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beshannon · 27 August 2019, 09:20 PM

Very cool, would love to see this one even though it is way out of my price range

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...ra-ultra-light

Cool engineering that will hopefully make its way down in price and to other models.

Omega is really making some great advancements.

JayHantz · 27 August 2019, 09:31 PM

Saw this all over my Instagram feed this morning. I like it a lot, I would love to see how the crown works since on the Omega site it was a short computer generated video. I love the execution of titanium especially with the brushed bezel. The display case back really highlights that awesome manual wind movement.

I cannot get over the ~$45,000 price tag though.

I think if Omega offered this in a ~$10k option, I would have been all over it.

Mystro · 27 August 2019, 09:47 PM

Light weight and more exotic materials is on fire now in the industry. Price points for these always carries a premium over conventional and even PM materials. Omega is going with the titanium material even though it’s not that exotic as a case material but very unusual as a movement material. I really dig these companies advancing the watch making art form.

Rolexoman · 27 August 2019, 09:52 PM

I would like to see it but I personally can not afford to add it to my small collection due to the cost

BNABOD · 27 August 2019, 10:02 PM

Ti ok ok sure ....but 45 grand I suppose someone has to pay the development costs

beshannon · 27 August 2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Saw this all over my Instagram feed this morning. I like it a lot, I would love to see how the crown works since on the Omega site it was a short computer generated video. I love the execution of titanium especially with the brushed bezel. The display case back really highlights that awesome manual wind movement.

I cannot get over the ~$45,000 price tag though.

I think if Omega offered this in a ~$10k option, I would have been all over it.

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Originally Posted by BNABOD

Ti ok ok sure ....but 45 grand I suppose someone has to pay the development costs

I agree the cost is high, let it trickle down if it catches on

Slider817 · 27 August 2019, 11:01 PM

The watch is amazing, I was reading the article thinking the whole time, this is just about the perfect watch for Omega to bring to market. Unfortunately, for the money there are other ultralight watches from manufacturers like FP Journe and Richard Mille that I would purchase before this one.

I hope there is a lower priced version in the future.

Syed117 · 27 August 2019, 11:44 PM

Saw the article and liked it, but then I scrolled down and saw the price.

Not sure what they are thinking.

calatravaquanautilus · 27 August 2019, 11:51 PM

I agree with everyone’s sentiments re the watch and the price. I’m waiting for Rolex or PP to perfect a light weight and scratch resistant material.

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raclaims · 28 August 2019, 12:11 AM

I actually like a heavy watch and am not a good enough golfer to care! I like that they are pushing themselves into the convo tho with the higher priced manufacturers as a proper alternative.

mgsooner · 28 August 2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Syed117

Saw the article and liked it, but then I scrolled down and saw the price.

Not sure what they are thinking.

Had a similar experience. I read the article all the way through thinking "hey cool this is something new and innovative" then saw the price and chuckled.

uscmatt99 · 28 August 2019, 01:31 AM

I like where Omega is going with continued innovation. Would have been nice to have a power reserve for a manual wind watch, but I get what they were going for on the first iteration of timepieces based on this new movement.

Chester01 · 28 August 2019, 02:12 AM

Gotta hand it to omega. Unlike Rolex who smacks on a ceramic bezel, and calls it an upgrade, (though has been used sine the 70’s) and is pure marketing gimmick, omega really pushes to innovate.

DoraTheExplorerII · 28 August 2019, 02:25 AM

Cool concept and technology but by looks alone it doesn't look anything close to a $50k watch.

stockae92 · 28 August 2019, 06:17 AM

I like the innovation, hope the tech will trickle down to other offerings later on.

ttomczak · 28 August 2019, 07:47 AM

I'm sure it's really cool, but almost 50K for an Aqua Terra???

JR16 · 28 August 2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stockae92

I like the innovation, hope the tech will trickle down to other offerings later on.

