Omega Aqua Terra | Best Swiss Watch | 2022 Delays
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That vintage aqua terra was stunning!
I recall a lot of comments about this date window, "oh if they just framed the date window, I would buy one". What the bet those people still won't buy one
Yup those are just nitpickers with no intentions of buying... Don't waste time on them😂
Brilliant video. I agree with your comments and look forward to adding a full sized omega to my collection. Cheers
A great deal of thought full information here. I viewed parts twice in fact. Well done.
wow, good on you for catching that date window frame! It did seem like a glaring flaw; so mystery solved. Also you are so right about the bracelet. I bought my silver/white 38mm AT on the leather which is beautiful, but then I went ahead and ordered the bracelet, but after a few months I just wasn't happy and it's back on the leather. $720 out the window💸
Thanks for this well crafted, knowledgeable, and balanced overview. My wife bought me the green 41 mm twin barrel beauty and it's accuracy and power reserve are ...amazing. 😊
Great choice.
I bought my wife the 38mm aqua terra on rubber strap and it’s her favourite daily wear, so light and comfortable
I absolutely adore my green dial 41mm AT. It may just be a negative because I baby it instead of using it as often as I would like 🤣Great video as always, keep up the great work!
Very well put-together video, appreciate the effort - thanks
I have the skyfall one, with framed date at 3 - 60 hrs pwr 2 barrels - jumping hour hand, the one i cherish the most in my collection ❤
Once again, a great video.
I really like the idea of the new Aqua Terra colours, but miss the teak deck dials and colour-matched date wheels.
Intresting video, ive just publish a video showing my omega aqua terra 38mm and noticed a couple of details as well.
Well, I have a big wrist and love my second generation 41 mmgray dial. Have serviced it once and made sure the water resistance was intact. Worn on a gray sharkskin custom strap. Definitely a GADA watch for me. Good in the consultation room, at the symphony and out on the town. Often when heading to the Gulf Coast- it wears a gray rubber straps. And recently purchased an Uncle beads of rice and may be the way I wear it for while. And oh yes- paid $3400 for mine -used.
Definitely the blue dial, but I have to go with the 38mm.
As one who has a 2002 silver quartz & 2016 Titanium Good Planet in a two watch rotation, I fully agree. The PO2500 is the only other modern Omega that truly stands out.
In the last 6 months i have purchased the Aqua Terra small seconds 18ct/steel, Snoopy, Seamaster and Speedmaster. Love them all but seem to wear the Aqua Terra more. Love the open case backs
Big fan of the Aqua Terra. I have the GMT with blue dial and it's great on a bracelet or a variety of straps. The lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet is annoying though, and limits how much i wear it.
I have a 2021 green dial 41mm AT and love it, Its such an overlooked model which is a shame as the AT is such a versatile piece.
It was a smart move (delaying launch) because those date windows were hideous. I’d consider the saffron model but I suspect the bracelet will underwhelm me.
Love my 41 mm slate AT. Had it for 4.5 yrs now. Thought it'd be my one and done, but alas... damn rabbit hole! 😂 That being said, it really is a phenomenal piece and shares 1/3 of total wrist time with my two other faves in the collection 😁
I can relate hahaha, I got a blue AT with the same idea in mind. I never thought of spending so much on a single watch but now I have 8 watches... I'm curious what are your other watches
Good overview of the Seamaster
Hi Andy, I have to agree with you on the Aqua Terra line. This line is arguably the most versatile that Omega currently produce, sporty yet can easily pass as a dress watch but has very good water resistance. I have the now long discontinued flat white dial GMT 231.90.43.22.04.001 with the asymmetrical titanium case and blue applied markers and is one of my favourites in the collection. It's not too showy but has an understated elegance that I find appealing. It's at a glance readable too. The 89 series calibre although not METAS certified in my watch looks fantastic and is very accurate over the years. It's good that Omega appear to have halted mass production of the new for 2022 models if they do not meet manufacturer quality or customer requirements and I have to take my hat off to them to make sure the watch is 'right' unlike other manufacturers of products not just watches sometimes do. I'm still pondering another AT at some point in the future but for now I'll wait and see. Thanks for sharing.
