Constellation

Introduced: 1952

Purpose / Inspiration: The Constellation was born as Omega’s top-tier chronometer dress watch—a symbol of precision, elegance, and prestige. Named after the stars, it was one of the first mass-produced Swiss watches to be chronometer-certified across the board, and has since evolved into a modern luxury staple, known for its “Griffes” (claws) and integrated bracelet design.

Designer:

Original pie-pan dial designed in the 1950s by Omega’s in-house team
1982 redesign (Manhattan) introduced by Carol Didisheim, with the iconic four claws and integrated case + bracelet

Case size:

Vintage: 34mm–36mm
Modern: 25mm (women) to 41mm (men)
Slim profile on dress models; sport-luxe sizing on men’s automatic lines

Case options:

Stainless steel
Two-tone (steel + yellow or Sedna™ gold)
Full 18k yellow, white, or Sedna™ gold
Ceramic bezels (on newer models)
Brushed and polished finishing, signature half-moon faceted lugs
Sapphire crystal front and back

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Vintage: Automatic chronometer calibers (e.g., Cal. 354, Cal. 561)
Modern:
- Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibers: 8800, 8900, 8700, 8806
- METAS-certified: anti-magnetic, COSC-grade accuracy
- Quartz versions also available in 25–28mm models

Bezel:

Signature Roman numeral bezel
Fixed, with or without the “Griffes” (4 claws)—a hallmark since 1982
Ceramic and steel options depending on reference

Dial options:

Pie-pan dials on early vintage models
Modern dials: silver, black, white, champagne, blue, burgundy, mother-of-pearl
Index, Roman numeral, or diamond markers
Date window at 6 o’clock
Star emblem above 6, Constellation text at center

Water resistance: 50m – 100m depending on version

Bracelet:

Integrated bracelet design since 1982
Polished center links and brushed outer links
Butterfly clasp or deployant clasp
Leather strap variants on select models

Still in production, with separate lines for men and women, quartz and automatic, standard and Master Chronometer specs

Why it matters: The Constellation is Omega’s dress flagship. If the Seamaster is the tool, the Constellation is the trophy. It’s one of the few luxury watches that’s immediately recognizable from across the room, thanks to its claws, Roman bezel, and star. Built to be precise. Styled to impress.

Precision Since 1952. Prestige Ever Since.

The One With the Claws—and the Chronometer Badge

Stars on the Dial. Stars in Its History.

From Pie-Pan Dials to Co-Axial Chronometers—This Is the Real Deal

References for Constellation

Ref. 1212.30.00 – Constellation Double Eagle Automatic, 35/36 mm +

Ref. 1213.30.00 – Constellation Double Eagle Automatic, 38 mm +

Ref. 1213.50.00 – Constellation Double Eagle Automatic, black dial +

Ref. 123.10.24.60.55.001 – Constellation 24 mm Quartz, MOP with diamonds +

Ref. 123.10.35.20.01.001 – Constellation 35 mm Co‑Axial, black +

Ref. 123.10.35.20.02.001 – Constellation 35 mm Co‑Axial, silver dial +

Ref. 123.10.35.60.01.001 – Constellation 35 mm Quartz, black dial +

Ref. 123.10.38.21.01.001 – Constellation 38 mm Co‑Axial, black +

Ref. 123.10.38.21.02.001 – Constellation 38 mm Co‑Axial, silver +

Ref. 123.10.38.21.03.001 – Constellation 38 mm Co-Axial, blue +

Ref. 123.10.38.21.06.001 – Constellation 38 mm Co-Axial, grey +

Ref. 123.15.27.20.55.001 – Constellation 27 mm Co-Axial, steel with diamond bezel +

Ref. 123.20.24.60.55.002 – Constellation 24 mm Quartz, two-tone MOP/diamonds +

Ref. 123.20.27.60.05.001 – Constellation 27 mm Quartz, two‑tone MOP +

Ref. 123.20.38.21.01.002 – Constellation 38 mm Co-Axial, two-tone black +

Ref. 123.20.38.21.02.002 – Constellation 38 mm Co‑Axial, two‑tone silver +

Ref. 123.20.38.21.02.008 – Constellation 38 mm Co‑Axial, two‑tone +

Ref. 123.25.27.60.55.001 – Constellation 27 mm Quartz, steel & gold, MOP/diamonds +

Ref. 130.23.39.21.02.001 – Globemaster 39 mm Two‑Tone, silver +

Ref. 130.30.39.21.01.001 – Globemaster 39 mm, black pie-pan, bracelet +

Ref. 130.30.39.21.10.001 – Globemaster 39 mm, green pie-pan, bracelet +

Ref. 130.30.41.22.02.001 – Globemaster Annual Calendar 41 mm, silver on bracelet +

Ref. 130.30.41.22.10.001 – Globemaster Annual Calendar 41 mm, green on bracelet +