I think this is the way to look at it . Price is for those who want bragging rights. Tech is for future mainstream omegas

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c0deman99 · 28 August 2019, 09:40 AM

I don’t think anyone is bragging about acquiring a $45,000 Omega.

ashbaug2 · 28 August 2019, 09:50 AM

Very cool, indeed, but like BNABOD said, someone has to pick up the R&D costs... Am I only one who is reminded of the retro/70s Omega Cosmic with this one? Either way, that movement is super cool to look at.

Based on current Omega releases, I'm surprised it's not a limited edition.

ttomczak · 28 August 2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ashbaug2

Very cool, indeed, but like BNABOD said, someone has to pick up the R&D costs... Am I only one who is reminded of the retro/70s Omega Cosmic with this one? Either way, that movement is super cool to look at.

Based on current Omega releases, I'm surprised it's not a limited edition.

At that price point, I’m 100% sure it will be a limited edition lol!

MikeyV · 29 August 2019, 08:42 AM

Cool watch and especially the movement. Frikin crazy price.

I predict they'll sell two.

I mean, you can buy almost any other watch within reason, Many Pateks, APs, TWO gold Rolexes.

What gives? Change the material, take the autowind off, and BOOM! 10X the price.

yessir69 · 29 August 2019, 11:40 AM

Very cool. Good for Omega. Takes some moxie to produce that watch.

Maxtor · 29 August 2019, 11:44 AM

Way too much money regardless of how light it is or how cool it looks.

_speedmaster_ · 29 August 2019, 12:21 PM

Not really my style, but I appreciate the effort and hope the use gamma titanium makes its way to a speedmaster.
The price is beyond ridiculous to me, but it's causing people to talk about this watch more than they normally would. Perhaps the true intention of the high price.

ScottMullTx · 30 August 2019, 01:02 AM

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Just saw this ad in a new DEPARTURES for Dustin Johnson Big Bang with a retail price of $32,5000. Is Omega trying to compete with Hublot with this AT?

AK797 · 30 August 2019, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by c0deman99

I don’t think anyone is bragging about acquiring a $45,000 Omega.

Yup, price exclusivity doesn't work here, rather people will pity you for paying that much, whereas if this retailed at 20K and was worth 40K resale then everyone would be clamouring for it and happily showing it off, got to underprice these to have a chance of success not put all your research into the price, that's last century thinking, just like the AP Code.

crashpad · 30 August 2019, 06:02 PM

I need to go hold one of these. How light is ultra light? My pocket book would be lighter if I bought one...

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Toony · 5 September 2019, 06:50 AM

I would love one of these. It’s just a little more than I think I would spend.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 5 September 2019, 02:14 PM

I like the concept. But at that price, it would be way at the bottom of my list.

DK77 · 13 September 2019, 04:58 AM

55 grams with the special almost nothing strap. How much with the regular rubber?

27 August 2019, 09:20 PM	#1
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light Very cool, would love to see this one even though it is way out of my price range https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...ra-ultra-light Cool engineering that will hopefully make its way down in price and to other models. Omega is really making some great advancements. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

27 August 2019, 09:52 PM	#4
Rolexoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: William Location: Houston Texas Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 761	I would like to see it but I personally can not afford to add it to my small collection due to the cost __________________ Citizens Eco-Drive BL1258-53L Rolex DJII 116334, Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79230R Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT 231.13.43.22.02.004 Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur 1183.310/40 MAS Irukandji Vostok Komandirskie B&R BR0392-D-G-BR/SCA Vostok Komandirskie (Tank) South Bend Model 1 #716632 Vostok Amphibia (Sub)

27 August 2019, 10:02 PM	#5
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light Ti ok ok sure ....but 45 grand I suppose someone has to pay the development costs

27 August 2019, 11:44 PM	#8
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Saw the article and liked it, but then I scrolled down and saw the price. Not sure what they are thinking. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

28 August 2019, 06:17 AM	#15
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	I like the innovation, hope the tech will trickle down to other offerings later on. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

27 August 2019, 09:31 PM	#2
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Saw this all over my Instagram feed this morning. I like it a lot, I would love to see how the crown works since on the Omega site it was a short computer generated video. I love the execution of titanium especially with the brushed bezel. The display case back really highlights that awesome manual wind movement. I cannot get over the ~$45,000 price tag though. I think if Omega offered this in a ~$10k option, I would have been all over it.

