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nicolamilton
·Make it a little bit slimmer, reduce the price 50%, add a seconds hand, and I'm in.
New 2026 Pie-Pan Constellation Observatory Model Out Now (Pics / Video)
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ErichKeane
·But METAS is just Omega's standard certification for their movements - you aren't paying "extra" because this is just what Omega does.
Would people feel better if they used a movement that wasn't METAS certified? Then people would complain they aren't using the most accurate movement they could have, they cheaped out, etc.
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reggie_v
·Make it a little bit slimmer, reduce the price 50%, add a seconds hand, and I'm in.
I’d add bring the case diameter down to 34-36mm too
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Alvaro95
·I don't know about you, but I am able to set the minute hand precisely at the 12 (or any other minute marker) pretty easily - it doesn't matter if the watch has a seconds hand or not.
Well, I completely agree with you. I personally don’t feel the need to set my watches to the second.
My point is simply that, if Omega is marketing this watch as being certified to 0 to +5 seconds per day, linking that to the Observatory heritage that gives the Constellation name to the watch, then it is fair to ask how that precision is meant to be experienced in a watch with no seconds hand.
The movement may well be highly accurate, but without a seconds hand that accuracy becomes largely theoretical to the user that Omega is trying to reach with that marketing. You can set the minute hand precisely enough, of course, but you cannot really “experience” that chronometric performance in the same way you could on a watch with a seconds hand.
Again, it is not that second-level precision is essential to me; I am simply pointing out the inconsistency between the overall marketing of the watch and its practical implementation in the design.
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Peemacgee
··Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungersI’m afraid it’s a bit of a disappointment for me.
I don’t care for the shape of the lugs - they look like they’ve been designed by someone who normally designs stealth battleships and are just aesthetically uncomfortable somehow.
The ‘Observatory’ name and the script they use is pretty awful.
(What is it that makes Omega only put Constellation on the back of their watches?)
I’ve never been bothered about a stepped dial - far too busy in my book - what’s wrong with a simple pie pan dial? ( they could always produce stepped dials as specials)
I quite like the shape of the hands - but did they get the dimensions wrong when ordering? - the minute hand hangs over the minute track for no apparent reason.
The bezel is ok I suppose.
(As for having AU750 in the middle of the gold dial….)
Oh - and I too think it should have a sweep second hand.
What a shame.
I don’t care for the shape of the lugs - they look like they’ve been designed by someone who normally designs stealth battleships and are just aesthetically uncomfortable somehow.
The ‘Observatory’ name and the script they use is pretty awful.
(What is it that makes Omega only put Constellation on the back of their watches?)
I’ve never been bothered about a stepped dial - far too busy in my book - what’s wrong with a simple pie pan dial? ( they could always produce stepped dials as specials)
I quite like the shape of the hands - but did they get the dimensions wrong when ordering? - the minute hand hangs over the minute track for no apparent reason.
The bezel is ok I suppose.
(As for having AU750 in the middle of the gold dial….)
Oh - and I too think it should have a sweep second hand.
What a shame.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerYou can set the minute hand precisely enough, of course, but you cannot really “experience” that chronometric performance in the same way you could on a watch with a seconds hand.
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texasmade
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Omega asking for nearly $20k more compared to a similar Rolex is very ambitious considering all the advantages the 1908 has besides the price (Rolex branding, seconds hand, case thickness). That pricing is going to be nearly impossible at full price to sell for OB's and very tough for AD's selling at a discount. Even at 35% off MSRP on the Omega, I'd still lean towards the Rolex 1908 and I don't even like Rolex that much.
Pricing on the Constellation in Moonshine or Sedna on the leather strap is nearly the same price as a Rolex 1908 on gold bracelet.
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stamplicker
·Since there is no second hand it would be sweet if they offered a quartz version. Much more accurate and cheaper to own.
