Widths differ across this line. Enter or pick your exact reference to get its width.
22.2 or 24.2 mm
Verification: Not yet verified
Attachment: integrated
A standard strap will not fit, even at this width.
36 to 39 mm cases
Indicative information. Check your watch before buying a strap: whatsmylugwidth.com is not responsible for an incorrect size.
The story · Since 1982
Omega rebuilt the Constellation in 1982, in the middle of the quartz revolution, and held its crystal down with four claws borrowed from a shaving mirror. Asia Tatler reports the result outsold the Speedmaster and Seamaster collections by volume.
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claws, two at 3 o'clock and two at 9 o'clock
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Omega launched the Constellation Manhattan in 1982 on the ultra-thin quartz calibre 1422, developed jointly with ETA. Four screwed claws, the Griffes, sat at 3 and 9 o'clock and pressed the crystal and gasket against the case for water resistance. Hour markers were painted on the crystal, which removed the need for a bezel.
An automatic version arrived in 1984 with calibre 1111, a certified chronometer based on the ETA 2892-2. Monochrome credits the design to Carol Didisheim and dates the patent to 1985: a barrel-shaped case in gold, steel or both, for men and women.
The 1995 revamp moved the Roman numerals from the dial to the bezel and kept the claws, even though they were no longer needed for water resistance. Omega started working with ambassadors that year, and the Constellation became known as Cindy's Choice after Cindy Crawford.
Omega redesigned the whole Constellation line in October 2009. The claws were refined, the new Mono Rang bracelets were re-engineered for comfort with butterfly clasps, and the 38 mm model took the in-house Co-Axial calibre 8500/8501.
The November 2018 Manhattan collection came in 25, 28 and 29 mm with 101 references and bevelled case and link edges. The 29 mm models run on Master Chronometer Co-Axial calibre 8700 with a 50-hour power reserve; the smaller sizes are quartz.
The model became an Omega ambassador in 1995, tied to the relaunched women's Constellation. Omega's parent group wrote in 2009 that she had been wearing Constellations since 1995 and had a hand in their design, which is why the line was nicknamed Cindy's Choice.
1995. With Cindy Crawford as ambassador, the Constellation became Cindy's Choice; her ads later carried only her name and the words MY CHOICE.
1982. The four claws came from an acquaintance's shaving mirror held by four claws; on the watch they press the sapphire crystal and rubber gasket against the case.
Didisheim designed the Constellation Manhattan, one of the few women in watch design at the time; Monochrome dates the patent to 1985.
A 39 mm steel Constellation on Master Chronometer calibre 8800 with a silver sunburst dial, listed by WatchBase as Constellation Master Chronometer 39.
WatchBase lists a lug width of 24.20 mm and a stainless steel bracelet; the 36 mm ref. 131.10.36.20.02.001 is listed at 22.20 mm.
Women's collection with the date moved to 6 o'clock, thinner lugs and skeletonised leaf hands.
Integrated bracelet with a built-in self-adjustable extension that adds or removes 2 mm.
Full line redesign with refined claws, 100 m water resistance and Co-Axial calibres in the larger sizes.
New Mono Rang bracelets with horizontal links and butterfly clasps, re-engineered for comfort.
A chronometer-certified automatic version based on the ETA 2892-2, introduced alongside the quartz models.
The first Constellation Manhattan models, ultra-thin quartz with four screwed claws holding the crystal.
Omega Constellation Manhattan references in our database. Each card says where its width comes from: listed by the maker (linked to the maker's page in the details), two independent sources agree, or listed in our database and not yet verified by us.
Constellation Manhattan (1st Gen)
Lug width: Integrated bracelet
Source: Not yet verifiedCase size: 35 mmGold Index dialCase material: Steel
Constellation Manhattan (2nd Gen)
Lug width: Integrated bracelet
Source: Not yet verifiedCase size: 35 mmWhite Roman dialCase material: Steel
Constellation Manhattan 36 Red
Lug width: 22.2 mm
Source: Not yet verified Attachment: Integrated A standard strap will not fit, even at this width.Case size: 36 mmRed dialCase material: Yellow Gold
Constellation Manhattan 36 Silver Roman
Lug width: Integrated bracelet
Source: Not yet verifiedCase size: 36 mmSilver dialCase material: Steel
Constellation Manhattan S&G
Lug width: Integrated bracelet
Source: Not yet verifiedCase size: 35 mmChampagne dialCase material: Yellow Gold
Constellation Manhattan Steel Black
Lug width: 24.2 mm
Source: Not yet verified Attachment: Integrated A standard strap will not fit, even at this width.Case size: 39 mmBlack dialCase material: Steel
Constellation Manhattan Steel Blue
Lug width: Integrated bracelet
Source: Not yet verifiedCase size: 39 mmBlue dialCase material: Steel
Constellation Manhattan Steel White
Lug width: 24.2 mm
Source: Not yet verified Attachment: Integrated A standard strap will not fit, even at this width.Case size: 39 mmWhite dialCase material: Steel
No reference matches.
Omega Constellation Manhattan references use 22.2 mm or 24.2 mm depending on the reference and case size, so check yours in the list below. The most common is 24.2 mm (2 of 3 references with a known width). These widths come from our database and are not yet verified.
No. 2 different lug widths appear across the line, often by case size or generation. Check the reference engraved on the case back or between the lugs.
The Manhattan is best known on its integrated hinged-link metal bracelet, but leather straps also appeared and W Magazine notes that leather straps are available on most models. Because the bracelet is integrated, check the exact reference before buying a third-party strap.
On the 2018 Manhattan collection the clasp has a built-in self-adjustable extension that adds or removes 2 mm.
The 2009 Constellations moved to Mono Rang bracelets with horizontal links and butterfly clasps, re-engineered for comfort.
WatchBase lists 24.20 mm for this 39 mm steel model on its bracelet; Omega's own figure was not found in this run.
The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.
Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.