New seamaster aquaterra… let’s hear your thoughts on price point of this design?

[subtona]

SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA
WR 150M
41 mm, titanium on rubber strар
Manual wind
Power reserve 72 hours
Thickness 13.5mm

… $53,400.00

[Cr_Zeek]

You do realize that its a Ti movement?

[texasmade]

Not really new. A version of this has been out for a few years and is more of a halo piece of what Omega can do. I don't think they're actually expecting this to be a big seller.

[1William]

Why? That is the question. Who is this market for this watch at that price? How many do you expect to sell?

[masochistsr]

Really enjoyed seeing Armand Duplantis wearing one while breaking the world record

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in...aster-titanium

[subtona]

Originally Posted by masochistsr

Really enjoyed seeing Armand Duplantis wearing one while breaking the world record

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in...aster-titanium

It is a good looking watch with a lot going right. The coaxial thickness is always a sticking point for me, Regardless, I am a wearer at his price.

[brandrea]

Yes, it got thrashed by some on the forum yesterday. Probably will again now.

I agree it’s not for everyone, and certainly not my taste. What I admire though is Omega’s ability to create interesting, unique watches.

[samson66]

I don't see the point, but it wasn't designed for customers like me or most on this board. I like that they do these sorts of things but if they sell more than a dozen I'd be shocked.

[JenaG]

That is simply awful! This is the epitome of walking out the door with this watch at retail and burning half the money you just spent!

[dandy]

The regular Aquaterra (black lacquer dial) is already over priced enough in my opinion so this $50k to me is a day light robbery

[shaunylw]

It looks cool, idea and materials are cool, it’s $16,000 i dont understand their thought behind not making it a limited edition and trying to get 50k for it . It’s so far off the map of what omega can charge. I don’t know who’s going to want it at that price.


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[daysky1]

Originally Posted by subtona

SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA
WR 150M
41 mm, titanium on rubber strар
Manual wind
Power reserve 72 hours
Thickness 13.5mm

… $53,400.00

There must be something I'm missing out on I don't see how it can be worth what they're asking. Unless this is why...The watch is powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8928 Ti, the brand's first movement built from titanium. But even then it's only titanium, not Platinum...maybe titanium is difficult to work with in making a watch movement out of??? It's beyond me. Nice watch though.

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

I think I would pull my hair out trying to use that crown.

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

I think I would pull my hair out trying to use that crown.

I believe you press in on it and it is spring loaded and pops out so you can use it.


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[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by daysky1

There must be something I'm missing out on I don't see how it can be worth what they're asking. Unless this is why...The watch is powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8928 Ti, the brand's first movement built from titanium. But even then it's only titanium, not Platinum...maybe titanium is difficult to work with in making a watch movement out of??? It's beyond me. Nice watch though.

It’s not easy and deserves praise and a premium

[jcdevoe26]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

It’s not easy and deserves praise and a premium

Correct, the price point is more of a reflection of the fact that Omega did the movement out of titanium....I think if they had managed to make it slightly thinner it would be better.