When we first saw the Omega Globemaster, our breaths were all taken away. You see, many of us have had a soft spot for iconic and classic looking Omega timepieces. I guess I am the biggest culprit among the writers, especially since the first watch that I have purchased for myself was a vintage Omega Seamaster from the 60s.
The new Omega Globemaster, in Sedna Gold.
The Omega Globemaster is just a reminiscence of the good ol’ days from the 50s and the 60s. The design cues just exude that perfectly. The evergreen fluted bezel. The iconic case design of the Constellations and Seamasters of the past. The venerable pie-pan dial. Everything is so classic, so timeless.
But beneath that vintage facade, the mechanics that powers the watch is rather modern. The Globemaster uses Omega’s Calibre 8900/ 8901, an co-axial movement that is graded as a Master Chronometer. It is the first watch to have attained that certification, and its requirements were covered previously in our article here.
The Globemaster is a relatively simple dress watch, with a date function and a power reserve of around 60 hours. It is also able to resist magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss. The caseback of the watch is transparent, which allows the movement to be basked in full glory. There is also a medallion that is set onto the glass caseback before it is being screwed into the case. The medallion is another reminiscence of the past, in which similar medallions were present in the casebacks of historic Omega watches. (By the way, the medallion representing the eight requirements of METAS certification and also the eight Chronometer records that Omega had set in the 20th century.)
The Globemaster is also available in stainless steel.
The 39mm Globemaster is available in Stainless Steel, Sedna Gold, Two-Tone, and Platinum. In our opinion, we prefer the stainless steel piece because it contrasts very well with the blue dial and the blue leather strap. The Sedna Gold version is no slouch either, but that is for those who prefer a more classic and elegant look. Either way, they are timeless timepieces that will stand the test of time.
The Omega Globemaster retails at CHF6,300 for the stainless steel model, CHF18,000 for the Sedna Gold version, and CHF37,000 for the limited edition Platinum variant.
Technical Specifications
Sedna Gold GLOBEMASTER
Movement
Calibre: Omega 8901
Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement for greater precision,
stability and durability.
Movement tested by COSC; movement and watch tested according to
certification process approved by METAS.
Resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss.
Free-sprung balance with silicon balance spring; two barrels mounted in
series; automatic winding in both directions to reduce winding time;
time zone function; NIVACHOC.
18K Sedna™ gold rotor and balance bridge and luxury finish with Geneva
waves in arabesque.
Power reserve: 60 hours
Features
Date / Anti-magnetic / Chronometer / Transparent case back
Technical Data
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
treatment on both sides
Case: Sedna Gold
Bracelet: Leather
Dial: Silver
Water resistant: 10 bar (100 metres / 330 feet)
Case Diameter: 39 mm
Availability
Avant-première at Baselworld, available in stores in November 2015
Stainless Steel GLOBEMASTER
Movement
Calibre: Omega 8900
Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement for greater precision,
stability and durability.
Movement tested by COSC; movement and watch tested according to
certification process approved by METAS.
Resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss.
Free-sprung balance with silicon balance spring; two barrels mounted in
series; automatic winding in both directions to reduce winding time;
time zone function; NIVACHOC.
Luxury finish with Geneva waves in arabesque.
Power reserve: 60 hours
Features
Date / Anti-magnetic / Chronometer / Transparent case back
Technical Data
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective
treatment on both sides
Case: Steel
Bracelet: Leather
Dial: Blue
Water resistant: 10 bar (100 metres / 330 feet)
Case Diameter: 39 mm
Availability
Avant-première at Baselworld, available in stores in November 2015
