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Omega Seamaster Deville

Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens 1960s 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA723
Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens 1960s 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA723

Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens 1960s 34mm Gold Capped Automatic RA723

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens automatic, c.1963, in excellent working condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic w Date RA717
Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic w Date RA717

Omega Seamaster DeVille 1960s Mens 34mm Gold Capped Automatic w Date RA717

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless luxury, Gold-Capped Omega Seamaster DeVille Mens date automatic, c.1968, in excellent working condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711
Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711

Omega Seamaster 2508 DeVille 18k Rose Gold 36mm Mens 1940s Manual Wind RA711

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious classic, solid 18k rose gold Men's Omega Seamaster DeVille 2508 manual hand-wind ref 2508, c.1947, in excellent working condition.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Its restrained design and vintage patina give it a distinctive character while preserving the refined elegance of Omega’s enduring watchmaking heritage. Brand: Omega Model: Seamast...

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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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14 Karat Automatic Omega Seamaster DeVille
14 Karat Automatic Omega Seamaster DeVille

14 Karat Automatic Omega Seamaster DeVille

By Omega

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

An Omega Seamaster DeVille automatic wristwatch in 14 karat yellow gold.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Jumbo Vintage Wrist Watch
Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Jumbo Vintage Wrist Watch

Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Jumbo Vintage Wrist Watch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Omega Seamaster Deville Wrist Watch, 42 M.M. X 9 M.M thick 14k Yellow Gold filled 3 piece Cushion Case with Fluted Bezel.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Mens Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1970s RA437
Mens Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1970s RA437

Mens Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14k Gold Diamond Dial Automatic 1970s RA437

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Luxurious vintage classic, Men's Omega 14k solid gold Seamaster DeVille date automatic, c.1971, in excellent working condition.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Watch KL6292
Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Watch KL6292

Vintage Omega Seamaster Deville 34mm 14K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Watch KL6292

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

🕰️ General Information Brand: OMEGA Type: Wristwatch Model: Seamaster DeVille Model Number: N/A Department: Unisex Adult Style: Luxury Year Manufactured: 1962–1963 Vintage:...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

Omega for Tiffany yellow gold Seamaster DeVille Automatic Winding wristwatch
Omega for Tiffany yellow gold Seamaster DeVille Automatic Winding wristwatch

Omega for Tiffany yellow gold Seamaster DeVille Automatic Winding wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Dallas, TX

Winding Watch made for Tiffany - Manual winding. Yellow gold filled case (34mm diameter). Champagne dial with gold stick markers, day and date at 3 o'clock position. Strap band. Pre...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous
Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous

Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's "Rare Tone on Tone Dial" Fabulous

By Omega

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Omega Automatic Seamaster Deville - 1970's, "Tone on Tone Dial" Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sal...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Deville With Date ca' 1960's
Omega Seamaster Deville With Date ca' 1960's

Omega Seamaster Deville With Date ca' 1960's

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H 0.43 in W 1.36 in Dm 1.36 in

Omega Seamaster Deville With Date ca' 1960's

By Omega

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Here is a classic Omega Seamaster Deville with a date. Stainless steel with original bracelet, this watch is very clean and keeping really good time (under 10 seconds per day).

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch Automatic Mens Serviced Warranty
Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch Automatic Mens Serviced Warranty

Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch Automatic Mens Serviced Warranty

By Omega

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant Vintage 1960's Omega Seamaster Deville Watch that's automatic and has been cleaned and overhauled; comes with a 90-day warranty and fully working condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Deville Automatic circa 1960s
Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Deville Automatic circa 1960s

Omega Yellow Gold Filled Seamaster Deville Automatic circa 1960s

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Seamaster DeVille STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 14 Kt Gold Filled DIMENSIONS: 37 mm X 34 mm CIRCA: 1960's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Wind...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille Stainless Steel Watch, 1966
Vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille Stainless Steel Watch, 1966

Vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille Stainless Steel Watch, 1966

