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1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic Watch with Emerald Green
1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic Watch with Emerald Green

1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic Watch with Emerald Green

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic Watch with Emerald Green Dial - Stainless Steel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial
1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial

1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic with Blue Vignette Dial

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic Watch with Blue Vignette Dial - Stainless Steel

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carl F Bucherer 1340 Lemania Chronograph
Carl F Bucherer 1340 Lemania Chronograph

Carl F Bucherer 1340 Lemania Chronograph

Located in London, GB

, Caliber 1340, jointly developed by Lemania and Omega in 1972. Fitted to an unsigned mesh stainless steel

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Vintage 1970s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Omega 1972 Modernist  Gold Opal Mosaic Wristwatch
Omega 1972 Modernist  Gold Opal Mosaic Wristwatch

Omega 1972 Modernist Gold Opal Mosaic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Birmingham, AL

. The watch is 14k gold with a serial number indicating it was created in 1972. The watch includes a 17

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens Bracelet Watch with Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega "C" Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date
1972 Omega "C" Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date

1972 Omega "C" Constellation Vintage Mens Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA "C" CONSTELLATION Vintage Mens Large Automatic Chronometer Watch, Day Date - Stainless Steel

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Automatic Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Automatic Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Mens Automatic Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA GENEVE Vintage Mens Automatic Day Date Watch - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original Condition

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Watch with Quick-Setting Day & Date - SS
1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Watch with Quick-Setting Day & Date - SS

1972 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens Watch with Quick-Setting Day & Date - SS

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens Watch with Quick-Setting Day & Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Watch - Stainless Steel
1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Watch - Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Geneve Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Watch - Stainless Steel

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA GENEVE Vintage Retro Automatic Day Date Mens Watch - Stainless Steel First Double Quick-Set

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1972 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch, Date - SS
1972 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch, Date - SS

1972 Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch, Date - SS

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA SEAMASTER COSMIC 2000 Vintage Retro Mens Dive Watch, Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Geneve 1360099
Omega Geneve 1360099

Omega Geneve 1360099

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Dm 1.38 in

Omega Geneve 1360099

By Omega

Located in London, GB

This Vintage Omega Geneve dates back to 1972 This honest looking Omega Geneve has a silver dial

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Vintage 1970s European Wrist Watches

1972 Omega Seamaster Mens Watch, Automatic, Quick-Set Day & Date - SS
1972 Omega Seamaster Mens Watch, Automatic, Quick-Set Day & Date - SS

1972 Omega Seamaster Mens Watch, Automatic, Quick-Set Day & Date - SS

By Omega

Located in Suwanee, GA

. 1972 OMEGA SEAMASTER Mens Watch, Automatic, Quick-Set Day & Date - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Original

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

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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 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

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Flightmaster Reference 145.036 Stainless Steel Watch, 1972
Omega Flightmaster Reference 145.036 Stainless Steel Watch, 1972

Omega Flightmaster Reference 145.036 Stainless Steel Watch, 1972

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1972 Vintage Flightmaster Ref. 145.036 Second Generation Pilote Model Stainless Steel watch with

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Speedmaster Pre-Moon "Straight Line", circa 1972, Rare
Omega Speedmaster Pre-Moon "Straight Line", circa 1972, Rare

Omega Speedmaster Pre-Moon "Straight Line", circa 1972, Rare

By Omega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name Omega Style Number 145.022-69 Also Called 145022-69 Series Speedmaster Pre-Moon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1972
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1972

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Cosmic 2000 Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1972

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic 2000 ref 166.128 circa 1972. Featuring a wonderful oversized 38mm

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1972
Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1972

Omega Stainless Steel Speedmaster Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1972

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega stainless steel Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 145.022-71, serial number 31.6

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega, De Ville Gentelman Watch 1972, Complete Original, BD166.033, Caliber 565
Omega, De Ville Gentelman Watch 1972, Complete Original, BD166.033, Caliber 565

