By the early 1960s, the Constellation had become Omega’s statement of precision. Not in an overt way, but in how it was built, finished and regulated. This is one of those pieces.
Reference 14381-61 SC from 1961, with the pie pan dial and calibre 551 — right in the middle of the line’s strongest period.
The dial is what carries it. Silver, crosshair, faceted edges. It’s been preserved properly. No spotting, no deterioration, no distraction. Just a clean surface with sharp printing and well-defined markers catching the light.
The case is rose gold capped over steel. Omega used this construction to give the presence of gold without the fragility of plating. It’s a thick bonded layer, and it holds up. This one remains in strong condition with only light surface wear and good definition through the lugs.
On the back, the observatory medallion. The eight stars reference Omega’s chronometer records at observatory trials — not decoration, but a direct link to what the watch was built to represent. Still crisp.
Inside is the calibre 551. One of Omega’s best automatic chronometers from the period. Recently serviced, running to chronometer standards with strong amplitude.
1961 serial. c.34mm exc crown.
It comes on a brand new textured grey leather strap with an aftermarket rose gold coloured buckle, which works well with the tone of the case.
What’s interesting now is where these sit against the modern Constellation line. Omega has leaned back into this design language with its newer Observatory models — pie pan inspiration, observatory casebacks, chronometer positioning. In my opinion, they have nothing on the original and this, in as-new condition is less than a tenth of the price.
Fully original and in a state of preservation that’s unheard of.
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Viewings by appointment in Dorset or London.
For better prices, please visit our website.
As with all vintage watches, we cannot guarantee their reliability however we have been as honest as I can be with the photos and the description above.
Please check out our other watches and view my feedback.
By the early 1960s, the Constellation had become Omega’s statement of precision. Not in an overt way, but in how it was built, finished and regulated. This is one of those pieces.
Reference 14381-61 SC from 1961, with the pie pan dial and calibre 551 — right in the middle of the line’s strongest period.
The dial is what carries it. Silver, crosshair, faceted edges. It’s been preserved properly. No spotting, no deterioration, no distraction. Just a clean surface with sharp printing and well-defined markers catching the light.
The case is rose gold capped over steel. Omega used this construction to give the presence of gold without the fragility of plating. It’s a thick bonded layer, and it holds up. This one remains in strong condition with only light surface wear and good definition through the lugs.
On the back, the observatory medallion. The eight stars reference Omega’s chronometer records at observatory trials — not decoration, but a direct link to what the watch was built to represent. Still crisp.
Inside is the calibre 551. One of Omega’s best automatic chronometers from the period. Recently serviced, running to chronometer standards with strong amplitude.
1961 serial. c.34mm exc crown.
It comes on a brand new textured grey leather strap with an aftermarket rose gold coloured buckle, which works well with the tone of the case.
What’s interesting now is where these sit against the modern Constellation line. Omega has leaned back into this design language with its newer Observatory models — pie pan inspiration, observatory casebacks, chronometer positioning. In my opinion, they have nothing on the original and this, in as-new condition is less than a tenth of the price.
Fully original and in a state of preservation that’s unheard of.
-
Viewings by appointment in Dorset or London.
For better prices, please visit our website.
As with all vintage watches, we cannot guarantee their reliability however we have been as honest as I can be with the photos and the description above.
Please check out our other watches and view my feedback.
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