OMEGA Classic 14714-1 'Champagne Patina'

€695.00

Description

In the Swiss ateliers of Omega, 1960 gave birth to a hand-wound jewel without fanfare reference 14714. Slim, understated, and wrapped in a 20-micron gold-filled case, it cradles a warm champagne dial marked by an honest vintage patina. There are no modern marketing flourishes here: just refined proportions, elegant dauphine hands, and the quiet presence of a dress watch designed to be worn, not announced. Inside lives the true marvel the legendary Caliber 285 from Omega’s famed 30mm family, its plates gleaming in iconic rose-gold finish. When new this movement shattered accuracy expectations; today, more than sixty years on, it still beats with the same steady, reliable cadence. A pure, timeless slice of horological history, ready for the wrist of its next admirer.

History

Born at a moment when Omega balanced tradition with precision engineering, reference 14714 was conceived as a discreet dress piece for the discerning wearer. It carried the refined aesthetics of late-1950s design into the 1960s and paired them with the technical excellence of the 30mm movement line. Caliber 285 built for robustness and accuracy elevated the model above many contemporaries and helped cement Omega’s reputation in chronometric performance. Over decades, 14714 matured gracefully: cases softened by wear, dials graduated to warm hues, and movements maintained their dependable rhythm. Not a headline-grabbing icon, but a steadfast ambassador of classic Swiss watchmaking, appreciated by collectors who value provenance, movement pedigree, and the quiet dignity of a well-made timepiece.

Specifications

Model: Omega Classic

Reverence: 14714-1 SC

Serial number: 17.323.***

Year: 1960

Material: 14k / Stainless steel

Box and/or papers: Naked

Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use and non orginal crown

Condition glass: Amazing condition, plexiglass

Condition strap: Amazing condition, After market with Original buckle

Condition dial: Simply fantastic champagne patina dial

Timepiece information: Cal. 285, manual movement

Last service: 28-02-2026

functions: Time

Dimensions: 34×40mm

Strap size: 18mm

Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers

Description

In the Swiss ateliers of Omega, 1960 gave birth to a hand-wound jewel without fanfare reference 14714. Slim, understated, and wrapped in a 20-micron gold-filled case, it cradles a warm champagne dial marked by an honest vintage patina. There are no modern marketing flourishes here: just refined proportions, elegant dauphine hands, and the quiet presence of a dress watch designed to be worn, not announced. Inside lives the true marvel the legendary Caliber 285 from Omega’s famed 30mm family, its plates gleaming in iconic rose-gold finish. When new this movement shattered accuracy expectations; today, more than sixty years on, it still beats with the same steady, reliable cadence. A pure, timeless slice of horological history, ready for the wrist of its next admirer.

History

Born at a moment when Omega balanced tradition with precision engineering, reference 14714 was conceived as a discreet dress piece for the discerning wearer. It carried the refined aesthetics of late-1950s design into the 1960s and paired them with the technical excellence of the 30mm movement line. Caliber 285 built for robustness and accuracy elevated the model above many contemporaries and helped cement Omega’s reputation in chronometric performance. Over decades, 14714 matured gracefully: cases softened by wear, dials graduated to warm hues, and movements maintained their dependable rhythm. Not a headline-grabbing icon, but a steadfast ambassador of classic Swiss watchmaking, appreciated by collectors who value provenance, movement pedigree, and the quiet dignity of a well-made timepiece.

Specifications

Model: Omega Classic

Reverence: 14714-1 SC

Serial number: 17.323.***

Year: 1960

Material: 14k / Stainless steel

Box and/or papers: Naked

Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use and non orginal crown

Condition glass: Amazing condition, plexiglass

Condition strap: Amazing condition, After market with Original buckle

Condition dial: Simply fantastic champagne patina dial

Timepiece information: Cal. 285, manual movement

Last service: 28-02-2026

functions: Time

Dimensions: 34×40mm

Strap size: 18mm

Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers