What do we think of the ‘Black Stallion’ nickname for this new model?! 😂 also made a slight mistake and forgot to change the text box size when showing specs!! Sorry team.
Black stallion works well to be honest!! I think that "Midnight Tide" might also be a viable option. Regarding the watch, I think it takes the whole line of ATs to next level and put them on par (for general market) if not way exceeding (to me) the explorers and the OPs.
In terms of daily use the main difference in the movements is that the 8800 has a quick date set whilst in the 8900 the hours jump like in a GMT which makes it better for travelling.
@ It’s a mechanical movement so you will have to manually adjust daylight saving and months that don’t have 31 days. With the 8800 pulling the crown to the first position allows you to advance the date wheel. With the 8900 the first position allows you to move the hour hand back or forth. Do a search on how to use a travellers gmt if you’re not sure what I mean.
Yes, love the vertical 'pin-stripes' and date at 3 o’clock. I have the “Golf” edition black face (with green numbers and green 2nd hand) on a green & black Omega NATO strap. My favorite watch
Thanks Hunter! I have a teak deck Aqua Terra and have the saffron Shades Aqua Terra - the black one is a home run - wish my two had the microadjustment. You are correct - it's perfect.....great commentary, as always...
I felt the same way about the omega speedmaster Transition i bought in iran in 1962 ago from an AD and have enjoyed it immensely. However, I'm now considering selling it, hoping to make a good profit from it. Forget the grey market hype, I'm focusing on the value this investment can bring.
Great that will fetch you some cash. *I used to be a collector, but I liquidated my collection to venture into real estate. In January, I acquired homes in Malibu for $32million, and the returns on investment far exceed what I earned as a collector.
How did you grow your portfolio to $32m, I'm impressed, I have a lump sum in the bank, the rates are not impressive so I'm moving it, what's your cash flow like?
I have a financial advisor (trader) she grows my liquid assets and I reinvest the weekly payouts back into real estate and long-term ETFs like VOO and SCHD. I have also started acquiring some tech ETFs, including IITU and IUCM.
I do like it, and finally a reasonable thickness, but... They offer as a million different dial colours, but still we can't have a no-date option. I would also prefer a fully brushed bracelet. As it is, I would put it in a distressed leather strap to dress it down a bit.
I had the green AT and the clasp was my one complaint about it. I am glad to see they have fixed that. This one looks really nice. Look forward to seeing it in person. Looks like quite an upgrade from the previous version.
Love the updates to the bracelet but really not a fan of the now completely polished case. Makes the angles of the case appear less distinct and somehow looks cheaper overall. Apart from less versatility for an 150m WR everyday watch.
I think the circular date window and rounder hour pointer on 34 mm is to give the watch more feminine features as it was meant for women. Love the video, now give me my Amiga 😁
I went to purchase the 40mm Explorer and left with the 41mm Aqua Terra. Why? The Aqua Terra has a better blend of tool/field and dress watch than the Explorer. The dial’s embassies ‘pop’ in the light with a dressier vibe. The subtle dial minute rail track, adds a touch of tool/field vibe. The deep black dial color with raised logo adds the last touch of differentiation from the Rolex. As far as the date goes, it’s perfectly color matched, and the trapezoid polished outline helps to integrate it to the dial embassies. This makes it feel like it is supposed to be there. It should respond well to strap options. Simply put, it’s a better GADA watch. You see this when you hold them side by side and on the wrist. The press photos and videos do not do the watch justice. It needs to been seen in the sunlight, on the wrist. The 8900 is a great movement with the jump hour and METAS. PERFECT watch, far from it. The case back should be solid taking away a few mm of height. The bracelet is great, the clasp not so much. It should be a sports with more adjustment. The micro adjustment on the clasp has 1 position. Really a 1/2 link adjustment. A token feature at best. I guess better than none. If you hate a date window, well nothing will fix that. The polished surfaces will ultimately scratch. Long term, there will be polishing, to keep its appearance. If you’re looking for an alternative to the Rolex, and all the games, currently associated, with the brand, then this is a viable alternative. I left one Rolex available in the world for you to find.
For a time and date only, I can’t believe Omega can’t make these watches under 12mm thick. That double escapement needs an update before I can call it perfect.
