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racxcoon · 8 March 2016, 12:38 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm new to omega and I'm really only familiar with the speedmaster. I tried on an blue dial AT8500 and really liked it. I went on the website and saw the AT daydate and liked that even more. Does anyone own one and what are your thoughts on the watch? I love love to see some pics if you have them.

racxcoon · 10 March 2016, 11:55 PM

Is this not a popular model?

Maiden · 11 March 2016, 01:50 AM

I don't think so, I looked at the day date version at an AD and they wanted 3k more vs the date version. Not worth it IMO for the day of the week. This model has been sitting for a long time btw.

Noonan · 11 March 2016, 01:55 AM

Isn't the day/date an annual calendar? I believe that's why is much more pricey. Great looking watch but I haven't seen one in the wild.

powerfunk · 11 March 2016, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

Isn't the day/date an annual calendar? I believe that's why is much more pricey. Great looking watch but I haven't seen one in the wild.

No, the annual calendar ($8400 msrp) is different; it shows the month and it's 43mm (or 38.5). The 41.5mm Day-Date is only $600 less than the Annual Calendars.

superdog · 11 March 2016, 05:43 AM

I am wearing the black dial version right now. And I have the blue dial on order coming in a few days.

Very interchangeable with leather, rubber and steel bracelets.

I am a huge fan. The crown guards are built in, the case is super well proportioned, the dial is clean with nice lume at night and I love the see through back.

It has a 150 meter rating and the DD option to me is well worth the extra coin.

I will post a picture shortly.

superdog · 11 March 2016, 05:45 AM

Picture:

racxcoon · 11 March 2016, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the responses!

The blue dial is amazing and I'm very tempted to pick one up. My grail watch is a 36mm yellow gold daydate but I don't think I'll get that watch for a while. I figure I can get a lot more use out of this now and it's price fairly imo.

Daytona88 · 11 March 2016, 12:41 PM

Interesting watch

DCheeta · 11 March 2016, 01:16 PM

It's a cool watch!

Seth, you've become quite the Omega champion. I love it!

brandrea · 11 March 2016, 01:20 PM

Very nice! Great choice of dial Seth

To the OP, this is a great alternative to the Rolex DD at a fraction of the price

superdog · 12 March 2016, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

It's a cool watch!

Seth, you've become quite the Omega champion. I love it!

Yeah Dave. I have got to say that I am just much happier and more content wearing my Omegas. I am enjoying them endlessly. And I can swap out bracelet with rubber or leather.

They look great. They feel great.

And I feel like I am just more in-line with Omega as a brand.

Loving my Omega watches.

superdog · 12 March 2016, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Very nice! Great choice of dial Seth

To the OP, this is a great alternative to the Rolex DD at a fraction of the price

Thanks Brian....

And I love the DD complication. I agree with your assessment to the OP. It is way far less expensive all you really lose is the PM.

SemperFi · 14 March 2016, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

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That is superb looking Seth.

Post the blue when it arrives.

Danand · 22 April 2016, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

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What strap is that? Is it rubber? I'm getting a blue AT GMT chrono on the leather strap but for summer use I'd like something more water friendly.
That looks nice.

slorollin · 22 April 2016, 05:04 AM

Very classy. Clean lines, elegant without being pretentious.

superdog · 24 April 2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Danand

What strap is that? Is it rubber? I'm getting a blue AT GMT chrono on the leather strap but for summer use I'd like something more water friendly.
That looks nice.

Sorry. Just seeing this.

It's omega oem, but not sure about its origins. Rubber with white stitching.

Go to a boutique as they will likely have a few options for you.

superdog · 24 April 2016, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

That is superb looking Seth.

Post the blue when it arrives.

I'll get a pic of both up shortly.

They are both really awesome. And with different straps so very different.

SSCosmo · 24 April 2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Danand

What strap is that? Is it rubber? I'm getting a blue AT GMT chrono on the leather strap but for summer use I'd like something more water friendly.
That looks nice.

Post pics of the AT Chrono GMT when you get it! That watch needs more love on the forum

I just got one two weeks ago and am really enjoying it. Mine came on the SS bracelet, but I just ordered the leather strap with deployment buckle for a dressier look when I feel like a change.

