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Omega Extract From The Archives

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473
18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

18 Kt Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref 2473

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

18 Kt Pink/ Rose Gold Omega Cosmic Triple Date Moon Phase Collectors Wrist Watch Ref OT2473 with Omega Extract from the Archives.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

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Vintage Omega Speedmaster ref ST145.012, with Archive Extract
Vintage Omega Speedmaster ref ST145.012, with Archive Extract

Vintage Omega Speedmaster ref ST145.012, with Archive Extract

By Omega

Located in Canterbury, England

Our Speedmaster has a manufacture date of 1967 with a 25 ***** serial and comes with extract from the archives showing this watch first retailed in Mexico in 1967.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage and Rare Omega Flightmaster, Ref 145.013, with Extract Archive
Vintage and Rare Omega Flightmaster, Ref 145.013, with Extract Archive

Vintage and Rare Omega Flightmaster, Ref 145.013, with Extract Archive

By Omega

Located in Canterbury, England

Our Flightmaster comes without original box and papers but an extract from the archives is present, showing delivery, when new, to Venezuela in 1971.

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Gents 145.022 Watch
Omega Speedmaster Gents 145.022 Watch

Omega Speedmaster Gents 145.022 Watch

By Omega

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Age: 12th January 1970 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box and Extract from Archives Movement: Mechanical Wind Case: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Bracelet: Brown ...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Constellation Khanjar Dial BA 368
Omega Constellation Khanjar Dial BA 368

Omega Constellation Khanjar Dial BA 368

By Omega

Located in Mayfair, London, London

In excellent condition, this timepiece comes with an Omega box, an Extract from the archives confirming the date of manufacture as February 1973 and service papers dated August 2023,...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch

Omega Lady's Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Firenze, IT

Accompanied by the Extract from Archives 22mm.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Rose Gold Tresor Manual Wind Wristwatch
Omega Rose Gold Tresor Manual Wind Wristwatch

Omega Rose Gold Tresor Manual Wind Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Firenze, IT

Case, dial and movement signed. Accompanied by the Omega Extract from Archives Diameter: 37 mm.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Speedmaster Ref 105.003, Aka 'Ed White' Wristwatch. Year 1965
Omega Speedmaster Ref 105.003, Aka 'Ed White' Wristwatch. Year 1965

Omega Speedmaster Ref 105.003, Aka 'Ed White' Wristwatch. Year 1965

By Omega

Located in Canterbury, England

Included with this lovely vintage Omega is its box, international guarantee (printed March 1965) without serial/ details on the detachable warranty pages, and an extract from the ome...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster 300 Automatic Wristwatch, 'Big Triangle Sword Hands" Yr 1968.
Omega Seamaster 300 Automatic Wristwatch, 'Big Triangle Sword Hands" Yr 1968.

Omega Seamaster 300 Automatic Wristwatch, 'Big Triangle Sword Hands" Yr 1968.

By Omega

Located in Canterbury, England

Also, it benefits from a full and detailed sympathetic restoration in 2015, including a replacement stainless steel 1171 / 633 bracelet, this Seamaster bears a 25 *** serial number a...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Omega Speedmaster Day-Date Automatic, 'Holy Grail'. Extremely Rare, Year 1987.
Omega Speedmaster Day-Date Automatic, 'Holy Grail'. Extremely Rare, Year 1987.

Omega Speedmaster Day-Date Automatic, 'Holy Grail'. Extremely Rare, Year 1987.

By Omega

Located in Canterbury, England

Comprising original and (again correct) inner and outer box with sleeve, polishing tissue and Mark V cal 1045 instructions, our Speedmaster also comes with an extract from the Omega...

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Messier 17
Messier 17

Jan Pieter FokkensMessier 17, 2020

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H 31 in W 25 in D 1.25 in

Messier 17

By Jan Pieter Fokkens

Located in Chicago, IL

Using optical data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, Fokkens extracts the average color of each coordinate, and uses archival markers to represent it as a single line upon th...