The on the fly adjustment leaves an ugly as hell gap when its extended but apart from that I really like it. All things considered though, I reckon i would still get a used horizontal teak dial for < 1/2 price of this one
The fascination with power reserve on an everyday watch blows my mind. Honestly I prefer the ‘teak dial’ as it offers a point of difference but that’s just personal preference I guess. The pricing for the AT still doesn’t make sense in comparison to Omega’s other models or competitors.
Great presentation Chisholm. I was about to buy a Rolex 41 Datejust in slate with a jubilee bracelet. Then I came across the Omega Aqua Terra Black Lacquer 41. The dealer phoned me and yes. I bought the Omega. This watch is outstanding!
The bracelet is shite! Particularly disappointed in the crappy 2mm extension which is awkward AF to open and close. Not to mention the gap. Omega should do better.
I got to try this AT on recently and it’s great, but for a watch that leans to being more dressy with the gloss dial and polished bezel, it’s far too thick in the 38 and 41 versions
If memory serves me correct another key difference between the Cal 8900 vs the 8800 is quick set hour hand vs quick set date. Personally neither here nor there for me, but if you’re a regular traveller and this is a “one watch collection” the 8900 would be more functional to set the new time zone without stopping the seconds hand.
I've been watching Omega for years the Aqua Terra was always nearly there but for the horrible dials now this turns up and in 38mm it's fabulous. If I hadn't been watching for so long I wouldn't be aware that the price is thousands more than if it had been getting increased with inflation. I'd love one but I think every time I looked at it I'd thinking "Mug".
I felt the same way about the previous aqua terras, maybe the teak design wasn't for me but I saw the shades collection in an AD and I ended up getting the sandstone and it is now my everyday watch.. can't stop looking at it... I feel the same way as you do about this new black one... the only thing missing with this one is the micro adjust but it is by no means a deal breaker for me so I don't really care it's an amazing watch 😍
Love the sandstone too, and might end up getting it later this year. But can't see myself wearing such an elegant watch everyday, and without a micro-adjust, definitely not in the summer! 😅
The addition of on the fly micro adjustment the bracelet is exactly what I’d hoped Omega would do to the AT. The 8900 movement is excellent, I own the current version of Planet Ocean which I wear every day and the accuracy is impressive. This new Aqua Terra would be a perfect second watch for me as it’s a bit more dressed up and I’m not really into dress watches. Could well be the perfect 2 watch collection
This brings it a step closer to my favourite Aqua Terra, the 36 mm 2504.50 I’m wearing an SKX007 on a «black» (dark grey) rubber strap from Crafter Blue
Question: Is the new bracelet with Micro Extension individually sold? I would like one to add it to the Shades edition and is there any chance that they will upgrade the previous iterations of the Aqua Terra to this new bracelet? (Probably not because they would lose money)
Omega hit it out of the park with the AT Shades (adore my Terracotta), but this deep black in 41mm might have to make my collection! It’s sublime and timeless looking.
I cannot fault the dial or the design. It is stunning!But I still don’t like Omega bracelets (watch reviewers have also been complaining about them for as long as I can remember). A 19mm to 16mm taper, option of full brush and a fold over clasp with on the fly micro adjust would be a home run.
I agree with your sentiment, that all in all, this is a damn near perfect watch. However, I struggle to believe that a butterfly clasp with such a lazy solution for a quick adjust, will stand the test of time.
The proportions bracelet case is perfect on the 34mm. There are more men that should choose it. I'm now wearing an 35mm semi vintage Vacheron Constantin , and when you like me got about 17,5 cm wrist smaller watches feels better.
I wondered what the bracelet extension would look like and it's a bit underwhelming. Admittedly, hard to create an extension for a butterfly clasp closure, but looks like a link has gone missing when extended. The rest is great and look forward to seeing this in person. Interesting how basic color changes are getting such positive reviews this year, white speedmaster and now this for the aqua terra.
I wear an early gen black enamel aqua terra everyday. confirm it is a one watch collection. mine doesnt have lumed indices or the or rail track dial, which I don't mind. I would like that president bracelet though. Mines not a master chronometer, but it has a hi beat movement.
