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Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Vintage Omega Skeleton Watch, Stainless Steel Case, Crocodile Band
Vintage Omega Skeleton Watch, Stainless Steel Case, Crocodile Band

Vintage Omega Skeleton Watch, Stainless Steel Case, Crocodile Band

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Brand Omega Case Material: Stainless Steel Bracelet Material: Crocodile Skin Watch Bracelet Generic

Category

20th Century Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Omega 18k Solid White Gold Ladies Mesh Band Watch 76309 - 23.4g
Vintage Omega 18k Solid White Gold Ladies Mesh Band Watch 76309 - 23.4g

Vintage Omega 18k Solid White Gold Ladies Mesh Band Watch 76309 - 23.4g

By Omega

Located in Providence, RI

. The watch features index hour markers, a timeless look for watches. A perfect watch for vintage

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Mesh Band Quartz Wristwatch
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Mesh Band Quartz Wristwatch

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Mesh Band Quartz Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Stamford, CT

Omega Constellation Quartz wrist watch. 14k gold with Omega 14k mesh band. 14k yellow gold 67.5

Category

1990s Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565
Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565 Movement #565 Serial

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565
Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Geneve Watch w/ Date Leather Band 565 Movement #565 Serial

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Men's Two-Tone Vintage Automatic Watch Mov 471 Link Band 1954
Omega Men's Two-Tone Vintage Automatic Watch Mov 471 Link Band 1954

Omega Men's Two-Tone Vintage Automatic Watch Mov 471 Link Band 1954

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Men's Two-Tone Vintage Automatic Watch Mov 471 Link Band 1954 Movement #471 Movement Serial

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580
Omega Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Dress Watch w/ Leather Band Mov #580

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

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch W/ Date & Leather Band
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch W/ Date & Leather Band

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Seamaster Automatic Men's Watch W/ Date & Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Brown Leather Aftermarket Band w/ Aftermarket Omega Clasp Total Length = 10" Largest Wrist Fit = 9

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band
Omega Women's 18k Gold Mechanical Hand-Winding Watch Ref #442 w/ Leather Band

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

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Ω 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch Calibre 342 w/ Black Leather Band
Omega Ω 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch Calibre 342 w/ Black Leather Band

Omega Ω 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch Calibre 342 w/ Black Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Ω 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch Calibre 342 w/ Black Leather Band Movement: 342

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster SS High Fashion Automatic Men's Dive Watch w/ Date
Omega Seamaster SS High Fashion Automatic Men's Dive Watch w/ Date

Omega Seamaster SS High Fashion Automatic Men's Dive Watch w/ Date

By Omega

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Omega Seamaster SS high fashion 41mm automatic men's dive watch w/ date. This compelling watch is

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

1960s Vintage Omega Watch Rose Gold Filled Rose Gold Dial Leather Band
1960s Vintage Omega Watch Rose Gold Filled Rose Gold Dial Leather Band

1960s Vintage Omega Watch Rose Gold Filled Rose Gold Dial Leather Band

By Omega

Located in San Diego, CA

Strap Vintage Omega watch 1960's in very good condition. Leather band is 20mm and 9 inches long. Rose

Category

1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Omega 1945 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Crocodile Band Wristwatch
Omega 1945 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Crocodile Band Wristwatch

Omega 1945 34mm 14k Yellow Gold Crocodile Band Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Towson, MD

perfect piece for collectors and vintage watch enthusiasts alike, this Omega embodies the elegance of its

Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Hidden Wristwatch
Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Hidden Wristwatch

Omega Ladies Platinum Diamond Hidden Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

Platinum Omega watch with a diamond band featuring 81 baguette cut diamond weighing approximately

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1954 Omega Automatic 14K Gold Filled Bumper mens Watch w 10K Band
1954 Omega Automatic 14K Gold Filled Bumper mens Watch w 10K Band

1954 Omega Automatic 14K Gold Filled Bumper mens Watch w 10K Band

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century era 1954 mens Omega automatic watch features a 14k gold-filled case and automatic

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1950s American Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold

Art-Deco c1947 Omega 18K Gold & 1.70ct Diamond Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Watch
Art-Deco c1947 Omega 18K Gold & 1.70ct Diamond Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Watch

Art-Deco c1947 Omega 18K Gold & 1.70ct Diamond Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Watch

By Omega

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

wristwatch by Omega dates back to year 1947, yet it's in immaculate condition & in excellent working order

Category

1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Constellation Men's Band Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold
Omega Constellation Men's Band Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold

Omega Constellation Men's Band Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Omega Constellation Men's Band Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold SKU: 027068 PRIMARY DETAILS

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Omega Cal. 267 18k Rose Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band
Omega Cal. 267 18k Rose Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band

