THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: OMEGA
MODEL: 14902SC-61
YEAR: 1962
BOX/PAPERS: NO/NO
CASE DIAMETER: 34.5mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: LEATHER
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

The Omega Constellation range was, in essence, Omega’s answer to the Datejust. Originally released in 1948 as the limited-production Centenary Chronometer, it proved so popular that Omega decided to continue its production. In 1952, Omega launched a full collection of automatic chronometer watches that would go on to become the Constellation as we know it today.

The model underwent a significant redesign in the 1960s, thanks in part to the design genius of Gérald Genta. This era introduced the now-iconic “Pie Pan” dial—named for its distinctive shape, in which the dial slopes downward toward the outer edge, creating a dish-like effect. On the caseback, you’ll find the Geneva Observatory surrounded by eight stars, symbolising Omega’s eight chronometer competition victories.

The example shown here features a beautiful Pie Pan dial with rose-gold–capped markers and hands. All of the tritium lume remains intact and has aged to a lovely creamy tone. Inside beats the Calibre 561 movement, which features a semi-quickset date function—adjusted by winding the hands back and forth between 9 and 12 o’clock. The signature “dog-leg” lugs remain wonderfully sharp, a rare sight, as these cases are often over-polished and lose their crisp definition.

The watch has just been serviced and is running superbly at +3 s/day, with an amplitude of 270° and a beat error of just 0.1 ms. One of the most elegant designs Omega has ever produced—simply gorgeous.