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SemperFi · 6 September 2019, 03:16 AM

After much internal debate I decided to go back to my first luxury watch brand...Omega.

I’ve gone the Rolex and Tudor route along with a few of the German brands (Nomos, Stowa) which I still own and recently gifted my Explorer, white OP39, and blue Pelagos to my three boys.
That left me with a hole in my collection for that dressy/sporty watch that could be worn comfortably in any situation. I also wanted a watch with a blue dial and seriously considered the blue OP39.
In the end, the Seamaster Aqua Terra won out for several reasons:
1 - aesthetics, notably the beautiful horizontal teak dial
2 - movement (co-axial caliber 8900) which I felt was superior to the Rolex OP 3132 movement
3 - 60 hour power reserve
4 - availability
5 - price point (a substantial difference)

The only downside to this watch, in my opinion, are the PCL’s which have never been my cup of tea. I would consider brushing the bracelet sometime in the future but will leave it be for now.

I am totally smitten with this watch. The teak blue dial is just the right shade of blue and really is quite stunning in the flesh.

All in all, the Aqua Terra is right up there in quality with the two Rolex’s I’ve owned and just might be the best looking one of the bunch.
I haven’t set the date or time yet... I figured someone would mention that.

Dr. Robert · 6 September 2019, 03:22 AM

Knappo 1307 · 6 September 2019, 03:24 AM

Nice!

beshannon · 6 September 2019, 03:26 AM

Super nice, love it! Congrats

JerseyChris · 6 September 2019, 03:41 AM

That is beautiful

Stevec14 · 6 September 2019, 06:25 AM

Great watch. Congrats.

SemperFi · 6 September 2019, 07:15 AM

Thanks guys.
I’m really very very impressed with this watch. First of all it’s simply gorgeous and perfect as a daily wearer regardless of the situation...easily at home with a Tux or shorts and a T shirt. As dressy as it looks, the teak dial and blue seconds hand lend just the right degree of sportiness.

MORA · 6 September 2019, 08:27 AM

Beautiful watch. Congrats!

JayHantz · 6 September 2019, 09:11 AM

Looks absolutely stunning, Angelo. I love the AT and your reasons for going the Omega route. Congratulations, enjoy it, and keep us updated with your thoughts!

GolfJunkie · 6 September 2019, 09:42 AM

Congrats!

Love the Aqua Terra's, in-fact I have one coming tomorrow!

SemperFi · 6 September 2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MORA

Beautiful watch. Congrats!

Thanks very much Ben.

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Looks absolutely stunning, Angelo. I love the AT and your reasons for going the Omega route. Congratulations, enjoy it, and keep us updated with your thoughts!

Thanks Jonathan.
I gave it a lot of thought and it came up the winner very easily. It sort of fell into my lap and just couldn’t pass it up. It’s probably my last major watch purchase so I’m simply going to enjoy what I have. This one is going to get a lot of wrist time though.

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Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

Congrats!

Love the Aqua Terra's, in-fact I have one coming tomorrow!

Thanks Eric and good for you on your incoming.

I’ll be looking for your thread.

uscmatt99 · 6 September 2019, 11:11 AM

Congratulations, a wonderful piece! Very thoughtful to gift some of your watches to your sons, they must be thrilled as well.

Romeojk · 6 September 2019, 11:17 AM

That’s a gorgeous watch. I love the color and dial and the seconds hand, it’s kind of like a triton

. Supercool! Congratulations

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othertbone · 6 September 2019, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

After much internal debate I decided to go back to my first luxury watch brand...Omega.

I’ve gone the Rolex and Tudor route along with a few of the German brands (Nomos, Stowa) which I still own and recently gifted my Explorer, white OP39, and blue Pelagos to my three boys.
That left me with a hole in my collection for that dressy/sporty watch that could be worn comfortably in any situation. I also wanted a watch with a blue dial and seriously considered the blue OP39.
In the end, the Seamaster Aqua Terra won out for several reasons:
1 - aesthetics, notably the beautiful horizontal teak dial
2 - movement (co-axial caliber 8900) which I felt was superior to the Rolex OP 3132 movement
3 - 60 hour power reserve
4 - availability
5 - price point (a substantial difference)

The only downside to this watch, in my opinion, are the PCL’s which have never been my cup of tea. I would consider brushing the bracelet sometime in the future but will leave it be for now.

I am totally smitten with this watch. The teak blue dial is just the right shade of blue and really is quite stunning in the flesh.

All in all, the Aqua Terra is right up there in quality with the two Rolex’s I’ve owned and just might be the best looking one of the bunch.
I haven’t set the date or time yet... I figured someone would mention that.

