This month's SOM is a pink gold Omega Constellation 'transition' model manufactured in 1961.
Its rare to see these models in pink gold and ever rarer to chance upon an example in museum quality. Click here for a photo-essay on this superb piece.
What an absolute beauty Desmond and grats to the lucky owner.
Why cant I find one of those for sale? I only seem to find the frankens!
Another nice write up (to be expected though from you) and i had started to worry your new other blogs were taking you away from the mothership as it were :P
Jumped on this photoessay with excitement. Purchased a 14393 4 SC this week - although with only very limited experience and knowledge it was a nervewracking experience, so it was great to see some features seemingly confirmed by the subject of this SoM. Namely, the constellation medallion is identical, although many constellations medallions don’t appear to detail the mortar/stonework lines in the roof and the stars don’t seem to be in the same arrangement. But they do align between these two 14393 at least. My case back doesn’t detail the key and the 4 of the manufacturer as per subject of SoM so that remains an unknown at this stage and there is also no year date. There is however the Helvetia head. The Dial of my watch is a brushed rose gold and came with a vintage stainless steel and rose gold BoR - unfortunately a bit too short for my wrist. Oh well. Started googling in the hope of procuring extra links but no joy yet. I will attach a photo of my watch for the record if I can figure out how to. Thx Desmond for detailing an 14393 and deciphering all the marks via the SoM for our edification and enjoyment. Cheers.
Actually, I suspect your model is the deluxe model 14394 as it had the 18k gold dial.
Happy to look at some pics - just click on my profile in the RH column and click through to the email.
There were a number of case makers contracted by Omega to produce precious metal cases and if you send a pic of the inner case back as well I should be able to tell you who made the case.
What an absolute beauty Desmond and grats to the lucky owner.
ReplyDeleteWhy cant I find one of those for sale? I only seem to find the frankens!
Another nice write up (to be expected though from you) and i had started to worry your new other blogs were taking you away from the mothership as it were :P
Yes, it's a great watch eh?
ReplyDeleteBeauties like these are hard to find that's for sure.....maybe a side trip to old Amsterdam ? :)
Ah the other blogs.....the Omega was was a response to loys of emails and a review of keywords amongst the traffic...and I thought I'd try my hand :)
Cheers
Desmond
I am afraid that the link is not working
ReplyDeletehttp://www.snapdrive.net/files/476678/Omega%20Constellation%20Pink%20Gold%20Constellation%2014393.pdf
I get an error and can't see the pdf file.
Great watch and a pleasure to look at. Just a crying shame that there is a scratch on the calendar dial above the 27.
ReplyDelete-maze
Yes I saw that.
ReplyDeleteI guess its easy enough to replace the date ring, the question would be whether to maintain full factory originality.
I think I'd keep it as I would only be reminded one day a month :)
Cheers
Desmond
Ive just checked the link and all seems to be ok
ReplyDeleteCheers
desmond
Jumped on this photoessay with excitement. Purchased a 14393 4 SC this week - although with only very limited experience and knowledge it was a nervewracking experience, so it was great to see some features seemingly confirmed by the subject of this SoM. Namely, the constellation medallion is identical, although many constellations medallions don’t appear to detail the mortar/stonework lines in the roof and the stars don’t seem to be in the same arrangement. But they do align between these two 14393 at least. My case back doesn’t detail the key and the 4 of the manufacturer as per subject of SoM so that remains an unknown at this stage and there is also no year date. There is however the Helvetia head. The Dial of my watch is a brushed rose gold and came with a vintage stainless steel and rose gold BoR - unfortunately a bit too short for my wrist. Oh well. Started googling in the hope of procuring extra links but no joy yet. I will attach a photo of my watch for the record if I can figure out how to. Thx Desmond for detailing an 14393 and deciphering all the marks via the SoM for our edification and enjoyment. Cheers.
DeleteWelcome to the 14393 club!
ReplyDeleteActually, I suspect your model is the deluxe model 14394 as it had the 18k gold dial.
Happy to look at some pics - just click on my profile in the RH column and click through to the email.
There were a number of case makers contracted by Omega to produce precious metal cases and if you send a pic of the inner case back as well I should be able to tell you who made the case.
Cheers
Desmond