The annual Met Gala, celebrating this year’s “Costume Art” theme, brought together some of the most influential names across fashion, film, and culture. High-profile friends of OMEGA stepped onto the carpet in the brand’s timepieces, reflecting the evening’s focus on craftsmanship, creativity, and self-expression. Here is a look at the standout talents who wore OMEGA during this year’s celebration.
Nicole Kidman’s museum timepiece: OMEGA Constellation “Manhattan” Jewellery, 1982
Academy Award–winning actress and OMEGA Brand Ambassador, Nicole Kidman, wore an archive OMEGA Constellation “Manhattan” Jewellery from 1982 from the OMEGA Museum. A perfect symbol of the New Romantic era, this jewellery timepiece is a signature example of OMEGA’s original “Manhattan” style, which is distinguished by half-moon facets at each end of the case, and four screwed claws that hold the sapphire crystal glass and gasket to the case. Crafted in a mix of 18K white gold and 18K yellow gold, this model is adorned with 34 diamonds on the bezel, 178 diamonds on the bracelet, and 12 more diamonds used as hour markers. The hands on the sun-brushed dial are driven by a quartz Chronometer-certified movement, and the piece is preserved in the OMEGA Museum archive in Bienne, Switzerland.
Colman Domingo’s museum timepiece: OMEGA Constellation “Manhattan” Grand, 1982
Actor and OMEGA Friend of the Brand, Colman Domingo, wore the OMEGA Constellation “Manhattan” Grand, 1982, with a black dial, from the OMEGA Museum. A 1982 Constellation Manhattan that became an instant classic the moment it was introduced. Defined by half-moon facets at each end of the case and four screwed claws that secure the sapphire crystal glass and gasket against the case, helping to ensure its water-resistance. Two-tone in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold with a sun-brushed black dial, the piece is driven by an automatic Chronometer-certified movement and preserved in the OMEGA Museum archive in Bienne, Switzerland.
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis’ museum timepiece: OMEGA Constellation “Manhattan” Grand, 1982
Olympic gold medalist, world record–holding pole vaulter, and OMEGA Sports Ambassador, Mondo Duplantis, wore the OMEGA Constellation “Manhattan” Grand, 1982, with a golden dial, from the OMEGA Museum. Distinguished by half-moon facets at each end of the case and four screwed claws that hold the sapphire crystal glass and gasket against the case, this Constellation Manhattan from 1982 is the design that became an instant classic and has defined the collection ever since. Two-tone in 18K yellow gold and stainless steel with a sun-brushed golden dial, the piece is driven by a quartz Chronometer-certified movement and preserved in the OMEGA Museum archive in Bienne, Switzerland.
Desiré Inglander’s timepiece: OMEGA Constellation 25mm
Swedish model Desiré Inglander wore the OMEGA Constellation 25mm in steel with 46 diamonds. With precision inspired by the stars, the iconic OMEGA Constellation is characterized by its famous case with half-moon facets, and the polished claws that grip to the sides. This 25 mm model is crafted in stainless steel and features a radiant diamond-paved bezel. The iridescent colored mother-of-pearl dial has been given a distinctive Supernova pattern through laser engraving, while other details include 18K white gold hands and a star, and diamond hour markers in 18K white gold holders.
Connor Storrie’s timepiece: OMEGA Constellation Observatory
Actor Connor Storrie wore the OMEGA Constellation Observatory 39.4 mm, Moonshine™ gold on Moonshine™ gold from the newest Constellation Observatory collection.
The design of this timepiece traces to the 1948 Centenary, which laid the foundation for the Constellation. The dodecagonal pie-pan dial followed shortly after the launch of the first Constellation, with the Constellation Star at 6 o'clock and the Observatory medallion on the caseback. The guilloché finish appears on the facets of the pie-pan, a detail established with the early Grand Luxe models. The faceted kite-form indexes and dauphine hands draw on earlier Constellation models. The dog-leg lugs distinguished OMEGA models of the era. The nine-row brick pattern on the 18K Moonshine™ Gold mesh bracelet draws on vintage brick bracelets of the Constellation's formative years.
The “Pie-Pan” dial is reminiscent of the original 1952 Constellation with dodecagonal facets, with applied OMEGA logo and Constellation star. The 18K Moonshine™ Gold dial is presented with sun-brushed centre and opaline facets with 8 lustrous hand-guilloché grooves. The revamped kite-form indexes are fully diamond-polished, matched with diamond-polished dauphine hands, crafted from 18K Moonshine™ Gold.
The watch is driven by OMEGA’s calibre 8915, the world’s first two-hand watch to achieve Master Chronometer certification approved by METAS.
Tom Francis’ Timepiece: OMEGA Constellation Observatory Canopus Gold™
Actor Tom Francis wore the OMEGA Constellation Observatory 39.4 mm in Canopus Gold™ with a blue alligator strap, from the brand’s latest collection. The “Pie-Pan” dial is reminiscent of the original 1952 Constellation with dodecagonal facets, with applied OMEGA logo and Constellation star. The 18K Canopus Gold™ dial is presented with a crystal-finished center and opaline facets with 8 lustrous hand-guilloché grooves. The revamped kite-form indexes are fully diamond-polished, matched with diamond-polished dauphine hands, crafted from 18K Canopus Gold™. The watch is driven by OMEGA’s caliber 8915, the world’s first two-hand watch to achieve Master Chronometer certification approved by METAS.
Dónal Finn’s Timepiece: OMEGA Constellation Observatory
Actor Dónal Finn wore the OMEGA Constellation Observatory. This 39.4 mm polished-brushed model in O-Megasteel features the distinctive faceted “dog-leg” lugs accompanied by a bezel with clear-cut facets. It is presented on a dark green leather strap on polished buckle. The green dial is presented with sun-brushed center and opaline facets with 8 embossed grooves. The revamped kite-form indexes are fully diamond-polished, matched with diamond-polished dauphine hands, crafted from 18K white gold. The watch is driven by OMEGA’s caliber 8914, the world’s first two-hand watch to achieve Master Chronometer certification approved by METAS.
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