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Omega Deville Ladies Watch

Omega watch. Omega DeVille Ladies Stainless Steel Windup
Omega watch. Omega DeVille Ladies Stainless Steel Windup

Omega watch. Omega DeVille Ladies Stainless Steel Windup

By Omega

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. DeVille Stainless Steel Case and Original Omega Band Condition: JUST SERVICED. Cleaned and Oiled. Details: 18mm by 25...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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Omega DeVille Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

Omega DeVille Yellow Gold Ladies Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Ladies Omega DeVille Yellow Gold And Diamond Watch. 24mm 18k Yellow gold case with Diamonds.

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1990s Wrist Watches

Authentic Ladies Omega Deville 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plated SS Quartz Watch
Authentic Ladies Omega Deville 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plated SS Quartz Watch

Authentic Ladies Omega Deville 18 Karat Yellow Gold Plated SS Quartz Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Brand Omega Model Deville Gender Ladies Condition Pre - Owned Movement Quartz Case Material 18K Yellow Gold Plated Steel Bracelet / Strap Material 18K Yellow Gold plated Steel Clasp ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Ladies Omega Deville Wristwatch in Yellow Gold with Opal and Sapphires
Ladies Omega Deville Wristwatch in Yellow Gold with Opal and Sapphires

Ladies Omega Deville Wristwatch in Yellow Gold with Opal and Sapphires

By Omega

Located in Warrington, PA

Ladies vintage Omega Deville dress watch. The watch features a mesh style with Florentine finish bracelet and fitted clasp with two size adjustments.

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ladies Omega Stainless Steel DeVille Ladymatic Watch
Ladies Omega Stainless Steel DeVille Ladymatic Watch

Ladies Omega Stainless Steel DeVille Ladymatic Watch

By Omega

Located in Dallas, TX

Ladies Omega Stainless Steel DeVille Ladymatic Watch - Automatic.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega DeVille Prestige Steel Gold Ladies Quartz Watch 424.20.24.60.05.001
Omega DeVille Prestige Steel Gold Ladies Quartz Watch 424.20.24.60.05.001

Omega DeVille Prestige Steel Gold Ladies Quartz Watch 424.20.24.60.05.001

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

This display model Omega DeVille 424.20.24.60.05.001 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless & solid gold case. It...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega DeVille Prestige 424.20.24.60.05.001 Steel and Gold Quartz Ladies Watch
Omega DeVille Prestige 424.20.24.60.05.001 Steel and Gold Quartz Ladies Watch

Omega DeVille Prestige 424.20.24.60.05.001 Steel and Gold Quartz Ladies Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

This pre-owned Omega DeVille 424.20.24.60.05.001 is a beautiful Women's timepiece that is powered by a quartz movement which is cased in a stainless & solid gold case. It has a round...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Omega DeVille Prestige MOP Steel Gold Ladies Quartz Watch 424.20.24.60.05.001
Omega DeVille Prestige MOP Steel Gold Ladies Quartz Watch 424.20.24.60.05.001

Omega DeVille Prestige MOP Steel Gold Ladies Quartz Watch 424.20.24.60.05.001

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

This display model Omega DeVille 424.20.24.60.05.001 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by quartz (battery) movement which is cased in a stainless & solid gold case. I...

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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega DeVille Prestige Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 424.10.24.60.55.001
Omega DeVille Prestige Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 424.10.24.60.55.001

Omega DeVille Prestige Steel MOP Diamond Dial Ladies Watch 424.10.24.60.55.001

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Unworn. Original Box and Papers are Included. Covered by a 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Brand OMEGA Type Wristwatch Department Women Model Number 424.10.24.60.05.001 Country/Region ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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

This display model Omega DeVille 425.20.34.20.55.002 is a beautiful Ladie's timepiece that is powered by a mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless & solid gold...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Omega Deville Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Omega Deville Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

Omega Deville Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Poitiers, FR

Women watch Omega Deville. Square case in 18 carat white gold, set with 32 round brilliant cut diamonds. Total weight of diamonds: 0.32 carat approximately. Revised and controlled...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Deville
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Deville

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Diamond Deville

By Omega

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Brand: Omega Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 24mm 18K yellow gold case, factory diamond bezel Band: Omega 18K yellow gold link bracelet, fold over clasp Dial: factory...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Deville Tresor Quartz Stainless Steel Diamonds 428.17.36.60.04.001
Omega Ladies Deville Tresor Quartz Stainless Steel Diamonds 428.17.36.60.04.001

Omega Ladies Deville Tresor Quartz Stainless Steel Diamonds 428.17.36.60.04.001

By Omega

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this 2018 Omega Ladies Deville Tresor Stainless Steel & Diamonds Watch 428.17.36.60.04.001.

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2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Deville with Diamond Bezel
Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Deville with Diamond Bezel

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Deville with Diamond Bezel

By Omega

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Brand: Omega Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 23.5mm 18K yellow gold round case, diamond bezel Band: Omega 18K yellow gold link bracelet, deployment clasp Dial: champa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

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Omega DeVille Quartz Vintage Ladies Watch, circa 1980
Omega DeVille Quartz Vintage Ladies Watch, circa 1980

Omega DeVille Quartz Vintage Ladies Watch, circa 1980

Located in København, Copenhagen

Omega DeVille quartz vintage ladies watch, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Collectible Jewelry

18kt Yellow Gold Omega DeVille Ladies Watch Case 1970s Fully Serviced Warranty
18kt Yellow Gold Omega DeVille Ladies Watch Case 1970s Fully Serviced Warranty

18kt Yellow Gold Omega DeVille Ladies Watch Case 1970s Fully Serviced Warranty

By Omega

Located in San Diego, CA

Ladies 18kt yellow gold Omega DeVille watch in very good condition, the case is 18kt yellow gold 20mm in diameter.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch
Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch

Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch

By Omega

Located in Honolulu, HI

Omega 18K And Steel Ladies' DeVille Watch. This classic wristwatch is charismatic and captivating.

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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Ladies Omega DeVille Co-Axial
Ladies Omega DeVille Co-Axial

Ladies Omega DeVille Co-Axial

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega Ladies Deville Co-axial chronograph with diamond set bezel 35mm stainless steel case sapphire crystal brown Mother of Pearl dial with pinkish sub-registers on crocodile strap w...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Ladies Omega DeVille Quartz Diamond Mother of Pearl Stainless Steel Watch
Ladies Omega DeVille Quartz Diamond Mother of Pearl Stainless Steel Watch

Ladies Omega DeVille Quartz Diamond Mother of Pearl Stainless Steel Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Brand Omega Model DeVille Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless steel Bracelet / Strap Material Stainless Steel Clasp / Buckle Material S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Omega Ladies Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch
Omega Ladies Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch

Omega Ladies Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega SS lady Seamaster Deville circa 1960’s. Featuring 22mm diameter case, acrylic crystal, original matte silvered dial with stylized raised silver indexes and luminous dots and si...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega DeVille Ladies Quartz Bracelet Watch
Omega DeVille Ladies Quartz Bracelet Watch

Omega DeVille Ladies Quartz Bracelet Watch

By Omega

Located in Carlisle, GB

A beautiful "De Ville" model watch by Omega, it has an elegant case, luxurious champagne dial, classic bracelet, and Omega quartz movement The bracelet is stainless steel and the wat...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

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Omega Deville Ladies Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

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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. 

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