Great looking watch but its still too thick IMO. It would be much slicker if it was under 12mm and it should be for this type of watch. The 41mm isnt far off the thickness of the SMP300
Omega will release a new Railmaster that’ll use the same case size as the AT. However it’ll be fully brushed and have a more oyster style bracelet. The ATs will rival the DJ/OP line. The Railmaster will rival the Explorer. Hopefully it happens soon, using the added exposure from the Olympics
They're beautifully executed. I just can't see myself pairing a black dial watch with my outfits; I would love to see color variations of this lacquered dial. At this point, I think I would still get a Shades instead. And the micro-adjustment is too narrow for me: I normally use up to 5 settings of the 6 available in the Seamaster 300 M on a hot day. I guess that can work out since I see the aquaterra as a complementary, dressier watch for fancy evenings only.
Two things that make the 38mm not perfect for me: 1) polished centre links 2) the real world lume on my 2015 38mm ‘Skyfall’ AT is terrible as they use so little lume on the hands. It seems they have the same hands here, so same issue I expect. Maybe it is better on the 41mm?
Omega, now do the white dial, from the new speedy, with red Seamaster text. Add color matched date wheel, with roulette red/black date and red outlined arrow minute. Finally, shut up and take my money.
Not flawless for me: why didn't they lume the minute hand shaft? It would really enhance legibility. Otherwise, I love it. I had an 8900 AT, but ended up preferring my Railmaster.
I've been enjoying my Sinn 556i....similar size and black dial with a bit more rugged and casual look. Perhaps not as feature filled from a movement perspective, but a step down in price. Still think the Explorer is a classic. I love the look of Omega in pics, but can't get a good fit on my wrist.
It’s a great looking watch, but far too close to dress watch territory for my taste. Now for the important questions, how many mm of on the fly adjustment does it have and can you get it for the older models?
I agree 100% with the explorer argument. I like the explorer but I truly think it really is just rolex snobbery when any other watch that are beautifully simplistic, will then get compared and talked down on.
Looks superb but I still don't understand why it's so thick. A simple 3 hander with date with Omega's R&D team should be striving for 10 to 11mm thickness. Surely if Tudor can do it with their BB58 and BB54 models Omega can as well.
Just purchased it with the silver dial, it's a stunner. Thought about getting an Omega AT and then got a black Tag Heuer Carrera + the silver Longines Conquest instead.
Don‘t know what 2 think about that watch 🤷🏼♂️ like the teak dial and want to buy it on rubber and now i do know nothing, black stallion is nice but also kinda blingy for a GADA … Please help me, i‘m confused decisions decisions also more expensive 🫠
Harrison,Darran in princess st is looking after me on the AT small seconds blue steel and segna on rubber strap but I might have a look at the black 41 ml ,thanks ❤️👍🏴
Perfect, except the lume is weak on the minute hand on ATs and looks like it is missing. Imagine if Omega rereleased the 1967 SM300 like this though.......that would smash everything!
What do we think of the ‘Black Stallion’ nickname for this new model?! 😂 also made a slight mistake and forgot to change the text box size when showing specs!! Sorry team.
That watch is a perfect one watch collection. Not a bad name.
you know, ID Guy named it BlaquaTerra 🤓
Black stallion works well to be honest!!
I think that "Midnight Tide" might also be a viable option.
Regarding the watch, I think it takes the whole line of ATs to next level and put them on par (for general market) if not way exceeding (to me) the explorers and the OPs.
Maybe we could call it the Big Black Clock?
@@MarwanAlRifaiBlaquaterra wins
“Black Pearl”, that’s the name you should call it 😊
I agree with that name 👍
black pearl is better bc it is more sea-themed
In terms of daily use the main difference in the movements is that the 8800 has a quick date set whilst in the 8900 the hours jump like in a GMT which makes it better for travelling.
So the 8900 adjusts itself to time zone changes while the others have to be manually set?
@ It’s a mechanical movement so you will have to manually adjust daylight saving and months that don’t have 31 days. With the 8800 pulling the crown to the first position allows you to advance the date wheel. With the 8900 the first position allows you to move the hour hand back or forth. Do a search on how to use a travellers gmt if you’re not sure what I mean.
@ thanks for the info.
ID Guy dubbed it the Blaqua Terra
Ok
Oh that’s a lot better.
A lot better
That's it right there. Black stallion lmao
I just bought the 41mm today :D It's so nice. My first luxury watch.
Good choice and I did as well!
