Why does the Globemaster slowly sneak up on you?

dstfno

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.

Consternation

Yes, of course the 8900 movement is present on other models, but the point being that it makes more sense to highlight it in the marketing material to better justify calling it a "Globemaster". And I don't agree that it would get bad press or slaughtered. In fact, I've seen this feature get praised in many reviews. Its actually one of the main features that drew me to this watch and the only one where the name makes sense with the movement. I wouldn't have even considered it otherwise.
I find it more convenient than some "office" GMTs or world timers that don't have a jumping local hour hand and are all marketed as "travel watches". For me the Globemaster holds its own even against a Rolex GMT (which I own and love for what it is: a tool watch). Its cleaner and uncluttered making it more versatile. I've found that having a jumping hour hand is good enough on trips unless you're a pilot or someone that absolutely needs to track multiple time zones. Having a GMT hand or a bezel would absolutely ruin the lines of this watch anyway. A hidden home hour hand would be another story however and a welcome addition if it doesn't add thickness. I have a JLC Dualmatic with this feature and its awesome. That would make it even more Globemaster-ish (I hope Omega is listening)...

gbesq

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’t 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’t have sold the watch if I had purchased it on the strap. That being said, THIS is my idea of a pie pan Constellation:

Landerhoffis

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 👍

Consternation

jyles_baldemor

I actually like this look more than the Aqua Terra. Maybe I need more time to look at them both, but at first glance man it's a beauty especially that dial.

Consternation

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! 🥰

Duquephart

"The C-case"?