I like the five-link bracelet on the Omega Seamaster. It just looks more upscale than the three-link bracelet. I think your also the first reviewer who mentioned the quartz movement too, which I like.
The Red Aqua Terra is hands above the other variant's
It’s a great do it all watch, a true daily wear with a good amount of heritage built in. I think it would be a great option to fill the Milgaus void
We just picked up a green 34mm for my wife, and she absolutely loves it.
My AD has the new coloured AT in the window on display. Also I bought a green dial Seamaster from the same AD and love it. Even the Rolex AD loved it and said to me give her three weeks to get the Rolex I ordered.
Hi Andy my first high end watch was an omega black dial first edition Aqua Terra. Year 2003. It had an open back and was the automatic version. It cost around £1500. I did buy it on e bay and it came with the bright red rubber material looking box. Unfortunately it was not a good time keeper, losing time. My friend had the same version in blue and his gained time. He did have it serviced got a small bag back with looked like half the Watch back. And he found it to be losing time after that. Now it’s been replaced with a Date just 41 black dial with jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. And a op 41 green dial. My friend still owes the blue Aqua Terra😀. I’m sure the new models are probably a lot more accurate.
Yeah, they had issue with those early coaxial movements. Quartz was the way to go back then.
I tried on the Saffron 3 weeks ago at the Bond Street boutique, they are out there but clearly not all that available at the moment. If it was the larger case I'd have bought immediately.
The blue dial aqua Terra 41mm comes in various iterations (blue hand tip, blue text, white text etc) one of them has not gone up with the past two price increases and has been discontinued, stores still hold plenty of this model
Have you changed your mind about the new Omega bracelet on the 3861 Moonwatch, Aqua Terra 38mm and Speedmaster 57? Is it still too dainty and flimsy to your liking? I had a Speedmaster 57 in my hands and I thought it was not as robust than even a Rolex jubilee bracelet, I am a little bit torn on that subject and if I should commit to buy one as my next watch. Thanks for the content, very informative and enjoyable.
Would love to have a look at the orange dial one & could be the only thing that keeps me from the Planet Ocean but seems expensive by comparison.
I do agree the Aqua Terra is a fab one watch, do it all. Its a little shiny for me and think the Railmaster is their most underrated watch
I own the Aqua Terra 1538 and I truly enjoy it! I wish the new versions could capture the same design but with a modern movement, female end links and wearable bracelets 😢
I owned the AT 41mm black dial. Beautiful watch but I sold it when I got the call for my DJ41. I enjoyed the watch but I prefer the fit and feel of the Rolex. For the record I own a seamaster and speedy so not hating on Omega 😂
IMO this date window index still miss an extension to reach the same position as all other indexes and with some lume in that extension.
I have the new Aqua Terra in terracotta and saffron. They are beautiful watches - the dials are stunning and the bracelet is very comfortable. Far prettier than my Rolex date just or my OP 41's in the same color. This is a home run for Omega.
How long did it take to get one?
@@kenny9633 I gave them my name last July for the terracotta. When I received it, it came with a letter stating it was the first of that color in the US along with a bottle champaign. A week after receiving the terracotta one, I ordered it in saffron and got it in 2 days.
@@EGB317 Oh wow congrats! I hope you enjoy the pieces. I have been waiting for about 6 mon now for Atlantic blue( my first big boy watch)
@@kenny9633 When it arrives, you will love it! It is a great watch and should remain on your wrist for a long time. Congratulations!
If I was not looking for a white dial watch I would have got one of these instead of my snowflake. The new model has a fantastic looking bracelet.
I really despair sometimes at so called watch lovers. You want a mechanical watch but god forbid you have to hand wind it or actually have to do without on the fly adjustment.
100%
I haven’t heard many complaints about handwinding but people want their watch to fit perfectly at all times.
Lol you expect people to spend $7000 and not be happy with the fit on wrist?!
I agree, complaining about manual wind is silly. There are benefits to manual wind such as a thinner watch, less complexity to maintain, and a somewhat more personal connection to the mechanical watch because you have to consciously give it life every day or every other day and enjoy that click. But not having an on the fly adjustment has no benefit and is unacceptable on any watch over $1000 in 2023. Why not have a comfortable fit when your wrist swells after eating too much at the Brazilian steakhouse?