What size wrist do you have as i have a 6.5inch wrist and cant decide on the size
Congratulations this is the one I’m looking at… I haven’t pulled the pin yet.
For me Omega struck perfection in 2003 with the Omega Seamaster AT 1st Generation, to me they are true perfection.
I know, wish they would reintroduce the 39.5 case size, 41 is too big for me and 38 feels a tad small
That is what I have. In the black dial, 39 mm case. Clasp is a little dated, but still gets the job done.
@@martintanz9098 It's that darn little screw that gets me lol but yeah keep it tight and you're good to go
Yes, love the vertical 'pin-stripes' and date at 3 o’clock. I have the “Golf” edition black face (with green numbers and green 2nd hand) on a green & black Omega NATO strap.
My favorite watch
Agree one hundred percent. I just picked up a 36mm Aqua Terra ref. 2504.50 - it truly is a perfect watch, and the last one I will ever buy.
Thanks Hunter! I have a teak deck Aqua Terra and have the saffron Shades Aqua Terra - the black one is a home run - wish my two had the microadjustment. You are correct - it's perfect.....great commentary, as always...
Blaqua Terra
Ala IDGuy
I felt the same way about the omega speedmaster Transition i bought in iran in 1962 ago from an AD and have enjoyed it immensely. However, I'm now considering selling it, hoping to make a good profit from it. Forget the grey market hype, I'm focusing on the value this investment can bring.
Great that will fetch you some cash. *I used to be a collector, but I liquidated my collection to venture into real estate. In January, I acquired homes in Malibu for $32million, and the returns on investment far exceed what I earned as a collector.
How did you grow your portfolio to $32m, I'm impressed, I have a lump sum in the bank, the rates are not impressive so I'm moving it, what's your cash flow like?
I have a financial advisor (trader) she grows my liquid assets and I reinvest the weekly payouts back into real estate and long-term ETFs like VOO and SCHD. I have also started acquiring some tech ETFs, including IITU and IUCM.
Sure it's all about DCA, could you please share her name with me or any details so I can look her up online? Thanks!
She is well known as - Diana Leayani Lara. please do your own research.
I do like it, and finally a reasonable thickness, but... They offer as a million different dial colours, but still we can't have a no-date option. I would also prefer a fully brushed bracelet. As it is, I would put it in a distressed leather strap to dress it down a bit.
I think it looks great! Also like the shape of the date opening.
I had the green AT and the clasp was my one complaint about it. I am glad to see they have fixed that.
This one looks really nice. Look forward to seeing it in person. Looks like quite an upgrade from the previous version.
So beautiful! I love this watch! Timeless masterpiece!
Love the updates to the bracelet but really not a fan of the now completely polished case. Makes the angles of the case appear less distinct and somehow looks cheaper overall. Apart from less versatility for an 150m WR everyday watch.
I think they went for a completely polished case because Rolex does it too. I personally prefer more muted, not shiny looks.
You didn’t change the text boxes for case diameter when showing the different sizes
Ahh damn, I’m sorry mate this is my bad.
FYI at 2:48 I may be mistaken shouldn't the case diameter be 38mm?
Extremely attractive watch. The symmetry is spot on with the date at 6. Perfectly done. Georgious
I think the circular date window and rounder hour pointer on 34 mm is to give the watch more feminine features as it was meant for women.
Love the video, now give me my Amiga 😁
I went to purchase the 40mm Explorer and left with the 41mm Aqua Terra. Why? The Aqua Terra has a better blend of tool/field and dress watch than the Explorer. The dial’s embassies ‘pop’ in the light with a dressier vibe. The subtle dial minute rail track, adds a touch of tool/field vibe. The deep black dial color with raised logo adds the last touch of differentiation from the Rolex. As far as the date goes, it’s perfectly color matched, and the trapezoid polished outline helps to integrate it to the dial embassies. This makes it feel like it is supposed to be there. It should respond well to strap options. Simply put, it’s a better GADA watch. You see this when you hold them side by side and on the wrist. The press photos and videos do not do the watch justice. It needs to been seen in the sunlight, on the wrist. The 8900 is a great movement with the jump hour and METAS. PERFECT watch, far from it. The case back should be solid taking away a few mm of height. The bracelet is great, the clasp not so much. It should be a sports with more adjustment. The micro adjustment on the clasp has 1 position. Really a 1/2 link adjustment. A token feature at best. I guess better than none. If you hate a date window, well nothing will fix that. The polished surfaces will ultimately scratch. Long term, there will be polishing, to keep its appearance. If you’re looking for an alternative to the Rolex, and all the games, currently associated, with the brand, then this is a viable alternative. I left one Rolex available in the world for you to find.
