Omega watch Chronometer Constellation 14393 Vintage 1959

SPECIFICATION

Reference : 14393
Movement : Omega, caliber 561
Age : Circa 1959
Case Size : 34mm
Case Thickness : 11mm
Lug to Lug : 43mm
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : used Omega watch
Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty

 POINTS TO MENTION

• In wonderful used condition with some signs of wear
  
• Case and bezel have some light scratches and marks
  
• Some light freckles to the dial between 12 and 2 indices
• Fully serviced movement
  
• Omega signed crown
• Replacement crystal
• Display case back, also comes with its original case back
• Paired with its original signed Omega bracelet that fits up to 7 3/4 inch wrist approx.

A BIT OF TRIVIA

Omega first introduced the Constellation in 1952, at the time it was Omega's flagship timepiece, the first models had a Cal. 354 bumper movement in them. Later in 1955, Omega introduced the Automatic Cal. 50x, followed in 1959 by the Cal.55x (no date) and 56x (date) versions. Many of the Constellations came with pie-pan dials, diamond indexes, and fancy lug configurations, and all the gold Constellations of that time had the Observatory of Geneva's hand engraved on the back. The stainless steel and stainless steel/gold versions had a gold medallion on the back with the Observatory of Geneva, the eight stars above the Observatory stand for the many exploits of Omega in the world Chronometer competition, celebrating the fact that all Constellations are Chronometer Certified. In 1964, Omega introduced its first Constellation with the “C” case, due to the case resembling two mirrored Cs, the “C” case was a modern move away from the popular round Constellations of the 1950s.

THE WATCH

This Constellation example dates to circa 1959 and was given a couple of characteristics that would go on to define the collection. The dial has the Constellation branding, as well as an applied star logo. On the caseback is a depiction of the Geneva Observatory with eight stars that represent the eight observatory chronometer competitions Omega won in the 20th century. As you might expect, this Constellation was a chronometer-rated watch, and it says so right on the dial. The dial is of the non-lume variety with black inlay on the hands and applied hour markers, which gives it nice contrast against the silvered dial. The Omega logo and name as well as the star at six o'clock are beautifully applied shiny steel. The stainless steel case features nicely shaped lugs with a slight bevel. On the original caseback is a gold medallion featuring the constellation logo and stars, This watch is fitted with a display case back showing off the cal.561 in all of its glory.

The 168.0056 houses a chronometer grade Omega cal. 561 which has Sweep seconds and date indication. Its an automatic movement with 24 jewels, 19800 beat rate and a power reserve of 50 hours.

OUR THOUGHTS

Expertly crafted in 1959, the Omega Chronometer Constellation 14393 Vintage watch offers precision and luxury in one timeless design. With an impeccable chronometer movement, this vintage timepiece is not just a watch, but a statement of elegant and accurate timekeeping.