My AD wears a fully manual Omega and she loves it
If a sub £1000 Christopher Ward can include a bracelet clasp with on the fly adjustment, why is it unreasonable to expect more expensive watches to do the same?
I own several watches without that feature, and it's a feature that I simply will not buy a watch without in future.
have the Omega AT 220.12.41.21.03.005 and love it.
Hey.. no music track! I enjoyed this video. Nice historical review. Omega prices .. I have a problem with many. There are several examples I’d like to have but just can’t stomach the m at over 6-8k USD. Examples: Globemaster Annual Calendar. Even the 300 pro is going up. And now speedmaster is tough to get under$7k. Oh well.. their prices will never go back down.
Not everyone loves the music, but this time I forgot!
@@TheEnglishWatch I’m in that camp. I commented once before (which I recognize is petty). Do your channel like you want it sir. I’ll watch either way.😀
Did they really add a frame to the date window? Good job spotting that
Hello from the US and I discovered your channel recently. I have a Globemaster with the same 8900 movement. One bugaboo: The date wheel starts moving slowly towards midnight instead of snapping into place. For example, when its 1145pm on May 14 the date window appears to be 4. Then at almost or slightly after midnight the date pops into place. Come to learn this is inherent to this movement. I think after all these years, Omega would have tweaked the movement.
I like the Aqua Terra, however decided to add the Seamaster 300 Heritage, blue dial to my collection to join the 3861 Speedy and Tudor Pepsi GMT.... Wondered if I should have opted for an aqua terra over the Tudor, but liked the water resistance.
You made a good choice.
I really like your channel (and watch most of the watch channels). Is the 41mm available with a brushed bracelet? I like it but not the polished centre.
Polished centres only now. Thx for the support.
I saw all new 38mm Aquaterras in Mexico City’s AD except the red one, for sale! The date window was improved and now it it’s adorned on the edges. I though I would buy the saffron one, but having it in front of me, I could not buy it. It does not go with everything and it is quite expensive.
Hi Andy. Was in my local AD last weekend and coincidentally was looking at Omega’s. They had the beautiful blue dial and white dial SMP, but I felt they were a bit large for me. Also tried on the AT which I liked, but I found the crown to be quite small, and I found it difficult to grip and manipulate. Fell in love with the Tudor BB58 blue though, available to buy right now, and I wondered what do you think is a realistic discount to aim for on this model? Thanks, Richard. P.S. keep up the great videos!
You should get 10% on Omega and at least 5% on the Tudor, but go for 10 and see how you get on.
They definitely need to thin down there automatic movements. I’ve always wondered if a micro-rotor movement could reduce how thick a whole watch could be.
I wish the 38 mm Aqua Terra’s came with 8900 movement. Love the jumping hour hand on mine in 41mm.
Date window looks better for the change, but that does not explain the delay in the other novelties announced over a year ago.
I am not sure any of them will ever make their way into AD's as able to purchase pieces unfortunately.
I have the Aqua terra 41 silver (more like white), which is great but... it does feel a bit big. Without a bezel that 41mm leaves a lot of space for a large flat shiny dial and it does stand out. Perhaps a darker color would make the size less obvious? Its also quite thick. 40mm or 39mm would be perhaps better perhaps.
Its currently on the rubber strap, which is awsome and fun, but I am looking for other options to dress it up and down = make it less flashy.
Does anyone have ideas where I should buy the fabric/leather straps online? I live in Finland. Are there some hubs for enthusiasts?
- I wish Omega offered an all brushed version of the Aqua Terra. Or at least an all brushed bracelet version.
New to the channel and really enjoying it. Can I ask where you got the blue rubber strap for your planet ocean?
It’s a genuine Omega strap. Was fitted to the Good Planet GMT and should still be in their catalog.
@@TheEnglishWatch thank you!
New models at 2:02. Good luck at finding these new Aqua Terras at any AD. I have never seen one.
Is this dark green stripes available in the 38mm version? I do not like that the 8900 movement does not have fast date change feature
Sadly not, although there is a green dial on the new shades models which is quite nice if you can put up with the shiny case.
