Why this could be your LAST Watch | Omega Aqua Terra Small Seconds
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- This week, we take a look at the new Aqua Terra. Combining 2 decades of enhancements, this watch is dripping with delicious details. The question is: Could this be the last watch you need?
To continue the discussion, check out this thread on WatchCrunch: What's the Best Everyday (Mechanical) Watch? www.watchcrunch.com/Max/posts/what-s-the-best-everyday-mechanical-watch-589
I visited the San Francisco Omega boutique today. I was served champagne and treated like a millionaire. I'm retiring in a few months, and owe myself a present. The hostess gushed over my Citizen Eco-Drive placed on the counter. I tried on several variations of the Aqua Terra. We narrowed my field of interest. The Small Seconds shown in this video will be the last watch I will ever need. WatchCrunch guy, you rock.
Enjoy your retirement, all the best Charlie ❤️🏴👍
I really love what Omega does. Such a great Manufacturer with watches YOU CAN ACTUALLY PURCHASE!!!
Omega is seriously killing it this year, new moon watch, now this!
It’s nice when you don’t have to wait. Almost like they actually want your business.
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@@mikaxms Agreed. I just came across this small seconds Omega AT model on Sunday. By Monday night I had ordered it directly from the Omega website. It was in my hands on Thursday afternoon. It was kind of nice to settle on a watch you really want, and just order it right then. No hoops to jump through, no preferred customer only nonsense. It was in stock on their website, and me as a first time Omega buyer, purchased it right then and there. Couldn't be more pleased with the watch, and with Omega in general.
The Aqua Terra is almost as classy as your use of the word 'foci.' Nice presentation - terrific points made.
Haha, this has to be the comment of the day. Cheers Milan 👍
When you factor in the ability to change straps of differing materials without ruining the asthetic. You have yourself a classy, sporty, functional chameleon of a piece. Great review! I need this watch!!!!
Thanks! Yes it's super versatile. Wish they included both bracelet and rubber though 😁
I love this review. I appreciate what you said about the seconds dial. I'm not a fan, but hearing the way you articulate your affinity for the seconds movement and relate it to the entire dial is really cool.
Cheers man, you are a gentleman and a scholar 😊
Love the watch, love the colour, love the strap, love the minute track border, love the size! Not too sure about the crown. On balance. . . they nailed it!
I really love this watch. Tried it on at an AD. The colorway presents quite bright, by that I mean it looks almost sparkly. Tough decision between this and the green with a central second. I think the green has a slightly more business look, whilst the small second is more casual. Not a fan of the PCL on the green dial, but could imagine it on a rubber strap
I like the new small seconds. I just wish the 38mm want specifically marketed to women. I find the 41 too large for my 6.5" wrist. It probably fits fine, but visually it takes up too much wrist real estate for my wrist.... Just stands out more than I would like. The watch itself is an interesting combination of vintage and modern.
Yeah I hate that 38 is a women's size these days... Hopefully the trend keeps getting smaller.
41mm small seconds….
The original AT in 38 is still a men’s watch, luckily :)
@@aleksandersiemaszko6027 true! I just wish they had made the small seconds version a men's watch or neutral. Why all the diamonds??
The lug to lug is much more important in my opinion. What is your wrist width? The lug to lug is 47mm which is pretty compact.
My GADA watch of choice is the Omega Speedmaster Professional. Pair it with various straps and it can go from classy to tool watch to casual and even further. Worked great for me so far 👌
Totally, that's the OG strap monster. It's the WR that worries me with my speedy, but I guess I don't spontaneously jump into swimming pools.
@@WatchCrunchOfficial True! I take off my watches when I come into contact with water anyways, so that’s not at all a problem for me :D
@@ToolwatchBoutique ok, so it’s not really a GADA watch then is it?
Isn't the water resistance 30 or 50 meters? I'd worry about the water resistance - not a do anything for me.
Thank you for the excellent video, I just picked up a blue face Aqua Terra 41 on blue strap, after a long time of lusting after it. The small hands is an excellent version and I like it nearly as much, your visualization of the movement is something I haven't seen on any other channel. Will be watching more of your videos.
One of the best watch channels! Love your content man!
I looked at this piece in person at a boutique and pictures just don't do it justice. It's such a gorgeous piece. I just wish it came in 38mm. I think the 41mm case and thickness is a little too large for my wrists. Must prefer a sub 40mm case so that it can be more subtle.
Thanks Matthew! It is a gorgeous watch 😍
40 sec into the video and my sub is made. Clearly a quality production and a fair and interesting content/host.
