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16 November 2012, 02:49 AM | #1 |
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James Bond Aqua Terra - Skyfall
Anybody seen the newish Blue dial Aqua Terra as worn by James Bond in Skyfall????
Its strange really as all the Omega campaigns are showing Bond with the Omega PO however most of the film he switches to the Aqua Terra, Omega acknowledge this on their website but the campaign is all around another PO (Bonds third model in 3 films) Anyhow, I was not fussed on the AT however passing a few shops I must admit it looks great in the flesh so to speak!! Anybody tried or own one?? Not really much mention about this specific model amongst the tons of Skyfall threads |
16 November 2012, 05:09 AM | #2 |
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Don't own one but tried it on. The blue dial is amazing person. The stock photos on the website don't do it justice. The same can be said about a lot of Omega models in my opinion. I wish they would find a way to put videos or "real life" pictures on the site.
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17 November 2012, 07:35 AM | #3 |
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I'm really interested in one! However, I find the 8500 AT to be quite thick. I may still bite the bullet for that lovely blue dial!
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17 November 2012, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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Unless you are used to a JLC ultra thin, the 38.5mm AT is not thick at all. IMO it is a pure dress watch. I think people assume the 8500 caliber is a "thick" movement because it so commonly seen on the PO and the PO Chrono. What people seem to not realize is that the cases on the PO are not thick because of the movement but because they need to be water resistant to depths that would allow the watch to keep working while you are likely dead at the bottom of the ocean.
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17 November 2012, 08:46 PM | #5 |
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Hin This is my Aqua Terra. I Love it but its not the Bond one, its the 2012 Olympic SE
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17 November 2012, 10:24 PM | #7 |
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Ive seen the Blue AT Skyfall at an AD and it is a TREMENDOUS looker! The dial is detailed and has much depth to it. The faceted/brushed hour markers and pinstriped steppe dial make the dial so interesting. And the midnight blue color is money.
Typical Omega design...more flair and more unique ( than a Rolex DJ or Explorer) while maintaining a timelessness. |
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Might try watchuseek omega forum with thread entitled
"The skyfall omega AT on full view on Bond" Quote:
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18 November 2012, 01:45 PM | #9 |
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I've seen it in person here in Seattle, and it is quite nice. Omega isn't really pushing it though, because while the AT is a beautiful watch, it's not their headliner for the Seamaster collection. The AT plays second fiddle to the PO, which is the one they want to become the watch everyone thinks of when they think Omega.
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18 November 2012, 02:33 PM | #10 |
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The blue dial, mid-size Aqua Terra (cal. 8500) is stunning -- if you like blue. It's sort of a blackish blue -- nothing like the blue dial on a DeVille. Saw one in an Omega boutique recently when the sales person was showing me the Skyfall Planet Ocean. In the hand, the Skyfall Aqua Terra is heavy and thick, definitely well made and finished. Reminded me of my Rolexes in terms of superb fit and finish.
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20 November 2012, 11:17 AM | #11 |
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I tried one on today. It is thick to me. My point of comparison was my AP 15300 (39mm) that I wore to the boutique. I felt the Skyfall AT was about as thick as my 2500 Planet Ocean. Not a huge deal, but it is just a little more chunky than I'm used to for that size case. I'm on the fence given the following:
1. The date wheel is black. The black and blue clash kind of bothers me. 2. Retail is $5500 USD from boutique (before taxes). I could get a preloved grey for closer to $3000. That's feels like a big premium just to get a blue dial! Despite these points, it's still on my mind. My heart yearns for the blue! What to do ... |
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22 March 2013, 07:38 AM | #13 |
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Aqua Terra Skyfall
Bought it. Got it from watchfinder in UK, unworn and about 10 per cent discount below RRP. As usual Tom Holland helpful and offered fair deal
Simply stunning. Have owned jlcs, rolex but this is I have to say is a beautiful timepiece. Balanced, elegant, classy and the blue has to be seen to be believed It feels like a watch way above its price point...v happy |
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Absolutely stunning piece. Well done on this one Omega.
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22 March 2013, 01:54 PM | #15 |
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I wonder when it will come out for women in 30mm, 34mm and men 41.5mm!!! :)
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Just picked this one up (thanks Alfred aka FNFZ4). The blue dial, as stated before, is stunning and changes and captures light like no other blue dialed watch I have seen. I have had all colors AT in the 41 mm size (opaline, grey and black) but this blue one is mesmerizing. As for the Bond or Skyfall connection, I'm glad it does not have any of those markings. The fact it is shown prominently in the movie is an added bonus.
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Great watch. Looks wonderful on your wrist. Hoping to catch one as well on TRF. Enjoy! Island Dreamer |
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Beautiful!
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6 April 2013, 07:29 PM | #25 |
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Price wise that is what I have seen for various other models too...A stunning watch, I am on the fence for the 41.5 mm version, Basel is only a few weeks away (April 25 - May 2) but it might take another couple of months after that before the watch is actually available from the dealers....
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Does anybody know the reference for the Omega Deployment Clasp to be used with the AT 41.5 mm version? Am I correct in believing it is 94521813?
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I can't help with clasp codes I'm afraid, but since this thread has been bumped anyway I can't resist putting on a couple of pics of my blue AT!
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I think it's a beautiful watch but the only thing that stopped me from purchasing was the thickness.
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11 September 2013, 03:43 PM | #29 |
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^^^ Congratulations ! It is a stunning watch, especially the blue dial one, very few pictures can do it justice though, one has to see it in real to really be able to appreciate how gorgeous this watch is. For more formal occasions I believe it is even better on leather hence my question about which clasp should be used.
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It's a beautiful watch, but it looks better in person. I didn't buy it although I've seriously thought about it. |
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