Reply With QuoteNice alternative to a DateJust. I like it.
Last edited by Alansmithee; 18th March 2015 at 20:13.
Nice alternative to a DateJust. I like it.
More here: link.
Will be available in Sedna gold, yellow gold, stainless steel and two-tone (bi-metal) versions, with either a white or blue dial.
Last edited by PickleB; 18th March 2015 at 20:35.
What is the difference between the 8900 and 8901 movements that the two versions use???!
Given the view back, I suggest that the c.8901 is more highly decorated and may use different materials (colours) on the bridges. Rather like the c.861, c.863 ... c.867 and later variants; see chronomaddox.Originally Posted by Alansmithee
Edit:
Do I see a pie-pan dial, an observatory on the case back and a small star at 6 o'clock? I wonder where I've seen that combination?
Last edited by PickleB; 18th March 2015 at 20:50.
Looks good - almost makes up for ruining the Speedmaster range.
Just reminds me of the omega constellation.
Which must be a good thing as the current Constellation range is pretty awful but hugely popular in the Far East which could explain the new name.
c.8900
Luxury finish with Geneva waves in arabesque
c.8901
18k Sedna gold rotor and balance bridge and luxury finish with Geneva waves in arabesque
It looks very long lug to lug; what's the signficance of the name as well as I expected some kind of travel functions?
Was just about to say the same thing. Globemaster = C17.
At least we can add another -master to the list of watch names.
Apparently "Globemaster was the name chosen by Omega to market the first models of its Constellation line in the United States"; see Globemaster Son of Constellation?
I like that, actually. Always great to see a brand honouring their own heritage.
So... new Railmaster at Baselworld 2016? The world holds its breath. Okay, maybe just me then.
The C17 is predated by the Douglas C-74 Globemaster.
Very handsome watch and at 39mm tempting, this and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual are nice nods to the past. Very classy.
If only it didn't have that quasi-Rolex bezel (IMO).
Totally agree...to close for me
Yep but Omega used that bezel on Constellations during the 50s/60s
That looks lovely!
Yep, like it. Quite like the Speedy 57 Broad Aroow too, more so than the previous version http://www.omegawatches.com/baselwor...!speedmaster57
I'm afraid I'll just have to buy it... I really, really, really like it (and there are so very few modern watches I really, really, really like...).
So they did! I didn't know that, but I still prefer a plain bezel...on both Omega and Rolex.
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I would prefer a plain bezel one this one but it's not a deal breaker, probably will be my next watch... Rounds my collection perfectly, size, style, dial color... ;)
Which version:
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Oh yes, steel, the golds are going to be expensive for my budget, I hope to get one on bracelet and then try some straps as I do with my AT and Speedy Pro
More pics and info: here.
Edit: Omega on their Master Co-Axial watches & Master Chronometer (follow links).
Last edited by PickleB; 18th March 2015 at 23:01.
You still get to choose between blue or white dials:
Lovely addition to the omega line
It's a very good looking watch but, following the various links, I haven't been able to discover exactly what these various METAS standard are although it appears that no improvement on COSC timekeeping standards is envisaged. 'Master Chronometer' appears to mean simply that the watch keeps reasonably good time despite having a good resistance to magnetism. I thought quite a lot of watches did that already.
For modern watches they look pretty good, always like the date @6.
Nice to see the old Globemaster name returned.
Cheers,
Neil.
I kinda like it....
I like it in rose gold / leather, the SS on bracelet just looks like so many other 'basic' watches, I'm thinking the obvious look of an Oyster Perpetual
Is master chronometer some Omega proprietary test? Or will other brands start using it also? I like this watch, is nice.
Best answer..."sort of and maybe": see Hodinkee link.
Edit: See also:
Last edited by PickleB; 19th March 2015 at 13:35.
This looks good
There was quite a long thread on this a while back, perhaps you can find it... The main point I believe is that they have very good antimagnetic tech, so have created a new standard that other watches fail due to theoretically being insufficiently antimagnetic! However you may be unlikely to encounter a magnetic field strong enough in daily life to notice, so arguably it's a marketing exercise in the form of a certificate.
And now it's made of tungsten carbide - definite points for that to Omega, there won't be any nicks in that bezel. The Rolex ones are white gold I believe, but for practical purposes tungsten carbide might be a better choice, all those sharp edges would be easy to ding.
Last edited by Itsguy; 19th March 2015 at 13:32.
"Globemaster" - I expected some multi-function timezone thingy
But also prone to shattering - bit like ceramics. unlikely by no doubt expensive if/when that door/wrist interface at the wrong angle occurs.
I am curious as to how the gold interplays with the wc - is it a plating or what?
they said that it is not proprietary, but... since one of the requirements is resistance to magnetic field of 15 000 Gauss, it is hard not to call this test proprietary, because of Omega at a moment is the only company who makes movements that pass this criteria :) So, it is sort of open test, but only for Omega movements :)
regarding pie-pan dial. I think not so long ago Omega already had De-Ville LE (?) watch with pie-pan dial.
Wonder how much the steel one is?
Appears to be about £5k. Ouch. Though not as ouch as £8k for bi-metal (gold and blue dial), £15k for gold and £30k for platinum!
http://www.fratellowatches.com/omega...urce=pulsenews
Last edited by Itsguy; 19th March 2015 at 18:05.
According to this article: Omega Globemaster Watches With Live Photos and Pricing..."Prices for the stainless steel model start at CHF 6.300 Swiss Francs." It's worth a look to see their pictures of the different models. (Edit: Oops...just spotted the same link in post #42!)
Then there's more from Hodinkee: link.
PS You have until November to save up.
Last edited by PickleB; 19th March 2015 at 18:26.
If 6300 CHF that works out to around £4,300. I usually get 20% off from my AD and pay with Signet vouchers that I get for a 15% discount via a work scheme which means that watch would cost me £2,900 or so.
Complete no brainer.
You forgot to add the VAT I'm afraid - the quoted CHF prices were ex-VAT, I added that on in my previous post.
Do you mean the De Ville Hour Vision? That looks as though it has a domed dial, similar to some older Constellation and Seamaster models, but it lacks the faceting of the pie-pan dial.
nope, that was quite similar to 50's pie-pan connies. I'll try to find.
upd. that was one of the first co-axial models.
And this one was simply gorgeous
Last edited by Normunds; 19th March 2015 at 21:32.
I've found a Segna gold Connie LE: 123.53.38.21.02.001:
...might that be the one? Edit: In the light of your addition above, that's not the one as you've found two De Ville models...thanks.
nope, see my post above - De Ville with pie pan dial. They released also constellation with sort of pie pan dial, but it was nowhere near similar to original constellation.
so, to me it is unclear why they introduced globemaster. they had modern connies, they had de ville with pie pan dials, why they need another "historic" model?
The passage of ten years (Baselworld 2004 link) and the fact that the De Ville models were limited editions?
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