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18k Gold Men's Watch Omega Constellation Chronometer
By Omega
Located in Montreal, QC
Omega Constellation chronometer, automatic day-date 18k gold men's watch with leather strap, circa
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1960s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold

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 Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Omega Cocktail Watch 18K White Gold
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Omega 1960s Cocktail Watch, a timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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White Gold

Vintage Omega Cocktail Watch 18K White Gold
Omega Cocktail Watch 18K White Gold
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H 0.79 in W 0.36 in
1970 Vintage Omega 18k white gold Ladies watch
By Omega
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage Ladies 18k gold Omega watch Case size 23 mm, and openwork bracelet in 'eights'. Excellent
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1970s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
By Omega
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold Omega Men Watch. It is a Seamaster De Ville model. It is known as an
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20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
18k Yellow Gold Omega Seamaster De Ville Men Watch
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H 7.01 in W 0.25 in Dm 1.38 in
1970s Omega Coral Roy King 18K Textured Link Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage desirable fashionable 1970's Omega Large Yellow Gold and Red Natural Coral Dial Midcentury
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Coral, 18k Gold

Omega Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega pocket watch in 18k yellow gold with cream dial. Manual with sub-seconds dial. 47 mm case
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20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Pocket Watch
Omega Pocket Watch
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H 1.86 in W 1.86 in L 0.95 in
Omega Choreograph Vintage 18k gold wrist watch cal.33.3 1950
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
Handaufzugs omega uhr in 18k gelbgold mit lederband und orginaler omega dornschließe cal.33,3
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1950s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold

Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Day-Date - Vintage 18k Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
movement, the Omega Cal. 751. The original yellow gold bracelet and clasp (1155/146) allow this watch to be
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Art Deco Vintage Omega 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18k Two-tone white and yellow
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20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Vintage Omega 18k Solid Yellow Gold Analog Mesh Style Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item specifics Condition Pre-owned Seller Notes “GREAT” Brand OMEGA Type Wristwatch Department
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Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Oversized Automatic Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
looking Omega Dress Watch has a 38mm size case! Almost unheard of for the era with many that have survived
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1950s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold

Vintage Retro Omega Lady Sport 18 K Gold Dynamic, Circa 1973, Rare & Chic
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Retro Omega Lady Sport 18 K Gold Dynamic, Circa 1973, Rare & Chic This is a rare and
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Gold

Vintage OMEGA 18K Gold Pearl Sapphire & Diamonds Grape Watch Bracelet Very RARE
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
This stunning OMEGA wristwatch is a true treasure, with a luxurious 18K yellow gold bracelet and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580 Movement #580 Movement Serial
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18k White Gold Women's Manual Wind Watch with Diamond Bezel #484
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega 18k White Gold Women's Manual Wind Watch with Diamond Bezel #484 Movement #484 Movement
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Constellation 18k (750er) gold
By Omega
Located in Berlin, BE
This watch is enclosed within a 35mm Yellow Gold Case, framed by a Yellow Gold bezel that
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1990s Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Omega Constellation 18k (750er) gold
Omega Constellation 18k (750er) gold
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H 0.44 in W 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Omega Cocktail Diamond & Emerald Set Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A stunning white gold Cocktail Watch by Omega. Featuring a silver dial with a white gold bezel set
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band Movement #244
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1950s Swiss Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold

Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
(approximate weight 0.45 carat); 18K Gold Bracelet Signed: "Omega" "750 EW" Watch Face Signed: "Omega" "Swiss
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1960s Retro Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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

Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
Omega Gold and Diamond Concealed Bracelet Watch
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W 1 in Dm 7.25 in L 7.25 in
Omega Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch 1970S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Experience the epitome of luxury with the Omega Diamond White Gold 18K Wristwatch, a captivating
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1970s Swiss Retro Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Geneve Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Geneve Wristwatch in 18k yellow gold with manual movement. Circular case in yellow gold
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1960s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1970S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Diamond and Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch. Circa 1970. 16 round cut Diamonds. Manual winding
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1970s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Wrist Watch Cal 321
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Omega Seamaster Chronograph Waterproof Case Wrist Watch Cal 321 in
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold

Vintage 18k Omega Automatic Men's Watch Geneve Solid Yellow Gold Swiss Made 7"
By Omega
Located in Greer, SC
Superb vintage Omega Automatic watch, Geneve Swiss Made with a stunning 18k solid yellow gold mesh
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Yellow Gold

Omega Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Unique Wristwatch 1970S
By Omega
Located in Geneva, CH
Omega Diamond and yellow gold 18K original unique model. Circa 1970. Original Omega certificate
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1970s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Cocktail Watch in 18k White Gold with Diamond Accents, circa 1950's, Manua
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Omega Cocktail watch in 18k white gold with diamond accents. Circa 1950's. Manual. Fine Pre
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20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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White Gold

