OMEGA
Constellation
Automatic
Chronometer
Officially Certified
The Constellation family is one of Omega’s oldest collections, it has been around for almost 70 years. Starting out in 1952 as a chronometer for men, since then it has countless aesthetic transformations.
In 1948, Omega launched the limited-edition Centenary to celebrate 100th anniversary, the Omega Centenary Chronometer (observatory-certified chronometer), the first automatic chronometer ever offered by the brand. This special timepiece was so popular that Omega continued producing it in a non-limited version.
The limited-edition Centenary was so high in demand by customers that Omega decided to create a new model family of automatic chronometer watches in 1952: The Constellation with an automatic bumper movements chronometer Omega caliber.
One of the top-range models, created by Omega in 1958, 24 jewels and central sweep‑second hand, today we are presenting this GORGEOUS timepiece! It is a very unique vintage Omega Constellation Chronometer Officially Certified automatic wristwatch, ref. 14381 and dated from 1959.
Powered by an automatic chronometer certified movement caliber Omega 551, 24 jewels, sweep second, adjusted five (5) positions and temperature, 50 hours power reserve, Swiss made.
Still the original, the De Luxe pie‑pan cross hair dial, silver hour marks and luminous (radium) dots, bold minute track and silver matching dauphine style hands.
Cased in a very elegant 35mm stainless steel round case, screw down back. 30 meters water resistant. Original signed Omega crown.
The case back also has (still in good condition) the astronomical observatory emblem (featured on every single Constellation case back since the collection was initially launched in 1952). You still can see the observatory emblem surrounded by eight stars that was inspired by the observatory competitions. “The eight stars represent Omega’s greatest chronometric achievements at the annual observatory chronometer tests between 1945 and 1952.”
Matching perfect, this watch It is coming with a brand-new black alligator Genuine Leather two-piece strap.
After 60 years, this watch is still in LOVELY condition! It runs very well, keeps great time.
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
OMEGA WATCH Co.
Swiss
Caliber 551
Adjusted to Five (5) Positions and Temperature
24 Jewels
Serial Number 17000208
Case Marking:
Acier Inoxydable
Omega Watch Co.
Fab. Suisse
Swiss Made
14381 1 SC
CONSTELLATION
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 35
Case Diameter with Crown 36.7
Case Lug to Lug 43.8
Case Thickness 11.6
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
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