Omega Brings US The New UK Best Fake Omega Constellation Watches With The New Way Of Testing For Accuracy
AAA replica Omega watches has been a trailblazer in this industry when it comes to pursuing accuracy. Whether it is having the first tourbillon wristwatch ever made, being the only brand to industrialise the Co-Axial escapement, or being an early adopter of the METAS certification, Omega has always strived to be at the forefront of creating watches that exceed all current accuracy standards. And now they have taken their next step with the introduction of this new line of Constellation models with a brand new way to test their chronometry, which means these are the first watches to attain chronometer certification without a seconds hand.
There is a lot to dig into here, so we will need to break this one down a bit more than usual. And there will be a video coming shortly that we shot live on the ground in Biel with Omega that goes into what these new watches are and how this new testing works. But first, let’s break down how Omega is able to certify these new watches beyond chronometer status without a seconds hand.
Dual metric technology testing
Traditionally, to test a watch to see if it meets chronometer standards, i.e. between -4/+6 seconds a day, you need to check the position of the seconds hand once a day over several days while the watch is tested in different positions. This has meant that traditional dress watches that forego this third hand have never been able to be properly tested or certified for their accuracy, no matter how good their movements might be. To bypass this need for a visual test, Omega, in their independent Laboratoire de Prècision, has developed a new system that uses audio captured by the tick-tock of the escapement that is continually recorded to determine any possible variation while also recording the external parameters such as temperature, magnetic field, position, or atmospheric pressure. This means the variation of the watch is being continually monitored from the second it begins testing, and the moment deviation away from -0/+0 is detected, a watchmaker will know exactly what has caused it.
If you are unfamiliar with the Laboratoire de Prècision, it is the independent testing facility set up by Swiss Omega copy watches two years ago that is set over two sites in Biel and Villeret, and it was established to help Omega maintain its ability to test its watches to a full METAS level while also being open to all other brands across the industry to use as well. Being fully certified by the COSC and SAS (Swiss Accreditation Service), which means they are a fully qualified laboratory, guarantees that they are carrying out reliable, independent and impartial testing.
This new dual metric technology and its continual audio recording capabilities tie in perfectly to Omega’s Spirate system, which can allow a balance to be adjusted by as little as 0.1 seconds per day. The Spirate system was introduced in 2023, and it feels like this new testing was the end goal of this fine-tuning ability and pairs with it perfectly.
New Omega Constellation
This new collection of Constellation is broken down into three types, each distinguished by a different case metal and movement. Granted, all three movements have the same base and are adjusted to the same level, but they are given different finishes and flourishes that set them apart. Each case metal has multiple dial options, except for the platinum, which only comes with a platinum-gold dial, which has a platinum base that has been PVD coated to a golden hue.
The case
Let’s start with the three different cases that we have on offer here. All three carry the same design, and the brand has brought back some fan-favourite details that link these new models back to historically important versions of the top replica Omega Constellation watches. All cases measure 39.4mm across, an oddly specific case size, but one that manages to feel not too big or too small, especially when combined with the 12.23mm thickness, although the platinum version is slightly thicker at 12.32mm.
The lugs are perhaps the biggest talking point for me in this design. The brand has adopted the famous faceted dog-leg style that the original Constellation made famous. Sharply angled and finely polished, they jut down towards the wrist while measuring 47.2mm from end to end. These lugs are screwed into the case, meaning they are produced separately; this allows for a higher level of finish to be applied to each one.
All three, of course, feature open case backs to show off these new calibres to the best of their ability, while also being water resistant to 30m. The bezel is kept minimal and open to allow full access to the pie-pan dial, and the crown is knurled with a raised and polished Omega logo.
First is the O-MEGASTEEL, very much the entry point into this new collection, produced in the brand’s proprietary stainless steel and is therefore the lightest out of the bunch at just 70g. Next, we have the gold models that come in the three proprietary cheap clone Omega watches golds, namely Sedna, Moonshine, and Canopus, representing rose, yellow, and white, respectively. Each one of these comes with a corresponding tone-on-tone dial that we will dig into more later. And finally, the flagship model, the platinum-gold, measuring roughly 0.09mm wider than the other two, also weighs a noticeable 120g on the wrist. The alloy for this final model is made up of about 85g of platinum and roughly 6.5g of gold, giving it a rather unique lustre.
