Omega Watches

Pre-owned Omega watches: Swiss legends from the ocean to the Moon

Omega watches have timed Olympic finals, followed James Bond underwater and walked on the Moon. Discover our pre-owned Omega watches for sale, each one authenticated by our experts.

Omega, a Swiss luxury watch brand since 1848

Few luxury watch brands can match the Omega story, written over more than 175 years of precision, adventure and elegance. Here are the key moments that shaped the brand.

Louis Brandt and the birth of the company

In 1848, 23-year-old Louis Brandt began assembling pocket watches in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the heart of Swiss watchmaking country. He sold his watches across Europe, including in England and Italy, and built a reputation for reliable watches that kept accurate time. After his death in 1879, his sons took over the company.

Louis-Paul, César and the Omega caliber

In 1880, Louis-Paul and César Brandt moved the company to Bienne, where they could produce watch parts at scale. In 1894, they launched the Omega caliber, a movement so accurate and easy to service that it gave the company its name in 1903. Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet, symbolized the ultimate achievement. Today, Omega is part of the Swatch Group and remains one of the most famous Swiss watch brands in the world.

Official timekeeper of the Olympic Games

Omega has been the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, when a single watchmaker traveled to Los Angeles with 30 chronographs. Since then, the brand has timed countless records, including those of swimmer Michael Phelps, one of its ambassadors alongside George Clooney and Nicole Kidman.

Observatory trials and chronometer precision

Throughout the 20th century, Omega won numerous prizes at observatory trials in Geneva, Neuchâtel and Kew-Teddington in England (demanding competitions in which each movement was tested for weeks). These results established the brand as a master of the chronometer (a watch certified for its accuracy).

The Co-Axial Master Chronometer

In 1999, Omega introduced the Co-Axial escapement, invented by English watchmaker George Daniels. The escapement (the mechanism that regulates the release of energy in a watch) reduces friction inside the movement, so the watch keeps better time between services. Since 2015, the Co-Axial Master Chronometer certification, conducted with the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), has tested each finished watch for precision, water resistance and resistance to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss.

The Omega Speedmaster, the legendary Moonwatch

No Omega watch is more famous than the Speedmaster. Its story takes us from racetracks to NASA and all the way to the Moon.

From racing chronograph to NASA

Launched in 1957, the Omega Speedmaster was designed as a sports and racing chronograph, with a tachymeter scale on the bezel to measure speed. In 1965, after a series of extreme tests, NASA qualified the Speedmaster for all manned space missions. In July 1969, it became the first watch worn on the Moon, on the wrist of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The model worn during the Apollo missions is still produced today, with very few changes over time.

The Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

The Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional has kept the same spirit since the Apollo years: a black dial, three subdials, a steel case and a hand-wound movement. In 1970, during the Apollo 13 mission, astronauts used a Speedmaster to time a crucial engine burn, which earned the watch an award from NASA astronauts. In 2021, the Moonwatch Professional received a Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement, the caliber 3861. Vintage Speedmaster watches from the early years, with their original caliber 321 or 861 movement, are among the most sought-after models for collectors.

Dark Side of the Moon and limited edition models

Beyond the classic Speedmaster Moonwatch, Omega has created many variations. The Dark Side of the Moon, launched in 2013, offers a black ceramic case, while each limited edition Speedmaster celebrates a space mission, an anniversary or a special year. Each edition, often numbered and delivered in a special box, remains highly prized on the pre-owned market, especially when the original box and papers are complete.

The Omega Seamaster, the diver's watch of James Bond

The Omega Seamaster is the oldest collection still produced by the brand. From professional diving to James Bond films, this watch has conquered the ocean and the big screen.

The birth of the Seamaster

Omega launched the Seamaster in 1948 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. First designed as an elegant, water-resistant watch, the Seamaster became a true diver's watch with the Seamaster 300 of 1957. Vintage Seamaster models in steel or yellow gold, with their automatic movement and refined dials, now charm collectors of all ages.

The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M

Introduced in 1993, the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M is a professional diver's watch, water-resistant to 300 meters. It features a unidirectional rotating bezel, a wave-pattern dial and a helium escape valve (a valve that releases gas trapped in the case during decompression). Available on a steel bracelet or a rubber strap, this Seamaster diver is as comfortable in the water as it is in the city.

James Bond and the Omega Seamaster

In GoldenEye (1995), the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M is worn by James Bond for the first time, on the wrist of Pierce Brosnan. Daniel Craig later wore the Seamaster Diver and the Seamaster Planet Ocean, and every Bond film since 1995 has featured an Omega Seamaster. Over the years, several limited edition James Bond Omega watches have celebrated this partnership, each model inspired by a film.

