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Old 9 September 2019, 04:31 AM   #31
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very nice
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Old 9 September 2019, 04:52 AM   #32
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An absolute stunner!
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Old 9 September 2019, 09:51 AM   #33
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Nice! And some very thoughtful gifts to your sons!
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Old 9 September 2019, 11:32 AM   #34
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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.
Thank you for your service, and for this write up! This is a very strong endorsement for the AT, given the other pieces you've had. I also remember your post about gifting your Rolex to your sons and thought it was excellent.
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Old 9 September 2019, 11:42 AM   #35
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Great choice! I love Omega watches and wear my AT often. Wear it in good health. Here are my 2 Omegas :



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Old 9 September 2019, 12:39 PM   #36
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I came back to see if it still looked good...still stunning!

(maybe the Omega rubber band might be worth it : )


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Old 10 September 2019, 01:03 AM   #37
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An absolute stunner!
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Nice! And some very thoughtful gifts to your sons!
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Thank you for your service, and for this write up! This is a very strong endorsement for the AT, given the other pieces you've had. I also remember your post about gifting your Rolex to your sons and thought it was excellent.
Thank you.
And you’re right. This watch, in no way, takes a back seat to any of the Rolex’s I’ve owned. The quality, workmanship, and finish are all there. Change the logo and you couldn’t tell the difference.


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Great choice! I love Omega watches and wear my AT often. Wear it in good health. Here are my 2 Omegas :



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Very nice. Enjoy them in the best of health.

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I came back to see if it still looked good...still stunning!

(maybe the Omega rubber band might be worth it : )


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Old 10 September 2019, 01:04 AM   #38
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congratulations! im not much of an omega guy but this has me reconsidering!
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Old 10 September 2019, 02:45 AM   #39
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congratulations! im not much of an omega guy but this has me reconsidering!
Thank you. It’s a great watch.
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Old 10 September 2019, 02:47 AM   #40
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A few more photos to show how the dial changes color.
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Old 10 September 2019, 05:56 AM   #41
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Absolutely stunning, big congrats to you.
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Old 18 September 2019, 10:26 AM   #42
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Well, I’ve been wearing this beauty for ten days now and it’s running at -0.6 seconds per day. Outstanding!
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Old 18 September 2019, 11:01 AM   #43
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Well, I’ve been wearing this beauty for ten days now and it’s running at -0.6 seconds per day. Outstanding!
Awesome! It will likely be very consistent too. Nice watch sir. Enjoy it!
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Old 22 September 2019, 06:30 PM   #44
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Congrats Angelo! Amazing watch.
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Old 22 September 2019, 07:27 PM   #45
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Great pick up, very nice looking timepiece you have there. I love the design of the dial.

Generally speaking I prefer bracelets, but the AT is one timepiece where I think it looks as good, if not better on the rubber strap. The matching OEM rubber strap for me is the way forward here. I'm not sure of the cost, but I think your new watch is worthy of a strap equal in quality and appearance.

Enjoy & wear in good health!
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Old 22 September 2019, 09:02 PM   #46
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Old 22 September 2019, 10:49 PM   #47
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Have the same colors and love mine, also have the rubber deployment so I can switch it up...

Congratulations!
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Old 23 September 2019, 03:04 AM   #48
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Awesome! It will likely be very consistent too. Nice watch sir. Enjoy it!
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Great pick up, very nice looking timepiece you have there. I love the design of the dial.

Generally speaking I prefer bracelets, but the AT is one timepiece where I think it looks as good, if not better on the rubber strap. The matching OEM rubber strap for me is the way forward here. I'm not sure of the cost, but I think your new watch is worthy of a strap equal in quality and appearance.

Enjoy & wear in good health!
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Have the same colors and love mine, also have the rubber deployment so I can switch it up...

Congratulations!
Thanks very much guys.
I have received the black OEM rubber strap from Seth (superdog) and he is also sending me the Omega deployant clasp. His generosity is mind boggling to say the least.
I’ll post pics sometime mid week.
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Old 23 September 2019, 03:15 AM   #49
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Excellent choice!

I love my AT for the same reasons you mentioned. It has a style and elegance that surpasses most watches.

I really like the different shades of blue the dial takes on, depending on the light.
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Old 23 September 2019, 03:32 AM   #50
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Excellent choice!

I love my AT for the same reasons you mentioned. It has a style and elegance that surpasses most watches.

I really like the different shades of blue the dial takes on, depending on the light.
It’s a beauty Bill. The only difference between yours and mine is the seconds hand.
The dial color is mesmerizing. It’s more like a slate blue/gray.
Either way, it’s gorgeous.
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Old 23 September 2019, 05:19 AM   #51
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Thanks very much guys.
I have received the black OEM rubber strap from Seth (superdog) and he is also sending me the Omega deployant clasp. His generosity is mind boggling to say the least.
I’ll post pics sometime mid week.
Seth is really awesome!
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Old 23 September 2019, 05:22 AM   #52
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Seth is really awesome!


He’s so incredibly generous...what a mensch.
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Old 23 September 2019, 06:28 AM   #53
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It’s a beauty Bill. The only difference between yours and mine is the seconds hand.

The dial color is mesmerizing. It’s more like a slate blue/gray.

Either way, it’s gorgeous.
Agreed. That and the color of the Seamaster logo.

I really like the blue seconds hand on yours, Angelo. It's a great contrast.
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Old 28 September 2019, 10:27 AM   #55
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Twenty days of ownership now and it’s running at -0.5 seconds per day.
Not just a beautiful watch but very accurate as well.
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