Omega, De Ville Gentelman Watch 1972, Complete Original, BD166.033, Caliber 565

By Omega

Located in Heerlen, NL

) Production: april 17 1972 Sold in the Netherlands on 5-12-1972 (by my Father) Original Omega Crown, Glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch
Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch

Rolex Precision Vintage Manual wind Steel Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1954 Rolex Reference 6426 Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece Oyster case, screw down crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle Lever movement, acrylic crystal, "...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap

Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Elevate your wrist with timeless sophistication in this Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, a contemporary reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tank design. Crafted in polished stainless...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed
Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed

Baume & Mercier Hampton Salmon Dial Stainless steel Watch Boxed

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand: BAUME & MERCIER Model: HAMPTON Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Stainless steel Measurements : Case width: 25 mm. (without crown) x 40m...

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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s

Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s SKU 1398 This Cartier Tank Must De LM from the 1980s presents a rare and striking lemon yellow dial, a colour that beautifully comp...

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Omega Watch. Omega Seamaster Dynamic 1430 Spider Dial. Omega Mens Quartz
Omega Watch. Omega Seamaster Dynamic 1430 Spider Dial. Omega Mens Quartz

Omega Watch. Omega Seamaster Dynamic 1430 Spider Dial. Omega Mens Quartz

By Omega

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Genuine Omega Seamaster Dynamic Ref 1430 Circa 1980s Black and Red Spider Dial EXCELLENT CONDITION. Condition: Excellent Condition. New Battery installed. Generic Canvas Band. ...

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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.

Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s.  1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism.  Leather Band...

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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic
Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic

By Porsche Design

Located in Antwerp, BE

Titanium Rare and Collectible Porsche Design Watch, Automatic New Old Stock Collectors Watch Movement: Automatic. Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, date. Case: Titanium,...

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Titanium

Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's
Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's

Audemars Piguet 18Kt Solid Gold & Diamond Bezel Turler Ladies Watch circa 1970's

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Audemars Piguet STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Dress Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 21mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

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CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

Patek Philippe 3322 Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Patek Philippe Reference 3322 Wrist Watch. 16 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case with hand Texturing, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek Ph...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace with Diamond Accents
14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace with Diamond Accents

14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace with Diamond Accents

By Renate Exclusive

Located in Naples, NY

Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace. Super shiny and flashy! Diamond accents. Watch the video to see how opal changes colors. Full on flash! Chain: 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch

1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch

By Omega

Located in Poitiers, FR

Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Case: Side: 2.8 cm, thickness: 5.8 mm...

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

An embodiment of refined watchmaking, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Reserve de Marche offers sophisticated complications within a sleek and elegant package. Crafted from polished stain...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Chronograph Calibre 33.3 – Stainless Steel, Circa 1944
Omega Chronograph Calibre 33.3 – Stainless Steel, Circa 1944

Omega Chronograph Calibre 33.3 – Stainless Steel, Circa 1944

By Omega

Located in Lisboa, PT

Omega Chronograph Calibre 33.3 – Stainless Steel, Circa 1944 An exceptional example of early Omega chronograph design, this Calibre 33.3 model from circa 1944 reflects the golden er...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch

Tiffany Rolex Geneve Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch

By Rolex for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1970's Rolex Geneve ladies wristwatch. Hand textured solid 14k yellow gold band. Tiffany & Co Rolex dial. Length: 22.41mm Width: 25.2mm Band width at case: 15.72mm Case thi...

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Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1945 Breitling Vintage Aviator's Ref. 760 Mens Chronograph Watch - 18K Rose Gold
1945 Breitling Vintage Aviator's Ref. 760 Mens Chronograph Watch - 18K Rose Gold

1945 Breitling Vintage Aviator's Ref. 760 Mens Chronograph Watch - 18K Rose Gold

By Breitling

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 1stD...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

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Omega 1972 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the omega 1972 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, 14k Gold and Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an omega 1972 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 1972 — no matter the origin — is easy, but Omega and Rolex each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An omega 1972 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Opal, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Finding an omega 1972 for sale for men should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Omega 1972?

On average, an omega 1972 at 1stDibs sells for $3,129, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $13,950 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.