The modern Constellation draws its design from the 1982 "Manhattan", defined by the lateral claws that originally functioned to compress the crystal gasket for water resistance.
Sized at 35mm, the watch houses the Calibre 8500, a self-winding movement produced in-house. This caliber integrates a Co-Axial escapement and an Si14 silicon balance spring, resulting in a chronometer-certified power reserve of 60 hours.
Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the company that would become Omega established its identity with the 1894 introduction of the 19-ligne 'Omega' calibre. This movement was a landmark in industrial watchmaking, utilizing interchangeable components to streamline production and repair—a philosophy of accessible precision that continues to define the brand.
Omega cemented its reputation for robust accuracy through its role as the Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games since 1932 and, most famously, through the Speedmaster Professional's flight qualification by NASA, which culminated in its journey to the Moon.
In the modern era, the brand's most significant contribution has been the industrialization of the co-axial escapement, an invention by Dr. George Daniels that fundamentally reduces friction within the calibre for superior long-term chronometric stability. Typified by purpose-driven design, Omega's collections—from the abyssal-depth Seamaster to the iconic Speedmaster—are archetypes of the professional tool watch, balancing legible aesthetics with advanced material science and anti-magnetic properties through its Master Chronometer certification.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 2008 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 35mm Thickness: aprox. 13mm Lug Width: Integrated
Case: Stainless steel, brushed finish, mirrored facets, visible wear Bezel: Fixed, engraved Roman numerals, mirrored claws, visible wear Dial: Silver sunburst, applied hour markers, date display Hands: Stainless steel, dauphine hands
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull crown Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel, integrated bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, exhibition back, screw down, visible wear Movement: Automatic Chronometer Caliber: 8500 Co-Axial