Thanks Gordon! Welcome to the channel 👍
Gotta love a GADA kinda watch! Absolutely loved your take on this!
Thank ya Brit! Happy holidays 😁
This is the best review of this AT version on whole UA-cam!
Brilliant review! Bravo!
This model has a magical aspect to it - on top of everything you said, due to its face design - the contrasting outer ring and the small seconds section - looks smaller on the wrist than the central seconds model, which makes it suitable for your and my 6.5 inches wrists! In this way we can enjoy all the advantages of the 41mm model with the 8916 caliber, including the ability to independently set the hour hand. Brilliant!
Can only agree to this. My wrist is also 6.5 inches and this AT version (unlike the regular one) works quite well. I purchased the same blue/grey color way and enjoying it for two months now 😊. Quiet rotor, jumping hour, extreme accuracy (+0.3sec/day), and beautiful design are a joy!
I told you that it would look great on your wrist! So glad to see some coverage on this RIP Haute Ones name
Thanks Alley! This all started with you showing me the watch on your phone 🤠
The green dial AT has overtaken my explorer as my daily piece. It’s simply beautiful.
That's a lovely one, so many green watches this year!
As an owner of the previous AT Blue w/o subdial, gotta say prev AT is a strong GADA contender. The 2500 mvt variant has sloping case crown guards which I find a more appealing case, and fully brushed bracelet which tops off a super GADA contender as well. Great review M...thanks for sharing!
Interesting point on the crown guards ED, definitely gives a different feel 👍
I still prefer the central seconds version, but I fully agree that the AT is the best GADA watch, if you want to call it in this way 😉. It's versatile, it has a great movement and it looks amazing. And it's an Omega. I do not need anything more than this.
I have this watch since a few days, and it is much nicer in real life, the dial is just so special you can't take your eyes off, for me it is the perfect watch, highly recommend it!
Omega is on top of it!
I saw this watch at my AD and I am smitten. Love the colors, the small seconds, and the rubber strap looks like leather. Like the clasp too. I may go look again, which may lead to Christmas present for me! Good video, nice production value.
It's great Dan! Let me know if you are looking for one 😉
@@WatchCrunchOfficial , bought it last week! Very happy so far
That whole “Distribution of Labor for the eyes” explanation around 4:30 is about the smartest bit of explanation I’ve ever heard. This channel kicks ass.
Thanks my man, glad we have another scholar in the house 😉👍
VC overseas with quick change 3 straps is the best all around watch imo.
That strap mechanism looks cool, I have yet check it out!
Great video! The Monta Atlas in opalin is a great mixture of dress and sport as well!
Yes, can't forget about monta, they make great stuff 👍
No one is talking about the dial as a whole! It’s a reverse sandwich dial!!!! The bottom portion is all white and the blue portion is cut out and placed on top. All the markers are also applied and the depth is incredible. It’s seriously a must see in person!!!
Yeah, the best I could find up with is "pie pan like" 😆
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Lou Malnatis deep dish pizza! Greet watch though! Bought this exact one yesterday!!
I have an AT two tone since 2010. Since it is timeless never out of fashion. I strongly recommend this watch to everybody. Remember Omegas are a little bit more fragile comparer to a Rollie but they will due
Nice! Can you elaborate on the fragilness?
agree with you on the white boarder on the seconds dial! 100%
Right?! They were so close
Fully agree with your negative point. That said I actually prefer the central seconds version. Great video!
The blue center second in 38 is probably still my fav
I have this exact watch and I love it. I was able to work a trade including my navy blue BB58 for a brand new one of these. I haven’t missed the Tudor once … this watch delights me!!
Nice Rob! It's a great piece👍
I just recently sold by navy blue BB58 and I’m thinking about getting an AT in either 38 or 41. What size did you go with?
@@IvanBustos I got the 41mm Small Seconds - I love it!
@@roblumley2755 Same here. Just got my hands on this model yesterday afternoon. 41mm small seconds. I'm really loving this watch.
I agree with you. The dial would be perfect if the sundial didn’t have that thick light border.
I purchased my Omega and Rolex @ the same time..Omega Moon..and Rollie..white gold day/date..I adore both..BUT the Omega I couldn't live without now..the perfect watch for GADA
Totally agree with this! The small seconds AT is one of the better GADA watches available.
So good 👍
Gorgeous...I had the first generation. Lovely watches. Kind of wish they were under 12mm thick... and a solid case back. But that's just me...my GADA is Explorer 36mm or an Omega.. maybe Railmaster
Yes, can definitely use a mm less, but my understanding is that the coaxial escapement as a taller stack height.