How you like Seamaster AT Worldtimer?I’m seriously considering buying one seen new one at $7600 with blue rubber bracelet. The blue bracelet really compliments the dial beautifully 🤔
By it. It's a great watch if your wrist is large enough
Too big for my wrist. Beautiful though. There was a much longer video on all the versions, but kept it tight.
Definitely try one on first as is it is a large one. Massive value for the money though if it fits you well.
I have the 41 mm small seconds and love it .Took me a while though didn’t like the bracelet and weighed in just shy of 170 grams so felt it was too hefty for the style of watch . Mistake I made was I would compare it to my dj 41 mm although they probably serve similar purposes they are also very different I’m wrist the AT feels heavier chunkier and stance on the wrist it just feels more tool like . Took me a while to find the right strap which pulled the weight and heft down now love it .. I think I got it for £ 4600 from the AD 18 months ago with a discount it’s now £6300 . Is it me or does it seem that every time we blink luxury Swiss watch brands are hiking up their prices . Seems they have no intention of trying to absorb some of the costs incurred by the economic situation and are passing every penny on to the consumer . This is starting to leave a sour taste in my mouth .
I think Omega will find a limit to the general publics ability to spend. It’s all very well keeping a distance from Tudor, but they need to avoid going down the discount route just to turn them over. It’s a tough one to escape as I think they’re finding now.
@@TheEnglishWatch I think you are right .. The real problem is that when you constantly try and squeeze the pips out of the consumer in attempt to bag another 3 or 400 hundred quid many people bow out ..
I've stopped in several AD's over the last couple of months asking if they have any in 38... they just look glum and say "no, still aren't shipping them"... did actually try on a 41 though. Not bad, but been leaning towards smaller watches (not the biggest wrist in the world)... might have to sort that one out, because it wasn't like it didn't fit
My wrist is way smaller than average and I can get away with the 41mm AT. You are the only person who has to like it anyway ;)
I’m interested to see what Omega does with its Seamaster line in general this year. I’m hoping that for the SMP Diver they’ll taper that bracelet and maybe go down on the diameter one or two mm’s and the Aqua Terra hopefully we’ll see more variants of the 38mm at better prices. I do think Omega should continue to try to compete with Rolex. I believe if they continue to not switch up their design aesthetics too much they can.
Agree. There’s a lot they can do with the bracelets. Even the Ultra Deep has a beautiful tapering bracelet compared to the tank track of the SMP300.
Yes, no brainier for Omega to release a SMP type watch at 39/40mm given the success other brands like Tudor have had with the format.
Oh god pleas no. So many people try and suggest "improvements" which will only make the watch more like the sub. Guaranteed, if Omega did this, everyone would cry that their copying. Omega are placed as the alternative. Some people tire of the common and highly marketed and need a brand like this off to the side offerring something completely different
@@ALL-il1sw absolutely. Spot on.
With all this 'heritage' you would think that Omega would have addressed the steel micro link issue. They have altered the poor date window refinement which is great but the watch is not for me until they (and Grand Seiko ) sort out this basic design flaw.
I admit that I 'flirted' with the Omega Aqua Terra. Many years ago (too long a story to tell) I wore an Aqua Terra grey dial for 48 hours. Firstly, the ridges on the dial were the other way around, and they worked better that way. I don't like the modern-day dial. It was a 'nice' watch. Just nice. No more than nice. Not 'wow' or overwhelming. It was so highly polished and 'shiny' that I was so scared of scratching it. Really, it was a 'scratch bucket'. I wore it carefully for 48 hours and it already had marks. I wonder what it would look like after a year! I hate to think. I liked the watch at the time but after time I think I can do MUCH better for my money. The Omega Aqua Terra is a nice average watch, but no more.
I just want Omega to put in a Metas movement into the gen.1 case with possibly less height (& less polish?). Does the new bracelet have on the fly adjustability?
No, and never has on this model line. Same as Grand Seiko. I’m sure there’s a way to do it.
@@TheEnglishWatch Glasshütte does it with a butterfly clasp
agreed less polish and drop the height by 2.5mm. i'll buy it.
