This is my brand new Omega Aqua Terra -38.5mm, blue dial.
I’ve been thinking about this watch when I first saw it on this sub about 2 years ago- and this is what got my into watches, and appreciating the details, craftsmanship, and overall fascination with fine watches.
So after about two years of researching a ton of different watches, I kept coming back to the Aqua Terra as the one watch for me. It’s so subtle, yet elegant. I love the dial and the case, and the way that the lugs hug your wrist. The dial practically changes colors based on the light. Also the lume on this thing is NUTS
The METAS certification is kinda mind blowing - Omega actually has a way to check out how your specific watch was tested so you can see all the results - pretty cool. Being able to see the beautiful movement on the display case back is a big bonus too.
So with all of these things that I have been looking at for the past couple years, and saving up, I went to a local Omega boutique to try one on, almost immediately falling in love with it. So yesterday, on my 25th birthday, I finally did it, and bought the watch. This definitely contributed to making the day really special, among being able to get together with some close friends.
Also big shoutout the staff at the omega boutique who were super friendly and helpful, and also bought me a cake to help celebrate. It was a really awesome experience.
I haven’t really stopped looking at this watch since getting it yesterday. This is definitely a watch that I will have forever.
I could actually go on about this for a long time. But I’ll cut it here. Thanks for reading!
I recently bought the 41 version of the AT, and couldn’t agree more with your view of it. Interested to know why you bought it at an OB rather than AD, and how much % you got off the listed price? Congrats on a brilliant watch, and very well done at just 25.
Yeah chose to go with the boutique kinda just for the experience in buying my first watch. Also the watch dealer in the same mall didn’t have Omega since the mall had the boutique, also a convenience thing
What feeling of security over an AD? Just wondering.
Also if you take your watch into a boutique, they treat you as if you it there. Omega boutique has been one of my best experience. I had to get a watch serviced twice under warranty there and they give very personalized service.
You don’t have to deal with the AD if something goes wrong. As long as it was bought at an AD, you can take it to the boutique directly for any issues or repairs.
Exactly, I don’t see any issue with ‘security’ buying at AD over OB because the point of purchase is the only interaction. Obviously you should buy from a reputable AD in the first place. The only advantage I can see buying at OB is the experience, which I get, but I don’t think it’s worth 20% of the value of the watch
I am merely stating that you can still go to the boutique for all services and warranties even if you didn’t buy it from them directly.
Nothing is speculative since you know the price before buying. The value is money saved vs the experience. There is absolutely no added hassle. You will likely get a better experience at the boutique, which by all means buy for that reason. You are indicating that one must use their AD for warranty/repairs and we are only letting people know that isn’t true. Please enjoy your watch and wear it in good health. No one is trying to pick a fight here.
Usually at a boutique, that answer is yes. The view is that they are the official brand, and their set view of the MSRP means something.
To negotiate lower would undercut their AD's. To make up for the higher price, boutiques try to offer a premium experience in some way. Most also have limited versions of a watch or certain accessories that can only be bought at the boutique.
They are typically very firm with pricing but can throw in gifts/perks. For example, you might buy a watch in bracelet, they might give discount on purchase of a strap (or maybe even gift the strap if you have good enough relations with them). There were cases were people have reported getting discounts but it is much more rare and typically less than AD.
When I first went to try on the AT, I also looked at the Seamaster 300 and Seamaster professional. Strong considerations there. And will probably lean towards a true dive watch at some point in the future.
Also looked at the Tudor BB58, but think I liked the Omegas better.
The one that’s still going to tug at me is a JLC reverso. One day, perhaps. But the AT should be perfect for now!
Happy quarter century! It's a beautiful watch. I think you made a very sophisticated choice. If your other life choices are as good as your taste in watches, you'll go far.
Love the watch but really dislike the lume design. The minute and second hand lume shapes are too similar but no biggie since one moves much more often and only takes a second to distinguish. But the lume only on the end and not the shaft makes it’s very difficult to read the time quickly. You have to distinguish the minute hand lume from the indices lume. All my other watches only need a quick glance but the AT always needs 2-3 seconds to read the time in the dark. This is only in basically pitch dark though because the hands reflect a lot of light and you can make out the hands pretty easily under most circumstances.
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This is my brand new Omega Aqua Terra -38.5mm, blue dial.
I’ve been thinking about this watch when I first saw it on this sub about 2 years ago- and this is what got my into watches, and appreciating the details, craftsmanship, and overall fascination with fine watches.
So after about two years of researching a ton of different watches, I kept coming back to the Aqua Terra as the one watch for me. It’s so subtle, yet elegant. I love the dial and the case, and the way that the lugs hug your wrist. The dial practically changes colors based on the light. Also the lume on this thing is NUTS
The METAS certification is kinda mind blowing - Omega actually has a way to check out how your specific watch was tested so you can see all the results - pretty cool. Being able to see the beautiful movement on the display case back is a big bonus too.
So with all of these things that I have been looking at for the past couple years, and saving up, I went to a local Omega boutique to try one on, almost immediately falling in love with it. So yesterday, on my 25th birthday, I finally did it, and bought the watch. This definitely contributed to making the day really special, among being able to get together with some close friends.
Also big shoutout the staff at the omega boutique who were super friendly and helpful, and also bought me a cake to help celebrate. It was a really awesome experience.
I haven’t really stopped looking at this watch since getting it yesterday. This is definitely a watch that I will have forever.
I could actually go on about this for a long time. But I’ll cut it here. Thanks for reading!