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The Omega Speedmaster Watch “Snoopy Editions"

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  Speedmaster Professional “Snoopy” Editions Why collectible: Direct NASA connection + limited production Silver Snoopy Award (2003) – 5,441 pieces Silver Snoopy Award (2015) – animated caseback, huge demand Silver Snoopy Award (2020) – not numbered but effectively scarce

Omega Constellation Grand Luxe (1950s) Vintage Watch

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  Omega Constellation Grand Luxe (1950s) The top-tier Constellation — Omega’s most luxurious production watch of its era. Background Introduced in the early-to-mid 1950s , the Grand Luxe was the flagship version of the Omega Constellation line. While the regular Constellation was already a chronometer-certified luxury dress watch, the Grand Luxe went far beyond: ✔ Premium gold cases ✔ Solid gold dials ✔ Hand-finished “brick link” bracelets ✔ Highest-grade movements ✔ Often delivered in special presentation boxes This was Omega’s answer to Patek Philippe’s Calatrava-level luxury at the time. Key Features 1. Case Materials 18K Yellow Gold 18K Rose (Pink) Gold Rare: 18K White Gold A few references were also made in platinum (extremely rare). Case Sizes Typically 34 mm Elegant lyre lugs introduced in the 1950s Constellations 2. The Famous “Brick” Bracelet One of the most iconic bracelets in Omega history. Integrated "brick" or "ri...

Ultra-Rare Omega Speedmaster Watch - Ed White 105.003 (1963–65)

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  Ultra-Rare Omega Speedmasters Speedmaster “Ed White” 105.003 (1963–65) Last straight-lug Speedmaster worn during the Gemini missions. Low production numbers + NASA history = rising prices.

GoldenEye: James Bond Pierce Brosnan Omega Seamaster 300M

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  1995 – GoldenEye : Pierce Brosnan debuted as Bond wearing an Omega Seamaster 300M , starting Omega’s modern Bond era.

Vintage Omega “Dirty Dozen” (1944–1945) Military Watch

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  Omega “Dirty Dozen” (1944–1945) One of the most collectible and iconic military watches ever made. Purpose: Commissioned by the British MoD for WWII soldiers. Specification: W.W.W. — “Watch, Wristlet, Waterproof.” Movement: Omega Caliber 30T2 — manual wind, highly accurate, easy to service. Case: 35–36mm stainless steel with fixed lugs. Dial: Matte black with luminous Arabic numerals, railroad minute track, sub-seconds at 6 o’clock. Markings: Broad Arrow (↑) on dial and case back (British military symbol). “W.W.W.” and serial number engraved on the back. Notes: Only 12 brands produced these MoD watches — hence the name “Dirty Dozen.” Omega’s version is considered among the finest.

Omega Seamaster Regatta 37th America’s Cup

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  Omega Seamaster Regatta 37th America’s Cup Movement: Omega caliber 5701 | Quartz (thermo‑compensated) | Jewels: 9 | Inertial sensor unit, brightness sensor | Hours, minutes, seconds, 24 hour / GMT, 3 alarms, chronograph, regatta timing, perpetual calendar, moon phase, battery end of life indication, sailing logbook, temperature gauge, accelerometer | Battery life: 30 months Case and dial: 46.75 mm | Grade 5 titanium | Thickness: 15.6 mm | Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides | Polished blue ceramic bidirectional rotating bezel with white luminescent minute scale | Grey LCD display dial with blue accents and white minute track | Skeleton hour and minute hands with super-luminova | Blue central seconds hand with super-luminova | Screw-down crown | Screwed titanium case back with engravings | Water resistance: 5 ATM / 5 bar / 50 meters / 165 feet

Rare Omega Seamaster 300 “Big Triangle” Watch

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Omega Seamaster 300 “Big Triangle” (Ref. 165.024, late 1960s) Why it’s rare: Issued to British Royal Navy divers ; easily recognizable by its large luminous triangle at 12 o’clock. Collectibility: Genuine military-issued pieces with “0552” and “W10” case engravings can reach $20,000–$50,000 .  

