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Paulie · 8 October 2007, 02:02 AM

New acquisition. Saw it while shopping at Costco, spouse said for me to try it on (also tried a Breitling GMT on a brown leather strap), and said if I like it I could have it.

After a day, it appears to be a half second fast. Love the dial, no cyclops, and the display back is a first for me. Its a good size too, looks huge even though its just a mm larger than the GMT Master II.

Some quick pics with my old 3.2mp Canon Elph:

Robb · 8 October 2007, 02:18 AM

Great looking watch!!!!!

Seadweller · 8 October 2007, 02:30 AM

I like omegas.

JJ Irani · 8 October 2007, 03:17 AM

While your pics aren't exactly doing that beautiful watch any justice

, I used to own that baby a few years ago when it was first introduced by OMEGA.

That BLACK dial just has to be one of the most stunning BLACK dials I've ever seen.

And that would have to be one of the finest dress-cum-sporty watches floating around. It also has a screw-down crown with a 150 m waterproof rating.

The transparent caseback is an added bonus with a very accurate 27-jewel co-axial movement.

JJ

haakon59 · 8 October 2007, 03:43 AM

Congratulations, the Aqua Terra is a very nice watch and I hope you continue to enjoy yours for years to come.

Tools · 8 October 2007, 05:00 AM

Great looking watch..

Rolex and Omega are my top two favorites...

Paulie · 8 October 2007, 05:11 AM

Thanks everyone! I really like the clean lines, and the lume is subtle, I'll try to snap some shots tonight.

JJ, I admit it; I'm not even one of Jocke's socks when it comes to photography. Equipment probably wouldn't help either.

Arby · 9 October 2007, 10:14 PM

Congrats, Paulie. I was in Costco last night and they had the Seamaster Chronograph 2225.80 for only $2239.00.

My wife almost had to wipe the drool off my lower lip.

The wife and I are going on vacation to Las Vegas this weekend for a week. If I can't make a deal out there I may just have to delay my quest for a 2254.50 and pick this watch up

Paulie · 10 October 2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Arby

Congrats, Paulie. I was in Costco last night and they had the Seamaster Chronograph 2225.80 for only $2239.00.

My wife almost had to wipe the drool off my lower lip.

The wife and I are going on vacation to Las Vegas this weekend for a week. If I can't make a deal out there I may just have to delay my quest for a 2254.50 and pick this watch up

If I remember, at my Costco in OakBrook, they have a Speedy chrono on the shelf, along with a almost 6k Cartier, the Breiting Colt GMT on a brown strap, and a couple Tag's in the same range.

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Side question:

Actually, I'm having a bit of trouble with this new piece. Didn't notice it until wearing it for a couple days; The bracelet is digging into my wrist, as the links have sharp edges. It would fit better with a link removed, but would this fix the problem?

I have an authorized Omega repair place in the next village I can visit to have a link removed, but if it won't resolve the problem, it may be going back. It's that annoying. Anyone have experience with this?

It's one of the things I love about the Oyster bracelet, the rounded edges.

I could swap it for the Breitling... though I love the stunning clean look on the AT, or just get a full refund and maybe wait for a version on a strap (like a Railmaster). I'd just have to check weekly or so and see what comes in.

roadcarver · 10 October 2007, 01:35 AM

Paulie,

With Costco, you get all the trimmings for the watch ie. manuals, card certificates (all 3) and s/n intact? Always hearing a lot of various info about watches bought from Costco.

Does costco stamp the warranty card?

Paulie · 10 October 2007, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Paulie,

With Costco, you get all the trimmings for the watch ie. manuals, card certificates (all 3) and s/n intact? Always hearing a lot of various info about watches bought from Costco.

Does costco stamp the warranty card?

No stamps, they are not an AD, but it does come with everything. Inner/Outer box, 3 cards, two hang tags. The cards, white tag and watch case have the same serial.

Better pics:

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 October 2007, 10:52 PM

Not the clearest of pics, but I know the watch and it is a darned good-looking timepiece!

