A look at the Omega Aqua Terra 150M Seamaster Steel Chronometer Watch 220.13.41.21.06.001 How Omega reference numbers are coded - www.montredo.c... Pink sweatshirt from Uniqlo
You hit the nail on the head: I owned an Aqua Terra before (the previous 8500 version) and it ended up not being worn much BECAUSE it was too "in the middle". I much prefer spending time on the opposite sides of the spectrum with sport and dress watches. But with that said, the AT is still my most recommended watch for those sane people who only want 1-2 watches in their life.
It absolutely could be the one watch which could do everything from the beach to the boardroom. I would probably recommend the person also get something like a Casio G-Shock or Duro for those times you know you’re going to be in a situation which could put your AT at risk. 😀
Agreed. But I'm starting to steer away from all of the major brands as they're starting to make their sports watches as glistening/shiny and sparkly as their dress watches. I'm leaning more towards a few lesser known brands (with products that give more utility/function whilst still looking nice) and I'm (surprisingly) quite enjoying my shift in watch preference. I have a Sinn U50 S Blue model arriving this upcoming Autumn =D.
I own this watch and love it! For me it’s strap, suitability for any occasion, water proof qualities and anti gauss makes it the perfect travel watch (other than no GMT function)
The two things you have to remember about the thickness of Omegas versus say, their Rolex counterparts. 1. A display caseback will always add around 1mm to the thickness and; 2. Their current base movement architecture of having twin mainspring barrels is going to take up more horizontal realestate on one layer of the movement, meaning that this will usually require an increase in verticality. But this twin barrel architecture certainly has its benefits - you get an increased power reserve without having to decrease the thickness and there robustness of each spring (Eg. Tudor, Rolex). Running them in parallel also means that as power is released, the movement maintains a much more consistent amplitude (and therefore accuracy) as the torque differential between the movement at full power reserve vs depleted power reserve is decreased. But as you stated, thinness is clearly not Omegas focus otherwise a very quick win would be to have no exhibition case back, like Rolex, but I much prefer to be able to see their beautiful movements.
@@TurnRiver Absolutely. Even if an Omega is the same thickness as a Tudor, the slab sided Tudor will always wear thicker. Omega always seems to aim for the “rule of thirds” - 1/3 for case back, 1/3 for the mid case and 1/3 for the top case and bezel. It really visually breaks up the height.
These videos are superlative in their production: the beautiful shots at 05:54 and the closing zoom out of the watch in its box, plus the narrative delivered with such ease. The fact that he does these for himself and not to grow a channel is I think the best part.
I love a ceramic bezel diver myself, but this is still a watch that I will get one day. Beautiful in its simplicity. Great watch and excellent review, thanks.
You have said many great, hilalrious, interesting things on this channel in its entire history. And honestly, “because my brain is broken I have many watches” is one of the funniest and most “you” sentences that sou have even said on this channel. You never cease to amaze me with your videos. Kudos my man, you are amazing at what you do!
"If I owned an Aqua Terra, I might not need my other watches. And that is the darkest timeline of all" Wow that was deep, and so understandable. Thank you @youreterrific. You gave me the information I needed!
I agree 100% with all your stated benefits and flaws of the watch. If I had to get rid of every watch in my collection except for one, I'd keep the AT. More lume, a thinner case, and microadjust on the metal bracelet (mine's on the rubber strap so less important) would make this the king of the 'one watch collection' genre of watches in my opinion.
Aqua terra is great watch, however omega needs to treat this like the true sport watch it is with a Least a few iterations. Add brushing and proper clasp with possible micro adjust.
Got a new one a couple of months ago. In the first month, it gained a total of 5 seconds. Not +5/day. 5 total for the month. Since then, after having reset it for daylight savings, it’s gaining about 1/2 second per day. I have the 38mm light silver dial on the bracelet. I have a 6 and 3/4 inch wrist and I think it’s perfect. Absolutely love it.