Omega Cal. 267 18k Rose Gold Vintage Hand-Winding Watch w/ Black Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Black Leather Aftermarket Band w/ Rose Gold Plated Omega Clasp Width at Case = 17 mm Width at Tip = 16

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch on Gold Band circa 1960s
Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch on Gold Band circa 1960s

Omega Yellow Gold Constellation Wristwatch on Gold Band circa 1960s

By Omega

Located in Houston, TX

Omega 18k yellow gold Constellation wistwatch with original Omega 18k yellow gold band. This watch

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band
Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

Omega Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch w/ Leather Band Model: Seamaster Model GX6546

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

14k Gold

Omega Men's Quartz Gold-Plated Watch w/ Leather Band Model #1342
Omega Men's Quartz Gold-Plated Watch w/ Leather Band Model #1342

Omega Men's Quartz Gold-Plated Watch w/ Leather Band Model #1342

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Men's Quartz Gold-Plated Watch w/ Leather Band Model #1342 Case #8612 Movement Serial

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega 18k Gold Filled Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band 550
Omega 18k Gold Filled Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band 550

Omega 18k Gold Filled Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band 550

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega 18k Gold Filled Automatic Seamaster Men's Watch with Leather Band 550 Movement #550 Movement

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620
Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620

Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Geneve Watch w/ Leather Band Caliber 620 Movement #620 Movement

Category

1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Vintage Watch 342 w/ Leather Band
Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Vintage Watch 342 w/ Leather Band

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Vintage Watch 342 w/ Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Vintage Watch 342 w/ Leather Band Movement #342 Movement

Category

1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Omega Men's 14 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Diamond Bezel Leather Band
Omega Men's 14 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Diamond Bezel Leather Band

Omega Men's 14 Karat Gold Hand-Winding Watch with Diamond Bezel Leather Band

By Omega

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Omega Men's 14k Yellow Gold Hand-Winding Watch w/ Diamond Bezel Leather Band Model: DeVille Dress

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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By Cartier

Located in Birmingham, GB

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1990s French Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Baguette Bezel Quartz Wristwatch

Located in Stamford, CT

Universal Geneve ladies 18k yellow gold dress watch with a baguette diamond bezel. The watch has a sleek gold dial with four round diamonds as markers for the twelve, three, six, and...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

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Located in Milano, IT

Artisans de Genève is a renowned independent watchmaking atelier based in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrated for its bespoke customisation and restoration services. Founded in 2005, the...

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2010s European Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet

Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...

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1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1
Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1

Vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville 14k Yellow Gold Automatic Men's Watch LL6590-1

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Omega Seamaster De Ville is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features an elegant champagne dial with applied gold markers and classic dauphine hands. Powered by an a...

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20th Century Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

14k Gold

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's
Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

Patek Philippe Ultra Thin, 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's

By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe et Cie STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 3571-1 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 26mm X Width...

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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic
Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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1990s Italian Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Girard Perragaux Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Oval Bracelet Watch
Girard Perragaux Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Oval Bracelet Watch

Girard Perragaux Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Oval Bracelet Watch

By Girard Perragaux

Located in Miami, FL

This Vintage 1980s Girard 6 solid gold bangle watch. This collectible Vintage piece is crafted in highly polished 18K Yellow Gold, weighing 77.0 grams and measuring: 6” around the...

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1980s Retro Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch
Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch

Vintage Omega Seamaster Automatic Watch

By Omega

Located in Houston, TX

This 14k yellow gold-filled Omega Seamaster automatic watch is a fascinating piece of history, dating back to the 1960s and considered an antique. The watch comes with an aftermarket...

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1960s Vintage Omega Watch Bands

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Gold-filled

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Cellini Watch 1970s with Original Champagne Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cellini / Reference 4082 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 29mm "Lug Tip to Lug...

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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k 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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1960s French Retro Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 18K Wristwatch 1960S

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Geneva, CH

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1960s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Cartier

Located in istanbul, TR

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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

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

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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 Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

Piaget Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch

By Piaget

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

This elegant Piaget quartz wristwatch is a refined example of the maison’s mastery of minimalist luxury and gold craftsmanship. The watch features a square yellow gold case with fin...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

$6,400

W 1.38 in L 1.23 in

Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch

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 Vintage Omega Watch Bands

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Omega Watch Bands For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage omega watch bands for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, steel and yellow gold. Find a collection of 194 vintage versions or 218 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage omega watch bands made by retro jewelers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut and marquise cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage omega watch bands for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women.

How Much are Vintage Omega Watch Bands?

Prices for vintage omega watch bands can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $249 and can go as high as $33,999, while vintage omega watch bands, on average, fetch $4,115.

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.