BaselWorld 2015 - New Globemaster

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dsio

·Mar 18, 2015·Ash @ ΩF

Guys check this out, one of @Robert-Jan's pics from the launch event. Shows the other steel dial versions but more importantly it shows the bracelet, which looks like its end links and narrow link design are modeled on the 7077 of the early constellations

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pitpro

·Mar 18, 2015

The bezel kills it for me.
Otherwise I would like it.
Give it a low small bezel and let
the crystal bubble show and you got me

 

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Trev

·Mar 18, 2015·The Architect

I understand the differences and why they did it, but any average person will ask about your "Rolex" when they see the watch. Bezel kills it for me 😀

 

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bvertz

·Mar 18, 2015

IMHO Gerald Genta would not approve. The iconic Constellation of the 1950's-60's centered on one major design element. The pie pan dial was articulated by the minute hashes just inside the facets. In this design, the coin edge bezel distracts the eye away from the facets. It is a collage without focus.

 

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Superdoc

·Mar 18, 2015

I have to say... It's no Tresor... Which really knocked my socks off.... But the fluted bezels are magic under natural light...
No pictures can really capture it...

But here's a few more to add to the other 'R.J.'s'... ( must be something with RJs and omega)

I May try to find a vintage globemaster

 

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pitpro

·Mar 18, 2015

cicindela

This is an attempt to give us a new pie pan Constellation that Omega knows we want, without changing the definition of a modern Constellation, i.e., claws. Very calculated. We may at some point see one of these with a smooth bezel as well.

Common can there be any doubt what this is when, as Ash said, we have this..

you nailed it

 

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alam

·Mar 18, 2015

cicindela

……we may at some point see one of these with a smooth bezel as well.

shhhh….did anyone hear a photoshop whisper 😗

 

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Leona

·Mar 19, 2015

I LOVE the blue! I wonder what price they will be...

 

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·Mar 19, 2015·Ash @ ΩF

Leona

I LOVE the blue! I wonder what price they will be...

Pricing is on the Fratellowatches article here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-globemaster-watches-with-live-photos-and-pricing.23065/

Its not too bad actually especially in steel

 

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Leona

·Mar 19, 2015

dsio

Pricing is on the Fratellowatches article here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-globemaster-watches-with-live-photos-and-pricing.23065/

Its not too bad actually especially in steel

Thanks! That's not bad at all, very interested in the blue dial blue strap. I don't think it will be too masculine for a woman either...better start saving 😀

 

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Noisy Nova

·Mar 19, 2015

Want! 😁

Will never be able to afford. 🙁

 

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shoota70

·Mar 19, 2015

I have really been hating Omega's end links lately.

 

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cicindela

·Mar 19, 2015·Steve @ ΩF

Noisy Nova

Want! 😁

Will never be able to afford. 🙁

Alas, do not despair , there are many in your shoes. It is not just that Omega has watched us plunk down $4000-5000 on old vintage Constellations and decided we have deep pockets. The prestige watch world has evolved a specific pricing structure that is part of the image elite brands. If you want to be near the top, you have to look like you belong there in both quality and price. It is the world we live in.

One has to decide, do I collect Diamonds or Garnets? If you like Diamonds you can not complain about their price

Second Job? 😁

 

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Event horizon

·Mar 19, 2015

Noisy Nova

Want! 😁

Will never be able to afford. 🙁

If you are a thirty something teetotaller that doesn't smoke and still in possession of both kidneys...........you can afford it pm me

 

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cuts33

·Mar 19, 2015

Ablogotwatch had a nice write up with some really nice live pics.

Omega usually nails blue dials but this one doesn't look very impressive. The blue dial on the bracelet looks kind of cheap IMO.

On the other hand, the white dial really highlights the pie-pan, which is one of the nicer features of this watch.

I'm also very confused about the bracelet in general. If any watch in the lineup should have PCL's, I would think it is this one.

Something just doesn't look right with it.

I think a white dial on a strap is the way to go with this watch.

All in all, I think it was a good effort to bring some life back into the Connie lineup.

But at $7,700 for SS, I'm not convinced.

 

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Archer

·Mar 20, 2015·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Wetworks

Seriously, not getting where all the Datejust crap is coming from. It has a piepan dial, a Connie star, C-shaped case, and a coin edge; this thing screams classic, iconic '60s Constellation.

I personally wasn't referring to the look of the watch, but where some the people came from who now work at Omega...

 

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Tire-comedon

·Mar 20, 2015

I really like the steel with blue dial version, even if it really reminds me of this model :


Baton hands, fluted bezel and pie pan dial, a lot in common?

 

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pitpro

·Mar 20, 2015

bracelet too, no?

Tire-comedon

I really like the steel with blue dial version, even if it really reminds me of this model :


Baton hands, fluted bezel and pie pan dial, a lot in common?

 

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Nobel Prize

·Mar 20, 2015

I rather get one of the new Rolex Oyster watches to be honest.

 

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Tire-comedon

·Mar 20, 2015

pitpro

bracelet too, no?

bracelet looks flater on the 2015 model. Wait until we see it for real.