OMEGA IS THE BEST VALUE IN VINTAGE TIMEKEEPING

For a brand that has for so long been the closest rival to Rolex in terms of innovation and name cachet, vintage Omega timepieces are hugely undervalued. Granted, there are plenty of rare and iconic vintage Omegas out there that go for big bucks at auction (various iterations of the Speedmaster come to mind), but the core models from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s that were made in huge numbers — Seamasters, De Villes, Constellations and the like — can be found easily for around $1,000. If you’re looking for an entry point into vintage collecting, you’d be hard pressed to find anything better.