A Globemaster in my collection?

OBSER · Tues. 5:20pm

Hi guys,
I’d like to “close” 🤣 my collection with a Globemaster with ss case, blue dial and bracelet.
I found a nice example full set (the ref on card is about the example without bracelet, so it was added after the purchase)
Famous physical reseller in my city
Price around 5k€
Year 2016
Good general status with 12 months warranty (not serviced)
I see that the Globemaster is not on the actual catalog (moved off after the new constellation entry) and I see it like a gada watch.
I love it, I tried it and I think it s an underrated watch, but I’d like to know what do u think about the purchase and if it can give the right
Boost to my actual collection.
I have a Seamaster de ville 166.020 YG, a constellation 2852 pie pan RG capped, a constellation c shape 168.029 with WG bazel, 2 vintage tank (one de ville and one constellation) a de ville prestige chrono with 861 (silver dial) and a co axial de ville with armadillo band (black dial)
It could be my most expensive shot and your opinion for me it’s always a good talking point and a way to be more sure about my action 🙂

Thank u for your time

ErichKeane · Tues. 5:31pm

The Globemaster is one of my favorites in the collection, but only some of them. Not what you're talking about, but the Annual Calendar one is gorgeous, if only it didn't have a lug-to-lug-distance measured in feet.

The 39mm 3 hander on the other hand is exactly how you say: an absolute GADA watch. Absolutely lovely dials, great case designs that fit under a cuff, but also in a sports context. IMO, you can't really go wrong.... EXCEPT:

The appearance of the dial is VERY color dependent. I love the blue, so I think that is absolutely the best. The white/silver dial though is kinda... 'plain'? Not 'white' enough to be an interesting white watch, but not enough contrast to show off the pie pan. IMO, stay away from the silver dial.

2 Tone Blue/gold/Steel is absolutely amazing, and you might look for that as well, but it commands quite a bit higher price.

As far as ~$5kEUD for a steel/blue: Since it is EUD, that is on the higher end. They are about $4-$5k US on the private market, a 2023 (factory warranty still in effect!) sold on Reddit for $4300 about 2 weeks ago. 5k EU is about $5.7k US, so on the higher end? You can do better, but whether or not the 12 month warranty/local dealer is worth it to you, up to you.
Once you GET the watch, I'd be shocked if you don't love it.

502 to right · Tues. 7:38pm

I always care more about getting a good watch than getting a good price. Getting both is nice, but the former is more important.

Some other thoughts:

- 2016 is now a 10 year old watch. If it hasn't been serviced it could require a service any time now. Calculate the service price into the consideration of purchasing. You could get a example of this model only a couple of years old and still under Omega warranty. I would lean that direction if it was me. Another thing to mention: I don't trust resellers who say their "guy" serviced the watch recently. That usually means the watch was visually inspected and checked on a timegrapher and nothing was seriously wrong FOR NOW. It doesn't mean much for telling the future.

- This Globemaster is a fantastic watch if you like the design and the size. The movement is super reliable. If you like the look and size go for it.

Garden Veggies · Tues. 8:36pm

I think you can find these new for a reasonable price now that Omega killed it for the Observatory

nicolamilton · Wed. 7:37am

Regardless of the price, what about this (inexistent) combination?:

gbesq · Wed. 9:50am

I owned one, had the same steel case/bracelet and blue dial, and I eventually sold it. So, I'll give you my thoughts about the pros and cons for it.

On the pros:

-The dial, especially the blue, is really beautiful with the pie pan
-The tungstein carbide bezel is nearly impossible to scratch
-The bracelet is brushed
-The caliber 8900 is a very good Co-Axial movement. It was the first Omega with a METAS certification Master Chronometer, anti-magnetic up to 15,000 gauss, a power reserve of 60 hours and a silicon balance spring
-The display is also lovely with a double bridge, Geneva waves, blue screws and it shows the observatory which is nice

On the cons:

-The dial pie pan is somewhat muted compared to the pie pan dials from the Constellations in the 1950's and early 1960's
-The markers, hands and the calendar window are all pretty dull and the crown is too large
-The bracelet is not well balanced, is heavy, sharp and there are no half-links and no clasp adjustment.

So really, it's a great watch with a terrible bracelet. I was never able to get a good fit and that drove me crazy. If you want to see a GREAT bracelet, and shows that Omega can build an excellent bracelet when they want to, take a look at the current braclet from the 300 Heritage. Now that's a great bracelet.

There's no question that many will be able to get a good fit from the Globemaster bracelet and, for those who can, I'd give the watch an 8 to 8.5 from a 10.

OBSER · Wed. 11:28am

Thank u for your opinions!
This is how it fit on my wrist.

@ErichKeane @502 to right about the possibility to find it more “young” and a little bit more expensive with an active official warranty, in Italy and UE I didn’t find it in the last months. I have not pressure, so I can wait 🙂

@gbesq I really will love to use it with the leather strap and I see that bracelet could not fit perfectly. For sure is a cons

502 to right · Wed. 12:17pm

gbesq
If you want to see a GREAT bracelet, and shows that Omega can build an excellent bracelet when they want to, take a look at the current braclet from the 300 Heritage. Now that's a great bracelet.

Agreed. Thankfully I was able to put that clasp on my AT38 and my Seamaster 300m Professional (with an Aqua Terra bracelet).

A Globemaster in my collection?

OBSER

ErichKeane

502 to right

Garden Veggies

nicolamilton

gbesq

OBSER

502 to right

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