What size wrist do you have as i have a 6.5inch wrist and cant decide on the size
@ 7.25
For a time and date only, I can’t believe Omega can’t make these watches under 12mm thick. That double escapement needs an update before I can call it perfect.
Agree something close to 10 or 11mm thick would sell so fast hopefully they won't need Moonswatches anymore.
The on the fly adjustment leaves an ugly as hell gap when its extended but apart from that I really like it. All things considered though, I reckon i would still get a used horizontal teak dial for < 1/2 price of this one
I will pick up mine tomorrow for 20% off by my local gray dealer who has a good connection with an AD
Like all Aqua Terra’s it needs better lume on the minute hand to be perfect and improve legibility
I wait for the white to!
Tried it. Love it except for it being too blingy for me personally due to so much polished finishing.
The fascination with power reserve on an everyday watch blows my mind. Honestly I prefer the ‘teak dial’ as it offers a point of difference but that’s just personal preference I guess. The pricing for the AT still doesn’t make sense in comparison to Omega’s other models or competitors.
I prefer the teak dial as well
Great presentation Chisholm. I was about to buy a Rolex 41 Datejust in slate with a jubilee bracelet. Then I came across the Omega Aqua Terra Black Lacquer 41. The dealer phoned me and yes. I bought the Omega. This watch is outstanding!
What size wrist do you have as i have a 6.5inch wrist and cant decide on the size
@funnybreeze They come in 3 sizes. Go and try them on and decide for yourself.
@@jerrycooper1428 tried both 38 and 41 and still undecided
Great video - I feel like I would lean towards the 38mm but wish the lug width was 20mm and not 19mm 😫 does it not feel a bit dainty/feminine?
Finally a good bracelet design from Omega. Now they have to fix the Seamaster 300m.
But is it? Have you seen the “gap” it creates when increasing the size
@@hemantishwaran5741 yeah not perfect, but who cares. at this point i believe no watch is perfect
The bracelet is shite! Particularly disappointed in the crappy 2mm extension which is awkward AF to open and close. Not to mention the gap. Omega should do better.
I got to try this AT on recently and it’s great, but for a watch that leans to being more dressy with the gloss dial and polished bezel, it’s far too thick in the 38 and 41 versions
What do you expect? Patek standards?? We're talking about an Omega launch, the thickness is just fine
If memory serves me correct another key difference between the Cal 8900 vs the 8800 is quick set hour hand vs quick set date. Personally neither here nor there for me, but if you’re a regular traveller and this is a “one watch collection” the 8900 would be more functional to set the new time zone without stopping the seconds hand.
Great Vid BTW ⌚️
The 8900 caliber is the one with the jumping hour hand function.
@@juliuscaesar5360 You are correct Sir. I got it the wrong way round. Edited so as not to confuse anyone!
Exactly, I use my speedy 57 for travel, with cherry on the cake additional time zone using chronograph
the thickness's the only flaw, they can decrease it further. 11.2 like the BB54 would be great
I've been watching Omega for years the Aqua Terra was always nearly there but for the horrible dials now this turns up and in 38mm it's fabulous. If I hadn't been watching for so long I wouldn't be aware that the price is thousands more than if it had been getting increased with inflation. I'd love one but I think every time I looked at it I'd thinking "Mug".
I felt the same way about the previous aqua terras, maybe the teak design wasn't for me but I saw the shades collection in an AD and I ended up getting the sandstone and it is now my everyday watch.. can't stop looking at it... I feel the same way as you do about this new black one... the only thing missing with this one is the micro adjust but it is by no means a deal breaker for me so I don't really care it's an amazing watch 😍
Love the sandstone too, and might end up getting it later this year. But can't see myself wearing such an elegant watch everyday, and without a micro-adjust, definitely not in the summer! 😅
Teak in white dial is very nice, different feel to the blue and more timeless in my view
The addition of on the fly micro adjustment the bracelet is exactly what I’d hoped Omega would do to the AT. The 8900 movement is excellent, I own the current version of Planet Ocean which I wear every day and the accuracy is impressive. This new Aqua Terra would be a perfect second watch for me as it’s a bit more dressed up and I’m not really into dress watches. Could well be the perfect 2 watch collection
Why does the bracelet not taper??
