10/28/2026
Omega Constellation ref. 396.1060
1986
$1,200
Omega introduced the Constellation in 1952 as a showcase for its precision chronometer work, named for the observatory trials where its movements earned top accuracy honors. The caseback carried an engraved observatory medallion beneath a field of stars, which became the line’s signature and is still the clearest mark of an authentic Constellation. In 1982, Omega reinvented the collection as the Constellation Manhattan, adding a fully integrated bracelet and four “griffes,” the claws that secure the bezel and give the watch its distinctive profile. Roman numerals engraved on the bezel, a clean minimalist dial, and a slim case followed, bringing a dressy, jewelry-like look to a collection built on chronometer credentials.
Reference 396.1060 is the GMT variant of Omega’s Constellation line . It keeps the Manhattan-era look of an integrated steel bracelet, griffes, and an engraved Roman numeral bezel in a 34mm case. It adds a dedicated 24-hour hand that tracks a second time zone, a practical complication that was uncommon in Omega’s quartz Constellations. This model was imported from Japan and is available exclusively at Asbury Park Watches.