Omega Constellation 41mm Black Dial Ceramic Bezel VS Factory Super Clone

VS Factory Omega Constellation 131.33.41.21.01.001
Gen 5 Super Clone – Full Breakdown

The latest generation packs VS's in-house 8900 movement, gen-correct crown operation, and a few upgrades worth talking about.

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Alright so this one's been a long time coming. VS Factory finally dropped their Gen 5 Omega Constellation — ref 131.33.41.21.01.001 — and honestly, the jump from the previous versions is pretty noticeable. We've covered earlier batches before, but this is a different beast. The big story here is the in-house VS 8900 integrated movement. Not a decorated Miyota. Not a Seagull swap. A proper clone movement built from the ground up.

Let's get into it.

The Movement – VS 8900 Clone

First things first, the movement. This 8900 is a fully integrated unit — you can spot the fine-adjustment regulator (what the rep community calls the "fast-slow needle") right away, which tells you it's not just a movement with a plate slapped on top. It's the real deal in terms of architecture.

The black balance wheel carries weighted screws, and the shock absorber area also has visible counterweights — small details, but they add up. Jewel placement on the main plate looks clean, and the finishing across the bridges has a decent level of polish to it. Nothing that'll fool a watchmaker under a loupe, but for wrist presence and caseback viewing? Solid.

Now here's what actually impressed me. Twin barrel setup. Dual mainspring barrels on a clone movement — you can count on one hand how many rep factories are doing that right now. VS clearly invested serious R&D into this caliber.

Once you get the balance wheel spinning, the difference from the old 9015-based and Seagull-based versions is night and day. Smoother. Quieter. Just feels like a more substantial movement overall.

Case, Strap, and On-Wrist Feel

41mm case. Classic Connie proportions. The bezel has that signature Constellation grip pattern and the finishing on the case flanks — alternating brushed and polished — is handled well. No complaints there.

The strap is interesting. It's not pure leather and it's not full rubber either — it's a hybrid, leather on the outside with a rubber core underneath. Comfortable right out of the box. Doesn't need a break-in period the way some stiff leather straps do. Clasp is a simple deployant, nothing fancy, does the job.

Crown Operation – This Is Where It Gets Good

OK so this part genuinely matters if you care about the ownership experience beyond just looks.

On the gen Omega 8900, when you pull the crown to the first position, you adjust the date by moving the hour hand — you don't get a separate dedicated date quickset click. The old rep versions didn't replicate this. They had a standard date-change position, which was a dead giveaway to anyone who knows how the real Constellation works.

The VS Gen 5? Fixed it. First crown position adjusts the hour hand, and the date follows along. Exactly like gen. And — big deal here — it supports reverse adjustment. Overshoot the date? Just wind it back. No need to go all the way around again. Second position is normal time-setting, straightforward stuff.

For anyone who's been in the rep game for a while, you know how rare correct crown function replication is. Most factories don't even bother. VS actually nailed it here.

Key Specs – VS Omega Constellation 131.33.41.21.01.001

Final Thoughts

Look, VS Factory has been putting out Constellations for a while now and this Gen 5 with the 8900 clone movement is easily the best version they've made. The twin barrel architecture, the gen-correct date mechanism, the overall build quality — it all adds up to something that feels like a real step forward, not just a minor revision.

Right now there are 5 colorways available, with more expected down the line. If you've been on the fence about a VS Constellation, this is probably the one to go for. We'll keep updating as new variants drop.

For more rep watch reviews and factory updates, stay tuned.

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