I agree w the desirability of a silver/white dial variant
Tried it at my AD and will very likely buy it. It really does look absolutely gorgeous.
its lovely wanted one for years in various forms, but I just dont think the hands are visible enough
press photos vs a wrist roll..
The rounded features of the 34mm is likely because it's primarily aimed at women, who would (generally) prefer the softer aesthetic.
This brings it a step closer to my favourite Aqua Terra, the 36 mm 2504.50
I’m wearing an SKX007 on a «black» (dark grey) rubber strap from Crafter Blue
Question: Is the new bracelet with Micro Extension individually sold? I would like one to add it to the Shades edition and is there any chance that they will upgrade the previous iterations of the Aqua Terra to this new bracelet? (Probably not because they would lose money)
Omega hit it out of the park with the AT Shades (adore my Terracotta), but this deep black in 41mm might have to make my collection! It’s sublime and timeless looking.
0:27 I call it the Black Noir, or BLACKED for short.
It may throw off the design but, I wish there a some brushing in the watch case to give it a smidge of ruggedness and not so much flash
Looking forward for the white lacquered dial version 🤩
Same!!
It is too be released for sure ?
Does the Bracelet fits with the seamaster diver 300 ? Both are 41mm modells
I cannot fault the dial or the design. It is stunning!But I still don’t like Omega bracelets (watch reviewers have also been complaining about them for as long as I can remember). A 19mm to 16mm taper, option of full brush and a fold over clasp with on the fly micro adjust would be a home run.
I have the green teak dial since it came out, still in love. But i really hoped vor a micro adjust clasp on the bracelet
Great video as always. Great watch
Thanks for watching
I agree with your sentiment, that all in all, this is a damn near perfect watch. However, I struggle to believe that a butterfly clasp with such a lazy solution for a quick adjust, will stand the test of time.
They've done it now!! This is a real winner from Omega.
The proportions bracelet case is perfect on the 34mm. There are more men that should choose it. I'm now wearing an 35mm semi vintage Vacheron Constantin , and when you like me got about 17,5 cm wrist smaller watches feels better.
Yeah i do love this. The 38 would fit ny wrist better. This and the white/orange AT with rubber strap sould be a cover all combo.
I wondered what the bracelet extension would look like and it's a bit underwhelming. Admittedly, hard to create an extension for a butterfly clasp closure, but looks like a link has gone missing when extended. The rest is great and look forward to seeing this in person.
Interesting how basic color changes are getting such positive reviews this year, white speedmaster and now this for the aqua terra.
I wear an early gen black enamel aqua terra everyday. confirm it is a one watch collection. mine doesnt have lumed indices or the or rail track dial, which I don't mind. I would like that president bracelet though. Mines not a master chronometer, but it has a hi beat movement.
Omega, thickness is your weakness.
Thanks for the vid, man.
I am with Harrison with this I would like to see a white dial.
You can get this in two tone as well. A white dial two tone woul be the grail watch.
I like how the 38 is less thick, I don’t mind not having a jumping hour hand but why the hell is it the same price?
Looks beautiful!
Please fix the case diameter in your descriptions. It says 41 for all 3 sizes. Cheers, Pavol
Does anyone know if this new bracelet will fit the 41 small seconds version?
No
Yes it does
@@DexterAlenko huh. I was told it won’t. Cool
Great looking watch but its still too thick IMO. It would be much slicker if it was under 12mm and it should be for this type of watch. The 41mm isnt far off the thickness of the SMP300
Will this bracelet fit on the model 2 generations back (231.10.42.21.03.003)?
Omega will release a new Railmaster that’ll use the same case size as the AT.
However it’ll be fully brushed and have a more oyster style bracelet.
The ATs will rival the DJ/OP line.
The Railmaster will rival the Explorer.
Hopefully it happens soon, using the added exposure from the Olympics
I ´d like to get the new strap on my current Seamaster Aqua Terra. Will it fit ?
I think the bracelet finished the perfect view :)
They're beautifully executed.
