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.
Vintage Omega Constellation Quartz Date 18 Karat Gold Half Bar/SS Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation Combination 1212.10 Watches Quartz Gold Dial Stainless Omega constellation Stainless steel and gold. Half bar gold. Quartz 34mm Head Gold Dial Two tone. No box n...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hand Engraved Covered Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Possess an ornate bracelet and a stylish watch in one piece, with this vintage Omega watch with hand made 18k Diamond gold brascelet This Vinatge watch has intricate scroll hand Eng...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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' watch, 18k yellow gold case and strap. Bracelet...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Art Deco Style 1950s Swiss Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
By Omega
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 0.78 carat ruby and 0.20 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set Omega watch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ladies Omega gold watch has been crafted in 18 k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The watch has a rectangular dial with Roman numerals at twelve, three, six and nine, in addition to simple applied bead hour markers. The face clearly displays the maker's mark 'OMEGA' and is fitted with pencil hands. This manual wind watch is fitted with a plain crown/winder, placed discreetly within the watch frame. The rectangular frame is fitted with a lobed row design hinged push fit cover, embellished with ten 18k white gold pavé set eight-cut diamonds to the center row. Sixteen square cut rubies are displayed to the outer rows within 18k yellow gold channel settings. The bracelet of this Art Deco watch consists of seven larger plain and unembellished lobed links, which articulate via a single lobed link to the outer borders of the bracelet. The watch secures with a longer clip clasp style fastening in the same design as the bracelet links, and benefits from the additional security of a fine link safety chain. The watch is hallmarked to the reverse of the caseback with the gold guarantee marks '18k' and '750'. This authentic 1950s watch is fitted with a manual wind Omega Watch Company 15 jewels, unadjusted Swiss movement. This stunning Art Deco Omega watch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Vintage Square Elegance Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Omega -Watch Case Material: 14K Yellow Gold -Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel -Movement: Swiss Mechanical *Case: Length - 19,1mm X Width - 16,2mm -Style: Vintage ladies brac...
Gold, Silver
Cyma Ladies Gold Diamond Watch 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Cyma Ladies Watch Working Swiss quartz battery movement. Functional date. .50 carat natural diamonds g color vs2 clarity 49.3 grams 18 karat yell...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Located in Greer, SC
" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...
Diamond, Platinum
Delaneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 3.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet Watch
By Delaneau
Located in New York, NY
DeLaneau was founded by a woman in 1949 in Switzerland. They are one of the first watch companies to devote their entire collection to ladies timepieces....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm "Lug Tip to L...
Gold-filled
Omega Watch. Omega Seamaster Dynamic 1430 Spider Dial. Omega Mens Quartz
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Seamaster Dynamic Ref 1430 Circa 1980s Black and Red Spider Dial EXCELLENT CONDITION. Condition: Excellent Condition. New Battery installed. Generic Canvas Band. ...
Stainless Steel
Omega 1940s Retro Rose Gold and Rubies Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Omega Ladies Bracelet Watch, 22 x 14 M.M. 14k Rose Gold Signed Omega 2 piece case, the case top is set with Fine color Rubies a...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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 plexiglas uhr weisst leichte gebrauchspuren
18k Gold
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 ...
Gold-filled
Omega watch. Omega Platinum and Diamond Vintage Ladies wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. Platinum PT950 Case with multiple diamonds. Bracelet is genuine Omega Black leather Omeg 483 Caliber Condition: Watch winds...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Ebel Diamond Yellow Gold Swiss Watch
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold diamond Ebel women's Swiss watch. The watch features black dial with gold bars time markers and diamond accent. The case...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14K Gold and Diamond Omega Constellation Watch Vintage
By Omega
Located in Bradenton, FL
A vintage 14k yellow gold (tested), Omega Constellation wrist watch with round brilliant cut diamond numerals, approx. .16 carats. The diamond hour markers further elevate this beaut...
