L’Officiel Malaysia – July 2019

L’Ofciel Bijoux 72

CONSTELLATION BY OMEGA

Year of birth: 1952

Design brief: The precursor of the 1952 Constellation—the

first family of watches by any brand that consists only of

chronometers—was Omega’s first chronometer-certified

wristwatch with an automatic movement called the Centenary

released in 1948. Since then, the Constellation collection has

symbolised the Swiss watchmaker’s symbol of unrivalled

precision and as its namesake suggests, it continues to redefine

the standards of measuring time with elegance and class.

New in 2018/2019: Despite looking quite dissimilar from its

early models, the correlation between the Constellation’s

archival and current Constellation “Manhattan” references

is evident: a timeless, elegant yet modern design for its time;

and a clean round dial marked with a subtle gold star at 6

o’clock. The Constellation “Manhattan” pieces that emerged

after a 1982 revamp featured four iconic claws; an integrated

bracelet with hinged links among other elements. Updated in

1995 and again in 2003, 2009 and 2018, the latest Constellation

“Manhattan” collection has certainly upped the stakes in

design and technology. It offers a large variety of 101 new

models for women featuring a refined makeover of discreet

changes seen on the bevelled edges, bezel claws, crown,

hands and indexes, bracelet, bracelet clasp and caseback.

Available in various sizes, movements, materials and dial

colours, the Constellation’s 29 mm models are powered by the

Omega Master Co-Axial movement that has passed 8 strict

tests required of every Master Chronometer-certified watch.

Icons Of The Times

These coveted timepieces have flourished over time and among the

factors fuelling their popularity are peerless design and precision

founded upon creative vision, innovation and timelessness.

BY TAN SIOK HOON

Constellation Manhattan 25 mm Constellation Manhattan 25 mm Constellation Manhattan 28 mm Constellation Manhattan 29 mm

Constellation Manhattan 29 mm