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"Messier 17" by Jan Pieter Fokkens
"Messier 17" by Jan Pieter Fokkens

"Messier 17" by Jan Pieter Fokkens

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H 31 in W 25 in D 1.25 in

"Messier 17" by Jan Pieter Fokkens

By Jan Pieter Fokkens

Located in Chicago, IL

Using optical data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, Fokkens extracts the average color of each coordinate, and uses archival markers to represent it as a single line upon th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Art

Materials

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Omega Rose Gold Oversize Automatic Wristwatch Reference 2899 1
Omega Rose Gold Oversize Automatic Wristwatch Reference 2899 1

Omega Rose Gold Oversize Automatic Wristwatch Reference 2899 1

By Omega

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Ref 2899 1, movement no° 16094895, made 1960 18Kt rose gold case, 19-jewel cal.491 automa...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

OMEGA Stainless Steel Aviator's Wristwatch circa 1930
OMEGA Stainless Steel Aviator's Wristwatch circa 1930

OMEGA Stainless Steel Aviator's Wristwatch circa 1930

By Omega

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The watch just came back from service at Omega and is accompanied by the Omega Extract of the Archives indicating its production in November of 1938.

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

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 Gender: Mens Complete With: Extract From Archives Only Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphire...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6111 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Speedmaster Model Ref: ST 145.022-71 Age: 13th May 1971 Gender: Mens Complete With:Presentation Box, Extract From Archives & Service Pouch Dial:...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71
Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Stainless Steel ST 145022 71

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W6111 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Speedmaster Model Ref: ST 145.022-71 Age: 13th May 1971 Gender: Mens Complete With:Presentation Box, Extract From Archives & Service Pouch Dial:...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster 300 T Dial Stainless Steel 165.024
Omega Seamaster 300 T Dial Stainless Steel 165.024

Omega Seamaster 300 T Dial Stainless Steel 165.024

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: COM2308 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Seamaster Model Ref: 165.024 Age: Gender: Men Complete with: Xupes Presentation Box & Extract from Archives Dial: Black Baton Glass: Sapphi...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

White Gold Lady's Watch, Omega 1964 Set with Diamonds
White Gold Lady's Watch, Omega 1964 Set with Diamonds

White Gold Lady's Watch, Omega 1964 Set with Diamonds

By Omega

Located in Heerlen, NL

Will be deliverd with an Extract from the Archives from Omega (Swiss) and a certificate for the diamonds from a laboratorium in Antwerp.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Manual Wind Chronograph Wristwatch Ref CK 2393
Omega Stainless Steel Manual Wind Chronograph Wristwatch Ref CK 2393

Omega Stainless Steel Manual Wind Chronograph Wristwatch Ref CK 2393

By Omega

Located in Munich, Bavaria

CK 2393 Rare, wonderful watch CASE steel, acrylic glass, 38mm MOVEMENT caliber Omega 33.3 CHRO , manual wind, chronograph DIAL original dial and hands BRACELET kro...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Speedmaster Missions 345.0022 3597.23.00 Men Skylab III Chronograph Watch
Omega Speedmaster Missions 345.0022 3597.23.00 Men Skylab III Chronograph Watch

Omega Speedmaster Missions 345.0022 3597.23.00 Men Skylab III Chronograph Watch

By Omega

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: COM002546 Manufacturer: Omega Model: Speedmaster Model Variant: Missions Model Number: 345.0022 3597.23.00 Age: 26-08-1998 Gender: Men Complete With: Omega Box, Manu...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020
Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020

Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020

By Omega

Located in Heerlen, NL

An Original Omega Box, Certificat from 23/12/1964 (sold by my Grand Father) and the Extract from the Omega Archives are with this watch (matching numbers) A more complete and origin...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel

Omega Gilbert Albert Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Omega Gilbert Albert Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage

Omega Gilbert Albert Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Geneva, CH

Total weight: 60 grams Accompanied by an Omega Extract of the Archives confirming the present watch was designed by Gilbert Albert and produced in 1966.

Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage Gilbert Albert Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Omega Vintage Gilbert Albert Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage

Omega Vintage Gilbert Albert Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage

By Gilbert Albert

Located in Geneva, CH

Total weight: 60 grams Accompanied by an Omega Extract of the Archives confirming the present watch was designed by Gilbert Albert and produced in 1966.

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

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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

Yellow Gold Watch, Automatic Mouvement with Date Brand: Omega, Line: De Ville watch nr: BD 166.033 Mouvement nr: 32.963.899 Calibre: 565 ( automoatic, central seep-second hand, da...

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Vintage 1970s Modern Wrist Watches

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Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020
Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020

Omega Seamaster de Ville Steel/Gold-Plated Automatic Watch 1964, CD 166.020

By Omega

Located in Heerlen, NL

An Original Omega Box, Certificat from 23/12/1964 (sold by my Grand Father) and the Extract from the Omega Archives are with this watch (matching numbers) A more complete and origin...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel

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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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