Congrats!

explodingtaco · 10 October 2007, 12:20 AM

I love this watch, I plan on it being my second omega, I just have to get the first!

daunwaun · 10 October 2007, 12:13 PM

thats a beautiful watch my friend

Dan Pierce · 11 October 2007, 06:45 AM

Paulie,
Those second round of pics are more like it.

Very nice. Simple, understated class.
Enjoy,
dP

Paulie · 11 October 2007, 06:51 AM

Thanks to you both.

So Dan, do you blame me now?

Paulie · 12 October 2007, 12:59 PM

Well, it's been 5 days. I'm really really starting to like it. I will find a watchmaker this weekend to remove a link, I think it will be just perfect then. We're at +4.5 seconds over the 5 days too.

Ronnie Rolex · 12 October 2007, 01:27 PM

Paulie,

It was $1,995.95 at my Costco in Southern California. Same in the Windy City?

Paulie · 12 October 2007, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rolex

Paulie,

It was $1,995.95 at my Costco in Southern California. Same in the Windy City?

I paid $1899+tax(~8-9%).

Mine is a 804xxxxx serial, probably close to couple years old? Not sure if that would make a difference.

The Breitling GMT on brown leather strap was $1849.

Ronnie Rolex · 12 October 2007, 01:53 PM

Not sure what the serials were but probably new, old stock, like yours. Still an eye catching watch for sure. I was checking out the huge 41mm face of the Omega and wondering what the new Milgauss would look like at 40mm.

SLRdude · 12 October 2007, 02:34 PM

What a great watch!
Wear it well buddy!

I have it's chronograph brother, which is 43 mm.

Paulie · 12 October 2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

What a great watch!
Wear it well buddy!

I have it's chronograph brother, which is 43 mm.

Thanks Chip! Awesome pics, especially the lume shot!

SLRdude · 12 October 2007, 11:02 PM

I'm thinking about picking up the white AquaTerra with blued hands on strap myself.

It's a great watch and tough as nails!

Read this Great Review Here. Those guys took one in the desert and abused the hell out of it!

Paulie · 12 October 2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

I'm thinking about picking up the white AquaTerra with blued hands on strap myself.

It's a great watch and tough as nails!

Read this Great Review Here. Those guys took one in the desert and abused the hell out of it!

Have you seen the White with Rose markers? That's also a beauty!

Another great review here: http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/se.../atreview.html

Dan Pierce · 12 October 2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

So Dan, do you blame me now?

Oh hell no!

As a true WIS I find it difficult to criticize anyone for buying new watches. Your SAR will find a nice home and all will be happy.

dP

Paulie · 12 October 2007, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Oh hell no!

As a true WIS I find it difficult to criticize anyone for buying new watches. Your SAR will find a nice home and all will be happy.

dP

It will find a home, or not. So is the way of the flippers.

explodingtaco · 14 October 2007, 06:41 AM

Your skill with a camera is ASTOUNDING! I love this shot. Especially the way you used a camera as a prob . . . Great work.

Ronnie Rolex · 15 October 2007, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

What a great watch!
Wear it well buddy!

I have it's chronograph brother, which is 43 mm.

That's a fine looking watch!

leopardprey · 13 October 2007, 12:58 PM

Great looking watch!! Congrads. You can never go wrong with an Omega!! AR coated crystal, great movement, finished and rounded off case.

I am starting to think myself that an Omega AT may be the way to go as well. Love the way it has a sporty, yet vintage look at the same time.

SLRdude, thank for the link to a great review!! That is the type of review I like to read!!

leopardprey · 13 October 2007, 03:27 PM

C-rad, can't go wrong with either one. Nice thing, is you could get both for the price of one Rolex.

Both have a 3 year Omega warranty and also with the new co-axial movement, require service only once every 7-10 years!

The Railmaster has a unique history as well! Both the AT and RM are real classic!!

I like them better than the Explorer I or Datejust due to larger size options, AR coated (on the inside only) crystals, co-axial movement and better water resistance.

