Omega, founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848, is one of the most historically significant watchmakers. The brand served as official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932 and achieved immortality when Buzz Aldrin wore a Speedmaster Professional on the Moon in 1969.
Modern Omega watches feature Master Chronometer certified movements, tested by METAS to resist magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. The Co-Axial escapement, developed by George Daniels and adopted by Omega in 1999, reduces friction and extends service intervals.
Unlike Rolex, most Omega watches are readily available at authorized dealers, often with negotiable pricing. Discounts of 10-20% off MSRP are common at ADs, and grey market dealers offer even lower prices. This accessibility is both an advantage for buyers and a factor in secondary market pricing.
Omega recommends servicing every 5-8 years. Service costs range from $500-$800 for standard models. The Master Chronometer certification and Co-Axial escapement are designed to extend these intervals compared to traditional lever escapements.
Omega watches typically depreciate 20-40% from retail in the first few years, then stabilize. The Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch holds value best, while Seamaster and Constellation models see more depreciation. Buying pre-owned at the depreciation floor offers excellent value.
Ranked by WVS Value Score — the models that best preserve your investment.
| # | Model | Market | Own/Yr | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 310.30.42.50.01.001 | $6,250 | $549/yr | 76 |
| 2 | Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 310.32.42.50.01.002 | $6,000 | $530/yr | 76 |
| 3 | Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 310.30.42.50.01.002 | $6,750 | $586/yr | 75 |
| 4 | Seamaster Diver 300M 210.30.42.20.01.001 | $4,850 | $444/yr | 74 |
| 5 | Seamaster Diver 300M 210.30.42.20.03.001 | $4,850 | $444/yr | 74 |
| 6 | Seamaster Diver 300M 210.22.42.20.01.004 | $7,250 | $624/yr | 74 |
| 7 | Seamaster Aqua Terra 220.10.41.21.03.004 | $4,700 | $433/yr | 74 |
| 8 | Seamaster Planet Ocean 215.30.44.21.01.001 | $5,750 | $511/yr | 73 |
| 9 | Seamaster Aqua Terra 220.10.41.21.01.001 | $4,600 | $425/yr | 73 |
| 10 | Constellation 131.10.41.21.01.001 | $4,400 | $410/yr | 73 |
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