The most sought after dials on any Omega watch is their pie-pan dial which has the facetted angles on the edge of the case, and their highest grade Chronometer rated movement is used in their Constellation range, so when the two come together such as in this watch, then you have such a stylish and highly sought after and collectable watch that will always be admired on the wrist.
Made in 1960, the gold capped case measures 35mm across plus the Omega crown and with the Geneva Observatory logo on the back still in lovely crisp condition, this watch really is a true classic.
The dial is not only a pie pan dial, but is made all the more elegant by the combination of index markers and numbers as well a the centre sweep seconds. In original condition, the dial has achieved a wonderful patina that adds to its character and really emphasises all the features that have been mentioned.
Powered by the beautiful and reliable 24 jewelled Chronometer grade Omega calibre 551 that has been serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty, this is a wonderful example of a vintage Omega Constellation that will always look so elegant and stylish.
Stock# W1102cc
Maker: Omega
Model: Omega Constellation 14381 4sc
Circa: 1960
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Vintage 1960 Omega Constellation 14381 4sc with the pie pan dial
Here is a brief edited article taken in part from the Omega Museum's website about the Omega Constellation:
The progenitor of the Constellation line is without doubt the appropriately named "Century". A limited edition self-winding chronometer wristwatch launched in 1948 to celebrate the firm's 100th anniversary. This watch, not intended for series production, was greeted with such enthusiasm that the decision was taken to create a watch with all the same qualities on an industrial scale. It started with the movements, which were all self-winding chronometers that had received the mention of "Especially good results" during testing.
The line would soon develop into a series of watches which were finished to different degrees. The Constellation Deluxe was available in gold with applied gold indexes on the dial. And finally the Constellation Grand Luxe, which was available in gold and platinum with corresponding dial and the so-called "Brick link" bracelet.
The form of the Constellation remained little changed until 1964 when the so-called "C-case" watches were introduced. The name was a reference to the form of the case, which resembled two interlocked Cs. The change would also be incorporated in the first ladies Constellation, launched in 1967.
The 1970s saw the introduction of quartz technology to the wristwatch and this also applied to the Constellation line. Some of the most accurate watches ever produced in series were developed for the Constellation line, including the famous Marine Chronometer which is, to this day, the most accurate autonomous wristwatch and the only watch to be certified as a marine chronometer. However it wasn't a Constellation Marine chronometer that stunned the watchmaking world with a 0 error rating. It was a calibre 1021 self-winding movement destined for a Constellation that held the distinction of achieving absolute perfection when it received its certificate marked "Especially good results", showing a variation of 0.00 after 15 days of testing in five positions and at varying temperatures.
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