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

30mm

Lug-to-Lug

30.5mm

lowest

39.5mm

Thickness

8.5mm

7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$3,500

$350

lowest

Movement

Omega 4061

Seiko 6N01

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28mm
30mm
Thickness
8.48mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
30.52mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Omega 4061
Seiko 6N01
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,500
$350
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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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its excellent value and suitability as a first watch, noting the low maintenance and accuracy of quartz movements. One owner highlights the sapphire crystal as a notable feature for its price point. Some users find the dark greenish dial less impressive than a black alternative. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its exceptional value and practicality.

From video reviewers

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.