Omega Swatch BIOCERAMIC - MISSION TO NEPTUNE

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  MISSION TO NEPTUNE  SO33N100   Case material:  Bioceramic Case diameter:  42.00 mm Case thickness:  13.25 mm Lug-to-lug distance:  47.30 mm Quartz movement:  chronograph    Water resistance:  3 Bar Strap:  VELCRO®

Omega Swatch Watch - MISSION ON EARTH - LAVA

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 The “Mission on Earth – LAVA” is a fiery take on the MoonSwatch concept, paying tribute to Earth’s volcanic power. It’s part of the “Mission on Earth” trio (Lava, Polar Lights, Desert) released in 2024, each highlighting a different aspect of our planet. Case & Dimensions Case Size: 42mm (same as the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch) Thickness: ~13mm Lug-to-Lug: 47.3mm Material: Swatch Bioceramic (a mix of ceramic + bio-sourced plastic) Case Color: Bright volcanic red (matte finish) Water Resistance: 3 bar (30m – splash resistant, not for swimming)  Dial & Hands Dial Color: Matte black Subdials: Three chronograph subdials (small seconds, 60-minute counter, 1/10th second) Markers & Hands: White indices and hands for maximum contrast Tachymeter Bezel: Black with “dot over 90” (a vintage Speedmaster detail loved by collectors) Movement Type: Quartz chronograph (battery-powered) Functionality: Hours, minutes, sma...

Vintage 1952 Omega pocket watch with welded lugs

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 A 1952 Omega pocket watch with welded lugs would actually be a bit unusual, since most conversion-style watches were done with older pocket watch movements from the 1910s–1930s , not the 1950s. Let me break this down: Conversion Style: Watchmakers (and sometimes owners) took a small pocket watch, often 30–40mm in diameter, and added wire lugs (soldered or welded onto the case) so it could be worn with a strap. These conversions were especially common in Europe during WWI and shortly after, before purpose-built wristwatches became mainstream. Omega Pocket Watch Movements: Omega’s Cal. 38.5L T1/T2 and similar calibers were commonly used in early wristwatches. In the 1950s, Omega was producing more refined wristwatches (Seamaster, Constellation, etc.), so a 1952-dated pocket watch with welded lugs is most likely a later conversion done by a watchmaker or collector — not something Omega would have produced at the factory. Collectibility: These conversio...

Omega & Swatch - Mission to the Moon Watch

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  Mission to the Moon Color Scheme: Classic black and gray Closest in appearance to the original Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. Black bioceramic case, black dial, gray tachymeter bezel, white hands and markers. Diameter : 42.00 mm Thickness : 13.25 mm Lug-to-lug : 47.30 mm Strap material : VELCRO® Clasp material : None Strap clasp : None Case material : Bioceramic Color : Grey Strap color : Black Dial color : Black Case color : Grey

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra - James Bond

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  Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (Ref. 231.10.39.21.03.003) – Skyfall (2012) – Seen during Bond’s scenes in London. The Watch Model: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Reference: 231.10.39.21.03.003 Case Size: 38.5mm Movement: Omega Co-Axial Calibre 8500 (automatic) Dial: Teak-pattern blue dial, inspired by wooden decks of luxury sailboats Bracelet: Stainless steel Crystal: Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire Water Resistance: 150m In Skyfall Scenes: Bond wears the Aqua Terra in the London-based sequences, including M’s office and the inquiry hearing — these are the quieter, more formal parts of the film. Styling: Perfectly complements Bond’s tailored suits. The watch is subtle and sophisticated — a deliberate contrast to the more “tool watch” look of the Seamaster Planet Ocean he wears during the action scenes in Turkey and Macau. Symbolism: The Aqua Terra reflects Bond’s more refined, grounded side — appropriate for a film where he’s reflecting...

Vintage 1969 Breitling Chrono-Matic 2111-15 Watch

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  Vintage Watch -  1969 Breitling Chrono-Matic 2111-15, automatic movement cal. 15