Ref. 130.33.39.21.01.001 – Globemaster 39 mm Master Chronometer, black +

Ref. 130.33.39.21.02.001 – Globemaster 39 mm Master Chronometer, silver +

Ref. 130.33.39.21.03.001 – Globemaster 39 mm Master Chronometer, blue +

Ref. 130.33.41.22.02.001 – Globemaster Annual Calendar 41 mm, silver +

Ref. 130.33.41.22.06.001 – Globemaster Annual Calendar 41 mm, grey +

Ref. 130.53.39.21.02.001 – Globemaster 39 mm Sedna™ Gold, silver pie‑pan +

Ref. 130.53.41.22.02.001 – Globemaster Annual Calendar 41 mm, Sedna™ Gold +

Ref. 131.10.25.60.02.001 – Constellation 25 mm Quartz, silver dial +

Ref. 131.10.28.60.02.001 – Constellation 28 mm Quartz, silver +

Ref. 131.10.29.20.01.001 – Constellation 29 mm Master Chronometer, black +

Ref. 131.10.29.20.02.001 – Constellation 29 mm Master Chronometer, silver +

Ref. 131.10.29.20.04.001 – Constellation 29 mm Master Chronometer, white +

Ref. 131.10.29.20.53.001 – Constellation 29 mm Master Chronometer, blue starry +

Ref. 131.10.39.20.01.001 – Constellation 39 mm Master Chronometer, black +

Ref. 131.10.39.20.02.001 – Constellation 39 mm Master Chronometer, silver +

Ref. 131.10.39.20.03.001 – Constellation 39 mm Master Chronometer, blue +

Ref. 131.10.39.20.04.001 – Constellation 39 mm Master Chronometer, white +

Ref. 131.10.39.20.06.001 – Constellation 39 mm Master Chronometer, grey +

Ref. 131.10.39.20.10.001 – Constellation 39 mm Master Chronometer, brown +

Ref. 131.12.39.20.03.001 – Constellation 39 mm, blue on leather (MC8800) +

Ref. 131.12.41.21.01.001 – Constellation 41 mm Master Chronometer, black ceramic bezel +

Ref. 131.13.41.21.06.001 – Constellation 41 mm, grey on leather (MC8900) +

Ref. 131.15.25.60.52.001 – Constellation 25 mm Quartz, diamond bezel +

Ref. 131.20.28.60.55.001 – Constellation 28 mm Quartz two-tone, MOP/diamonds +

Ref. 131.20.29.20.55.001 – Constellation 29 mm, two‑tone, MOP diamond dial +

Ref. 131.25.25.60.55.001 – Constellation 25 mm Quartz, steel & Sedna™ with diamond bezel +

Ref. 131.25.29.20.52.001 – Constellation 29 mm, steel & Sedna™ with diamond bezel +

Ref. 131.25.29.20.53.001 – Constellation 29 mm, steel & Sedna™ with diamonds +

Ref. 131.30.39.20.02.001 – Constellation 39 mm Master Chronometer, silver on bracelet +

Ref. 131.30.41.21.01.001 – Constellation 41 mm Master Chronometer, black on bracelet +

Ref. 131.30.41.21.03.001 – Constellation 41 mm, blue on bracelet (MC8900) +

Ref. 131.30.41.21.06.001 – Constellation 41 mm Master Chronometer, grey on bracelet +

Ref. 131.33.41.21.01.001 – Constellation 41 mm Master Chronometer, steel on leather +

Ref. 131.90.41.21.06.001 – Constellation 41 mm Titanium/Sedna™ Gold, grey +

Ref. 14381 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 551), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 14393 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 551), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 14900 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 551), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 14902 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 551), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 14904 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 551), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 1513.51.00 – Constellation Double Eagle Chronograph, 41 mm +

Ref. 1514.30.00 – Constellation Double Eagle Chronograph, 41 mm, silver +

Ref. 1514.51.00 – Constellation Double Eagle Chronograph, 41 mm, black +

Ref. 1515.51.00 – Constellation Double Eagle GMT/Chronograph (family variant) +

Ref. 167.005 – Constellation Pie-Pan Date (cal. 561), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 167.010 – Constellation Round Case No-Date (cal. 551), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 168.0017 – Constellation C-Case Date (cal. 564), 35 mm +

Ref. 168.0029 – Constellation C-Case Date (cal. 751/1011), 36 mm +

Ref. 168.003 – Constellation Date (cal. 561), 34.5 mm, dome dial +

Ref. 168.004 – Constellation Dog‑Leg Lugs, date (cal. 561), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 168.005 – Constellation Pie-Pan Date (cal. 561/564), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 168.006 – Constellation Date (cal. 561), 34.5 mm, onyx markers +

Ref. 168.0065 – Constellation C-Case Day-Date (cal. 751), 36 mm +

Ref. 168.010 – Constellation Round Case Date (cal. 561), 34.5 mm +

Ref. 168.011 – Constellation Date (cal. 564), 35 mm, hidden lugs +

Ref. 168.016 – Constellation Day-Date (cal. 751), 36 mm +

Ref. 168.017 – Constellation C‑Case Date (cal. 564), 35 mm +

Ref. 168.018 – Constellation Round Case Date (cal. 564), 35 mm +

Ref. 168.019 – Constellation C‑Case Chronometer (cal. 751), 36 mm +

Ref. 168.027 – Constellation C‑Case Day‑Date (cal. 751), 36 mm +

Ref. 168.029 – Constellation C‑Case Date (cal. 751/1011), 36 mm +

Ref. 168.058 – Constellation TV-Case Quartz (cal. 1310), 33–35 mm +

Ref. 2648 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 352 bumper), 35 mm +

Ref. 2652 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 354 bumper), 35 mm +

Ref. 2782 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 354), 35 mm +

Ref. 2852 – Constellation Pie-Pan (cal. 501), 35 mm +

Ref. 2943 – Constellation Pie-Pan Date (cal. 504), 35 mm +

Ref. 368.0865 – Constellation Manhattan Quartz (1982), 35 mm ‘claws’ +

Ref. 368.1075 – Constellation Manhattan, early automatic, 36 mm +

Ref. 368.1201 – Constellation Manhattan Automatic, 36 mm +

Ref. 396.1052 – Constellation Manhattan Quartz, 33 mm, champagne +

Ref. 396.1070 – Constellation Manhattan Quartz, 33 mm +

Ref. 396.1201 – Constellation Manhattan Quartz, 35 mm, black +

Ref. 396.1202 – Constellation Manhattan Quartz, 35 mm, silver +

Ref. 398.0815 – Constellation Megaquartz 32 kHz (cal. 1310), 36 mm +