Review
Blomman Mr Blue shares his hands-on experience with the Omega Globemaster in gold at the Omega Boutique in Vienna. He delves into the historical context of the 'Globemaster' name, exploring its connection to the Constellation line and its vintage-inspired design elements.
Friends,
I had the chance to see one more watch in the Omega Boutique before our group had to move on…
Here I opted for the new Omega Globemaster in Gold.
Why this one? For one, this is a watch I never had the chance to really have a look closer on.
Secondly, it is a Constellation that goes under the name Globemaster!
This is might sound odd, but not the first time Omega did this.
We all know the Constellation line was born in 1952, but did you know that early on (mid 1950s) Omega used the Globemaster name as well.
I am not 100% sure, but am under the impression that Constellation was used in Europe and Globemaster in the North America.
Maybe some of the Omega experts knows the details.
This is not a Tribute watch, but vintage inspired for sure!
Many of the key elements we recognize from earlier versions.
Like the pie-pan, the applied indexes, the C-shaped case…
I really like the date window location and shape, makes the dial very symmetric and easy to read.
Inside is the automatic Omega Calibre 8901 Master Chronometer certified by METAS.
Unfortunately, there was a sticker on the back hiding the Gold Constellation medallion.
But just the knowledge of that the medallion is there is comforting, an important heritage from history, IMO.
Another reason I choose this watch to look at was that I wanted to make the comparison with Omega’s 100 Year Anniversary watch, the Centenary (1948).
Many think Omega used the Centenary as starting point when Omega created the Constellation!
If my understanding is correct, the Centenary was one of the first, maybe even the first Automatic Chronometer from Omega.
Thank you, Thomas Schmolek and the team at the Vienna Omega Boutique for letting us see all these wonderful watches!
Best
Blomman
already answered this on another forum so will just re-post here Globemaster was used on the older Omega constellation models in the US, it was the first series of Constellations that hit the US market, there are two various stories, one which goes something like, the Constellation name in the US was used under copyright and in-accessible to Omega at that time, so they named the piece a Globemaster, instead of Constellation. and the other, The Globemaster name had to be withdrawn from the watche
Yes, it is hard to find facts about the Globmaster name. Best Blomman
The fluted bezel, the case related to the dial, and the date. I like the pie pan dial, though, but without date even better. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Must say that it is much more convincing in the metal. Especially the bezel and case! The date, my friend - since the 1960's the majority of all automatic, "time only" watches comes with a date. I think it is time you learn to live with it! Best Blomman
Then... Best, Nicolas
The majority of people wearing mechanical watches wants a date on it to tell... The date! But, I agree - more and more people use computer or smart phones to check the date... But these persons also check the time that way.... Best Blomman
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