Omega / Constellation
Omega Constellation
Collection profile · 1952
Elegant dress watch with distinctive 'griffes' on the case and a star on the dial, one of Omega's oldest lines.
Collection shots


Pronunciation & name
kon-stuh-LAY-shun
Why it matters
Constellation is Omega’s precision-and-dress-watch pillar, linking observatory heritage, pie-pan vintage collecting, the Manhattan claws, and Globemaster Master Chronometer positioning into one long-running family.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 1952 — Omega introduces Constellation as a precision-focused family.
- 1982 — The Manhattan design codifies the claws, integrated bracelet, and modern Constellation profile.
- 2015 — Globemaster brings Master Chronometer certification into the Constellation universe.
News
- Constellation Observatory press release 2026 — Omega highlights a two-hand Master Chronometer expression in the Constellation family. ↗
- New Constellation collection blends time with jewellery 2024 — Omega expands the jewellery-led side of the Constellation range. ↗
- Constellation section 2026 — The official press section groups current Constellation material for editors. ↗
- Globemaster section 2026 — Omega maintains Globemaster as a Constellation subfamily in the press room. ↗
Fun facts
Star dial cue
The dial star is one of the collection’s long-running identifiers.
Manhattan claws
The case claws, or griffes, became the signature of modern Constellation design.
FAQ
When was the Constellation introduced?
Watchatlas uses 1952 as the source-backed first major introduction year for the Constellation collection page.
What are the key Constellation references to know?
Start with Globemaster, Manhattan, Pie Pan; these are the reference chips used to anchor the collection page.
Why does the Constellation matter?
Constellation is Omega’s precision-and-dress-watch pillar, linking observatory heritage, pie-pan vintage collecting, the Manhattan claws, and Globemaster Master Chronometer positioning into one long-running family.
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