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Vintage Omega Watch Box

Omega Watch Box
Omega Watch Box

Omega Watch Box

$685

H 7.09 in W 2.17 in D 0.99 in

Omega Watch Box

By Omega

Located in Braintree, GB

Omega Watch Box. Period: Mid to late 20th century Material: Red leather exterior with cream satin

Category

1970s European Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Leather

Vintage Omega Watch Box, Red Leather & Satin, Mid 20th Century, UK
Vintage Omega Watch Box, Red Leather & Satin, Mid 20th Century, UK

Vintage Omega Watch Box, Red Leather & Satin, Mid 20th Century, UK

Located in Braintree, GB

-lined interior Purpose: Designed for storing and presenting Omega watches or bracelets Dimensions: 18 cm

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20th Century British Vintage Omega Watch Box

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Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Men's Watch Box Papers
Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Men's Watch Box Papers

Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Men's Watch Box Papers

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Men's Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless steel Tachymeter

Category

1990s Vintage Omega Watch Box

Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50.00 Men's Watch Box Papers
Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50.00 Men's Watch Box Papers

Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50.00 Men's Watch Box Papers

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50.00 Men's Watch. 39mm Stainless Steel case with a tachymeter

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1990s Vintage Omega Watch Box

Omega Omega De Ville White Roman Dial  Date Gold Plated Watch Boxed
Omega Omega De Ville White Roman Dial  Date Gold Plated Watch Boxed

Omega Omega De Ville White Roman Dial Date Gold Plated Watch Boxed

By Omega

Located in Toronto, CA

Brand: Omega Model: De Ville Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Engraved Yellow Gold Pocket Watch in Original Box
Omega Engraved Yellow Gold Pocket Watch in Original Box

Omega Engraved Yellow Gold Pocket Watch in Original Box

By Omega

Located in Dallas, TX

at 6 o'clock position. Pre-owned, vintage, pocket watch circa early 1920's. Includes original Omega

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Omega Deville 18K Gold Classic Watch with Box & Papers
Vintage Omega Deville 18K Gold Classic Watch with Box & Papers

Vintage Omega Deville 18K Gold Classic Watch with Box & Papers

By Omega

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Omega Classic Deville Watch, featuring a sleek 18K yellow gold design and reliable quartz

Category

1990s Art Deco Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Seamaster 2561.80.00 Box and Papers 1997
Omega Seamaster 2561.80.00 Box and Papers 1997

Omega Seamaster 2561.80.00 Box and Papers 1997

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H 1.42 in W 1.42 in Dm 1.42 in

Omega Seamaster 2561.80.00 Box and Papers 1997

By Omega

Located in London, GB

This Omega Seamaster is presented as a complete full set with inner and outer boxes, manuals

Category

1990s British Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Steel

Omega Constellation  1966  Calibre 551 box and papers
Omega Constellation  1966  Calibre 551 box and papers

Omega Constellation 1966 Calibre 551 box and papers

By Omega

Located in London, GB

extremely rare Constellation signed Omega Box. 34mm stainless steel case with a very well-preserved

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Steel

Omega Constellation 1960s Steel Automatic Wristwatch and Original Box
Omega Constellation 1960s Steel Automatic Wristwatch and Original Box

Omega Constellation 1960s Steel Automatic Wristwatch and Original Box

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

. Comes in the original presentation box with outer box. An extra Clean, mint condition One owner Watch

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Steel

Omega Vintage Manual Wind Watch – 1940s  Cal. 30T2  36mm
Omega Vintage Manual Wind Watch – 1940s  Cal. 30T2  36mm

Omega Vintage Manual Wind Watch – 1940s Cal. 30T2 36mm

By Omega

Located in London, GB

View: “Ticks just about every box.” Vintage Omega watches are more than timekeepers – they’re

Category

1940s European Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Gold Plate

Omega Seamaster 13895
Omega Seamaster 13895

Omega Seamaster 13895

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Watch: Omega Seamaster 13895 Box and Papers Stock Number: CHW5144 Quite remarkable to think that

Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Seamaster 13895
Omega Seamaster 13895

Omega Seamaster 13895

By Omega

Located in London, GB

Watch: Omega Seamaster 13895 Box and Papers Stock Number: CHW5144 Quite remarkable to think that

Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Omega Seamaster Men's Watch Automatic Stainless Steel Box
Vintage Omega Seamaster Men's Watch Automatic Stainless Steel Box

Vintage Omega Seamaster Men's Watch Automatic Stainless Steel Box

By Omega

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Omega Seamaster Men's Watch This vintage omega watch is set in a stainless steel case

Category

20th Century Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Omega Gold Filled Pocket Watch in Original Box
Vintage Omega Gold Filled Pocket Watch in Original Box