The aqua terra like most of omega watches is a bit too thick for the case diameter. Another flaw is the polished non- tapering bracelet. I find myself as much as I like their dials, I can’t justify the prices being comparable to Rolex prices. I have the same issue with the thickness and the bracelets of Grand Seiko. Two brands with lots of heritage and quality, yet missing a few touches that can make them comparable or even better than Rolex. I still couldn’t resist the aqua terra which is my favourite omega and bought the 41 mm in baby blue dial, but had it on a matching rubber strap. I don’t give it as much time as I give to my Rolex DJ 41 mm blue dial, or my Tudor BB 39 mm blue dial.
My favourite part is the bracelet
I love the AT but what I've never understood is that it's more expensive than the smp300. I went to buy an AT 2 years ago but ended up getting a smp300. And now I have that and an explorer...
Nice pair 😁. The biggest gripe is the 38mm being more expensive than the smp300 with the same movement. At least the 41mm has the better 8900.
Kudos to Omega for fixing the date window. On the other hand, they shouldn't release the watch to the press when the design is not finalized. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying my 38mm teak dial AT8800.
Why would you choose 41mm over 38mm? Just the movement reason?
I’ve tried both. Funnily enough, this week I’m team 38 😂. I flip and flop between them.
I’ve been wanting an AT41 for many years.
However each time I’d get serious about buying one, something was holding me back.
It felt like it was too hefty for the weight of the bracelet and looked as if the machinist hadn’t finished milling the case. Like there’s just too much material for no reason.
I have two Rolex DJ. A 36 and 41. They do feel more refined. As much as I love Omega, it actually pains me to say that lol.
If like the color way, the good planer version comes in grade 5 titanium, making it super light and comfy.
However, the standard 3 hander is only available in 38.5mm. The GMT version on the other hand, is 43, but it’s compact case/short lugs wear like a 41~42mm watch.
Hey Andy, Hope you're back to 100%. I cant help but disagree with you on Omega bracelets. The Iconic flat-link 1039 and the improved 1171 were absolutely gorgeous. The 1450 was another stunner before they s**t the bed with the 5 link 1498's and their successors. ( the 1479 being the original and the one exception. It's pure silk) My only issue with the current fiat links is the lack of taper. Something ROLEX perfected and will never have to change.
I bow to your knowledge on the bracelet scene, but 100% agree on the taper. The Ultra Deep bracelet and clasp is a step change from the PO. Let’s hope Omega refine as necessary the AT bracelet. Don’t get me started on my 1861 Speedy bracelet 😡.
When does omega release there new watches. Are they not at watches and wonders?
No, they’re not. Omega will drip stuff out through the year. Remember the Speedmaster Super Racing was already this year.
I had an aqua Terra but in most lights it was just really boring. Every blue moon I'd be outside and it would totally come to life but the rest of the time it was a hard watch to love. In the end it had to go.
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Why isn't the aquaterra priced significantly lower than the seamaster? The seamaster seems underpriced. I prefer a more understated watch so the seamaster doesn't appeal to me. The aquaterra has too many polished surfaces to me taste and it's a bit thicker than I prefer. However, I do almost talk myself into both watches every so often.
The 300 also has the low spec movement as the 38mm AT. That’s why the 41 is better value if you have wrist.
Otherwise, maybe they don’t want to turn off their main revenue stream by pushing punters to Tudor.
Is that the LEGO Saturn V rocket in the background?
Sure is
With money off? I wish. My omega AD will not discount any piece by any amount :(
38mm in red.
Omega playing the Rolex availability game
I wish the aqua terra and other Omega watches offer no date option.
Omega is a real option now that it's impossible to get a Rolex unless you pay overs to some leachy grey dealer.
The AT is not bad. I don't like their sizings. Just make a damn 39mm or 40mm version. I don't know why brands go 38mm, leapfrog the sweet spots of 39mm and 40mm (my sweet spots), then go 41mm, 42mm etc. It's like they think people have either small wrists, or big wrists, and nothing in between. Compare it to Rolex Explorer 1.... 39mm (older) 40mm (new release) - right in the goldilocks zone. Any watch without a rotating bezel looks best in 39mm to 40mm in my view. I also don't like the AT's overly-thick body, flimsy bracelet and butterfly clasp. The AT could be a truely great icon - Omega just need to a better execution.
