THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: OMEGA
MODEL: 14393
YEAR: 1960
CASE DIAMETER: 34mm
CASE MATERIAL: 18K YELLOW GOLD
BRACELET MATERIAL: 18K YELLOW GOLD
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

The Omega Constellation was introduced in 1948, originally as the limited-production Centenary Chronometer. It proved so popular that Omega decided to continue production, and in 1952 the Constellation as we know it today was formally born.

Over the years, Omega produced the Constellation in numerous variations—different dial designs, bracelet constructions, and case metals ranging from steel and gold-plate to 9 ct and 18 ct gold. In mid-20th century Britain, however, Omega faced a problem: high import duties on precious-metal watches made it uneconomical to import fully assembled gold cases. To solve this, Omega partnered with the British firm Dennison, which produced cases domestically to Omega’s exacting standards. These proudly carried British hallmarks, “Made in England” signatures, and the A.L.D. stamp for Aaron Lufkin Dennison.