Sell your Omega · South Florida · by appointment
Sell your Omega to a buyer who checks the caliber, not just the name.
Send photos of the dial, the case back, and any cards. I reply personally within 1 business day with an offer and the reasoning. Then ship on my insured label or meet me in your county.
- Speedmaster, Seamaster, Constellation, and De Ville reviewed by hand
- Prepaid FedEx label, insured to declared value, USA only
- Wire or check within 24 hours of inspection
Who this page is for
Two Omegas can share a name and sit far apart in value.
Omega sellers often know the model name and little else. A Speedmaster is a Speedmaster, a Seamaster is a Seamaster. In practice, each name covers watches with different movements, crystals, sizes, and eras, and those details decide the offer.
Some sellers own a modern Seamaster Diver 300M bought new. Some have a vintage Constellation from a grandparent. Some want to move from an Omega toward a Rolex or another sport reference. The questions differ, but the checks start in the same place: the reference, the caliber, and the paperwork.
This page explains what I look at on an Omega and why. I do not post prices. Values shift by reference and generation, and you get a real number with the reasoning in my reply.
Selling to a private dealer
One person reads the reference, the movement, and the papers.
Generation identified
I confirm the exact reference and movement before I offer, so a 3861 Moonwatch is not priced like an older 1861.
Vintage handled properly
For older pieces I check original parts and tell you whether an Extract of the Archives is worth ordering.
Insured both ways
Prepaid FedEx label insured to the declared value, signature required, and unboxed on camera when it arrives.
Paid within a day
Wire or check within 24 hours of inspection, by the method you choose before shipping.
What I check on an Omega
Six things that decide the offer.
Each one shifts the number. My reply names which ones helped and which ones cost you.
Reference and generation
The reference sets the line, size, and era. It separates a current Speedmaster from an older one that looks almost the same.
Caliber
Manual-wind 321, 861, 1861, and 3861 Speedmasters, and the automatic Co-Axial calibers in Seamasters, each trade differently.
Master Chronometer card
Recent Omegas tested by METAS come with a certificate card. With the warranty card, it completes a modern set.
Extract of the Archives
For vintage pieces, an Omega archive extract confirms the production date and original specification.
Service and parts
Omega service often replaces dials, hands, bezels, and crystals. Original parts matter most on vintage references.
Case and bracelet
Unpolished case edges, a bracelet without stretch, and all original links keep the watch at its best level.
How it works
Four steps, start to payout.
01
Request an offer
Send the appraisal form with photos of the dial, case back, clasp, and any cards. I reply personally within 1 business day.
02
Ship or meet
Use the prepaid insured FedEx label from anywhere in the USA, or book an appointment in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach.
03
Inspection
I open the box on camera and check the movement, reference, serial, and parts. If it matches the photos, the offer holds.
04
Payout
Wire or check within 24 hours of inspection. If you say no, the watch comes back insured, at my cost.
Know which side you are on
Omega variants that look alike but sell differently.
These are the splits Omega sellers most often misjudge. The first column usually draws the wider pool of buyers.
| Criteria | Usually stronger | Usually weaker |
|---|---|---|
| Speedmaster family | Professional Moonwatch with a manual-wind caliber | Speedmaster Reduced, a smaller automatic with a different movement |
| Speedmaster crystal | Either version in good order; hesalite is the traditional choice, sapphire versions add a display back | A scratched crystal on either version, priced as a replacement |
| Modern papers | Warranty card plus Master Chronometer card with matching numbers | No cards; still bought, with more weight on the inspection |
| Vintage proof | Extract of the Archives that matches the watch | No extract; the offer leans on what the inspection can confirm |
| Dial and hands | Original dial and hands with matching luminous material | Service dial and hands, which run well but reduce collector interest |
| Case condition | Unpolished, with sharp lugs and original brushing | Heavily polished, with softened edges and thinned lugs |
These are directions, not figures. How much each one moves the offer depends on the reference and the market, and I show the reasoning in the reply.
The detail
What moves an Omega offer, and why.
