The Omega Constellation has been linked to the likes of Elvis Presley, Cindy Crawford and Anna Kournikova.
In the firmament of fine watchmaking, few names shine brighter than Omega. A Swiss company with an impressive history dating back to 1848, it has been responsible for some of the industry’s biggest hits, including the canonical Seamaster and Speedmaster collections that have long beguiled aficionados.
Released in 1952, the Constellation was the last word in accuracy. Its name and the single star at 6 o’clock suggested a connection to the heavens, and it featured a distinctive 12-sided raised face that was subsequently referred to as a “pie pan” for its resemblance to an upside-down baking dish. When flipped over, the back also stood out like the Big Dipper on a clear night, with its depiction of the famous Geneva Observatory with eight stars above it.
In the decades that followed, the pie pan was scrapped, solid 18-karat gold versions and handsome metal bracelets were introduced, and legendary designers such as Gerald Genta were brought into the fold. Even hulking quartz versions were issued. While these iterations continue to resonate with watch nerds, it is the refined “Manhattan” model from 1982 that we associate with the Constellation today.
“I love the Constellation and think it is overlooked in favor of its Omega stablemates,” adds Wallner. “It’s chic, has so much history, and is still relatively affordable. I recommend it to women who are looking to get into collecting timepieces and don’t know where to start.” Buzz Aldrin famously wore an Omega watch to the moon during NASA’s Gemini XII mission, November 1966.Omega has been the official timekeeper at the Olympics for nearly a century.
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