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

Launched in 2005, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean is a bolder diver's watch, water-resistant to 600 meters. Its generous case, bright orange accents and rubber strap options make the Omega Planet Ocean a favorite for adventures on land and at sea.

The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra

Introduced in the early 2000s, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra brings the robustness of a Seamaster to an elegant everyday design. With its dial pattern inspired by the teak decks of sailing yachts, the Omega Aqua Terra moves easily from the office to the weekend. Available in steel, in steel and yellow gold, or in Sedna gold, the Aqua Terra is one of the most versatile watches in the Omega collection.

Omega Constellation and De Ville, elegance in gold

Alongside its sports icons, Omega has created watches of great elegance. These collections are also among the most feminine in our selection.

The Omega Constellation and the Manhattan

Launched in 1952, the Omega Constellation paid tribute to the brand's success at observatory trials: an observatory medallion beneath eight stars decorates its case back. The Constellation Manhattan, introduced in 1982, is recognizable by the four claws holding its bezel. Often made in yellow gold or in steel and yellow gold, the Constellation is one of the most elegant Omega watches for women.

Omega De Ville and jewelry watches

The Omega De Ville began in 1960 as a Seamaster model, then became a collection of its own in 1967. Refined and discreet, De Ville watches include dress models in yellow gold and jewelry watches set with diamonds. The Ladymatic, first launched in 1955, also counts among Omega's most graceful watches for women.

Steel, gold and rubber: Omega materials

As a manufacturer, Omega has always paired technical innovation with the finest materials. The choice of metal shapes the personality of each watch.

Stainless steel and rubber straps

Stainless steel is the material of the Speedmaster Moonwatch, the Seamaster Diver 300M and the Aqua Terra. It resists scratches and daily wear, and pairs perfectly with a rubber strap on diving models. A steel Omega watch is an ideal everyday companion that ages beautifully over time.

Yellow gold and two-tone steel and yellow gold

Yellow gold gives a vintage Omega watch a warm, jewelry-like glow, especially on Constellation and De Ville models. Two-tone watches in steel and yellow gold strike a lovely balance between sport and elegance, and a steel and yellow gold bracelet suits both day and evening wear.

Sedna gold and ceramic

Introduced in 2013, Sedna gold is Omega's own 18K rose gold alloy, made from gold, copper and palladium for a lasting pink hue. Ceramic, used on the Dark Side of the Moon and on some Seamaster bezels, offers exceptional scratch resistance.

Buying a pre-owned Omega watch with confidence

Buying a pre-owned Omega watch means trusting its history. Here is what our experts examine before an Omega watch is offered for sale.

Original box, papers and Omega warranty

A full set (original box, papers and warranty card) adds to a watch's provenance and collectibility. Recent models may still be covered by the official Omega warranty: the manufacturer extended its warranty to five years for watches sold from 2018 onward, as long as the warranty card is dated and stamped by an official retailer. Yet a vintage Omega sold without its original box can be perfectly authentic: what matters most is the watch itself, its movement and its history.

Manufacturer service and movement condition

A mechanical movement needs regular maintenance, so a recent service by the manufacturer or an official Omega service center is a real plus. For each watch for sale, we note its service history, check that the movement keeps good time and inspect the case, crown and crystal.

Authentication by our experts

Every Omega watch for sale at Castafiore is examined in detail: serial numbers, movement caliber, original dial and hands consistent with the production year, case condition, and hallmarks (official stamps guaranteeing metal purity) on gold models. Our cofounder Anne Borde spent 30 years in auction houses, notably at Drouot, and her trained eye rarely misses a replaced part. Every purchase comes with our authenticity guarantee.

What shapes the price of a pre-owned Omega watch

Rather than fixed price lists, Castafiore applies an individual valuation approach to ensure fair and transparent pricing for every watch. The price of a pre-owned Omega depends on several factors:

• the model and collection (Speedmaster, Seamaster, Constellation, De Ville)
• the production year and the movement, such as the caliber 321 on a vintage Speedmaster
• the material: steel, yellow gold, steel and yellow gold, or Sedna gold
• the rarity of the model, especially for a limited edition or a special edition
• the condition of the case, dial and movement
• the presence of the original box, papers and warranty card

Whether you are drawn to the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, an Omega Seamaster Diver, the Omega Aqua Terra or a yellow gold Constellation, pre-owned Omega watches offer a rare pleasure: a piece of Swiss history on the wrist. As a French house that takes beauty seriously, we source every Omega watch for sale from private collections and exclusive resellers, authenticate it with care and ship it worldwide with secure, insured delivery. Choosing a pre-owned luxury watch is also a responsible way to enjoy fine craftsmanship that stands the test of time.