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.
$7,889Sale Price|20% Off
Omega Jumbo Triple Date Moonphase Cosmic Vintage Watch 1952
By Omega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Omega Triple Date Moonphase Cosmic Vintage Watch 1952 Ref. 2486-1, caliber 381 (Lemania 27DL) Patinated silver dial, alternating applied Arabic numer...
Stainless Steel
Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s
By Omega
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very rare Art Deco desk clock with Art Nouveau applied numerals.Amazing design and quality. Manual winding 8 days movement.Tested and keeping time,, Case and movement signed Omega....
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
1950s Swiss Omega Square Table Clock
By Omega
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Swiss Omega square table cock.
Bronze
Vintage Omega Seamaster Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Omega Seamaster Wristwatch This classic Swiss watch features an original dial with a beautiful patina, applied baton hour markers, dauphine hands, and a subsidiary seconds d...
Stainless Steel
Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock
By Omega
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two polychrome enamel panels with floral and geometric motif, gilt case back, dial signed. Very good conditions. Working conditions. It just been cleaned. Rare example of these Art Deco Enamel Clocks...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Hand-Wound Wristwatch circa 1960
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Hand-Wound Wristwatch circa 1960 A timeless example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, this vintage Omega watch dates from the early 1960s and embodies ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Silver Pocket Watch with Chain and Presentation Case
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Omega Silver Pocket Watch with Chain and Presentation Case An elegant vintage Omega pocket watch, crafted in silver, that showcases the timeless refinement and precision for...
Sterling Silver
Omega De Ville Vintage 1960s Women's Watch
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Omega De Ville Vintage 1960s Women's Watch This vintage Omega De Ville women's watch, from the 1960s, features a gold-plated case and a stainless steel caseback. Its gold-tone dial i...
Gold Plate
Vintage Omega Watch, Seamaster Calendar Cal 503, in 14K Gold and Steel
By Omega
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic Omega Seamester wrist watch. Known for being one of the first watches with a calendar, Seamaster by Omega is a classy, elegant and highly coll...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega De Ville Ladies' Wristwatch with Original Mesh Bracelet, Swiss Made, Circa
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Omega De Ville Ladies' Wristwatch with Original Mesh Bracelet, Swiss Made, Circa 1975 A refined, Swiss-made Omega De Ville ladies' wristwatch from the mid-1970s. This elegant timepi...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Two-Tone Wristwatch with Small Seconds, Switzerland, circa 1940
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Omega Two-Tone Wristwatch with Small Seconds, Switzerland, circa 1940 An elegant vintage Omega wristwatch from the late 1930s or early 1940s, showcasing the refined design o...
Stainless Steel
1970s Black Omega Genève Vintage Watch Swiss Made
By Omega
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1970s Black Omega Genève Vintage Watch Swiss Made unisex mechanical Wrist 7.75 x 1.13 W Face is 1 x 1 x.25 D box 4.25 x 4....
Stainless Steel
Omega Art Deco Styled Ball Clock with Magnifier Lens
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ball Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Gilt Plates DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Style Arabic Numerals...
Acrylic
Rare Omega Watch Company 88 Page Catalog 1960
By Omega
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Omega Watch Co catalog, from 1960. Approx. 88 pages, black/white with red logo inset. Showing the current Omega production from 1960 for both men and women's models. Great refer...
Paper
Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch, Switzerland, circa 1965
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch, Switzerland, circa 1965 A classic Omega Seamaster De Ville automatic wristwatch from the mid-1960s, representing one of the brand's mo...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Era 9 Karat Yellow Gold Men's Omega Wristwatch with Boxes & Papers
By Omega
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 9-karat yellow gold men's wristwatch was made by the highly renowned Omega watch company of Switzerland in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The watch is in new/old stock condition showing no scratches or significant wear or damage to the face, the lugs, crystal or crown and retains its original elasticized metal gold toned band. The watch is complete with its instruction manual and warranty papers and both it's inner red leather bound box...
Metal, Gold
$651Sale Price|43% Off
Rare Vintage 1960's Omega De Ville Swiss Made 18k Gold Plated Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
1969 Omega De Ville mechanical watch, with deep blue sea dial, 18K gold plated watch case, original strap and applied hour markers at the cardin...
Gold Plate
Omega Table Top Store Display Mirror, 1980s
By Omega
Located in Munich, DE
Original Omega adjustable table top shop mirror in steel and red leather. A highly collectible piece and a must have for any watch lover or horolo...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Omega Swiss Sterling Silver Vintage Case
By Omega
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Omega Vintage 800 Sterling Silver Swiss Box Original Omega presentation box, a vintage piece from the mid-20th century. Crafted from period materials with the brand's signature logo ...
Sterling Silver
$671
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 and red velvet-lined interior Purpose: Designed for...
Leather
Large Vintage Porcelain Cigar Ashtray, Yellow & Black Check, 1980s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage square ceramic porcelain cigar ashtray. Large collectible cigar ashtray in yellow and black and white check with gilt borders that break at cigar rests at either side. Gold lettering in the center reads “Cigar”. and there is a knight on horse...
Porcelain
Pair of Vintage leather Medicine Balls
Located in Nijlen, BE
This set of medicine balls in leather is in very good condition. Both a practical item and a beautiful duo to look at. The natural weathering of the leather gives it an original pati...
Leather
Michigan State Spartans Football 1952 Calendar
Located in New Windsor, NY
Straight from the Spartan alumnus and their estate. Graduating in 1952 in Graphic Arts, he was a rabid sports fan. This calendar was procured from his study. Green graphics on heavie...