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1966 Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville Ref. 165.008 Stainless Steel watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Steel Stick/Bar/Baton Markers. 34mm x 37mm lug to lug (1.34 in. x 1.46...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Omega Seamaster Deville Stainless Steel Ref 111.077, circa 1970
Omega Seamaster Deville Stainless Steel Ref 111.077, circa 1970

Omega Seamaster Deville Stainless Steel Ref 111.077, circa 1970

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Classic mid century design vintage man’s Omega stainless steel Deville ref # 111.077 circa 1970. Featuring a sleek and slim 33mm case with snap case back, acrylic crystal, and origi...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Stainless Steel Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch, 1960's Silver Colored Dial with Applied Hour Markers and Date and Three O'Clock Stainless Steel Bezel Original Waterproof Cas...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch, 1970s

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

14K Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster Deville Automatic Watch 1970's Champagne Colored Dial with Applied Hour Markers and Date at Three O'Clock Yellow Gold Smooth Bezel 14K Yellow Gold Cas...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Wristwatch circa 1960s
Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Wristwatch circa 1960s

Omega Stainless Steel Seamaster Deville Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega stainless steel Seamaster Deville wristwatch, circa 1960s. 33 X 38mm snap back case with deeply stamped Seamonster logo, signed Omega crown, and beautiful condition original si...

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Swiss 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...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega SS Seamaster Deville 3 registers chrongraph circa 1968
Omega SS Seamaster Deville 3 registers chrongraph circa 1968

Omega SS Seamaster Deville 3 registers chrongraph circa 1968

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega SS Seamaster Deville 3 registers chrongraph circa 1968 ref 145.018 calibre 861 17 jewel manual wind.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Seamater DeVille Wristwatch circa 1967
Omega Yellow Gold Seamater DeVille Wristwatch circa 1967

Omega Yellow Gold Seamater DeVille Wristwatch circa 1967

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega 14K Yellow Gold Seamaster DeVille Wristwatch, Ref. 135.010 circa 1967. 34mm case with deeply embossed seamonster logo on case back, signed Omega crown.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Deville Ref 111.077, circa 1969
Omega Seamaster Deville Ref 111.077, circa 1969

Omega Seamaster Deville Ref 111.077, circa 1969

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Classic mid century design vintage man’s Omega stainless steel Deville ref # 111.077 circa 1969. Featuring a sleek and slim 33mm case with snap case back, acrylic crystal, and origi...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster LL6066
Omega Seamaster LL6066

Omega Seamaster LL6066

By Omega

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage Omega Seamaster DeVille gold filled and stainless steel on brown lizard strap.

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Omega stainless steel Seamaster Deville self winding wristwatch, 1963
Omega stainless steel Seamaster Deville self winding wristwatch, 1963

Omega stainless steel Seamaster Deville self winding wristwatch, 1963

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Vintage man's Omega stainless steel Seamaster Deville ref # 149.05 circa 1963.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch circa 1967
Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch circa 1967

Omega Yellow Gold Seamaster Deville Automatic Wristwatch circa 1967

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Omega 14K YG Seamaster Deville circa ref # 973.440, movement serial #25 million circa 1967. 34 x 41mm 2 piece case with deeply embossed Seamonster logo on caseback.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Stainless Steel Deville Seamaster Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1968
Omega Stainless Steel Deville Seamaster Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1968

Omega Stainless Steel Deville Seamaster Self Winding Wristwatch, circa 1968

By Omega

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Very dressy mid century design vintage man’s Omega stainless steel Deville ref # 165.008 circa 1968. Featuring a sleek and slim 35 x 38mm case with screw down case back, acrylic cry...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega caliber 321 chronograph 1950's Wristwatch
Omega caliber 321 chronograph 1950's Wristwatch

Omega caliber 321 chronograph 1950's Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

With a column wheel and a "wishbone" shaped bridge, the cal. 321 was used by Omega in its Speedmaster, Seamaster, and DeVille lines.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561
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18kt Solid Gold Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, Cal 561

By Omega

Located in Antwerp, BE

Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified, 18kt solid gold case, Calibre 561 , Reference 168005 Movement: mechanical movement, automatic self winding, Calibre 561 Functi...

