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?
The Constellation collection was introduced in 1952.
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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