Great Content, this would be one of my grail watch, the killer complication for me is the jump hour one.
I prefer this than the regular Aqua Terra. It looks more refined. A good balance between sporty and dressy.
Yeah the small seconds classes it up
I have 38mm black dial and I am pretty happy with both bracelet and rubber strap.
That's a classy one! 👍
I always called it the 'Do it all' watch. I guess I'm not hip to the new lingo.🤷♂️
Groovy video👍
Haha, new lingo is lit 😂
Jogging (80s), footing (90s), running, ... now we only have "runners", and nobody uses the appropriate Spanish word (correr/corredor) in my country Spain 😅.
Perfect timing for dropping a new vid, Max. Working on a mod this afternoon. 👍😁
What are you building this week?!
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Namoki Stealth Divemaster dial, Namoki skeletonized SKX hands, NH38, in a 38mm 62MAS case and aftermarket tapering bracelet from WatchGecko. Setting up my tools right now, actually 👍😁
@@cecilyau4440 sounds great! Great minds think alike 😉 Good luck with the build!
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Thanks, Max. Turned out even better than I thought it would. It’s nice when that happens 👍😁
Cool channel with quality content! Glad I found it recently.
Welcome! Good to have ya here and more to come ☝️
Nice video and concept. I prefer the older model, the Aqua Terra with the horizontal teak marks. I agree with you that the withe portion of the small seconds and on the chapter ring should have been way thinner for more elegance. Also the date function should had been moved to the 3 o clock position for less cluttering. Thank you for such a nice review.
Great points! The small sec is an acquired taste. Thanks for dropping a line 👍
I’m prefer the central seconds version, and own one in green. Totally agree it’s a GADA watch.
Great review! I just purchased my aqua terra today and absolutely love it!
Cheers Robert 👍
Dude I'm in love with this one! Great vid Max!
Thanks Michael, maybe it's your next obsession 🤔😉
My best GADA… would be the Omega Globemaster on a black alligator strap - but this AT would do fine also 😉👍
I'm trying to get my hands on one to review, great constellation vibes with that one 👍
Nice! However an everyday watch should be subtle and understated. IMHO, Rolex air king 34 mm. Blue dial. Stainless steel bracket. The most compliment received because it screams class.
Mine is the blue 39mm first iteration 2503.80 serviced 2 years ago, a great GADA. Small note : the very tip of the hour hand on the 2503.80 looks very "pointy". Less so with the iterations that followed. Re similarities with 5711, also see the buckle on the first version.
Yeah this particular pretty blue dial caught my attention. That rubber strap with the on the fly adjustment gives it a smart casual appearance I guess you could buy the bracelet version for a more formal look but I don’t really like Omega bracelets so the rubber would get my vote. The small seconds aperture doesn’t bother me, this after all being a sports orientated piece not a JLC MUT Moon for example. Shame Omega just jacked their prices, but I’d expect a healthy discount anyway for a shop window piece. Great review.
Yeah I think I saw it on jomashop for a decent discount!
I have an older 38.5mm AQ, just got the bracelet brushed and I have to say looks amazing, they should really give you an option for brushed or polished.
You had the custom done? Good stuff, polished center links can be kinda gaudy
“Frantic little sibling” Zenith : “hold my beer!” Great video. I love this watch, but I did just recently get the silver dial original model. I do think they are both spectacular, but that date window in the small seconds area bothers me a tad. Just one of those little preferences. Awesome videography as usual Max
Thanks Michael! I actually have a Chronomaster coming up next 😉.
Great video!
I’ll recommend the watch I have as a GADA watch: tag Heuer grand Carrera WAV511 calibre 6. COSC certified and modified ETA movement with 44 hours power reserve.
Nice! Heuer is definitely headed in the right direction 👍
Definitely, liking this Omega...almost industrial looking dial!👍
Yes, it's very well executed👏
While I can understand your reasoning behind preferring a small-seconds dial over centre-seconds (and I happen to agree with time-only dress watches), I'm honestly not a fan of the sub-dial design on the 41mm models, both for its contrasting chapter ring and the way the date juts out the bottom of the ring (this is less noticable on the silver dial variant). If the 41mm used the much simpler 38mm sun-dial (the non-diamond one, anyway) I think I'd be a little more interested, but otherwise it's the centre-secpnds model for me.
All of that said, everything else that you said to describe the Aqua Terra Small-seconds also describes the "regular" Aqua Terra, and are the reasons why I agree that the entire Aqua Terra line can be considered the best GADA watch on the market.
