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.
$3,119
W 1.34 in L 1.58 in
1966 Omega Seamaster De Ville Vintage Automatic Mens "Union Oil" Watch, 14K Gold
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
14k Gold
Omega Genève Automatic Data Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega Genève automatic wristwatch from 1975, featuring a double date complication. Recently serviced and in like-new condition, this watch combines timeless mid-197...
Stainless Steel
Retro Ladies Omega Wrist Watch Manual Wind Antique Vintage 1976 25mm
By Omega
Located in Dearborn, MI
Retro Ladies Omega Wrist Watch Manual Wind Antique Vintage 1976 25mm Genuine Ladies Omega Watch Keeps Perfect Time 625 Omega Movement Serial...
$2,245
W 1.46 in L 1.62 in
1972 Omega De Ville Vintage Mens Large Retro Automatic Watch with Emerald Green
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
$2,245
W 1.62 in L 1.42 in
1969 Omega Dynamic First Generation Vintage Mens Cal. 565 SS Steel Watch - Mint
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Steel
1970's OMEGA Vintage Ladies SS Steel & Diamond Bracelet Watch - Mint
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Stainless Steel
$1,869
H 1.42 in W 1.62 in
1969 Omega Dynamic Vintage Mens First Generation Watch - 18K Gold Plated & SS
By Omega
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1969 OMEGA DYNAMIC Vintage Mens First Generation Watch - 18K Gold Plated & Stainless Beautiful Original Condition - Interesting & Distinctive - 1 Year Warranty Created in 1967 by Omega's sales director Robert Forster, the Dynamic is an iconic example of a true retro style. The clean and functional watch, a considerable success for Omega, possessed a number of designed elements that made it stand out: * An ellipse shape with recessed crown determined to be the best geometric shape for the wrist, determined after extensive study * Unicoc case with hermetically sealed crystal water-resistant to a depth of 30m. * Available with a stainless steel bracelet or easily interchangeable water-resistant Cor-fam straps According to an Omega advertisement at the time, "The shape of the Omega Dynamic was determined by the anatomy of your wrist; its dial by the workings of your eyes; it strap by the physiology of your skin." Today's offering showcases this first generation Dynamic in our beautiful original condition. The first generation of the watch lasted only from 1968 until 1970. It has an awesome two-tone sector dial with champagne tones. As one of the early Dynamics, before Omega switched to using the 1000 series movements for the line, it is powered by Omega's high-grade caliber 563/565. One of the last superior 500's series movements used before Omega began trying to reduce their costs, it was at the top-tier of the 500 series. It has a quick-setting date and is arguably the finest mass-produced automatic movement from era. It is all-original and presents in beautiful condition - about as honest as they come. Its case has never been polished - it presents as just short of mint with a few light hairlines. Its fabulous two-tone Omega sector dial...
Gold Plate
Vintage Omega “Bumper” Automatic Wristwatch, 18ct Yellow Gold Case
By Omega
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Omega “bumper” automatic wristwatch, featuring Omega’s early automatic movement with its distinctive bumper winding system. The watch is housed in an elegant gold ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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