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Originally Posted by superdog

I'll get a pic of both up shortly.

They are both really awesome. And with different straps so very different.

Nice looking watch! The AT line of watches is really versatile and seem to go well with different straps. Your photo has me thinking of getting a rubber strap for my AT too

neilp · 27 April 2016, 03:32 AM

I would buy one of these if the case was a little smaller. I think 41.5mm is just too big for what is essentially a dress watch. If it was 38/39mm I would have one by now. I have the 38.5mm AT and it is a great watch.

superdog · 30 April 2016, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by neilp

I would buy one of these if the case was a little smaller. I think 41.5mm is just too big for what is essentially a dress watch. If it was 38/39mm I would have one by now. I have the 38.5mm AT and it is a great watch.

interesting take....I guess it is all about perspective. I don't see this watch as a dress watch at all.

I feel like it is super sport. Love mine. Both of them.

DPE · 1 May 2016, 07:08 AM

A very good looking watch. Breitling do the Transocean Day/Date with a Blue or black or white face. Also leather strap or bracelet. A good comparason. I just purchased one new. The cost was £3500.00 and list was £4180.00.

Alex_TA · 1 May 2016, 11:56 PM

I love mine

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armybuck041 · 8 May 2016, 07:18 AM

I just ordered one of these myself. Can't wait.

8 March 2016, 12:38 PM	#1
racxcoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 65	Aqua terra daydate Hey everyone, I'm new to omega and I'm really only familiar with the speedmaster. I tried on an blue dial AT8500 and really liked it. I went on the website and saw the AT daydate and liked that even more. Does anyone own one and what are your thoughts on the watch? I love love to see some pics if you have them.

11 March 2016, 05:43 AM	#6
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,711	I am wearing the black dial version right now. And I have the blue dial on order coming in a few days. Very interchangeable with leather, rubber and steel bracelets. I am a huge fan. The crown guards are built in, the case is super well proportioned, the dial is clean with nice lume at night and I love the see through back. It has a 150 meter rating and the DD option to me is well worth the extra coin. I will post a picture shortly. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 May 2016, 07:18 AM	#24
armybuck041 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fred'ton Canada Watch: Easy Come, Easy Go Posts: 304	I just ordered one of these myself. Can't wait. __________________ Easy come, easy go....

10 March 2016, 11:55 PM	#2
racxcoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 65	Is this not a popular model?

11 March 2016, 01:50 AM	#3
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	I don't think so, I looked at the day date version at an AD and they wanted 3k more vs the date version. Not worth it IMO for the day of the week. This model has been sitting for a long time btw.

11 March 2016, 01:55 AM	#4
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Isn't the day/date an annual calendar? I believe that's why is much more pricey. Great looking watch but I haven't seen one in the wild.

11 March 2016, 11:40 AM	#8
racxcoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 65	Thanks for the responses! The blue dial is amazing and I'm very tempted to pick one up. My grail watch is a 36mm yellow gold daydate but I don't think I'll get that watch for a while. I figure I can get a lot more use out of this now and it's price fairly imo.

11 March 2016, 12:41 PM	#9
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,602	Interesting watch

11 March 2016, 01:16 PM	#10
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	It's a cool watch! Seth, you've become quite the Omega champion. I love it!

11 March 2016, 01:20 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,470	Very nice! Great choice of dial Seth To the OP, this is a great alternative to the Rolex DD at a fraction of the price

22 April 2016, 05:04 AM	#16
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	Very classy. Clean lines, elegant without being pretentious.

27 April 2016, 03:32 AM	#20
neilp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 53	I would buy one of these if the case was a little smaller. I think 41.5mm is just too big for what is essentially a dress watch. If it was 38/39mm I would have one by now. I have the 38.5mm AT and it is a great watch.

1 May 2016, 07:08 AM	#22
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	A very good looking watch. Breitling do the Transocean Day/Date with a Blue or black or white face. Also leather strap or bracelet. A good comparason. I just purchased one new. The cost was £3500.00 and list was £4180.00.

1 May 2016, 11:56 PM	#23
Alex_TA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tel-Aviv, Israel Posts: 336	I love mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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