Vintage Omega Gold Filled Pocket Watch in Original Box

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Omega Pocket Watch, 43 M.M. Omega signed Gold Filled 3 Piece case, 17 Jewel Mechanical

Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Gold-filled

Omega Chronometer Electronic f300 Watch In Box Vintage 70's
Omega Chronometer Electronic f300 Watch In Box Vintage 70's

Omega Chronometer Electronic f300 Watch In Box Vintage 70's

By Omega

Located in Toronto, CA

Omega Chronometer Electronic f300 Watch In Box Vintage 70's Brand : Omega Model: Chronometer

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Stainless Steel

Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Professional 200M with Box
Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Professional 200M with Box

Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Professional 200M with Box

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

watch weight: 110 grams Comes with a box no papers I do not have great knowledge of watches , i just

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Omega Vintage Diamond & 14k Gold 15mm Watch
Omega Vintage Diamond & 14k Gold 15mm Watch

Omega Vintage Diamond & 14k Gold 15mm Watch

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

surface scratches at back of watch face Includes: Omega watch case and box Measurements: Fits 6" wrist

Category

20th Century Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Omega Watch 32mm
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Omega Watch 32mm

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Omega Watch 32mm

By Omega

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

lizard skin strap and will fit up to 7 1/2 wrists. Comes with original Omega watch presentation box

Category

1950s Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1
Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1

Mens Omega Seamaster XVI Olympic 18k Gold Automatic 1950s w Box JM1

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Historical, timeless classic, Men's 18k solid gold Omega Seamaster 1956 XVI Olympic dress watch, c

Category

1950s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

18k Gold

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352
Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352

Mens Omega 14k White Gold Manual Wind Diamond Dial 1960s W Box Ra352

By Omega

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's solid 14k white gold Omega dress watch with gorgeous diamond dial, c.1968

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Omega Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Omega Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch

Omega Lady's Rose Gold Diamond Wristwatch

By Omega

Located in Chicago, IL

Rose Gold markers and Rose Gold Hands. Comes in Original Omega Presentation box, watch and Box were

Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Mens Watch 3594.50.00 Box Card
Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Mens Watch 3594.50.00 Box Card

Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Mens Watch 3594.50.00 Box Card

By Omega

Located in Atlanta, GA

Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Mens Watch 3594.50.00 Box Card. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Vintage Omega Watch Box

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Steel Ladies Watch 2583.80.00 Box Card
Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Steel Ladies Watch 2583.80.00 Box Card

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Steel Ladies Watch 2583.80.00 Box Card

By Omega

Located in Atlanta, GA

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 28mm Steel Ladies Watch 2583.80.00 Box Card. Quartz movement. Stainless

Category

20th Century Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Steel

Vintage Omega 18 Karat Gold Cal.501 20j Automatic circa 1956 in Original Box
Vintage Omega 18 Karat Gold Cal.501 20j Automatic circa 1956 in Original Box

Vintage Omega 18 Karat Gold Cal.501 20j Automatic circa 1956 in Original Box

By Omega

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A wonderful example of a classic, mid-1950s, gents vintage Omega Automatic dress watch with a large

Category

1950s Swiss Modernist Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold and Diamond Omega Watch
14K Gold and Diamond Omega Watch

14K Gold and Diamond Omega Watch

By Omega

Located in DALLAS, TX

14K gold and diamond women’s Omega watch with original box. Circa 1970's vintage.

Category

20th Century Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Omega Geneve Black Dial and Red Second Year 1969
Vintage Omega Geneve Black Dial and Red Second Year 1969

Vintage Omega Geneve Black Dial and Red Second Year 1969

By Omega

Located in Alvesta, SE

40 mm Stainless steel Red Omega box included This watch is near 50 years old and in very good

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Omega, "Grand Luxe" Constellation 1966, 14 Karat Gold, Leather Strap, Full Set
Omega, "Grand Luxe" Constellation 1966, 14 Karat Gold, Leather Strap, Full Set

Omega, "Grand Luxe" Constellation 1966, 14 Karat Gold, Leather Strap, Full Set

By Omega

Located in Heerlen, NL

Box (Omega Constellation) Watch was made: october 20, 1966 and original deliverd to Norway that year

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Omega Watch Box

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Aventura, FL

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By RIMA JEWELS

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Located in London, England

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100-Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace D-E-F Color VVS-VS Clarity

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Vintage Omega Watch Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage omega watch box you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, stainless steel and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage omega watch box among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage omega watch box over the years, but those made by Omega, Gilbert Albert and Piaget are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a vintage omega watch box featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage omega watch box, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or women today than there are for men.

How Much is a Vintage Omega Watch Box?

Prices for a vintage omega watch box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $317 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,498.

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.

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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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