Omega Constellation QuartzvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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

Seiko Essentials Quartz at true scale

Essentials Quartz

Diameter

28mm

29.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

30.5mm

lowest

37mm

Thickness

8.5mm

8.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$3,500

$240

lowest

Movement

Omega 4061

Seiko 6N22

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
29.8mm
Thickness
8.48mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
30.52mm
37mm
Lug Width
n/a
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Omega 4061
Seiko 6N22
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$240
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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 clean, elegant design and compact 28mm case, which fits smaller wrists well, with one owner describing their gold-filled example's well-worn bracelet as feeling like butter. Some owners appreciate its integrated bracelet and lack of extraneous features, finding specific black and gold variants particularly appealing. One owner notes their vintage quartz model runs approximately -15 seconds per day after service, which they consider acceptable for its age. Owners are split on its wearability on larger wrists, though many prefer this vintage design over current Constellation models. Overall, owners rate the Omega Constellation Quartz highly for its elegant design and comfortable fit on smaller wrists.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) is praised for its lightweight wearability, versatile design, and overall value, with owners appreciating its SARB-style hands and case shape. Some owners note that the seconds and minute hands do not always align perfectly with the markers, and the bracelet is criticized for thin end links and limited micro-adjustment. One owner prefers the quartz model for its comfort and value, while another highlights the gold tone as a positive for a business-casual watch. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its comfortable thinness and attractive dial finishing at an affordable price.