Which Omega pieces hold their value
- The Speedmaster Professional, whose link to the Apollo programme has kept a deep collectors’ market running for decades and which sells in almost any condition
- Seamaster divers, particularly the references used in the Bond films, which have a recognisable name buyers search for directly
- Original bracelets with matching end links, which are frequently swapped and are expensive to replace correctly
- An extract from the archives, which Omega sells against the serial and which confirms the calibre, case and date the watch was produced
And what pulls the price down
- Polished lyre lugs on a Speedmaster, where the flat top surface has been rounded — this is permanent and collectors price it hard
- Service dials and service hands fitted during a repair, which are usually recorded on the paperwork and sell well below original parts
- Faded or replaced bezel inserts, where a replacement is obvious against a case that has aged and reduces a set that would otherwise match
- Gold-plated Constellation and De Ville cases from the quartz era with wear through to the base metal at the corners, which cannot be re-plated invisibly
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- The serial is engraved on the movement on older watches and on the lug or caseback on modern ones — it dates the watch and drives the archive extract
- The reference number is inside the caseback; photograph it, because Speedmaster and Seamaster references differ in value far more than they differ in looks
- Original Omega bracelets are stamped with a reference on the clasp and on the end links, which is where a swapped bracelet shows up
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Omega items are worth
The most-searched Omega items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Omega range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Watch | £111–£1,110 | £60–£600 (~$148–$1,479) |
| Vintage Watch | £92–£925 | £50–£500 (~$123–$1,232) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Omega value guide
Selling Omega on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Omega worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Omega resale is dominated by two families. A Speedmaster Professional or a Seamaster sells itself; a De Ville or a plated Constellation from the quartz years is a much harder sale at a much lower price. Each guide below says which Omega lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Omega?
The serial is engraved on the movement on older watches and on the lug or caseback on modern ones — it dates the watch and drives the archive extract. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Omega worth?
Across the 2 guides here, from about £92 to £1,110 (roughly $123 to $1,479) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.