Also, when you were listing some alternatives, you left out the best one: the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium.
GADA?
@@SD-vy9ek He explains it in the opening seconds of the video; it stands for "Go Anywhere, Do Anything". I've also heard them described as "beach to boardroom" watches, for their ability to be dressed up in a suit, yet also worn in casual settings (and also why at least 100m WR is recommended).
Agree with so much of your take. Naturally it’s all opinion, but it is a great watch, amazing dial, snd movement snd I even agree with your complaint about the small seconds dial. It does stand out too much.
Even agree about the size, but I won’t go below 40mm. Watches are small enough already and the 38mm just doesn’t look right to my eyes.
However, I actually prefer the Aqua Terra without the sundial.
Lastly, I’d never recommend such a common brand, but that’s me. In fact, I avoid recommendations to newbies because my taste will not be theirs.
Great points Jeremy, glad to meet another AT fan 👍. There's a number of models I would personally buy in the lineup
Great presentation.
First time to your channel and really enjoyed your look at this beautiful Omega. Thanks 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Cheers Brenton! Welcome 👍
You picked the right watch company. I collect vintage Omega watches . I am wearing 1943 steel black face sub-dial Omega. it is a manual wind 15 jewel movement. Being a war watch it is
definitely not a dress watch. Another Omega is my 1944 18k 17 jewels rose gold bumper automatic. Being like you, I have small wrists. Modern watches look too big. I might as well an
Invicta. it is just that noticeable. The 1943 and 1944 are both about 34mm. That really looks tailored on my wrist. I wear gold for dress and steel every day. My Omega run from 1934 to 1964.
Omegas hits go back far! I can stare at old seamasters for hours. Your collection sounds amazing Jim 👍
Subscribed. Really appreciate the quality, both of substance and production value. Appreciate the intelligent takes. One downside to the Omega 89XX movement in the 41mm AquaTerra: No quick date function. You have to rotate that quick hour function to change the date. Not huge but worth noting.
Thanks Charles! I think that's another diff between 41 vs 38. I think the 38 has quick set date whereas this is jump hour.
@@WatchCrunchOfficial Correct. Movement 88XX (38mm) has quick date but no jump hour; 89XX (41mm) is the reverse.
Just came across your channel. Very impressed, great review. I’ll definitely continue to watch ( no pun intended )
Sweet! Welcome to my silly watch channel 😉
An absolutely gorgeous watch...how has Omega marketing not hired you yet?
Haha, I'll check my spam folder 🤣
Well done on the novel approach to presenting and new platform,
Enjoyed the review and my current GADA is an Oris 65 heritage blue on rubber too.
Oh man, I've had a history with the diver 65. So many to choose from 😆
Just picked up my Explorer and I can honestly say this is thee GADA. I find it perfect in every way.
The new 36mm? Congrats, looks like a great watch 👍
Yes. There is so much to like about the recent iteration. From the case size, dial enhancements, to the solid bracelet. I encourage you to test drive this very special offering from Rolex.
I have a JLC Gran Sport Reverso which meets all the criteria of GADA - as with all Reversos, its classic look make it suitable for any dress purpose. But it has a steel bracelet and is 50 m water resistant. That, plus a chronograph function, and its history as a polo watch make it suitable as a sports watch as well.
Yes, I admire the Reverso for it's sporting history 👍
Good choice, beautiful watch
Wow!! Omega has just change the game with this piece. That watch is beautiful, this will bring the new watch guys in. The price just went up for Omega I my eyes..
And the price did literally go up as well 😉
Just found your channel and subscribed. Your watch reviews are well done, to the point with great balance of specs and passion for the time pieces presented.
Love this Omega Aqua-Terra and your review is spot on that it comes really close as a “GADA” watch…😂
Thanks William, welcome to the channel 😁👍
It’s absolutely beautiful and does everything you say
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Great review, totally agree, awesome ‘one watch contender!’
Cheers Nick👍
I have the seamaster 300m 2021 black dial sedna gold is my edc watch. Smart watches are for little kids.
Great video! The perfect GADA watch is going to be different for everyone (because we all go different places and do different things). For me, the Speedmaster is as GADA as it gets. It should be noted, I'm rarely in a large body of water, so the water resistance isn't and issue.
Yeah I wear my speedy the most, but I worry even when I wash my hands too vigorously 😆
Your channel is great. My gada watch is my Seiko sarb 033. But this blue Aqua Terra is very nice! Good shots of Discovery Park Lighthouse and the Sculpture Park :-)
Good eyes! Love the SARB. Golden age of Seiko as far as I'm concerned
Another great review- thats all I gotta say about that- oh and I just bought one of these
38mm Aqua terra is my cup of tea!!