@@Sojourner88 No, I don't. It's silver but can be white depending on how you look at it. Also, the lines on the dial make it stand out. But I wouldn't turn my nose up at the blue-dial model, either.
The master specs are : +5/0s per day. Yours is around + 0,05 s per day and fits the specs of master chronometer. The superlative specs (Rolex) are : -2/+2s per day.
Being an owner of this exact watch, but with the metal bracelet, I also have troubles justifying any new purchases. The aqua terra truly is a perfect go anywhere do anything watch.
@@Sojourner88 No, personally I think the bracelet gives it a more luxurious feel and the blued hands really pop under light. But the bracelet is a smudge magnet and some might not like the extra shine/bling.
@@Sojourner88 I have this exact same watch but with the bracelet and yes I find the dial gets lost with lack of contrast. Only under bright indoor LED lights does the dial pop and it’s off the charts. So I changed it to the rubber strap and boy it’s not as shiny from a distance but your eyes lock in on the dial and detail with the contrast . And much comfortable
same strap they use for the AT Worldtimer, which is the main reason I bought my Worldtimer with the strap, not the bracelet. Most comfortable strap I've ever had on.
I went in to buy a Planet Ocean, and walked out with the AT. Every facet of the indices is beveled so it catches the light, and the whole dial just sparkles with seemingly no crystal at all. I was dismissive of the rubber strap but it just looks and feels so natural. I didn't take it off for a month after I got it. It was my first Omega, and now I have that Planet Ocean on their black & orange striped NATO and this, and I have a hard time deciding which one to wear. Also, I financed the AT at 10% off and 18 months No Interest.
I own this in the 38mm white variation on bracelet. I love it. I do with the bracelet tapered from 20-17 and maybe make the 12 index larger or doubled. I love this watch, you are right - for the person who just wants one luxury watch, this is the way
Incredible video!! And what a clever way to describe the purpose of an Aquaterra and why for the ones with a lot of watches for different purposes, a watch like this one is not a good fit. Keep up the good work!!
I think Omega are so under appreciated for quality. From the wooden presentation box to the crispness of the dial under magnification, just stunning. I recently bought a Cartier Santos Blue and lovely as it is, my Speedmaster Moonwatch and Aqua Terra kill it in the quality dept, including service and presentation. The Cartier box may be 'the' red box, but it's cardboard, and feels cheap by comparison !
I owned a black version of this exact AT as well in the past, also on the rubber. And I can agree to all of your points! It's a damn versatile watch but imho it's way to thick what just bothered me long term. I also didn't feel the need to pull this off because I always had 'more fitting' timepieces for the day. I guess I'm just to deep into the hobby what makes such a great everyday watch like the AT obsolete. But my main concerns with the watch were the hard to grip crown (Omega is guilty of that on pretty much every Master Chronometer watch!) as well as the combination of plane hour and arrow minute hands. In total these are just little details but if you sum it up it was enough for me to finally sell the piece. But if these things are nothing you may complain about it's an awesome watch and definitely one of the best allrounders at this price point!
That’s why I went with a bootleg version lol . I wasn’t sure if I would like a rubber strap but now I might shell out the money . The bootleg looks just like it can’t tell on the wrist it even has the omega emblem .
Just came across your channel after looking for Monta videos. I can confidently say this is my new favourite watch channel! The voiceover and video style feels more like a minidocumentary series than video reviews. Oh there's a certain raw-ness to your script that doesn't feel whitewashed or 'trying to please the brands', making it come across more genuine. Or maybe I just like the sass thrown in throughout the video.
So i bought the watch on a bracelet (41mm, Slate dial, blue hands) with the intention to buy the rubber strap. The AD quoted me CAD$1,010 for the lot (strap, endlink, clasp). If I wanted the bracelet, it would've been $1,025. I think this is the rare occasion where buying the rubber would be the financially better idea.
The funkiest and best colour way for this piece, probably will date like the mullet, or flares, but for now it’s playful, and that really defines Omega over its stuffy competitor
Definitely a successful campaign by omega-swatch moon watch. Now lots of channel features omega watches. Which in the past year, omega have even overtaken by cartier.