I tried all of the coloured AT’s on a few months back before they added the date frame, thought they looked great but it’s a mistake to prove them alongside a Datejust, Yes I know they’ll be more readily available but as you said the residuals will not match up to Rolex, which will put many people off, including me. If they’d came in at a more realistic price point, say 4-5k tops then I’d be in.
yup, especially when you can get a 41MM Rolex DJ non fluted for $8K. Just seems worth it to spring up an extra 3K for a Rolex. I also think Rolex sunburst dials are better than these aquaterra colored dials.
Profoundly disagree on the Aqua Terra - the 41mm models at circa £5800 are crazy money for what you’re actually getting - more expensive than the Seamaster diver and not far off a Speedy these days. Nuts
someone recently said it best that the AT is an overrated watch in the sense that it is a good watch way overpriced for what you get .
There’s money to be had off the list price, but is it worth less than a Datejust or IWC Mk XX? Omega are still a top brand.
I thought I was called Omega not
O-mega
But I think they are fantastic watches regardless
Great watch just way way way to expensive
I like Omega. I have a speedy. I want to like them more but imho they need to modernise their website, update their boxes & radically streamline their offering. Tbh, the clarity of portfolio & modernised update of Rolex’s website leaves Omega wanting imho…
Curious how the website impacts how you would enjoy owning an Omega. Are you saying that there are models you perhaps would like more, if the website was easier to navigate?
Websites and boxes stop you from Omega?
I think it’s just everything combined. The initial interaction / perception of the brand is impacted negatively imho by a poor website, too much affiliation with Bond & Clooney etc, plus Omega simply sell too many of every model. As example, see what lists under ‘Seamaster’. I enjoy my Speedy no matter, and no doubt would their other models as you hint at, despite this, but I just think they could improve/fine tune in so many areas. Just my opinion.
Always interesting to me to find out what affects other’s opinions.
All I care about is the watch itself. Design/looks, fit on wrist, build quality, and then a movement that’s fairly reliable.
I hardly ever go to their website or any watches’ websites really.
I don’t care about presentation boxes either. Smaller the better these days. They just get stacked with the others.
Ordered a watch from their website yesterday, seems fine to me, what are your issues?
You can tell where someone is from by how they say this brand's name. Brits say "ohmehgah", Americans say "o-mega" and Australians say "o-meeegah".
The 8900 calibre is better than the 8800.
ASMR, Slpie Bartholomew Johnson, whistley wet audio. Mouse with asthma spring to mind. The answer is not swallows
Meh. For the money, it's just OK. But, not exactly aspirational. If it was, you wouldn't be able to buy it today "with money off" .
I mean, for one, you could pick up a Moon watch with the same budget, which for my money, is a far more attractive proposition.
But honestly, if I had 5000 quid, I'd be looking to save a bit more while sitting in a wait list for the new 40mm Rolex Explorer.
That's an heirloom watch by comparison.
Yeah the smp 300m is over designed and now looks tacky. It’s a design that belongs in the 90s. The AT and PO are the true timeless watches in the Seamaster lineup…
Date window is still too high. Lower a bit more, it will be perfect! The red is hot!
sooooo can anyone tell me when the new aqua terras are going to be available? this waiting game is absolutely absurd and omega should be ashamed of themselves for pulling this crap
How could omega deliver watches to the british armed forces during WWII ?
Switzerland was surrounded by axis or occupied countries.
Pigeons?
Aquaterra 150 is a beautiful watch, but god damn Seamaster 300 looks just hideous for me,I would never own it or buy it,that waves,valve and horrible looking bezel are just too much!!
No on-the-fly micro adjustment for bracelet. How can it be the best Swiss watch? Nah… far from that.
Lmao, this was obviously a play yo snatch up any would be Rolex OP buyers that came out of the Rolex shop empty handed. Quite a disaster to announce a watch and then not have it because of QC issues… and they actually priced it higher than the OP at the time of their initial release announcement
Yeah right rabbid fanboy
Omega increasing service costs makes em less attractive
Definitely best swiss every day watch…
Got to be the most boring watch ever made