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ATR
·I thought Rolex Cartier PP AP their in-house designers were being comfortable & lack of passion & idealism, which might be rather good characters compare to Omega’s newly hired freelancers who’s been trying too hard doing Cubism stuff on papers.😬
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·I think the case dimensions are excellent... For a dive watch.
But seriously, WTF?
Unlike many here, this watch would definitely have been in consideration for purchase as I love dress watches. But the size and lack of a seconds hand is a deal breaker. I wouldn't wear one of these if it was given to me for free. I get that some dress watches look good without a seconds hand but the Constellation is not one of them.
I'm not happy about the price, but as with so many things today, it is what it is. One of the things working against Omega (and all Swiss brands) is the strength of the Swiss franc compared to the U.S. dollar, Euro, and British pound. This is what the Swiss government wants so our choice is to not buy new Swiss watches (this is the camp I'm in).
I don't see this new release being successful for Omega.
As for myself, I will stick with my Longines Conquest Heritage in yellow gold. 35mm case. Elegant. Classy. Vintage looking but it comes with a modern build quality. It was manufactured in 2014 and I bought it new in 2016. I had it serviced in 2024 so it should be good to go for many years to come. It's my favorite watch. Even though I own several Omegas, this is the watch I would save from a burning house if I could only choose one.
But seriously, WTF?
Unlike many here, this watch would definitely have been in consideration for purchase as I love dress watches. But the size and lack of a seconds hand is a deal breaker. I wouldn't wear one of these if it was given to me for free. I get that some dress watches look good without a seconds hand but the Constellation is not one of them.
I'm not happy about the price, but as with so many things today, it is what it is. One of the things working against Omega (and all Swiss brands) is the strength of the Swiss franc compared to the U.S. dollar, Euro, and British pound. This is what the Swiss government wants so our choice is to not buy new Swiss watches (this is the camp I'm in).
I don't see this new release being successful for Omega.
As for myself, I will stick with my Longines Conquest Heritage in yellow gold. 35mm case. Elegant. Classy. Vintage looking but it comes with a modern build quality. It was manufactured in 2014 and I bought it new in 2016. I had it serviced in 2024 so it should be good to go for many years to come. It's my favorite watch. Even though I own several Omegas, this is the watch I would save from a burning house if I could only choose one.
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jjen
·Welcome to the forum!
I agree with most points. I think some aspects of the older Constellation can remain in the past, the decagonal crown for example I'm glad they dropped. On the whole I like the general styling of the new model, but I think the size and lack of seconds hand are really bad and the price is totally unrealistic. Particularly the precious metals.
The examples you've given of the Connie being thicker than Longines' new 300m diver and the gold model being more than a gold Patek 6119R are sobering. Omega is losing the plot.
I very recently argued this point on Reddit too. In that case it was about the divers, the 8800 is 4.6 mm thick yet the SMP is 13.6 mm thick, while the Rolex 3235 is a hair shy of 6.2 mm thick yet the Sub is 12.5 mm thick. The SMP does have a display caseback though, but regardless the movement isn't some big problem.
Decagonal crown is very difficult to wind, I agree with you on that point
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texasmade
·I'm not happy about the price, but as with so many things today, it is what it is. One of the things working against Omega (and all Swiss brands) is the strength of the Swiss franc compared to the U.S. dollar, Euro, and British pound. This is what the Swiss government wants so our choice is to not buy new Swiss watches (this is the camp I'm in).
An ALS Up/Down is only $400 more expensive than the Constellation.
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·Idk if it's just the weak USD compared to the Swiss franc. Comparing JLC, Cartier, and Rolex precious metal prices for the time only dress watches really shows how expensive Omega PM price is.
An ALS Up/Down is only $400 more expensive than the Constellation.
Given the distasteful size, I wouldn't wear the watch if it was given to me for free so the price doesn't really matter to me.
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AG77
·Sedna Gold, Canopus Gold, Moonshine Gold, Platinum-Gold, O-MEGASTEEL
Lot of marketing going on here.
