Five Exceptional Omega Timepieces Sold at Killens Mendip Auction Rooms
29th April 2025
Omega is one of the most respected names in Swiss watchmaking, known for its precision, innovation, and strong design heritage. From deep-sea exploration to space missions, Omega timepieces have earned a global reputation among collectors and enthusiasts. A small selection of watches sold at Killen’s Mendip Auction Rooms reflects the brand’s range and lasting appeal. Here are five standout examples.
The first, a 2008 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean, sold for £2,100 in June 2024. This stainless steel coaxial chronometer is part of Omega’s professional dive watch line, featuring a matt black dial with luminous batons and Arabic numerals, a 41mm case (44.5mm with the crown), and a black rotating bezel. Fitted with a black rubber strap and deployment clasp, it runs on the Calibre 2500 movement. The watch came complete with its original box, cards, manual, and retailer documentation - always a plus for collectors.
A classic example of mid-century Omega craftsmanship appeared in the form of a 1959 18ct gold gentleman’s bracelet watch, which sold for £2,000 in August 2024. It features a silvered dial with gilt baton markers and hands, housed in a 34mm three-piece case hallmarked for London. Inside is the 17-jewel Calibre 520 movement (serial no. 16816632). The watch, weighing 70.5 grams, came with a red leatherette ‘Omega High Precision’ chequerboard box, adding to its period appeal.
A stainless steel Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, which achieved £1,900 in September 2019. Known for blending sporty design with everyday wearability, this model had a striking blue dial with baton markers, day/date functionality, and a skeleton case back displaying the Si14 co-axial automatic movement. It came with a blue rubber strap and original packaging, weighing 108.9 grams overall.
In February 2021, a more complicated piece, a manual-wind Omega with moon phase, day, and date functions sold for £1,700. This 34mm stainless steel watch, fitted with a brown leather strap, offered an attractive complication layout. It weighed 41.3 grams and presented as a clean, functional example.
Finally, a vintage Omega Seamaster 30, a manually wound model with a distinctive red dial, sold for £1,600 in March 2022. It featured white baton hour markers, Arabic numerals at the quarter hours, a 35mm case, and a later Hirsch black leather strap. The movement was numbered 21086975 - typical of the robust and reliable construction Omega was known for during this era.
This represents only a small selection of the Omega watches we have had the privilege of handling. If you are considering selling your timepiece, we would be delighted to assist. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your watch in further detail.
