow gold and white gold for the diamonds gems settings. The

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Speedmaster Date 39mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 3513.30.00
Omega Speedmaster Date 39mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 3513.30.00

Omega Speedmaster Date 39mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch 3513.30.00

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

: Round Back: Solid Finish: Polished Bezel: Type: Diamond, Fixed Color: Rose Gold Band: Material: Rose

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352
Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's solid 14k white gold Omega dress watch with gorgeous diamond dial, c.1968

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Hamilton Watch 1960s 14 Karat Gold Filled Self Winding Swiss Leather Band
Hamilton Watch 1960s 14 Karat Gold Filled Self Winding Swiss Leather Band

Hamilton Watch 1960s 14 Karat Gold Filled Self Winding Swiss Leather Band

By Hamilton

Located in San Diego, CA

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

GUBELIN 1970 Modernist Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold & Diamonds
GUBELIN 1970 Modernist Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold & Diamonds

GUBELIN 1970 Modernist Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold & Diamonds

By Gubelin

Located in Miami, FL

gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and adorned with twelve gorgeous white colorless diamonds

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Vintage Omega Men's Watch White Gold
14 Karat Vintage Omega Men's Watch White Gold

14 Karat Vintage Omega Men's Watch White Gold

By Omega

Located in Boca Raton, FL

14K Vintage Omega Men's Watch White Gold. 1"X1" Square Face. Diamond Markers at 12/3/6/9

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Omega Aqua Terra Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Mens Watch 2104.75.00 Box Card
Omega Aqua Terra Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Mens Watch 2104.75.00 Box Card

Omega Aqua Terra Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Mens Watch 2104.75.00 Box Card

By Omega

Located in Atlanta, GA

Omega Aqua Terra Yellow Gold MOP Diamond Mens Watch 2104.75.00 Box Card. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega 18k Gold Constellation Co-Axial Day-Date Men's Automatic Watch
Omega 18k Gold Constellation Co-Axial Day-Date Men's Automatic Watch

Omega 18k Gold Constellation Co-Axial Day-Date Men's Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega 18k Gold Constellation Co-Axial Day-Date Men's Automatic Watch 38 mm MOVEMENT Calibre

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Men's 14 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Diamond Bezel Leather Band
Omega Men's 14 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Diamond Bezel Leather Band

Omega Men's 14 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Diamond Bezel Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Men's 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Diamond Bezel Leather Band Model: DeVille Dress

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box

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Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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By Rolex

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By Rolex

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160

By Hamilton

Located in Braintree, GB

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By Omega

Located in MADRID, ES

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

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By Rolex

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Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950

By Omega

Located in Berlin, BE

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18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3

18 kt Gold Omega Collectors Wrist Watch, Caliber 321, Reference OT 2955 3

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Wrist Watch Cal 321

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By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

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Omega Mens Gold Diamond Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact omega mens gold diamond watch 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, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 8 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an omega mens gold diamond watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing omega mens gold diamond watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Omega, Audemars Piguet and Gubelin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An omega mens gold diamond watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an omega mens gold diamond watch, 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 Omega Mens Gold Diamond Watch?

The price for an omega mens gold diamond watch starts at $2,500 and tops out at $59,896 with these watches, on average, selling for $9,932.

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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.

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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