Omega Constellation French Pie Pan Rose 1956

Name: Omega Constellation French Pie Pan Rose 1956
Brand: Omega
SKU: #1589
Price: 6900.00 EUR
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BRAND HISTORY

Omega Constellation Ref. 249.213 "French Case" – A Rare Chapter of Constellation History (1956)

The Omega Constellation Ref. 249.213 is one of the most unusual and best-preserved Constellations we have ever had the pleasure of offering.

Manufactured in 1956 and crafted entirely in 18k rose gold, this watch combines everything collectors admire about the early Pie Pan Constellations with a feature rarely encountered even by seasoned Omega enthusiasts: a French-made case produced by PGF (Précision Genève France).

While most gold Constellations of the era were cased in Switzerland, Omega occasionally worked with local case manufacturers for specific markets due to import duties and national gold regulations. The result is a watch that feels distinctly different from its Swiss-made counterparts. The thinner bezel, elegantly curved lugs, and unique proportions create a noticeably larger and more refined wrist presence than most 1950s Pie Pan Constellations.

Adding to its appeal is the extraordinary preservation of both the case and dial. The crisp observatory medallion, untouched rose gold Pie Pan dial, and beautifully aged details serve as a reminder of why the Constellation became Omega's flagship dress watch during the golden era of Swiss watchmaking.

For the dedicated Omega collector, a French Case Constellation represents one of the most fascinating and elusive variations of the model.

- wrist size in our picture is 18 cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched rose pie pan dial in flawless condition
original hands & crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

dark brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
rose gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of wear
3-body 18k rose gold French-made case with snap-on case back produced by PGF (Précision Genève France)
35 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 12 mm thick
Year: 1956
total weight: 44 g

MOVEMENT:

Omega Caliber 505 - automatic chronometer
24 jewels, 19800 A/h, 50 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 05/2026
-8 sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1589

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For collectors, few moments are as defining as 1969 — when the Speedmaster became the first watch worn on the Moon. But long before that, Omega was pushing boundaries: anti-magnetic cases in the 1950s Railmaster, the revolutionary dive-ready Seamaster 300, the effortlessly elegant Constellation, and the space-age Dynamic. Each one tells a story — of innovation, of function, of fearless design.

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