Such a lovely size 🤩
I GADA say, this is a stellar watch!
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Superb video. Great work. Kudos
Thanks Ignacio!
It's a nice option to have although prefer the standard version personally on the bracelet. Only disappointment I find with Aqua Terras is the lume on the hands is hard to read. Id suggest it would be better with lines on both hands. My Speedy has it and works much better as the tip does not get lost in the indices.
Yeah the lume is pretty minimal on the AT. Minute hand kinda disappears.
small seconds makes sense. How often do you need the time to the second? a mechanical watch can't tell you that anyway- they're not that accurate.
Aboslutely right regarding the large white boarder, and for me the minutes Arrow is a bit over the top, but then I am asking too much of them. I would definitely buy this watch in a beat if they released one without the white boarder.
Yeah that was really a critical miss 😬
@@WatchCrunchOfficial BTW I was so worked up about the boarder that I forgot to say that u did a great job with the video. everything was perfect (narative, presentation and audiovisuals)..
Good comment on the watches you can buy.
I was lucky enough to get a Explorer 39mm on retail when it came out ;) it is my GADA but if not surely the Omega Speedmaster or a Cartier Santos could do as well :)
Nice, I've done that review, great watch, for me it wears big but if you got the wrist for it 👍
The normal 38mm aqua terra in silver dial is a perfect size for 7inch wrist and below and to me is the perfect gada watch.
Yeah, Wish this one came in 38 😭
All my watches are GADA
Rolex Explorer 39
Omega AT 41 SKYFALL
GS SBGN001
GS SBGA083
SRP465J1
JLC Reverso Large Small Seconds
Many Casios
No date sub: unbeatable
Such a beautifull watch new aqua terra
Great review of an awesome watch!
Thanks Ty, it really is 🤩👍
I just picked up a Cartier Santos today as my GADA watch. It is a little on the dressier side, but I think it looks great with jeans
My friend has one on a rubber strap and it totally works!
This new small seconds watch is definitely a candidate for GADA. I will admit though the new Grand Seiko SBGJ237 is another contender; both of which are on my future purchase list.
Nautilus-ish dial is quite appealing
It's pretty for sure 👍
Commented the title without watching the video: Because the mugging for the watch ended up being rather graphic?
Afterwards: A superb good analysis once again, thanks a ton! I treat your videos as ASMR of sorts.
At this stage I'm quite positive you pay people not to follow this channel :)
The strap looks sexy and comfortable, however I'm only familiar with leather and metal. How do rubber ones compete against silicone straps?
My intuition says silicon feels the best and is also the future, but then again I've said the same about most of my exes (talking about chemistry and not any possible implants here).
Haha, I'm here for all your ASMR needs😆. I think rubber might breath a bit better than silicone? Hard to tell in consistency.
Nice review! I'm just about to buy one so... thank you! Every day watch? Panerai Luminor
Good stuff! I need a panerai in the collection
Aqua Terra's are truly THE best watches!
Sweep seconds are more appropriate (and much easier to read) for sports watches like this. I know A Lange & Sohne and Nomos German manufacturers have starting using subsidiary seconds in their sports models, but at least they include a track with 60 indicators. Not having that track in this watch makes the seconds nearly useless for any sports activity.
Yeah it's mainly decorative, but then so are most watches in general 😆
Your GADA mileage may vary, on your lifestyle. If you tend to lean more dressy, in an office environment JLC Master Control Date or some Grad Seikos might fit in very well. If you dress a bit more casual IWC Pilot line is great. El Primero or Defy from Zenith thread this line very well. Finally, there’s the Tudor Black Bay 36 and Oris Big Crown Pointer Date.
Nice list Aleksander 👍. All great choices
Love this but why is the date not in the middle at the 4:11 mark.
Same family as the aqua terra, but I’d go with the railmaster
My aqua terra has the large arrow-shaped second hand. I prefer it that way
Those are cool too, so many AT choices 👍
Recently bought the Seamaster Diver 300m in black with bracelet, after seeing this video it's got me thinking! Shall I swap?
I have a current Gen Omega Seamaster Professional so I’d be hesitant to get another Omega. I love the Zenith Defy Classic in Blue.
That's sweet Pete! Zenith is doing big things! Look for the next vid 😉
Seiko alpinist - laurel style - for example SPB259 (aka Seiko Ginza Alpinist).
The SMP300 (the old wavey dial version) is my GADA watch. 😉
The bond watch! Classic