Claws, and the case for them
By Priya Nair, Singapore ·
The little claws on the Constellation's bezel have been there since the Manhattan design of 1982, and they're the most divisive detail in Omega's catalogue. I used to think they looked like something from a nineties shopping mall. They've grown on me.
The 28 mm quartz is steel, silver dial, diamond markers, on the integrated half-bar bracelet, 30 m. It's 9.5 mm thick, which is chunky for a quartz watch of this size, and you'll feel it under a fitted cuff. The 4061 quartz is reliable and you'll forget it's there.
At 4,700 to 5,200 dollars, I'd compare it directly with a Cartier Panthère Medium, which is slimmer, more fashionable and holds its value better. The Constellation is the choice for someone who wants an Omega, likes the sparkle, and doesn't care about resale. It also makes a very good gift for a mother who has no interest in watches but would like a nice one.