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maximus1 · 5 March 2018, 03:27 PM

I'm looking at a Seamaster 150m aqua tera 41.5 mm Day-Date with black dial.
It seems like a pretty nice watch for everyday wear. Any members here that have this model and like it?
Thanks

AEC · 6 March 2018, 12:53 AM

Oh, excellent idea! I'm a fan. I wear a 41.5mm Aqua Terra (date only) with a blue dial. It's the first-generation version of the caliber 8500 model without the polished center links. I love it.

My Aqua Terra was gift from my wife, and one of the factors in choosing that one was a visit we made together to an AD while visiting Toronto for a show. The Aqua Terra Day-Date was newly released at that time, and the AD had one with a blue dial in the display case. I begged them not to take it out and tempt me, so of course they did. It was a dynamite piece! Anyhow, a few months later there was an occasion for my wife to choose a gift for me, and for various reasons we wound up going with the date-only Aqua Terra, but I still think about the first impression that day-date model made on me.

A couple of other observations, in case these are news to you:

The case of the day-date is slightly taller than the case of the date-only version, but I thought the proportions of the day-date were excellent with that slight increase in height. It's not as pronounced as an IWC Portuguese reference 5001 with the 7-day movement, but it does have just a bit more presence than the date-only version.

The setting of the time and day/date are different on the day-date version. The date-only version has a jumping hour hand, and the watch continues to run while the hour is being adjusted. This also is how the date is adjusted (it's not a traditional quick-set date). Pulling the crown out to a second stop then hacks the movement while the minutes hand is adjusted. This allows correcting the date or adjusting for a different time zone without hacking the movement, and that's a good thing because the caliber 8XXX movements are very stable and rarely require corrections for time keeping. The day-date, on the other hand, has a more traditional system of quick-set day and date corrections with the crown pulled to its first position, and hacking/setting of the time with the crown pulled to its second position.

I really liked the day-date version of the Aqua Terra, so I'm a yes vote.

maximus1 · 6 March 2018, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AEC

Oh, excellent idea! I'm a fan. I wear a 41.5mm Aqua Terra (date only) with a blue dial. It's the first-generation version of the caliber 8500 model without the polished center links. I love it.

My Aqua Terra was gift from my wife, and one of the factors in choosing that one was a visit we made together to an AD while visiting Toronto for a show. The Aqua Terra Day-Date was newly released at that time, and the AD had one with a blue dial in the display case. I begged them not to take it out and tempt me, so of course they did. It was a dynamite piece! Anyhow, a few months later there was an occasion for my wife to choose a gift for me, and for various reasons we wound up going with the date-only Aqua Terra, but I still think about the first impression that day-date model made on me.

A couple of other observations, in case these are news to you:

The case of the day-date is slightly taller than the case of the date-only version, but I thought the proportions of the day-date were excellent with that slight increase in height. It's not as pronounced as an IWC Portuguese reference 5001 with the 7-day movement, but it does have just a bit more presence than the date-only version.

The setting of the time and day/date are different on the day-date version. The date-only version has a jumping hour hand, and the watch continues to run while the hour is being adjusted. This also is how the date is adjusted (it's not a traditional quick-set date). Pulling the crown out to a second stop then hacks the movement while the minutes hand is adjusted. This allows correcting the date or adjusting for a different time zone without hacking the movement, and that's a good thing because the caliber 8XXX movements are very stable and rarely require corrections for time keeping. The day-date, on the other hand, has a more traditional system of quick-set day and date corrections with the crown pulled to its first position, and hacking/setting of the time with the crown pulled to its second position.

I really liked the day-date version of the Aqua Terra, so I'm a yes vote.

I wasn't aware that it had the quick set feature but is something that I like. I appreciate your great information and your time. I'm hoping to post a picture soon.

superdog · 6 March 2018, 05:38 AM

I would never talk you out of this.

It is a great, very versatile watch. You will love it.

ras47 · 6 March 2018, 05:51 AM

I'd try and talk you out of this, but only to talk you INTO a Speedmaster. :)

maximus1 · 6 March 2018, 07:28 AM

I had my Wife rush down this morning to get it for me. I'm new to Omega with this being my first. Thank you Tony for the great information and Seth for the encouragement.

WJGESQ · 6 March 2018, 11:31 AM

Nice watch. More bang than the Rolex.

77T · 6 March 2018, 04:11 PM

It’s a nice watch - but I wish Omega could get its designers in a room and agree on which hand(s) gets the arrow(s).

On some, both have arrows. The Seamaster GMT:

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On this model we’re discussing, the Seamaster Day Date, it’s the minute hand.

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On the 233.30.41.21.01.001, it’s the hour hand.

