Which Aqua Terra?

[JohnFM]

I am considering buying an Aqua Terra, probably in the smaller 38.5mm size since my wrist is only 6.75". Which one do you like best?

Grey Dial, Bracelet:

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...23110392101001

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=246141

Silver Dial, Bracelet:

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...23110392154001

Silver Dial, Brown Strap:

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...23113392102001

Thanks.
John

[KatGirl]

Hi John,

I like the darker dial for the men. As for size, try them both on. Whichever one you get, buy it on the bracelet. If you want to change to a leather strap in the Fall, you have the option of achieving the same look with less expensive aftermarket croc straps and a high quality aftermarket deployant, such as the RHD. Also, keep in mind that the 38.5mm AT takes 19mm straps, so aftermarket straps are a little more difficult to source.
Good luck.

KAT

[JohnFM]

I didn't know the lug-to-lug distance on the 38.5mm AT was 19mm -- thank you KAT!

I did find this thread showing a teak grey dialed AT on a strap. It look great but the Silver/Opaline dial looks fantastic on a brown croc strap too. Tough choice regarding dial color! If pressed, I'd say I prefer the Grey on a bracelet and Silver on a strap.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/8500-strap-635186.html

John

[karmatp]

This is too much work John, I think you just need to buy my 14060 and call it a day.

[daytonjim]

Wise choice in getting the smaller version with the 6 1/2" wrist. I also have 6 1/2" wrist and bought the larger dark grey on bracelet and believe its too big and now facing selling it even though I love everything about it. Buy it, you wont regret it.

Jim Roberts

[JohnFM]

Trevor (karmatp),

You're right. Those photos of your grey Aqua Terra inspired my appreciation for this watch. If you weren't such a good photographer, I might be a 14060M owner by now!

I still hear the call from the no-date Sub, however ... "Don't forget me John. I'm not made anymore. You can buy an Aqua Terra anytime."

John

[jwalther]

Some strap shots for you.

[KatGirl]

Here is a pic of my first AT 8500 on choc brown OEM croc strap and deployant. It has since gone to a new home, and eventually I replaced it with the silver opaline, which I think works better for me. The grey looks awesome on the brown croc, though.



KAT

[FNFZ4]

im more of a bracelet guy except for Panerai

[JohnFM]

I'm the original poster of this thread and just realized that the link I provided at the top is to a Black not Grey Dialed Aqua Terra. My apologies! Here are comparison pics of the two watches:

Black Dial
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...23110392101001

Teak Grey Dial
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...23110392106001

And here's the Opaline Dial on a strap:
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/se...23113392102001

My favorite look is probably the Opaline Dial on a brown strap but since I'll probably buy and wear the watch with a bracelet, I'm leaning toward Teak Grey.

Thanks for the input and sorry for the confusion.
John

[outlaw468]

jwalther-great shots, I love that dial with those straps.

[capote]

I prefer the black dial and the strap. But I would buy with bracelet and add a strap later on, as I think that would be the best option.

[How]

Get the black dial on bracelet and buy an additional omega leather strap for it as well. Best of both worlds!

[Perdu]

I think both the dials are stunning. I chose the Opaline.