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Why does the Globemaster slowly sneak up on you?

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Is it the beguiling sunburst pie-pan dial? Is it the knurled bezel? Is it the undercut lugs and profile that looks like a 60's sports car? Is it the retro-futurist vibe? Is it all those things? I didn't even like this watch when I first saw it. It looked boring. A mistake. Then I actually tried one on!
The Globemaster moniker makes more sense for this modern reference. The 8900 movement with the jumping hour hand is perfect for travel. This "hidden" feature is seldom discussed when considering the Globemaster and why the moniker is befitting. The callback to past Constellations all work in perfect harmony. The C-case, the knurled bezel (which I didn't like at first), the iconic pie-pan dial, the observatory medallion and three link bracelet all add to a cohesive whole.
For me, it just works in the Sedna gold/steel combo. It brings out the details. It adds contrast. The brushed center links are understated and dare I say sophisticated. The light play on the hands, indexes, and Constellation star are mesmerizing. The combination of blue dial and Sedna accents give a premium look and feel.
It sneaks up on you, and before you know it, becomes your favorite watch! 馃グ
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For me, it is the dial. The angles on the dial & the way it changes color depending on the light. It is incredibly beautiful! Great photos &. the two tone looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
 
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Thanks for the kind comments @Omega-Q. I like the SMP two tone in your avatar. I've always thought gray dials accent gold and steel perfectly. If Omega releases a Globemaster in that configuration, I'd jump on it!
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Probably because it is reminiscent of the 50鈥檚 and 60鈥檚 pie pan Constellations when Omega was arguably at the pinnacle of its design evolution. It鈥檚 a beautiful watch but I wish that it had a better bracelet.
 
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@gbesq Its true that it isn't one of Omega's best bracelet executions. I would have liked to see better finishing in the areas between the individual links and the addition of a micro adjustment clasp. However, I do like the design. Its substantial and balances the weight of the watch (especially with the gold center links). I also like that the center links are large and slightly curved to follow the case shape. The shape of the links is quite well thought out ergonomically (they are trapezoid shaped being smaller at the bottom allowing them to flex around the wrist with tighter tolerances on the top). All the links are independent and I prefer it to Oyster bracelets (which I also own). Its a clean design and I find it comfortable to wear.
I think the 50's and 60's were certainly the glory years for Omega but some of the 70's and 80's style designs are truly under appreciated IMHO. I'm surely in the minority here but I'm a big fan and collector of the Manhattan Constellations (from the 2000's onward). Fashion is a wheel that turns.
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The Globemaster does offer high style with retro elements in a modern Omega watch. I've considered acquiring one on several occasions since it was introduced. Seems that I gravitate to the Globemasters whenever I'm in an Omega boutique.

I've never been keen on fluted bezels which remind me of the Rolex Datadjusts and Presidents of my banking career. The deal breaker for me always comes down to the date feature for it spoils an otherwise very appealing dial.

Still, I might end up with one someday.
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@gbesq Its true that it isn't one of Omega's best bracelet executions. I would have liked to see better finishing in the areas between the individual links and the addition of a micro adjustment clasp. However, I do like the design. Its substantial and balances the weight of the watch (especially with the gold center links). I also like that the center links are large and slightly curved to follow the case shape. The shape of the links is quite well thought out ergonomically (they are trapezoid shaped being smaller at the bottom allowing them to flex around the wrist with tighter tolerances on the top). All the links are independent and I prefer it to Oyster bracelets (which I also own). Its a clean design and I find it comfortable to wear.
I think the 50's and 60's were certainly the glory years for Omega but some of the 70's and 80's style designs are truly under appreciated IMHO. I'm surely in the minority here but I'm a big fan and collector of the Manhattan Constellations (from the 2000's onward). Fashion is a wheel that turns.
I acknowledge and agree with the points made in your post. I owned a blue dialed GM at one point. I loved the dial, wasn鈥檛 crazy about the fluted bezel, and hated the bracelet because I could never get a precise fit. The watch was always sliding up and down my wrist. I probably wouldn鈥檛 have sold the watch if I had purchased it on the strap. That being said, THIS is my idea of a pie pan Constellation:
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Lucky for me, the fit is spot on with three links taken out. Buckle sits nice and symmetrical on my relatively flat 16.5cm wrist. Nice Connie. Love the shark teeth indexes. 馃憤 There was a limited edition Manhattan a while back with that dial.
 
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The Globemaster does offer high style with retro elements in a modern Omega watch. I've considered acquiring one on several occasions since it was introduced. Seems that I gravitate to the Globemasters whenever I'm in an Omega boutique.

I've never been keen on fluted bezels which remind me of the Rolex Datadjusts and Presidents of my banking career. The deal breaker for me always comes down to the date feature for it spoils an otherwise very appealing dial.

Still, I might end up with one someday.
You should consider the platinum version without the date (funds permitting of course). The bezel is much more subtle than on a Rolex. Its more of a knurled rather than fluted look. I have a datejust and it's really a different vibe altogether.
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Of course.

But then there's that pesky date feature.
 
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Personally, I can't wear a watch without a date (unless its for a formal occasion for a few hours). I actually use the feature all the time.
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I love the Globemaster and own the full Sedna gold one. The bracelet doesn't work for me, so I am fine with leather. I did ask Omega once if they could make me a brick bracelet for the Globemaster, but I was told it was too difficult with the current bracelet manufacturer. Unfortunately, I would have gladly added it to my Globemaster. I also have a few vintage (pie-pan) Omega Constellations, and the Globemaster nods to those. The Globemaster isn't a top performer in the Omega collection. I think it's partly because of the name (it's confusing), but also because Omega didn't properly market the watch when it came out in 2015. Also, they couldn't deliver the watches properly in the year of introduction. So they missed their mark, kinda. Whatever it is, I love the Globemaster and it's part of my small Constellation collection.
 
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I have the SS blue GM and I wear it all the time. Whether I'm in a suit or sweatpants, it never feels out of place. I had just gotten my first full time job when Omega announced the GM at Baselworld in 2015. I knew from that instant that I would someday purchase a GM...

Well 6 years later, I finally saved up the funds and I have my first modern Omega! I hope your GM brings you as much joy as mine has 馃憤
 
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@Robert-Jan A brick bracelet would be out of this world if Omega did indeed make one. I'd imagine it would cost a pretty penny in full gold. It would make it even closer to vintage Connies. What others do you own? I fully agree that the name is confusing and Omega needs to learn better marketing tricks. They should really advertise it as a traveller's watch and highlight the jumping hour hand. That way the Globemaster moniker would be coherent and better understood.
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@Landerhoffis That is a great picture of a gorgeous piece. I certainly hope it will bring me lots of pleasure. The honeymoon period hasn't worn off yet so we'll see. The icing on the cake is that so far it's keeping brilliant time <1sec/day. Wear yours in good health and thanks for sharing your Globemaster story. 馃憤
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@Robert-JanI fully agree that the name is confusing and Omega needs to learn better marketing tricks. They should really advertise it as a traveller's watch and highlight the jumping hour hand. That way the Globemaster moniker would be coherent and better understood.
The jumping hour hand isn't a feature of this watch only. It's typical for the movement which is used in many other models that have nothing to do with travel.

If you'd market this as a travellers watch it would get slaughtered in comparison with real travel watches that have GMT or world timer complications.
 
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