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.
Omega watch. Omega DeVille Ladies Stainless Steel Windup
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. DeVille Stainless Steel Case and Original Omega Band Condition: JUST SERVICED. Cleaned and Oiled. Details: 18mm by 25...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Omega Watch. Ladies Omega 1455 Constellation Barrel Stainless Steel
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Omega Constellation Gold Dial ref. 795 1455 Cal Stainless Steel Condition: Great condition for the age. Limited wear. New battery installed. Details: 23mm case New bat...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Omega watch. Omega 14k and Diamond Vintage Ladies wristwatch
By Omega
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning watch piece. OMEGA fully mechanical wristwatch. 14k White Gold Case with multiple diamonds. Condition: Watch winds up and ticks. Needs daily winding. Beautiful Geometri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Jaeger Le Coultre Tank Watch. JLC Jager LeCoultre 9009 42 Manual Mens Tank.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
JAEGER LeCoultre Watch Rare Manual Tank Ref 9009 42 Genuine JLC Mens Watch. Movement ref. 818/2 Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet. 23mm by 28mm Rectangle Case 7.25in adjustable t...
Sterling Silver
Jaeger Le Coultre Power Reserve Watch. 10k Gold Filled Mens JLC Vintage Watch.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
JAEGER LeCoultre Power Reserve Automatic Bumper WristWatch Ref. 2295 Movement ref. 481 - Circa 1950s 10k gold filled Case. Stainless Steel Back cover 35mm round Condition: Has se...
Sterling Silver
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 Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Ref 2390/5, Cal 30T2 Dial: Silver dial, Arabic numerals silver numerals and indexes Case: Stainless Steel case, Diameter 34.5mm x Thickness 9 mm Strap: Black with Omega buckle...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Omega Stainless Steel Hand-Wind Men's Watch Ref 2605-4 Cal 265
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1950s Omega Ref. 2605-4 features a classic 36 mm stainless steel case with distinctive spider-style lugs and is powered by the reliable Caliber 265 hand-wind movement. I...
Stainless Steel
Omega Stainless Steel Wristwatch, Manual Winding, Cal 30T2
By Omega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Omega Stainless Steel wristwatch, Manual Winding, Diameter 32.5 mm, Reference 2390/5 Functions: Hour, minutes, Subsidiary seconds Movement: Mechanical Manual Winding, Caliber 30 T2 Dial: Silver dial, silver Arabic numerals, silver indexes Case: Stainless Steel case, diameter 32.5 mm x thickness 9.4 mm Strap: Brown leather strap with Omega buckle...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Omega 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1925-1930
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1925-30 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm "Lug Tip to Lug T...
14k Gold
Omega Nickel Silver and Rose Gold Oversized Art Deco Watch from 1930's
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Pocket Wrist Conversion / Reference MA3306 METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel Silver and Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 50mm X Diameter 44mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: 2 Tone Silver with Breguet Styled Numerals / Breguet Style Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 19mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This oversize wrist watch...
Rare Omega ref 2394 Vintage c1944 15-jewel Manual Mid-Size 31mm Mens' Watch
By Omega
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Timepieces by Omega have been long admired for their functionality, desirability &...
Stainless Steel