Omega Vintage Rose Gold Large Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1940s Omega Wrist Watch, 37 M.M. 3 Piece 18k Rose Gold contract case for the South
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1940s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Rose Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Lady's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique watch presents a round case
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1960s French Retro Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Dress Wrist Watch with Box
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Bold, all in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, this sleek Omega Men's Dress Wrist Watch evokes the revered
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1960s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage Rose Gold Automatic Movement with Linen Dial Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Omega Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18k Rose Gold 3 piece case with scrolled down lugs. original
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1950s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 kt. Solid Gold Omega Meister Diamond , Watch Glass BIG DIAMOND !
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Solid Gold Omega Meister Diamond ,Watch Glass is one Big DIAMOND ! Extremely Rare
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1950s Swiss Artisan Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Omega Men's Quartz Two-Tone Constellation Watch w/ Date Movement #255461 Case #53169630 Stainless
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Omega Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage ladies Omega gold watch has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold with an 18k white gold
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Rare Yellow Gold Double Signed Dial Square Open Face Pocket Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A rare Omega yellow gold double signed square open face pocket watch, C1930. Dial: The beautiful
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20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Vintage Women Watch off White Dial Yellow Gold Case 18 Karats
By Omega
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a superb little vintage women's wristwatch from Omega. The round case in 18-carat yellow
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Speedmaster Steel Yellow Gold Chronograph Mens Watch 3310.20.00 Papers
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Steel Yellow Gold Chronograph Mens Watch 3310.20.00 Papers. Automatic self
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20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Fine and Rare 1930s Omega Rose Gold Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Omega Chronograph Wrist Watch, 18K Rose Gold 37 M.M. 3 piece signed Omega case with
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1930s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Rose Gold

Omega Cocktail - Vintage White Gold & Diamond Manual Wind Ladies' Watch
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Up for sale is this beautiful Swiss Made 18k White Gold and Diamond Ladies' cocktail watch with
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1960s Swiss Art Nouveau Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Excellent Condition 14kt Yellow Gold Omega Pocket Watch, Calibre 163, Gold Dial
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
In Excellent condition 14kt Yellow Gold Omega Pocket watch, Calibre 163, Gold Dial Calibre: 163
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20th Century Artisan Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Omega Calibre 30T2PC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Hand-Winding Watch, 1940s
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #30T2PC-10791832 Case #23199 18k Yellow Gold Case 38 mm in Diameter (39 mm w/ Crown) Lug
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Limited 18kt Gold Omega Chronometre Savonette Pocket Watch, Grade Very Best
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectable Limited 18kt Yellow Gold Omega Chronometre pocket watch, Grade Very
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1930s Swiss Artisan Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, Manual Winding
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Omega Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat White Gold and Diamonds, manual winding. Including certificate
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20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Constellation Quartz Two-Tone Watch with Diamond Dial and Date Feature
By Omega
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Constellation Model #3961070-3961080 Movement #1441-255561 Stainless Steel Case w/ 18k
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Omega De Ville Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 48 Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive women's watch by Omega. 18k yellow gold and diamonds. Beautiful Omega De Ville ladies
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20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Orologio da Polso Vintage Omega Anni '40 con Bracciale in Oro 18k.
By Omega
Located in Milano, IT
Orologio Vintage Omega anni '40 con bracciale in oro 18k. Lunghezza bracciale da 155 a 170 mm
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Lady Wrist Watch in 18 Karat White Gold, Set with Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Berlin, DE
Vintage Omega Lady Wrist Watch in 18 Karat White Gold. Set with Diamonds. Mechanical manual
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20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Ladies White Gold Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Watch, circa 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Case METAL
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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White Gold

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Jubilee 27 CHRO C12 Yellow Gold Watch 3191.50
By Omega
Located in Atlanta, GA
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Jubilee 27 CHRO C12 Yellow Gold Watch 3191.50. Manual-winding
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20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Yellow Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Artisan Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Omega Seamaster ref 176-007 Chronograph Gold Filled Automatic Caliber 1040 Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare timepiece is an Omega Seamaster ref 176-007 Chronograph Gents’ Watch, It features
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1970s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Gold-filled

Omega Constellation 1631.79.11
By Omega
Located in Surfside, FL
Omega Constellation 1631.79.11 watch is made out of yellow gold on a White Leather strap with a 18k tang
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20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation 1631.79.11
Omega Constellation 1631.79.11
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H 0.95 in W 0.75 in
Omega Constellation Gold Steel Watch ref 396/1080, Day Date. Box, Papers, Links.
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Representing style, attention to detail & robust function this Two-Tone Gold & Steel Omega
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Gold, Steel

Retro Omega Gold Dress Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Make a bold gold statement with this retro eighteen karat 18k yellow satin gold Omega 620 dress
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1960s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Vintage Yellow Gold 3971
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A vintage Omega wristwatch crafted in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour
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20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Vintage Yellow Gold 3971
Omega Vintage Yellow Gold 3971
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Dm 1.11 in
Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Ladies late 1960's Omega diamond dress wristwatch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold accented with a 24
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Men's Classic Automatic Rose Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega. Length: 38mm Width: 32mm Band width at case: 16.75mm Case Thickness: 11.98mm Band: textured 18k
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Omega lady's 18k yellow gold and diamond bracelet wristwatch. Omega manual-wind movement. 24 full
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Diamond Bezel White Gold Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's ladies Omega wristwatch in 18k white gold with diamond bezel and mesh textured band
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 18k Omega Watch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage Omega Speedmaster MK II
By Omega
Located in London, GB
Stylish Omega Speedmaster MK II, Model Ref. 145.014. Stainless steel tonneau style case with
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1970s Swiss Vintage 18k Omega Watch

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Speedmaster MK II
Vintage Omega Speedmaster MK II
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H 1.82 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.66 in
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Vintage 18k Omega Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage 18k omega watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for a vintage 18k omega 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 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage 18k omega watch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Omega, Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any vintage 18k omega watch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 125 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. When shopping for a vintage 18k omega watch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage 18k Omega Watch?

The price for a vintage 18k omega watch starts at $275 and tops out at $110,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $3,622.

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, new and vintage 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, new and vintage wristwatches on 1stDibs.