Pre-Owned Omega Constellations Watches
In the late 19th century, prestigious chronometer trials were held at observatories in France and Switzerland. These trials were dominated by Omega watches and the Constellation was developed to commemorate this, even featuring a movement that was awarded the highest ever score at the trials. Along with the De Ville, it’s considered one of the dressier families in the Omega line-up.
Omega Constellations Watches
Unveiled in 1952, the Omega Constellation series pays homage to Omega's commitment to precision and luxury design, quickly becoming a beacon of elegance and sophistication.
The Constellation’s origins lie in a series of prestigious chronometer trials which were held in observatories in Switzerland and France in the late 19th century. Omega dominated these intense trials and to commemorate this feat it developed the Constellation, which featured a movement that was awarded the highest ever score at the trials.
The Constellation name itself derives from the emblem on its caseback, which shows an observatory beneath eight stars. These stars symbolise the two chronometer records and six first-place awards that Omega earned between 1933 and 1952. The two chronometer records were particularly significant—in 1933, at the Kew-Teddington Observatory, Omega set world records for precision in every category, going on to repeat the achievement in 1936.
The series also debuted the “pie-pan” dial, a unique curved dial that mirrors the look of an inverted pie dish. This aesthetic feature set the Omega Constellation apart from its contemporaries, something it still strives to achieve.
In 1982, Omega unveiled the Constellation Manhattan. This highly distinctive version of the Constellation introduced the watch’s “Griffes” or “claws”—a design element that is now featured on most watches in the Constellation family and which doubles as a securing mechanism for the gasket and sapphire crystal. The Manhattan name has since been discontinued but its design codes have been absorbed into the Constellation series.
Another notable release is from 2015, when Omega unveiled the Constellation Globemaster. Now a revered addition to the lineup, this model harks back to previous Constellations released in the 1960s, with its sporty case inspired by the C-shaped case from the 60s. Notably, the Globemaster doesn’t feature the “Griffes” on its bezel but still boasts elements from original Constellation watches such as the classic pie-pan dial.
Despite numerous updates and enhancements, the Omega Constellation has remained true to its original ethos of elegance and precision. From classic models with understated baton indices to glitzy iterations with diamond hour markers, there’s a Constellation watch to match every individual's unique style.
A symbol of luxury and prestige, the Omega Constellation is known for its design, precision, and high-quality materials including stainless steel and precious metals like gold. Each Omega Constellation watch is designed for durability and longevity.
Renowned for their precision, today’s Omega Constellation watches are equipped with COSC-certified chronometer movements, offering unparalleled accuracy and reliability. They also include the pioneering Co-Axial escapement system, invented by the English watchmaker George Daniels to reduce friction and optimise timekeeping. These contemporary movements are also known for their use of innovative materials like silicon to ensure the watch's accuracy in magnetic fields.
The diverse range of pre-owned Omega Constellation watches at Watchfinder covers all tastes and preferences, whether you’re looking for a basic stainless steel model or a gold or two-tone version with glamorous diamond indices.
Discover your ideal Omega Constellation today and add one of the watchmaker’s most distinctive timepieces to your collection.
