The Omega Constellation 41mm 131.63.41.21.01.001 is the full yellow gold plated version with the black ceramic bezel. It is the largest and most modern Constellation in the current catalog. The ceramic bezel with the gold-filled Roman numerals replaces the traditional engraved steel bezel. The dial is glossy black with gold indices and hands. This is not an under-the-radar dress watch. The 41mm gold case and the ceramic bezel make sure of that. VSF Watch got the ceramic bezel, the gold plating, and the movement right.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VSF Watch |
| Reference | 131.63.41.21.01.001 (Constellation 41mm, yellow gold, black ceramic bezel) |
| Movement | Dandong 8900 automatic, 1:1 clone, independent jumping hour hand, dual barrels |
| Case dimensions | 41mm diameter, ~13.5mm thick |
| Material | 316L stainless steel with yellow gold PVD plating |
| Bezel | Polished black ceramic ZrO2 with gold-filled Roman numerals and polished gold claws at 3 and 9 |
| Dial | Glossy black with yellow gold-plated faceted indices and hands, applied gold Constellation star, date at 6 |
| Strap | Black alligator-grain leather with rubber lining and gold-plated folding clasp |
The bezel. Black ceramic with gold-filled Roman numerals. Omega calls the process Ceragold. The numerals are laser-engraved into the ceramic and filled with gold. The surface is smooth. Running a finger across the bezel, you cannot feel the transition between ceramic and gold. The claws at 3 and 9 are yellow gold-plated and grip the ceramic bezel the same way they grip the steel bezels on the 38mm models. The contrast between the polished black ceramic and the polished gold is the strongest visual statement on the watch. VSF got the ceramic finish and the gold fill right.
The case. 41mm fully plated in yellow gold PVD. It is larger and thicker than the 38mm Constellation. At 41mm and 13.5mm, it has more wrist presence than any other Constellation. The case body mixes brushed surfaces with polished bevels. The yellow gold plating covers every visible steel surface. No two-tone. All gold. The crown is gold-plated. The caseback is steel with a sapphire exhibition window. VSF's plating is even and the yellow gold tone is consistent with their other gold-plated models.
The dial. Glossy black with yellow gold-plated faceted indices and dauphine hands. The indices are narrow and sharp. The hands have Super-LumiNova fill, though like the other Constellations the lume is minimal. The Constellation star is applied at 6. The date at 6 keeps the dial symmetrical. The glossy black dial with gold markers is a classic dress watch combination. Against the gold case and black ceramic bezel, the dial ties the black-and-gold theme together. VSF got the gloss level and the index finishing right.
The movement. Dandong 8900 automatic with the independent jumping hour hand. The 8900 has dual barrels for more stable power delivery compared to the 8500. The hour hand jumps in one-hour clicks for time zone changes without stopping the running seconds. The date is linked to the hour hand. The exhibition caseback shows the decorated movement. Winding is smooth and the date change is clean. The 8900 is the correct movement for the 41mm Constellation.
The strap. Black alligator-grain leather with a rubber lining and a gold-plated folding clasp. The leather top has the alligator embossing for texture. The rubber lining makes it more durable in heat and humidity than a standard leather strap. The gold-plated clasp matches the case. The strap tapers and integrates with the case lugs. It wears comfortably out of the box. The black leather and black dial pairing keeps the watch monochromatic below the gold case and ceramic bezel.