8 October 2007, 02:02 AM	#1
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Quick shots of Omega Aqua Terra 2502.50 New acquisition. Saw it while shopping at Costco, spouse said for me to try it on (also tried a Breitling GMT on a brown leather strap), and said if I like it I could have it. After a day, it appears to be a half second fast. Love the dial, no cyclops, and the display back is a first for me. Its a good size too, looks huge even though its just a mm larger than the GMT Master II. Some quick pics with my old 3.2mp Canon Elph: __________________

8 October 2007, 02:18 AM	#2
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8 October 2007, 02:30 AM	#3
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	I like omegas. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

8 October 2007, 03:17 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	While your pics aren't exactly doing that beautiful watch any justice , I used to own that baby a few years ago when it was first introduced by OMEGA. That BLACK dial just has to be one of the most stunning BLACK dials I've ever seen. And that would have to be one of the finest dress-cum-sporty watches floating around. It also has a screw-down crown with a 150 m waterproof rating. The transparent caseback is an added bonus with a very accurate 27-jewel co-axial movement. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 October 2007, 05:11 AM	#7
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Thanks everyone! I really like the clean lines, and the lume is subtle, I'll try to snap some shots tonight. JJ, I admit it; I'm not even one of Jocke's socks when it comes to photography. Equipment probably wouldn't help either. __________________

8 October 2007, 03:43 AM	#5
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Congratulations, the Aqua Terra is a very nice watch and I hope you continue to enjoy yours for years to come.

8 October 2007, 05:00 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,172	Great looking watch.. Rolex and Omega are my top two favorites...

10 October 2007, 01:35 AM	#10
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Paulie, With Costco, you get all the trimmings for the watch ie. manuals, card certificates (all 3) and s/n intact? Always hearing a lot of various info about watches bought from Costco. Does costco stamp the warranty card? __________________ I'm just a cook...

9 October 2007, 10:52 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Not the clearest of pics, but I know the watch and it is a darned good-looking timepiece! Congrats! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 October 2007, 12:20 AM	#13
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	I love this watch, I plan on it being my second omega, I just have to get the first!

10 October 2007, 12:13 PM	#14
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	thats a beautiful watch my friend __________________ DAUNWAUN

11 October 2007, 06:45 AM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,843	Paulie, Those second round of pics are more like it. Very nice. Simple, understated class. Enjoy, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

11 October 2007, 06:51 AM	#16
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Thanks to you both. So Dan, do you blame me now? __________________

12 October 2007, 12:59 PM	#17
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Well, it's been 5 days. I'm really really starting to like it. I will find a watchmaker this weekend to remove a link, I think it will be just perfect then. We're at +4.5 seconds over the 5 days too. __________________

12 October 2007, 01:27 PM	#18
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Paulie, It was $1,995.95 at my Costco in Southern California. Same in the Windy City?

12 October 2007, 01:53 PM	#20
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Not sure what the serials were but probably new, old stock, like yours. Still an eye catching watch for sure. I was checking out the huge 41mm face of the Omega and wondering what the new Milgauss would look like at 40mm.

12 October 2007, 02:34 PM	#21
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	What a great watch! Wear it well buddy! I have it's chronograph brother, which is 43 mm. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

12 October 2007, 11:02 PM	#23
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I'm thinking about picking up the white AquaTerra with blued hands on strap myself. It's a great watch and tough as nails! Read this Great Review Here. Those guys took one in the desert and abused the hell out of it! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

14 October 2007, 06:41 AM	#27
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Your skill with a camera is ASTOUNDING! I love this shot. Especially the way you used a camera as a prob . . . Great work.

13 October 2007, 12:58 PM	#29
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Great looking watch!! Congrads. You can never go wrong with an Omega!! AR coated crystal, great movement, finished and rounded off case. I am starting to think myself that an Omega AT may be the way to go as well. Love the way it has a sporty, yet vintage look at the same time. SLRdude, thank for the link to a great review!! That is the type of review I like to read!!

13 October 2007, 03:27 PM	#30
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	C-rad, can't go wrong with either one. Nice thing, is you could get both for the price of one Rolex. Both have a 3 year Omega warranty and also with the new co-axial movement, require service only once every 7-10 years! The Railmaster has a unique history as well! Both the AT and RM are real classic!! I like them better than the Explorer I or Datejust due to larger size options, AR coated (on the inside only) crystals, co-axial movement and better water resistance.

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