The Ladymatic is a watch that quietly takes itself seriously — a proper self-winding mechanical movement made for a lady’s wrist, not a fashion quartz dressed up to look the part. It is for the buyer who wants the real thing, in a size and with a mother-of-pearl face that feel like hers. As a guide, a pre-owned steel Ladymatic starts around £2,600 to £3,500 as of July 2026, with diamond and gold versions rising from there.
Omega first used the Ladymatic name in 1955, on one of the earliest automatic watches engineered specifically for a lady. The modern 34mm De Ville Ladymatic, launched in 2010, revives that lineage — putting Omega’s own anti-magnetic Co-Axial movement behind a mother-of-pearl dial. It is heritage you can actually wind by wearing it.
What does a pre-owned Ladymatic cost in 2026?
Price tracks metal and diamond content. The figures below are real current asking prices, gathered in July 2026 from UK retailers and Chrono24 UK and labelled as asking prices. They are wider open-market guide levels, not Chrono6538’s own prices — we sell authenticated, serviced and guaranteed pieces at a premium to the private-market floor.
| Configuration | Notes | Pre-owned asking price (as of July 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel, mother-of-pearl dial | No diamonds; the entry point | ~£2,600–£4,500 |
| Steel + diamond bezel / dial | Thinner UK second-hand supply | ~£6,500–£11,000 |
| Two-tone steel & gold | Diamond MOP dial | ~£6,000–£9,000 |
| Solid gold / gold + diamond | Scarce pre-owned — indicative | ~£12,000–£22,000 |
Named examples (asking, July 2026): steel MOP ref 425.33 £3,495 (Burrells); two-tone diamond MOP ref 425.20 £8,495 (Watches of Switzerland); steel diamond-bezel ref 425.35 ~£6,900 (Precision, US comparable). Chrono24 UK indexed used examples span £2,604 to £14,925. Solid gold is data-sparse second-hand. Last updated: 28 July 2026.
Why choose a mechanical ladies’ watch?
Plenty of ladies’ watches at this price are quartz — perfectly good, but battery-driven. The Ladymatic is automatic: it winds itself from the movement of your wrist, and behind the pretty dial is a genuine watchmaker’s calibre with a proper service life. If you want a piece that feels like an object of craft rather than an accessory, that difference is the whole point.
Which version suits you?
The plain steel mother-of-pearl model is the most versatile and the best value, and it is where most buyers start. A diamond-set bezel or dial adds evening sparkle; the two-tone steel-and-gold brings warmth against the skin and a little more occasion. Solid-gold examples are lovely but scarce second-hand, so if one appeals, be patient and buy on condition and service history.
Has the Ladymatic held its value?
Ladies’ automatics are bought to be worn, and values can fall as well as hold — this is not investment advice. The Ladymatic’s mechanical movement and Omega’s name give it a steadier second-hand floor than a comparable fashion quartz, and diamond and gold examples hold more because of the materials. Buy it for the pleasure of a real mechanical watch on your wrist; treat any resale strength as a bonus.
Where to see one
Every Chrono6538 piece is authenticated, serviced and guaranteed — yours to love, with the reassurance done for you. See Omega De Ville at Chrono6538 →, or browse the wider Omega selection →.
Figures are wider open-market asking prices as of July 2026, for guidance only, not Chrono6538 prices; values can change.