Nice one! I actually don't care if you post a pick of a new Squale, thank you for your service my friend!!

bdex75 · 6 September 2019, 12:26 PM

Beauty Angelo!!!

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Maxtor · 6 September 2019, 01:52 PM

Great choice!

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 6 September 2019, 01:53 PM

Congrats, that is very beautiful

42itus · 6 September 2019, 04:50 PM

Very nice choice! Absolutely beautiful watch!

Strummer25 · 6 September 2019, 10:00 PM

Great choice

Chester01 · 6 September 2019, 10:34 PM

It’s really an incredibly versatile watch. I think the PCL’s on this watch add more to the versatility. This is especially important if your collection consists of a couple of watches.

Urosfan · 6 September 2019, 10:38 PM

Congrats

Beo3 · 7 September 2019, 12:56 AM

Beautiful watch Marine!

It's currently the leader on my next to purchase list.

SemperFi · 7 September 2019, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Congratulations, a wonderful piece! Very thoughtful to gift some of your watches to your sons, they must be thrilled as well.

Thanks Matt. It was fun collecting them and even more fun gifting them to my boys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romeojk

That’s a gorgeous watch. I love the color and dial and the seconds hand, it’s kind of like a triton

. Supercool! Congratulations

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Kevin. It’s a definite keeper.

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Originally Posted by othertbone

Nice one! I actually don't care if you post a pick of a new Squale, thank you for your service my friend!!

Much appreciated. Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Beauty Angelo!!!

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Thanks Brandon

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Originally Posted by Maxtor

Great choice!

Thanks Max

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Originally Posted by Yoda_Eating_Pizza

Congrats, that is very beautiful

Thanks RJ, I certainly agree.

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Originally Posted by 42itus

Very nice choice! Absolutely beautiful watch!

Thanks Art

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Originally Posted by Strummer25

Great choice

Thanks Paul

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Originally Posted by Chester01

It’s really an incredibly versatile watch. I think the PCL’s on this watch add more to the versatility. This is especially important if your collection consists of a couple of watches.

It certainly touches all of the bases.

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

Congrats

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beo3

Beautiful watch Marine!

It's currently the leader on my next to purchase list.

Thanks Eddie. I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed if you pick up this beauty.

FTX I · 7 September 2019, 02:34 AM

Beautiful watch Angelo. Enjoy!

mfm22 · 7 September 2019, 02:34 AM

Handsome watch ! Enjoy it.

SemperFi · 7 September 2019, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Beautiful watch Angelo. Enjoy!

Thanks Flavio. This might be the best looking watch I’ve ever owned.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfm22

Handsome watch ! Enjoy it.

Thank you, I will.

Greg 59 · 8 September 2019, 01:31 AM

I'm really bemused as to why you wouldn't set the date time before snapping a photo. That's the very first thing I do whenever I try on a watch. At the very least it gives me an opportunity to check the workings of the movement.

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SemperFi · 8 September 2019, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg 59

I'm really bemused as to why you wouldn't set the date time before snapping a photo. That's the very first thing I do whenever I try on a watch. At the very least it gives me an opportunity to check the workings of the movement.

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Just wanted a quick photo before I started playing with the watch.

superstarmar · 8 September 2019, 02:02 AM

Congrats Angelo, looks really sharp !
Blue dials are my favorite, this one definitely nailed it ...

SemperFi · 9 September 2019, 04:06 AM

Well, after just three days I can honestly say that this is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites.
Timekeeping is spot on, it’s comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and its got an extremely legible dial that just begs you to stare at it.

One thing about this watch has been a revelation though. I’m actually warming up to the PCL’s. I never cared for them before, but then again, I never owned a watch that had them before. They lend another degree of versatility to the wrist presence of the watch making a great looking sport watch into a better looking dress watch.
Needless to say, I’m more than pleased with the entire package.

Now I need some strap options. Being retired, I don’t want the dressy look on a daily basis that the bracelet provides.
I like the matching rubber OEM strap but the price borders on the insane. I know there are knockoffs available on eBay for about $80.
A curved end strap would be preferable as I’m not sure how a straight end strap would look on this watch.

