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Nov 15, 2024Omega’s Constellation 41mm Has Meteorite Dials and New Materials
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We all know the legendary status of Omega’s Speedmaster chronograph and Seamaster diver. Simply put, these are two of the most iconic wristwatches ever made and would be more than enough if they were the Swiss brand’s sole output. But it would also be a travesty if we forgot about Omega’s flagship dress watch, the Constellation. This week, the company has unveiled new editions to the long-running collection which include dials made of meteorite, a new case material, and integrated metal bracelets.
Debuting in 1952 and once known as “The Swiss Watch,” the Constellation is the watchmaker’s second-longest-running line (behind the Seamaster) and has certainly gone through some changes over the years. Still, the Constellation Manhattan, upon its release in the ‘80s, seemed to be prescient of where the model would go in the coming decades with the introduction of the signature claw design on the bezel sides. The Constellation would remain rather quiet until 2020 when Omega revived the men’s line. And while we’ve seen some cool variants in that time, this Meteorite collection covers a lot of ground with just five variants. It also brings things back to the ‘80s with integrated metal bracelets for the first time since being revived. The last few years have exclusively featured rubber or leather straps.
Utilizing pieces of the Muonionalusta meteorite, which was discovered in northern Scandinavia in 1906, these new dials are either PVD-coated or galvanic-treated to get each of their five different colors — blue, green, silver, Moonshine gold, and Sedna gold. The bezels either match or complement the dials, but use an array of materials. The blue and green versions come with stainless steel cases and colored ceramic bezels, while the silver dial sports a grade 5 titanium bezel on a steel case. As for the two gold versions, their cases, bezels, and bracelets match with 18k gold versions of the color. This is also the first time we’ve seen a Moonshine gold version of the Constellation.
If you want to explore the Meteorite collection, as well as the ladies’ watches that were released in tandem, head over to Omega’s website. Prices range from $9,300 to $42,400.
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