Omega Constellation Watches

A Brief History of the Constellation Line

1952–1970s: Pie‑Pan Origins
The first Constellation launched with a twelve‑faceted “pie‑pan” dial and chronometer grade movements. Collectors still hunt these today.

1982: Birth of the Constellation Manhattan
Designer Carol Didisheim added the famous bezel claws (Griffes) to clamp the crystal. Integrated bracelet, Roman numerals, and brushed facets complete the Manhattan’s signature look.

2015–Present: Master Chronometer Era
Omega coaxed the line into the future with antimagnetic calibres certified by METAS to resist 15 000 gauss. The latest Constellation Manhattan 41 mm ceramic‑bezel models exemplify the update.

Omega Constellation Movements & Technology

• Co‑Axial Calibre 8800: 55‑hour reserve, free‑sprung balance, Si14 silicon hairspring.
• Calibre 8900 / 8901: Twin‑barrel, 60‑hour reserve, time‑zone jumping hour hand.
• Calibre 8922 Annual Calendar: Pointer month complication adjusted once a year.
• Calibre 4061 Quartz: Less than ±10 seconds/year deviation and “end‑of‑life” second‑hand jump.

All mechanical Constellations carry Master Chronometer status—tested for accuracy in six positions, temperature shifts, and the dreaded magnetic field of a laptop speaker.

Case Sizes, Materials & Design Details

Dial textures: Silk (vertical stripes), sun‑burst, meteorite. Bezel: Roman numerals filled with Ceragold™ or Liquidmetal®.