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm

Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm

By Bulgari

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Bvlgari Estate Sapphire Crystal Quartz Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm B12 This elegant Authentic Bvlgari Watch is made of stainless steel. Newly polished TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Crystal, Quartz, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1965 Omega Automatic Watch
Vintage 1965 Omega Automatic Watch

Vintage 1965 Omega Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in London, GB

A classic vintage Omega automatic wristwatch from 1965, showcasing timeless mid-20th-century Swiss craftsmanship. This elegant timepiece combines reliable automatic movement with cle...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap
Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap

Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap

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Omega Watch Gold Plated Case Suede Strap

By Omega

Located in Vannes, FR

Omega Genève Gold Plated Watch with Suede Leather Strap Discover this elegant Omega Genève watch from the 1960s, an iconic piece of vintage watch design. Featuring a gold-plated cas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega De Ville Symbol 18k Gold Steel Quartz Men's Watch
Omega De Ville Symbol 18k Gold Steel Quartz Men's Watch

Omega De Ville Symbol 18k Gold Steel Quartz Men's Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Classic Omega De Ville quartz watch featuring a two-tone stainless steel and 18k gold case paired with a warm gold sunburst dial. The design showcases applied stick markers, Roman nu...

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage Calatrava Reference 3484 in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Patek Philippe

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Patek Philippe Calatrava, model 3484. The round case is meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring a champagne sunburst dia...

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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch
Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch

Vintage IWC Schaffhausen Rose Gold Wrist Watch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950 IWC International Watch Company Schaffhausen Wrist Watch, 37 M.M 18k Rose Gold 3 Piece case with Fancy Flared lugs, Rose Gold crown, Caliber 89, 17 jewel nickle lever, mec...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial

Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Watch Mid Century Watch with Original Waffle Dial

By Omega

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Reference 6550 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm M...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch, Champagne Dial, Swiss Made
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch, Champagne Dial, Swiss Made

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Men's Watch, Champagne Dial, Swiss Made

By Rolex

Located in Queens, NY

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch

Patek Philippe Calatrava Vintage Ref 2545 Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch

By Patek Philippe

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950s Patek Philippe Calatrava Reference 2545, 32 M.M. 18K yellow Gold 2 piece case with Water Proof Back, 18 Jewel, Caliber 12-400 Mechanical, Manual wind nickle Lever moveme...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch
Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

Rolex Vintage Yellow Gold Strap Model Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s Rolex Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. 14K 2 piece case, 9 M.M. thick, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Nickle lever movement, 2 tone Silver Satin Pie pan dial with raised Gold marke...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701
Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701

Rolex Oyster Ref 6605 Datejust 18k Gold 36mm Mens 1960s Date Automatic RA701

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless treasure, rare 18k solid gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref.6605 Datejust automatic, c.1960, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold

Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold

$15,800Sale Price|20% Off

Dm 1.78 in

Cartier Tank Américaine Chronograph White Gold

By Cartier

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Can be accommodated with an appraisal upon request, after return period. BRAND: Cartier MODEL: Tank Americaine Chronograph REFRENCE: 2312 SIZE: 16 x 45mm CASE: 18k White Gold DIAL: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

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. Extremely rare and unseen collectors condition ! ...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Watch, c.1950s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

This Vintage dress watch comes from the master horologists at Jaeger-LeCoultre, The 14 carat rose gold case is 35mm in diameter and holds a manual winding movement. The patina on the...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

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Omega Seamaster Deville For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the omega seamaster deville 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, Gold and 14k Gold. Most of our omega seamaster deville for sale are for men, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Omega Seamaster Deville?

On average, an omega seamaster deville at 1stDibs sells for $1,650, while they’re typically $1,100 on the low end and $4,450 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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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