Omega Constellation QuartzvsOmega Seamaster Quartz ST

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Omega Constellation Quartz at true scale

Constellation Quartz

Omega Seamaster Quartz ST at true scale

Seamaster Quartz ST

Diameter

28mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

30.5mm

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Thickness

8.5mm

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Water Resistance

30m

30m

MSRP

$6,700

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Movement

Omega 4061

Omega 1345

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
35mm
Thickness
8.48mm
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Lug-to-Lug
30.52mm
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Lug Width
n/a
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Material
Steel & Sedna Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and Polished
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Omega 4061
Omega 1345
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Omega Constellation Quartz

Owners widely praise the Omega Constellation Quartz for its elegant and clean design, with some preferring it over other Omega lines due to its simplicity. The watch is noted for its compact size, fitting well on smaller wrists, though opinions vary on suitability for larger wrists, with one owner finding a 41mm variant to work well on a 7.625" wrist. Some owners appreciate vintage models, with one noting their 1975 Constellation Quartz runs at approximately -15 seconds per day after service. Vintage quartz movements can be difficult and costly to repair if damaged by battery leakage. Overall, owners rate the Omega Constellation Quartz highly for its elegant design and wearability on smaller wrists.

Omega Seamaster Quartz ST

Owners widely praise the Omega Seamaster Quartz ST 196.0082 for its reliability and accuracy, with one owner reporting it keeps time within 1-2 seconds per month. Some owners find the design difficult to read, and the bracelet finish has been criticized for incorrect brushing and polishing. One owner noted a temporary second-hand failure that resolved itself, while another experienced a costly movement replacement due to a battery leak. The helium escape valve is considered by some to be both ugly and unnecessary. On balance, owners value the Omega Seamaster Quartz ST 196.0082 for its dependable performance, though concerns exist regarding potential servicing costs and clasp durability.