The dial
Each of the different case materials comes with different dials, but all are structured as the iconic pie-pan dial that slopes sharply down at the edges in a dodecagonal shape as each slope forms between the applied kite markers. Many of the dials will also feature a subtle atomic symbol just below the central arbour for the hands to signify the metal it is made out of; the only dials that lack this are the blue, green, and opaline found in the O-MEGASTEEL versions.
The O-MEGASTEEL model has four dial options, a deep black ceramic that features a subtle ZrO2 stamped under its central arbour. The ceramic dial is also unique as it has smooth pie-pan facets, while the rest have stamped grooves running the length of them. Next are a PVD blue and green with a sunray finish applied to them; these both also feature white gold kite markers around them. And finally, the opaline dial that gains its colour in a galvanic bath features rose Sedna gold appliques.
Next, we move on to the gold case models, which each offer monochromatic dials that match their case metal. This extends beyond the dial colour to all of the applied elements on the dial so that the only points of contrast are found in the printed text. The grooves on these dials are completed in a hand guilloche rather than the stamped version of the steel models.
Finally, the platinum-gold model has a platinum-gold dial, which has a base of platinum that is then finished to this yellowish tone using PVD. Here, 1:1 Omega fake watches decided to lean into the contrast of the white gold and platinum-gold applied markers and hands to better stand out against the dial.
The movement
The three new movements here are groundbreaking in our industry, as they are the first calibres to ever gain chronometry status with just hour and minute hands. Of course, this has been achieved through the incredible acoustic testing techniques that we described above. And as mentioned, we have three slightly different calibres to dig into, as each case metal gets its own finish of movement inside it.
Across all three movements, we get automatic winding with 60 hours of power reserve, and of course, all come with Omega’s Co-Axial escapement. Starting with the steel models, they are equipped with the base level of the movement called the Calibre 8914 Standard, which is described as a replica of the movement found in the gold models, but with a rhodium finish across its entirety, giving it a monochromatic look when viewed through the case back.
Next, the gold models all come with the Calibre 8915 Luxe, a name that derives from vintage perfect copy Omega Constellation watches, where Deluxe and Grande Luxe models often came with intricate gold bracelets. This calibre features either Sedna gold or, for the first time, Moonshine gold on both the rotor and balance bridge.
Finally, the platinum-gold model has the Calibre 8915 Grand Luxe, which also features the rotor and balance bridge in Sedna gold, but the observatory medallion in the centre of the rotor has a dark blue sky made from aventurine glass. These medallions are used across these new movements and feature eight stars that represent the success Omega had at chronometry competitions in the first half of the 20th century.
The straps
We, of course, have to talk about the strap and bracelet options here, as there are a few to play with, including some incredible bracelets that hark back to the most sought-after models on the secondary market today. The steel versions’ leather straps are colour-matched to their dials with a standard pin buckle.
The gold models are where it gets interesting, with the possibility of having a nine-row brick bracelet in full Omega Moonshine gold. This is the grail for those who collect vintage Constellations and are rare to find in really good condition today. This was also the watch first spotted on the wrist of actor Delroy Lindo as he walked the Oscars red carpet. You can also get these gold models on a green leather strap. And finally, the platinum-gold model comes on a dark grey leather strap that has had gold scale lines painted on for a touch of every sparkle.
The verdict
This new generation of the Constellation feels like an unexpected but welcome move from the brand. While we have been spoilt for choice when it comes to Speedmasters and Seamasters of late, if you wanted a watch that spoke directly to the brand’s past as a master of chronometry, you have been stuck with an old design or searching the secondary market.
Pair these new watches with the innovative way they are being tested, thanks to the work of Omega and its Laboratoire de Prècison, you have a product that will appeal to those who care about the accuracy and precision of their UK buy replica watches above all else. Access to this level of care in chronometry has been the exclusive preserve of high-end, independent watchmakers who could spend the time and money on it. Now, we are seeing it enter the industrial production lines of one of the biggest brands in the world, at Omega.
While this watch may not appeal to the wider base of Omega fans as it hasn’t been to the Moon or appeared on James Bond’s wrist (yet), to me, this watch speaks more to the brand’s previous prowess and dominance at chronometry competitions and highlights just how much work they have done in this area. One for those who love history and horology while still being open to embracing new innovation.
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