The brand new Omega Constellation 41mm Meteorite assortment

The Constellation is likely one of the oldest collections in Omega’s historical past, having existed since 1952 (second solely to the Seamaster by way of longevity). Initially the Omega Constellation was a basic chronometer watch with an emphasis on class, however within the Nineteen Eighties it modified drastically with the introduction of the Constellation Manhattan, its built-in design and signature claws. Revived in 2019 with a female assortment, adopted by 39mm males’s fashions in 2020, the vary that counts in the present day is the Omega Constellation Gent’s Assortment 41mm, launched 4 years in the past. Already interesting with its cleverly modernized design, 5 new references now be a part of the gathering. And these watches have extra to supply than simply the meteorite dials.

The present Omega Constellation assortment consists of a variety of variations, starting from compact female variations, together with editions with a small seconds show, to medium-sized fashions for males with a diameter of 39 mm, to barely extra daring, extra technical fashions on the prime superior and fairly engaging 41mm watches designed with casualness in thoughts. All references can be found in metal with a ceramic bezel, in two-tone variants or in yellow and Sedna gold, and have up to now been worn on an built-in hybrid rubber and alligator strap. And all however one reference has a ceramic bezel.

This yr, Omega determined to look again on this assortment and make a number of updates. And whereas an important of those is the introduction of meteorite for the dials, there are additionally variations within the supplies and straps. As a reminder, this particular look of the Constellation, with its tonneau-shaped case, its claws on the bezel, its half-moon aspects and the general built-in look, is related to the introduction of an essential change within the assortment from 1982 onwards to the Constellation Manhattan household. The watches we are going to see in the present day are the direct descendants of this fairly extravagant watch by Carol Didisheim. This design, considerably forgotten for a couple of years, got here again in 2019 and 2020 with the launch of the Constellation Co-Axial Grasp Chronometer 39mm, adopted by these bolder and extra trendy 41mm fashions.

These 5 new Omega Constellation 41mm fashions, a part of the fifth technology, primarily characteristic new meteorite dials. Three fashions can be found in metal and two in gold. The dials are comprised of a meteorite that comes from Sweden, the Muonionalusta meteorite – a predominantly iron-based meteorite with a major nickel content material. Just like the Gibeon meteorite, it displays a basic Widmanstätten sample, though with slight variations in construction.

To acquire the colours, the bottom meteorite dial is PVD coated with both Sedna PVD gold, Moonshine PVD gold, inexperienced PVD or blue PVD. The silver mannequin isn’t PVD coated and has undergone galvanic remedy to acquire a colour as shut as potential to the unique materials. Relying on the mannequin, the utilized markers and Constellation star – that are basic components of the gathering – are product of both black PVD-treated, 18k white gold, 18k Moonshine gold or 18k Sedna gold.

Relying on the colour, the bezel of those new Omega Constellation 41mm Meteorite fashions is product of both ceramic (black ceramic for the silver model, inexperienced ceramic for the PVD inexperienced model) or metallic, with the Roman numerals in constructive aid obtained by laser ablation ( z the Blue, Moonshine and Sedna variations). The blue model has a grade 5 titanium bezel.

Some extra notable updates to this assortment. Along with the meteorite dial, that is the primary time that the Constellation is accessible in 18k moonshine gold (the model’s proprietary yellow alloy) – earlier fashions had been made in basic 18k yellow gold. It’s also the primary time that the 41mm fashions can be found with a metal bracelet. The strap is identical because the Constellation 39mm and will be swapped between each sizes – equivalent lug width. It’s closed with a triple folding clasp with a consolation clasp, which permits for an extension of two mm.

In any other case, it’s the similar technical foundation because the Constellation 41mm product of metal, which we mentioned on this article. This can be a watch within the iconic Manhattan design of the gathering, however closely modernized, with a sure luxurious sports activities watch ambiance. Whatever the materials used, the case has a diameter of 41mm, a thickness of 13.5mm (we might wish to see it thinner) and a compact lug-to-lug dimension of 44mm. The polished prongs, the hallmark of this assortment, are used together with the rounded crescent aspects on each the gold and ceramic bezels. The watch is waterproof as much as 50 meters.

Contained in the case is the caliber 8900 (metal fashions) or the caliber 8901 (gold fashions). These automated actions solely differ in whether or not or not there’s a stable gold rotor and stability bridge. They’re Omega’s greatest and have a coaxial escapement, a silicon stability spring, two series-connected barrels and Grasp Chronometer certification. They actually have a sensible time zone perform that permits the hour hand to be adjusted independently in hourly increments.

As talked about, this Omega Constellation 41mm Meteorite Assortment consists of 5 fashions:

• Metal case, black ceramic bezel, silver electroplated meteorite dial, black PVD markers, metal bracelet
• Metal case, inexperienced ceramic bezel, inexperienced PVD meteorite dial, white gold markers, metal bracelet
• Metal case, titanium bezel, blue PVD meteorite dial, white gold markers, metal bracelet
• 18K moonshine gold case, bracelet and bezel, moonshine gold meteorite dial with PVD coating, moonshine gold hour markers
• 18K Sedna gold case, bracelet and bezel, Sedna gold PVD-coated meteorite dial, Sedna gold hour markers

Accessible as a part of the everlasting assortment, these new Omega Constellation 41mm Meteorite fashions retail CHF 8,900 – EUR 10,300 (Blue), CHF 9,200 – EUR 10,700 (silver and inexperienced) or CHF 40,200 – EUR 46,600 (Gold) – Costs embody taxes. For extra info, go to omegawatches.com.