Paper
Vintage Hand-Crafted Cut Crystal Ashtray, Star Design, Italy, 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful cut crystal clear glass ashtray decorated with a cut star design. Wonderful fashionable glass multifaceted ashtray or decorative object Heavy clear handcut etched crystal...
Crystal
Modernist Stainless Steel Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist stainless steel crucifix / cross with Jesus, circa 1970s. The piece measures 5"W x 10"H and is in very good vintage condition. #2673
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Sterling Silver, Enamel, Marcasites Desk/Table Clock, DRGM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, sterling silver, and guilloche enamel, desk/table clock with marcasites, Marked Germany / DRGM.
Sterling Silver
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.26 in W 9.82 in D 2.15 in
JAZ Paris 1930 Art Deco Geometric 8 Days Glass Desk Clock in Stainless Steel
By Jaz
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Jaz Paris. A beautiful and very handsome desk clock, created in Paris France by the the clock company of Jaz during the art deco period, back in the early 1930. This very decorative piece is very hard to find has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from an octagonal beveled cranberry glass and stainless steel steeped mountings. Deceptively weighty time piece showing the quality that one expects from this maker. Movement: French mechanical wingding Jaz movement, Eleven Jewels, 8 days. The dial is round with metallic cranberry color, Arabic silver...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Empire Style Table Clock and Inkwell
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Empire style table clock and inkwell Origin France Circa 1900 The watch has a Paris machine and it works Golden bronze and Onix materials Very good general condition the marble ...
Bronze
$4,300
H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory / house: Black Star and Frost Style / Reference: Footed Desk Clock Metal / Material: Gilt and Nickle Finished Circa / Year: 1930's Dimens...
Bronze
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: World Time with Date Feature METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wound DIAL / HANDS: Bronze Dial, Dauphine Hands DIMENSIONS: 6.25 inches in diameter. Round Raised back 1" to 3" ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. Jaeger LeCoultre is renowned worldwide for their technological achievements in horology. They are the quiet designers behind Cartier's European Watch and Clock...
Bronze, Brass
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s Excellent original condition Brass with a green faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it h...
Brass
Ikepod Stainless Steel Megapode Date
By Marc Newson
Located in Dronten, NL
Great vintage Ikepod watch designed by Marc Newson. Movement: automatic ETA 2893-2 movement with 44 hrs power reserve Function: date, chronometer Case stainless steel, diameter (mm)...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 0.25 in W 1.25 in D 9.25 in
Omega Constellation 24J 564 168.005 Pie Pan Dial Date Chronometer Watch
By Omega
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1963-1967 Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer Officially Certified wrist watch. Silv...
Metal
1974 Omega Watch Speedsonic Chronometer Seamaster f300
By Omega
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1974 Vintage Omega Watch Speedsonic Chronometer Seamaster f300 Stainless Steel with Gold tone Swiss made watch band 7.5 inches length battery operated Preo...
Stainless Steel
1931 René Lalique Clock Antoinette Frosted Glass Omega Movement Birds
By René Lalique, Omega
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Antoinette" made in frosted glass - gold enameled numbers and hands - by René Lalique in 1931. Original OMEGA mechanical movement. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condit...
Glass
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H 41 in W 80 in D 2 in
Vintage Omega Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency King Headboard Fretwork Chippendale
By Omega
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Capture the essence of Hollywood Regency style with this vintage Omega Faux Bamboo King Headboard. Crafted from wood and mirror, this headboard boasts a sleek white finish and intricate fretwork...
Mirror, Wood
Omega Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Style Engine Turned Dial, 1930s
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Mechanical DIAL / HANDS: Engine Turned Dial Blued Steel Hands DIMENSIONS: 8" x 8"x 3 1/2" ...
Nickel
Mid Century Gold Diamond-Encrusted Women's Wristwatch by Omega
By Omega
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1960 14k gold Omega women's wristwatch with a diamond-encrusted watch face containing over 20 1ct diamonds and features a manual wind movement. The...
Gold
Omega Mid Century Electro-Mechanical 'Rocketline' Desk Clock
By Omega
Located in London, GB
An iconic midcentury Electro-Mechanical desk clock, Rocket Line No. 5556. This is a very stylish desk clock that encapsulates the 1960s fascination with the futuristic Space Age a...
Metal
1960s Omega 8-Day Solid Brass Gold Gilt Desk Clock Ref. 5550
By Omega
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful solid brass gold gilt desk clock by Omega from the 1960's. The clock comes with the original and good working 8-day movement, the dial is signed with Omega. Backside the Re...
Brass
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H 7.88 in Dm 7.09 in
1931 René Lalique Clock Roitelets Frosted Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Birds
By René Lalique, Omega
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Roitelets" made in frosted glass - original black enamelled numbers - by René Lalique in 1931. Original OMEGA mechanical movement. Acid-stamp...
Glass
1968 Vintage Nonworking Pocket Omega Game Stopwatch Mexico Olympics
By Omega
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Olympic Stopwatch 1968 Vintage Omega Stopwatch Mexico Olympics Nonworking Tested not working needs service. Collectible Pocket watch Swiss movement. St...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Coastal White Lacquered Omega Short Credenza
By Omega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Coastal Short credenza. Beautiful white lacquered finish with a chic carved bamboo design. Made by the iconic Omega group. Lots of gre...
Bamboo, Lacquer
Watch Oméga Seamaster CK 2990
By Omega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Manufacturer: Omega Model: Seamaster Reference : CK2990-1 Year: 1958 Serial number: 16828690 Material(s): Steel case Dimensions: 36mm Glass: Plexiglas Lume: yes Calibre:...
Steel