6 September 2019, 03:16 AM	#1
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	Incoming...Omega After much internal debate I decided to go back to my first luxury watch brand...Omega. I’ve gone the Rolex and Tudor route along with a few of the German brands (Nomos, Stowa) which I still own and recently gifted my Explorer, white OP39, and blue Pelagos to my three boys. That left me with a hole in my collection for that dressy/sporty watch that could be worn comfortably in any situation. I also wanted a watch with a blue dial and seriously considered the blue OP39. In the end, the Seamaster Aqua Terra won out for several reasons: 1 - aesthetics, notably the beautiful horizontal teak dial 2 - movement (co-axial caliber 8900) which I felt was superior to the Rolex OP 3132 movement 3 - 60 hour power reserve 4 - availability 5 - price point (a substantial difference) The only downside to this watch, in my opinion, are the PCL’s which have never been my cup of tea. I would consider brushing the bracelet sometime in the future but will leave it be for now. I am totally smitten with this watch. The teak blue dial is just the right shade of blue and really is quite stunning in the flesh. All in all, the Aqua Terra is right up there in quality with the two Rolex’s I’ve owned and just might be the best looking one of the bunch. I haven’t set the date or time yet... I figured someone would mention that. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

6 September 2019, 03:22 AM	#2
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,809	__________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 September 2019, 03:26 AM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Super nice, love it! Congrats __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 September 2019, 07:15 AM	#7
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	Thanks guys. I’m really very very impressed with this watch. First of all it’s simply gorgeous and perfect as a daily wearer regardless of the situation...easily at home with a Tux or shorts and a T shirt. As dressy as it looks, the teak dial and blue seconds hand lend just the right degree of sportiness. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

9 September 2019, 04:06 AM	#30
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	Well, after just three days I can honestly say that this is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites. Timekeeping is spot on, it’s comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and its got an extremely legible dial that just begs you to stare at it. One thing about this watch has been a revelation though. I’m actually warming up to the PCL’s. I never cared for them before, but then again, I never owned a watch that had them before. They lend another degree of versatility to the wrist presence of the watch making a great looking sport watch into a better looking dress watch. Needless to say, I’m more than pleased with the entire package. Now I need some strap options. Being retired, I don’t want the dressy look on a daily basis that the bracelet provides. I like the matching rubber OEM strap but the price borders on the insane. I know there are knockoffs available on eBay for about $80. A curved end strap would be preferable as I’m not sure how a straight end strap would look on this watch. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

6 September 2019, 03:24 AM	#3
Knappo 1307 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,563	Nice!

6 September 2019, 03:41 AM	#5
JerseyChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Central Jersey Watch: Omega 300m Diver Posts: 82	That is beautiful

6 September 2019, 06:25 AM	#6
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,506	Great watch. Congrats.

6 September 2019, 08:27 AM	#8
MORA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Ben Location: Louisville Posts: 44	Beautiful watch. Congrats!

6 September 2019, 09:11 AM	#9
JayHantz 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,846	Looks absolutely stunning, Angelo. I love the AT and your reasons for going the Omega route. Congratulations, enjoy it, and keep us updated with your thoughts!

6 September 2019, 09:42 AM	#10
GolfJunkie 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 5,164	Congrats! Love the Aqua Terra's, in-fact I have one coming tomorrow!

6 September 2019, 11:11 AM	#12
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	Congratulations, a wonderful piece! Very thoughtful to gift some of your watches to your sons, they must be thrilled as well.

6 September 2019, 11:17 AM	#13
Romeojk 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,993	That’s a gorgeous watch. I love the color and dial and the seconds hand, it’s kind of like a triton . Supercool! Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 September 2019, 12:26 PM	#15
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,505	Beauty Angelo!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

6 September 2019, 01:52 PM	#16
Maxtor 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,483	Great choice!

6 September 2019, 01:53 PM	#17
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: 252 Posts: 1,269	Congrats, that is very beautiful

6 September 2019, 04:50 PM	#18
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Very nice choice! Absolutely beautiful watch!

6 September 2019, 10:00 PM	#19
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 793	Great choice

6 September 2019, 10:34 PM	#20
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	It’s really an incredibly versatile watch. I think the PCL’s on this watch add more to the versatility. This is especially important if your collection consists of a couple of watches.

6 September 2019, 10:38 PM	#21
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,448	Congrats

7 September 2019, 12:56 AM	#22
Beo3 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 19,323	Beautiful watch Marine! It's currently the leader on my next to purchase list.

7 September 2019, 02:34 AM	#24
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Beautiful watch Angelo. Enjoy!

7 September 2019, 02:34 AM	#25
mfm22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: NY Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 488	Handsome watch ! Enjoy it.

8 September 2019, 01:31 AM	#27
Greg 59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 876	I'm really bemused as to why you wouldn't set the date time before snapping a photo. That's the very first thing I do whenever I try on a watch. At the very least it gives me an opportunity to check the workings of the movement. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

8 September 2019, 02:02 AM	#29
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Congrats Angelo, looks really sharp ! Blue dials are my favorite, this one definitely nailed it ...

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