Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Mar 21, 2020

LOT 205

OMEGA, REF. 14393/4 SC, CHRONOMETER CONSTELLATION "PIE PAN", WHITE GOLD

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

USD 12,300 - 16,400 / HKD 95,000 - 127,000

Very fine and extremely rare, 18K white gold, self-winding, round-shaped, Chronometer wristwatch with a "pie pan" dial so-called because of its resemblance to a pie pan, central second and sword hands. On the dial, the name Constellation, highlighted by an applied gold star. On the case back, the famous medallion featuring the Observatory of Geneva crowned by a constellation of eight stars. These denote Omega's participation in precision trials, which it won in 1933 and 1936.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-9-10-01

Good

Scratched

Patinated

HANDS Original

Brand Omega

Model Constellation "PIE PAN"

Reference Ref. 14393/4 SC

Year Circa 1961

Bracelet Omega leather strap and stainless-steel Omega pin buckle

Numbers 18190896

Caliber 561

Dimensions 34,5 mm.

Signature Case, dial and movement

Notes

The Constellation was developed in 1952, a true synthesis of the most advanced horological technologies. The Chronometer status of each Constellation was certified by an official rating certificate with a special mention "for especially good results." A 1962 advertisement boasted, "Each Omega Constellation holds the Swiss Government's top degree for accuracy."
With a distinctive style that combines a mid-century aesthetic with the precision that Omega stands for, the Constellation is the perfect fit for a collector who desires a Chronometer with a strong history of horological excellence.
If we breakdown the reference, 14393 stands for the model's reference, /4 for the variation and SC for "Seconde Centrale" or central second.