I just can't see myself pairing a black dial watch with my outfits; I would love to see color variations of this lacquered dial. At this point, I think I would still get a Shades instead.
And the micro-adjustment is too narrow for me: I normally use up to 5 settings of the 6 available in the Seamaster 300 M on a hot day. I guess that can work out since I see the aquaterra as a complementary, dressier watch for fancy evenings only.
How is the bracelet compared to Rolex?
Two things that make the 38mm not perfect for me:
1) polished centre links
2) the real world lume on my 2015 38mm ‘Skyfall’ AT is terrible as they use so little lume on the hands. It seems they have the same hands here, so same issue I expect. Maybe it is better on the 41mm?
Omega, now do the white dial, from the new speedy, with red Seamaster text. Add color matched date wheel, with roulette red/black date and red outlined arrow minute. Finally, shut up and take my money.
Not flawless for me: why didn't they lume the minute hand shaft? It would really enhance legibility. Otherwise, I love it. I had an 8900 AT, but ended up preferring my Railmaster.
Personally, I prefer the design of the Gen 1 Aqua Terra (gloss black dial)
I've been enjoying my Sinn 556i....similar size and black dial with a bit more rugged and casual look. Perhaps not as feature filled from a movement perspective, but a step down in price. Still think the Explorer is a classic. I love the look of Omega in pics, but can't get a good fit on my wrist.
I wud rather have that 8800 mvment in the 41mm version, as long as it's 12.3 mm thin.
Tks for the vid, man.
First! Hello from New Jersey. Great review. You are doing some amazing work!
Thanks bud, appreciate ya
I do prefer the shades with respect to this one.
I wish for a 36mm version without the rounded, i.e., too feminine marker
I think the 8900 is thicker than the 8800; that's why they put the 8900 only in the 41 mm size
What are the ref names on these two?
It’s a great looking watch, but far too close to dress watch territory for my taste.
Now for the important questions, how many mm of on the fly adjustment does it have and can you get it for the older models?
The Black Stallion looks like a beauty. I cannot wait to see one at my local AD.
Its an awful nickname dude
This is a win from omega stunning watch
Did you nick name these watches Black Gelding?
Softer markers and date window on the 34mm to position it as more of a feminine option?
Insanely handsome watch!!
It’s the BlaquaTerra 👌🏻
I heard that the clasp is crap. It would look much better without the date window.
I'm with you man, it is truly beautiful, 38mm is 👌👌👌👌
I want this watch but with a white dial.
Almost perfect IMO... they really need to lower that thickness though, particularly for the 41mm version
I agree 100% with the explorer argument. I like the explorer but I truly think it really is just rolex snobbery when any other watch that are beautifully simplistic, will then get compared and talked down on.
Looks superb but I still don't understand why it's so thick. A simple 3 hander with date with Omega's R&D team should be striving for 10 to 11mm thickness. Surely if Tudor can do it with their BB58 and BB54 models Omega can as well.
My Aqua Terra with the 8800 movement is 3 seconds behind. In a month! ;) You sure you wanna get the 8900?
Case size on the specs pops up wrong for the 38&34
I know - this is my mistake - forgot to change the case size for the two but changed everything else 🤦♀️
Are the bracelet center links solid?
an opaline or white dial 38/34 is about as close to perfection as you can get tbh
Good watch but I still prefer the Longines Conquest 38mm black dial.
Just purchased it with the silver dial, it's a stunner. Thought about getting an Omega AT and then got a black Tag Heuer Carrera + the silver Longines Conquest instead.
Don‘t know what 2 think about that watch 🤷🏼♂️
like the teak dial and want to buy it on rubber and now i do know nothing,
black stallion is nice but also kinda blingy for a GADA …
Please help me, i‘m confused
decisions decisions
also more expensive 🫠
Harrison,Darran in princess st is looking after me on the AT small seconds blue steel and segna on rubber strap but I might have a look at the black 41 ml ,thanks ❤️👍🏴
Omega should have omitted the numbers on the chapter ring, for more simplicity. Example, my Aqua Terra from 2003, reference 2503.50.00.
Uffffff lacquered white possibly coming? That would be an instant buy for me
Perfect, except the lume is weak on the minute hand on ATs and looks like it is missing.
Imagine if Omega rereleased the 1967 SM300 like this though.......that would smash everything!