Diamond, 14k 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 elegance and style of its era. Circa mid 1960's, this retro Omega beauty has an Swiss automatic movement #23162809. The satin polished gold square case #161922-222, measuring 29.6mm x 30mm presents a silver-toned face with gold match stick markers. The lush integrated 18 karat gold 7.5 inch mesh band bracelet is a substantial 1.36mm gauge and ranges in width from 24mm to 16.5mm. The time piece is finished with an integrated Omega signed adjustable fold-snap buckle adding to its smooth styling. Included is the original burgundy Omega Watch Box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Omega Triple Twist Bangle 1980s
By Omega
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An eye-catching classic - a Vintage Omega Twist Bangle. Three bands of articulated lustrous gold intertwine to create an eye-catching and eternally classic stack. An unsigned beauty....
Omega Solid 14k Gold Watch
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add a sleek and cool Omega watch to your collection. Such a perfect piece for everyday wear because of its minimal design and solid 14k gold composition. This would be a perfect piece to layer with other gold Cartier bracelets and gold rings. Throw on a Hermès button up shirt...
14k Gold
Omega Seamaster Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Professional 200M with Box
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
OMEGASEAMA-53164178 Omega Pre-Owned Seamaster Case Diameter: 38mm Wrist Size: 6.3" (16cm) omega seamaster stainless steel 38mm watch features: brand: omega gender: mens cond...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Omega Constellation Quartz Date 18 Karat Gold Half Bar/SS Men’s Watch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
Omega Constellation Combination 1212.10 Watches Quartz Gold Dial Stainless Omega constellation Stainless steel and gold. Half bar gold. Quartz 34mm Head Gold Dial Two tone. No box n...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
925 Silver Vintage Set Omega De Ville Watch, Bracelet, Necklace from 1970s
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Watch: 925 Silver Vintage Set Omega De Ville Watch, Bracelet, Necklace From 1970's Amazing and unique solid silver Omega collectors set ! Functions: hours, minutes Mechanical movement with manual winding. Case: 925 Silver Length with crown 23.8 mm x height 36.2 mm x Thickness 8.3 mm Dial: Blue dial with Roman numerals at 6 and 12 o'clock, bevelled glass Strap: 925 Silver bracelet, Closes in the form of the Omega symbol, Max 18 cm around wrist Total weight: 79.5 gram / 2.805 oz / 51.1 dwt Bracelet: Omega Bracelet in 925 silver , the bracelet closes in the form of the Omega symbol max 17 cm around wrist Measurements: Length 20 cm x Height 18 mm Total weight bracelet: 66.7 grams / 2.350 oz / 42.9 dwt Necklace: Omega long necklace in 925 silver, the necklace closes in the form of the Omega symbol Measurements necklace: Length 80 cm x 17.8 mm Total weight necklace: 178.1 grams / 6.280 oz / 114.5 dwt Possibility to attach bracelet, necklace and watch together ! About Omega: Omega SA...
Silver
Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Platinum Diamond Ladies Swiss Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
A Ladies, white gold Oriental watch, featuring a two piece circular platinum case, Swiss movement. It is a rare find with its Art Deco Style step styled design and stacked diamond li...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Omega Diamond Ladies Swiss Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Addison, TX
A Ladies, white gold Omega watch "Retro Duo Plan", featuring a two piece circular 18 ct white gold case, Swiss, Omega movement, with a duo plan back winder cr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Omega 14k Gold Hidden Watch Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this amazing piece to your collection! Circa 1960s, this rare Omega watch bracelet is crafted from 14k gold and features a mesh pattern, box cla...
14k Gold
Omega Ladies Watch with Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel, 18 Karat White Gold
By Omega
Located in Austin, TX
This 18 karat Omega ladies watch is in mint condition. It has a lovely mesh band that is 15.60 millimeters wide and it has a gorgeous case with 28 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Omega Gold Watch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Excellent Condition, Round Face Case
By Omega
Located in Austin, TX
This genuine 18 karat yellow gold Omega Constellation watch is a timepiece that endures all ages! Circa 1996 it has an 18 karat gold mesh band, clasp, case, dial, and face. The rou...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Omega Aqua Sailing Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Southampton, PA
The Omega “Aqua Sailing” bracelet is made out of stainless steel and brown leather and features lobster claw closure. The bracelet measures 7.00” in length ...
Stainless Steel
Omega Aqua Sailing Stainless Steel and Brown Leather Bracelet
By Omega
Located in Southampton, PA
The Omega “Aqua Sailing” bracelet is made out of stainless steel and brown leather and features lobster claw closure. The bracelet measures 7.00” in length ...
Stainless Steel