Help: omega aqua terra vs Pam915

[Mr. Greene]

Hello, I’m retiring from Law Enforcement in the next few months and The wife said this would be a perfect event for another watch for the collection. I’m narrowed it down to 2 on my list and would like some opinions from the experts here. So I’ve narrowed it down to either the Omega Aqua Terra stainless with blue dial and the Panerai 915, any pros or cons on either? And I look forward to hearing opinions. Thanks

[Mainewatchman]

For me its the Aqua Terra for a couple simple reasons. First I have one and love it second not a fan of Panerai at all. I wear my Aqua on a rubber strap and its a great all around watch. Either way enjoy retirement!

[Mr. Greene]

Thanks, looking forward to retiring. Hoping to get a lot of feedback on this topic

[alllexandru]

2 different watches
AT more under radar classy and good day to day one can do all
Pam915 more wrist presence in my view a very nice piece which you can throw a zillion of straps in.
One automatic, one manual

Out of these two in this moment (for me) I would go for 915

I think the Panerai suits better remembering your service as law enforcement officer, retirement gift.

Either way both solid, good luck in your choice

[Mr. Greene]

Thanks. Yeah they are really different pieces

[RLROCK]

Have you tried both on?

The best word of advice I got is buy what makes you smile when it's on your wrist. You will find yourself admiring it more and giving it more wrist time.

Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

[Mr. Greene]

Yes I tried both on while looking at various watches that had caught my eye. These are the 2 finalists, for lack of a better term. I like them both about the same. So o figured I’d get some insight here. I’d be happy with either one so worse case is I just let my wife surprise me. But she really doesn’t want the pressure of picking.

[Oyster Sauce]

Originally Posted by Mr. Greene

Yes I tried both on while looking at various watches that had caught my eye. These are the 2 finalists, for lack of a better term. I like them both about the same. So o figured I’d get some insight here. I’d be happy with either one so worse case is I just let my wife surprise me. But she really doesn’t want the pressure of picking.

Given that you already have the tough luxury diver category covered (Submariner), my vote is for the Omega AT. It is extremely versatile, and a delight to wear and look at.

[DVR]

I find the AT the best looking Omega, easy choice (for me).
Good luck and enjoy your retirement.

[Mr. Greene]

Thanks

[DJ2020]

Another vote for the AT. Fantastic watch, hard to beat. Excellent movement as well.

[DCheeta]

As you know, they’re both great watches, that’s why they’re your finalists. I’d think about what your lifestyle is like, which watch would fit best with your lifestyle? Do you wear t-shirts and jeans a lot and have a casual style? If so, go PAM. Is your style a little more refined, wearing polos or button-down shirts with pants? Go with the AT.

Of course both of those watches can go both directions, so this is just one of many considerations. In the end, you’ll make the right choice if you buy the one that gives you that unexplainable feeling of joy when you wear it.

Either way, congrats on retirement and thank you for your service! It’s a tough job and I’m thankful we have people like you out there doing it.

[taura]

I guess you're considering the 41mm Aqua Terra because you're also looking at Panerai. In that size note that there are 3 different blue dial variants currently available (the first three on the page linked below). It's worth checking them out in person, though I believe the 1st and 3rd are the same except for some blue text on the dial on the 3rd.

https://www.omegawatches.com/watches...atch_dial=3171

[KBM]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

As you know, they’re both great watches, that’s why they’re your finalists. I’d think about what your lifestyle is like, which watch would fit best with your lifestyle? Do you wear t-shirts and jeans a lot and have a casual style? If so, go PAM. Is your style a little more refined, wearing polos or button-down shirts with pants? Go with the AT.

Of course both of those watches can go both directions, so this is just one of many considerations. In the end, you’ll make the right choice if you buy the one that gives you that unexplainable feeling of joy when you wear it.

Either way, congrats on retirement and thank you for your service! It’s a tough job and I’m thankful we have people like you out there doing it.

This is great advice. I don’t believe in “special occasions only timepieces”, as I feel we should wear all our watches as much as possible, to extract as much joy as they can bring us.

Following this line of thought and considering you like both pieces equally, it makes perfect sense to imagine how your lifestyle will be after retirement and choose the piece that better matches it.

I own both a 8900 AT and a Pam 233. They are great pieces, albeit very different. The Omega is a dressy sports piece, very elegant with a little spice. The Luminor is an icon of design, but very casual and sporty, even if you wear it on a croc strap. Which style do you think would better match your day to day after retirement?

Best of luck deciding!

[enjoythemusic]

Have both brands and they are quite different. Omega is the easy choice imho. Maybe later down the road a PAM, yet Omega first.

[Mr. Greene]

Great advice, been wearing a uniform so long it’s gonna be nice to wear regular clothes on a more regular basis. It is a difficult choice, I’ll be giving it a lot of thought and the feedback here helps a lot

[Easy E]

I have the blue AT (current model). An important feature for me is the AT goes great on both the bracelet and a number of straps, very versatile timepiece. I vote for the AT.

[JayHantz]

Another vote for the AT, I think the versatility and wear is perfect.

[beshannon]

Omega Aqua Terra for me

[JPBlackBay]

Based on what you already have, I'd go with the AT.

[DoricSpiker]

AT all the way.


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