Since ancient times, the allure of stars has inspired poets, painters, and watchmakers. Omega, the Swiss master watchmaker, continues its celestial-inspired collection streak with yet another special edition – this time with even more color and size options. The heart of the Constellation Meteorite Collection lies a material as ancient as the cosmos itself—the Muonionalusta meteorite. Dating back over 4.5 billion years, with its naturally occurring patterns and unique characteristics, each slice of Muonionalusta meteorite becomes a canvas for Omega’s artistry, ensuring that every dial tells a story as ancient as time itself. With OmegaEvery watch is a unique masterpiece that reflects the personality of its owner.
There are 20 Constellation models available, each with a different color treatment to enhance the celestial aesthetic. There are four sizes available: 25mm (the smallest), 28mm (the largest), 29mm (the second smallest), and 41mm. Dials can be made in gold or stainless steel. Whether you prefer the larger 41 mm Co-Axial Master Chronometer or the more delicate 25 mm selection, there’s a watch to suit every wrist and style.
The five smallest Omega Constellation Meteorite watch models measure 25mm by 8.1mm and have a profile from lug to lug of 27.5mm. The watches are available in stainless steel or 18k gold. They also come in two-tone versions, with different shades of gold. All models have diamond-set bezels, and the dials are meteorite with diamond hour marks. Each model has a different dial colour. These pieces are powered by a Caliber 4061 Quartz movement and have a battery life that is approximately 48 months.
The 28mm has the same metal and movement options. Omega Constellation Meteorite models are larger versions of 25mm models. The Omega Cal. These watches are powered by the 4061 quartz Omega movement and feature diamond-set bezels, meteorite dials, and a 4061 quartz mechanism. The diamond Hour markers. Dial colors include stainless steel (lavender), Sedna Gold (grey-meteorite), yellow-gold two-tones (green), or Sedna-gold two-tones (blue).
Omega Constellation Meteorite 29mm watches are only one millimeter bigger than their 28mm quartz equivalents. They come in five metal options and feature an in-house manufactured movement. Master Co-Axial Automatic Movements. Cal. 8700 is used for models in stainless steel or two-tone. Solid gold versions are made with the Cal. 8701. Cal. The 8701 is equipped with a balance bridge, rotor and other components made of 18k Sedna Gold. The self-winding movement is accommodated by the slightly longer profile, which measures 31.2mm from lug to lug and 12mm in height.
Omega Constellation Meteorite 41mm watches are distinguished by their unique materials and larger size. Two models are available in 18k Sedna or yellow gold, while all the other models come with stainless steel cases. The bezels of each watch are made from different materials, such as gold, grade 5, titanium, black ceramic or green ceramic. These 41mm watches, unlike smaller models with diamond accents have classic baton indices and signature Roman numbers on the bezels.
Color-wise, the model in stainless steel with a ceramic bezel is paired with a green dial. Meanwhile, the version in black ceramic has a grey standard dial. The titanium bezel on the stainless steel model is paired up with a blue dial. Both solid gold models feature dials in meteorite that match their case colors for a monochromatic, luxurious look. Similar to the 29mm models, the 6 o’clock index is replaced by a date window featuring a trapezoid shape revealing a color-matched calendar disc.
Like the smaller automatic watches, the 41mm Constellation meteorite watch uses two different movements. The Cal. The Cal. 8901 with Sedna gold balance and rotor. The movements have a frequency between 25,200vph and 3.5 Hz, with a power-reserve of 60 hours. They are certified by METAS to be resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss. All twenty models come with the collection’s signature integrated flat-link bracelet and butterfly-style folding clasp.
The new Omega Constellation Meteorite watch ranges in price from $8,400 USD to $42,400 USD. The least expensive watch is the 25mm stainless-steel model at $8.400 USD. However, both watches in solid gold are $42,400 each. The majority of models are solid gold or diamond-encrusted, and only five fall under the $5,000 price point. Collectors will find the 41mm stainless models appealing. They are priced at $9300 for those with titanium bezels and $9700 for those with ceramic ones.