Au750, Pt, ZrO2, etc printed right on the dial also seems tacky to me.
I personally like having a seconds hand. There are great watches without a seconds hand (Royal Oak is an easy example). But this isn't one of them.
Lot of marketing going on here.
Au750, Pt, ZrO2, etc printed right on the dial also seems tacky to me.
I personally like having a seconds hand. There are great watches without a seconds hand (Royal Oak is an easy example). But this isn't one of them.
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Sherrill
·They should have just used this case and master chronometer certified 8806 movement, and put the pie pan dial on it. It still needed to be a date and no date option. Traded this towards something else, miss it.
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jjen
·I guess I'll go out on a limb and say that I like the steel ones. I probably wouldn't spend this kind of money on this particular watch but all the Swiss watches are expensive nowadays.
Rolex doesn't have a directly comparable watch to the steel one because the 1908 doesn't come in steel but the new constellation in steel is about the same as a plain jane 41 mm datejust. It's a lot less than a land-dweller, I personally would take this over a land dweller, I think the design is more appealing.
Certainly some of the criticism of Omega in this thread is legitimate (seconds hand) but some of it feel exaggerated, performative, dramatic, and overblown.
Rolex doesn't have a directly comparable watch to the steel one because the 1908 doesn't come in steel but the new constellation in steel is about the same as a plain jane 41 mm datejust. It's a lot less than a land-dweller, I personally would take this over a land dweller, I think the design is more appealing.
Certainly some of the criticism of Omega in this thread is legitimate (seconds hand) but some of it feel exaggerated, performative, dramatic, and overblown.
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Jakeys
·Certainly some of the criticism of Omega in this thread is legitimate (seconds hand) but some of it feel exaggerated, performative, dramatic, and overblown.
Can you be more specific? The criticisms seem pretty valid to me. They're also not unique to this forum, check the Reddit launch thread for instance.
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Vinz Clortho
·Omega really jumped the shark with the size of the new release (both in diameter and thickness) and price of solid gold one. For the money they're asking, you're talking Vacheron Constantin levels of price and execution.
Two quick examples are the Fiftysix (40mm x 11mm) priced around $29K and the American 1921 in two sizes (40mm/36.5mm x 7 mm) priced around $45K/$37K.
You cannot tell me the fit/finishing of Omega is up to par with Vacheron and you cannot tell me Omega is hand finishing their movements. This is what Omega is asking for someone to overlook with this release.
And from a higher level, it's the "Omega Quagmire" they have painted themselves into.
After reading through the entire thread, it all boils down to where all the frustration is coming from and trying to tell Omega "You really need to read the room."
Two quick examples are the Fiftysix (40mm x 11mm) priced around $29K and the American 1921 in two sizes (40mm/36.5mm x 7 mm) priced around $45K/$37K.
You cannot tell me the fit/finishing of Omega is up to par with Vacheron and you cannot tell me Omega is hand finishing their movements. This is what Omega is asking for someone to overlook with this release.
And from a higher level, it's the "Omega Quagmire" they have painted themselves into.
After reading through the entire thread, it all boils down to where all the frustration is coming from and trying to tell Omega "You really need to read the room."
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texasmade
·Omega really jumped the shark with the size of the new release (both in diameter and thickness) and price of solid gold one. For the money they're asking, you're talking Vacheron Constantin levels of price and execution.
Two quick examples are the Fiftysix (40mm x 11mm) priced around $29K and the American 1921 in two sizes (40mm/36.5mm x 7 mm) priced around $45K/$37K.
You cannot tell me the fit/finishing of Omega is up to par with Vacheron and you cannot tell me Omega is hand finishing their movements. This is what Omega is asking for someone to overlook with this release.
And from a higher level, it's the "Omega Quagmire" they have painted themselves into.
After reading through the entire thread, it all boils down to where all the frustration is coming from and trying to tell Omega "You really need to read the room."