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Really confused styling elements, don’t you think?

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AEC · 7 March 2018, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by maximus1

I had my Wife rush down this morning to get it for me. I'm new to Omega with this being my first. Thank you Tony for the great information and Seth for the encouragement.

AWESOME! I'm really happy for you. Love the black dial.

Jster · 7 March 2018, 05:50 AM

I agree. I don't care for the arrow on the minute hand.

pleasure_of_watches · 13 July 2018, 03:23 PM

I got a question I sold my omega day date I got the previous week. I sold it for 2900$ and it was in decent condition but with no box and papers did I get screwed over?

accountank2000 · 14 July 2018, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pleasure_of_watches

I got a question I sold my omega day date I got the previous week. I sold it for 2900$ and it was in decent condition but with no box and papers did I get screwed over?

What did you pay for it the previous week?

Alex_TA · 14 July 2018, 07:38 PM

I own this watch with a blue dial

The first watch was stolen from me and I bought it once more.

I intend to keep it for my lifetime because is has all the virtues I really need: functionality, water resistance, goes with any attire.

The day and date are changing instantly at midnight, the accuracy is +0.3 sec a day.

5 March 2018, 03:27 PM	#1
maximus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Don Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 370	Talk me in or out of buying Seamaster Day Date I'm looking at a Seamaster 150m aqua tera 41.5 mm Day-Date with black dial. It seems like a pretty nice watch for everyday wear. Any members here that have this model and like it? Thanks

6 March 2018, 05:38 AM	#4
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,685	I would never talk you out of this. It is a great, very versatile watch. You will love it. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

6 March 2018, 05:51 AM	#5
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	I'd try and talk you out of this, but only to talk you INTO a Speedmaster. :) __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

6 March 2018, 04:11 PM	#8
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,695	Talk me in or out of buying Seamaster Day Date It’s a nice watch - but I wish Omega could get its designers in a room and agree on which hand(s) gets the arrow(s). On some, both have arrows. The Seamaster GMT: . . . On this model we’re discussing, the Seamaster Day Date, it’s the minute hand. . . . On the 233.30.41.21.01.001, it’s the hour hand. . . . Really confused styling elements, don’t you think? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 March 2018, 12:53 AM	#2
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	Oh, excellent idea! I'm a fan. I wear a 41.5mm Aqua Terra (date only) with a blue dial. It's the first-generation version of the caliber 8500 model without the polished center links. I love it. My Aqua Terra was gift from my wife, and one of the factors in choosing that one was a visit we made together to an AD while visiting Toronto for a show. The Aqua Terra Day-Date was newly released at that time, and the AD had one with a blue dial in the display case. I begged them not to take it out and tempt me, so of course they did. It was a dynamite piece! Anyhow, a few months later there was an occasion for my wife to choose a gift for me, and for various reasons we wound up going with the date-only Aqua Terra, but I still think about the first impression that day-date model made on me. A couple of other observations, in case these are news to you: The case of the day-date is slightly taller than the case of the date-only version, but I thought the proportions of the day-date were excellent with that slight increase in height. It's not as pronounced as an IWC Portuguese reference 5001 with the 7-day movement, but it does have just a bit more presence than the date-only version. The setting of the time and day/date are different on the day-date version. The date-only version has a jumping hour hand, and the watch continues to run while the hour is being adjusted. This also is how the date is adjusted (it's not a traditional quick-set date). Pulling the crown out to a second stop then hacks the movement while the minutes hand is adjusted. This allows correcting the date or adjusting for a different time zone without hacking the movement, and that's a good thing because the caliber 8XXX movements are very stable and rarely require corrections for time keeping. The day-date, on the other hand, has a more traditional system of quick-set day and date corrections with the crown pulled to its first position, and hacking/setting of the time with the crown pulled to its second position. I really liked the day-date version of the Aqua Terra, so I'm a yes vote.

6 March 2018, 11:31 AM	#7
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Nice watch. More bang than the Rolex.

7 March 2018, 05:50 AM	#10
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	I agree. I don't care for the arrow on the minute hand.

13 July 2018, 03:23 PM	#11
pleasure_of_watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Cash Location: san antonio Watch: Datejust 116234 Posts: 5	I got a question I sold my omega day date I got the previous week. I sold it for 2900$ and it was in decent condition but with no box and papers did I get screwed over?

14 July 2018, 07:38 PM	#13
Alex_TA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tel-Aviv, Israel Posts: 335	I own this watch with a blue dial The first watch was stolen from me and I bought it once more. I intend to keep it for my lifetime because is has all the virtues I really need: functionality, water resistance, goes with any attire. The day and date are changing instantly at midnight, the accuracy is +0.3 sec a day.

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