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 18k White Gold & Stainless Steel Women's Watch ~2.65ctw Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): Diamond - Stone Grading: - Color: White - Cut: Baguette - Clarity: SI1 - Color Grade: G - Stone ...
Diamond, Gold
Omega 14Kt Solid White Gold Ladies 1950's Dress Watch with 1 Carat of Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century / Reference A7699 METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X D...
Omega Ladies Mid Century 18Kt. Solid Gold Dress Watch
By Omega
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm Lug Tip to Lug Tip X 36mm D...
White Gold
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
Ladies White Gold Omega 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Manual Cocktail Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Ladies Collectable OMEGA 14k White Gold with approximately 1.25 carat of Natural Diamond Manual Wind Cocktail Watch. It is set with 34 natu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Omega Ladies 14K White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Omega ladies wristwatch, circa 1950s, crafted in 14kt white gold with original integrated gold bracelet. The square dial measures approximately 10.47mm (inside measurement) ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum & 9ct White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Located in London, GB
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage ladies watch, beautifully crafted in a combination of platinum case and 9ct white gold strap. Adorned with sparkling diamon...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
$2,495
H 0.79 in W 0.6 in
Omega Ladies Constellation Quadra - SS Steel & Original Factory Diamonds - 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 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. OMEGA Ladies Constellation Quadra Watch - Stainless Steel & Original Omega Factory Set Diamonds Gorgeous Original Condition - $5,600 Replacement Value - 1 Year Warranty Omega's flagship line for decades, the Constellation represents style, luxury, attention to detail, robust function, and superior precision. With strong lines and graceful curves, this Certified Pre-Owned Omega Quadra...
Steel
Lady's White Gold And Diamond Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Art Déco, 1920 ca. Lenght: 16.5 cm Weight: 25.83 gr. Material: white gold, diamonds and sapphire. The rectangular dial with Arabic numbers and arrow hour markers to a broad...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
OMEGA CONSTELLATION Ladies SS Steel & Factory Diamond Watch - Mint with Warranty
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
Chopard Your Hour White Gold Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Set 106805--1002
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 24mm 18k White Gold Your Hour Ladies Wristwatch, mother of pearl dial with a pave diamond square centre and roman numerals, a fixed 18k white gold bezel and 18k white gold lugs set...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gerald Genta Ultra Rare Asymmetric Watch White Gold G.3210.7
By Gérald Genta
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A super rare white gold Asymmetric dress watch by Gerald Genta, available now at our Showroom in London. This stunning timepiece displays time on a white mother-of-pearl dial with R...
White Gold
Piaget Dress Watch Ladies 18 Karat White Gold Textured Silvered Dial 9131 A 17
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 22.5 mm 18k White Gold Gents Dress Wristwatch, silvered textured dial with hour markers, blued steel hands, a fixed 18k white gold textured bezel, an 18k white gold textured integrated bracelet with an 18k white gold textured jewellery...
18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Audemars Piguet Dream White Gold Diamond Set 67496BC.ZZ.A011SU.01
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This Audemars Piguet Dream Women's Wristwatch really is a Dream! Crafted from 18k white gold, it features a silver guilloche dial set with 11 diamond h...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Chopard Happy Diamonds White Gold Diamond Set 4527/1
By Chopard
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A white gold diamond-set timepiece by Chopard from their Happy Diamonds collection. Featuring a mother of pearl dial surrounded by approximately 34 round brilliant-cut diamonds set w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget Rare Gents 18k White Gold White Mother of Pearl Dial Onyx Set 9200 C 426
By Piaget
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Piaget timepiece, reference 9200 C 426, crafted in 18k white gold featuring a white mother-of-pearl dial with elegant dauphine hands, framed by an onyx-set bezel. Housed in a ...
Onyx, Pearl, White Gold
