Omega Constellation Observatory Collection Overview

Key Points from the Discussion

• The author expresses a preference for a manual-winding movement over the automatic calibre 8915/8914, citing the 12.23mm thickness as a concern for a two-hander watch. He notes that the absence of a running seconds hand is not an issue for him, drawing a comparison to his COSC-certified L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25.
• A chronometer without a seconds hand is functionally problematic for some, despite not being a technical oxymoron. The ability to immediately verify accuracy is diminished without a running seconds hand.
• The decision to omit Omega's highly accurate Spirate system in a collection branded with 'chronometry' and 'observatory' raises questions about whether the branding is primarily marketing-driven.
• The new Constellation Observatory collection is speculated to replace the Globemaster, given the similar dial design, particularly the star motif. The silver dial with rose gold hands and markers is noted as a peculiar aesthetic choice, with a suggestion that yellow gold might have been more harmonious.
• The collection's pricing, particularly for the steel two-hander on a leather strap at 10K, is considered ambitious by some collectors.
• Despite concerns about thickness and the automatic movement, the overall aesthetic, including the dogleg lugs, spear markers, and stepped pie-pan dials, is generally well-received, with many finding the watches 'stunning'.