The Speedmaster is several watches under one name
The Speedmaster Professional, known as the Moonwatch, has been made with a series of manual-wind chronograph calibers. The 321 is the original column-wheel movement, revived by Omega in recent years. The 861 and later 1861 powered the Moonwatch for decades. The current 3861 is a Co-Axial Master Chronometer. Each generation has its own buyers, and the caliber number is the fastest way to place your watch.
The Speedmaster Reduced is a different watch. It is smaller, automatic, and uses a different movement, so it trades in a separate market. Limited editions and special references sit apart again. Their value depends on the edition and on having the full original set.
Hesalite or sapphire
The classic Moonwatch uses a hesalite crystal, an acrylic that scratches easily but can be polished. Many owners prefer it for its history. The sapphire version resists scratches and usually adds a display case back. Neither is wrong. What matters is that the crystal is correct for the reference and in good condition. A deep scratch or a crack is priced as a replacement part.
Seamaster lines are not interchangeable
The Seamaster name covers very different watches. The Diver 300M is Omega's best-known dive watch, with several generations of dials and bezels. The Planet Ocean is the larger, deeper-rated diver. The Aqua Terra is an everyday sports watch with no rotating bezel. The Railmaster grew from a line built to resist magnetism. Vintage Seamasters from the mid-century era are often dress watches. Tell me the line and the reference, and I can place it.
The Master Chronometer card and the warranty card
Many current Omegas are certified as Master Chronometers after testing by METAS, the Swiss federal metrology institute. The testing covers accuracy and resistance to strong magnetic fields on the finished watch. These watches come with a certificate card alongside the Omega warranty card. Both cards together, with numbers that match the watch, make a modern set the next buyer can trust quickly. Send a photo of both.
Extract of the Archives for vintage pieces
For older Omegas, the brand's heritage department can issue an Extract of the Archives. It confirms details such as the production date, the caliber, and where the watch was first delivered. An extract helps most on collectible vintage Speedmasters, Seamasters, and Constellations. It takes time and carries a fee from Omega, so I will tell you if your watch justifies ordering one before you sell.
Service history and replaced parts
An Omega service center visit can bring back a watch with a new dial, new hands, a new bezel insert, or a new crystal. The watch runs well afterwards. On a modern piece that has little effect. On a vintage reference, original parts are what collectors pay for, so a service dial lowers interest. If old parts came back in a bag, include them. They can restore some of that value.
De Ville and Constellation: the dress side of Omega
De Ville and Constellation are Omega's dress and everyday lines. Modern examples are valued much like other quality dress watches, on condition, metal, and papers. Some vintage Constellations draw collector interest, especially with original dials and solid gold cases. If yours is older, send a sharp photo of the dial and the case back.
How to prepare your submission
- Daylight photos: dial straight on, case back, both sides of the case, the clasp, and the bracelet laid flat.
- The reference number and, if visible, the caliber number from the case back or papers.
- Photos of the warranty card, Master Chronometer card, or Extract of the Archives, with numbers visible.
- Service history: where, when, and which parts were replaced, or say that you do not know.
- Whether you prefer my insured label or an appointment, and which county you are in.
Questions, answered
Before you send an Omega
Is my Speedmaster a Moonwatch?
If it is a manual-wind Speedmaster Professional, usually yes. If it is a smaller automatic, it is likely a Speedmaster Reduced. Send the case back and dial photos and I will confirm the reference.
Should I order an Extract of the Archives before selling?
Only for some vintage pieces. It helps most on collectible older references. I will tell you after seeing photos whether it is worth the time and fee.
What if my Omega has no warranty card?
I still appraise it. Missing cards put more weight on the inspection and the serial. The offer is lower, and I explain by how much for your reference.
Should I service or polish my Omega first?
No. Polishing removes metal for good. A service right before a sale rarely pays back, and it can replace original parts on a vintage watch. I price any needed work into the offer.
Can I trade my Omega toward a Rolex?
Yes. I credit your Omega against a watch in the case or one I source for you. The trade page explains how the credit works.
Sell your Omega
A real number on your Omega, in 1 business day.
Send photos of the dial, case back, and cards. I reply personally with an offer and the reasons for it. Insured shipping is on me. Payout within 24 hours of inspection.