Omega introduced its “Constellation” line in the early 1950’s starting with the reference 2648. The Constellation was Omega’s top-of-the-line model, offering chronometre certified bumper automatic movements and a medallion on the caseback depicting an observatory with 8 stars - each of which represent the 8 records omega set Geneva observatory trials.
Constellations featured a variety of case and dial designs over the years. Early references in the Constellation lineage featured cases with lyre style lugs. Later, Omega commissioned the famous Gerald Genta to redesign their iconic Constellation model where we saw the "dogleg" constellation introduced.
This example, a reference 14393, represents a transition for Omega. These models received an upgraded caliber however kept the same lyre lugs - the last model to do so before the switch to the "dogleg" lugs. It somewhat of a special example in the sense that the capping is pink gold which is much more uncommon than yellow. In addition the case remains unpolished. The dial is relatively clean and I would grade the piece overall as collector grade example. We are pleased to offer it in our vintage watch shop.
ABOUT THIS WATCH:
MANUFACTURER: Omega
MODEL: Constellation
REFERENCE: 14393
SERIAL: 190xxxxx
YEAR: 1962
CASE: The 34mm pink gold capped over stainless steel case is unpolished. The bevel o the bezel is very distinct. All four lugs retain their factory original facets and beveled edges. The case features its original, thin decagonal crown. The screw down caseback has some very faint wear throughout but no scratches from wrench marks at all. The pink gold medallion has a crisp observatory and all 8 stars are present with a matte, grainy backdrop - exactly what you would expect to see from an unpolished example. The case is completed by the watches original, Omega signed crystal of which has some crazing.
DIAL: The original silver sunburst pie pan dial is in good shape. The dial appears to be free from any scratches or staining. The dial presents with very few spots in the upper left and right quadrant of the dial. The dial sports baton style hour markers and dauphine hands. There is some lume loss in the middle section of the hour hand that is noticeable at some angles and not noticeable at others.
MOVEMENT: Omega automatic caliber 561 chronometer certified. Automatic self winding. 24 jewels, 19800 frequency, 50hr power reserve. Service history is unknown. The watch was placed on a timegrapher and showed that it was gaining approximately 26 seconds a day; however this was only taken in one position so to be taken with a grain of salt. It had an amplitude of 255. The watch can be serviced by one of our watchmakers prior to shipment should the buyer be interested. Cost for service without parts is approximately $325. Please just let us know.
BRACELET: Comes on the pictured crocodile embossed Omega strap. I believe it to be either a modern strap or AM.
ACCESSORIES: None.
BOX/PAPERS: No.
WARRANTY: None unless serviced first.
BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $2,400 shipped.