27 August 2019, 09:47 PM	#3
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	Light weight and more exotic materials is on fire now in the industry. Price points for these always carries a premium over conventional and even PM materials. Omega is going with the titanium material even though it’s not that exotic as a case material but very unusual as a movement material. I really dig these companies advancing the watch making art form.

27 August 2019, 11:01 PM	#7
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	The watch is amazing, I was reading the article thinking the whole time, this is just about the perfect watch for Omega to bring to market. Unfortunately, for the money there are other ultralight watches from manufacturers like FP Journe and Richard Mille that I would purchase before this one. I hope there is a lower priced version in the future.

27 August 2019, 11:51 PM	#9
calatravaquanautilus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: USA Posts: 91	I agree with everyone’s sentiments re the watch and the price. I’m waiting for Rolex or PP to perfect a light weight and scratch resistant material. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2019, 12:11 AM	#10
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	I actually like a heavy watch and am not a good enough golfer to care! I like that they are pushing themselves into the convo tho with the higher priced manufacturers as a proper alternative.

28 August 2019, 01:31 AM	#12
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,031	I like where Omega is going with continued innovation. Would have been nice to have a power reserve for a manual wind watch, but I get what they were going for on the first iteration of timepieces based on this new movement.

28 August 2019, 02:12 AM	#13
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Gotta hand it to omega. Unlike Rolex who smacks on a ceramic bezel, and calls it an upgrade, (though has been used sine the 70’s) and is pure marketing gimmick, omega really pushes to innovate.

28 August 2019, 02:25 AM	#14
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	Cool concept and technology but by looks alone it doesn't look anything close to a $50k watch.

28 August 2019, 07:47 AM	#16
ttomczak 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,405	I'm sure it's really cool, but almost 50K for an Aqua Terra??? __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

28 August 2019, 09:40 AM	#18
c0deman99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: rCa Location: US Watch: Subs Posts: 387	I don’t think anyone is bragging about acquiring a $45,000 Omega. __________________ 116610LV—V-Serial 116610LN—10x different than the green one! 116710BLNR Daytona

28 August 2019, 09:50 AM	#19
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,028	Very cool, indeed, but like BNABOD said, someone has to pick up the R&D costs... Am I only one who is reminded of the retro/70s Omega Cosmic with this one? Either way, that movement is super cool to look at. Based on current Omega releases, I'm surprised it's not a limited edition.

29 August 2019, 08:42 AM	#21
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 545	Cool watch and especially the movement. Frikin crazy price. I predict they'll sell two. I mean, you can buy almost any other watch within reason, Many Pateks, APs, TWO gold Rolexes. What gives? Change the material, take the autowind off, and BOOM! 10X the price.

29 August 2019, 11:40 AM	#22
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	Very cool. Good for Omega. Takes some moxie to produce that watch.

29 August 2019, 11:44 AM	#23
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,438	Way too much money regardless of how light it is or how cool it looks.

29 August 2019, 12:21 PM	#24
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Not really my style, but I appreciate the effort and hope the use gamma titanium makes its way to a speedmaster. The price is beyond ridiculous to me, but it's causing people to talk about this watch more than they normally would. Perhaps the true intention of the high price. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

30 August 2019, 06:02 PM	#27
crashpad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dave Pruit Location: Dallas, TX USA Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 77	I need to go hold one of these. How light is ultra light? My pocket book would be lighter if I bought one... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2019, 06:50 AM	#28
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	I would love one of these. It’s just a little more than I think I would spend.

5 September 2019, 02:14 PM	#29
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: Yes Posts: 1,229	I like the concept. But at that price, it would be way at the bottom of my list.

13 September 2019, 04:58 AM	#30
DK77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: World Posts: 4	55 grams with the special almost nothing strap. How much with the regular rubber?

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