You think the modest upcharge for the bracelet is a steal, until you go to the Omega boutique to buy a new OEM rubber strap to learn the strap is $250, the clasp is another $250, and the little steel pieces "in the middle at the end" that "look good" are $90 EACH, so yeah that simple rubber strap ends up being $680 pre-tax 🤯
I get your complaint about the thickness but at the same time I feel like the side profile of the recent Omega watches is perfect. I really like the 1/3 back 1/3 case 1/3 bezel side profile that is rounded. It’s kinda a vintage nod to me and just looks “right” for some reason to me. I also really like this version. I like my watches a little louder but I like them loud yet understated in a way that I can show it off but get away with it in any situation. Hard to explain but I hope that’s coming across right. I’m also a little concerned that I would tire of the silver face over time. The new CK859 might be the ticket for me though. The face will tarnish over time and Inlike that, it’s like it develops it’s own identity
So your wrist is 7 inches or 18cm, but how many yards is it? I don't know about the Aqua Terra, it sounds and looks like the perfect watch but yet it feels like something is... missing. Maybe I'm like you, broken. - Han
“220 variations”… and that’s the reason why AT will never have an iconic status. While technologically advanced, its identity is unclear and somewhat diluted.
@@YoureTerrific agreed but that (in my opinion) is the problem with Omega - it may be a push by the mother company but Omega seem to be mostly interested in their bottom line rather than elevating the brand where it really belongs.
Why cant it be about building and selling great watches? Does everything need to be an icon and be about brand royalty? Your opinion sounds a bit stuffy. Loosen up and enjoy the hobby!
@@dandahl5964 thanks buddy, that’s a great advice. However, watch guys do care about brand identity and the described disconnect is usually a letdown. For example, for similar reasons (as with AT - numerous variations) Panerai is known to have lost its identity. Nowadays watches are a state of mind and a way to individualize (in an era when we use the same standard issue iphones, headphones, suits, et.), and not just to tell time... Same with cars - some people want to go from A to B and others want to enjoy the ride.
As to the luminescence issue that you mentioned, I truly do not understand why Rolex, Omega et al, do not offer Tritium indices. Am I being crass? With the manufacturing technologies that these companies are well suited to afford, the capsules should be able to be made to fit any shape of index, even the standard 18k gold type in a Rolex. The Tritium would be unnoticeable until dark. Unless it was a feature of some platinum Day Date Presidential hoo haa thing that I couldn't afford, I would go out of my way to get one. 12 year half life on Tritium? So, in twenty years, rebuild it. It has been an ubiquitous feature of gun sights for years with no issues.
The best reference in this video? Brewsters Millions. #DeepDive I think the best thing about Aqua Terra is that in addition to already being marketed to a broad audience, they make so many variations that there is surely one for everyone. Someone could actually have a collection consisting of nothing but Aqua…Terri ?….and be good to go.
I love the looks of these... just wish the great diver clasp w/macro-adj was an option as a bracelet for these. That weird butterfly clasp SUX for a watch like this when they already have a very nice clasp available on many of their divers. Probably why I keep looking at these watches but never buying one. I want a White dialed Milguass so bad it's crazy... but crazy is what the prices are on those and I'll likely never own one. The white dialed Aqua Terra would be a suitable replacement for that Milgauss... if only the clasp was better.
Still the best one watch and everyday combined elegant and diving watch. I am in pain on deciding to buy this or the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Orginal. I got a Speedy and a three hands already. Pls help meeeeee. Is the Zenith at least a little tough? Or not? Is the Aqua Terra that stunning/the movement? I love movements but I also love the Aqua Terra so what to do🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
Love that colorway, best of the terras, including new ones IMHO. Like you, won’t get as it’s far too practical for everything. I can need more watches by focusing on several wacky and specific options 🙂
If only the diver 300 with the silver face had the applied logo, and name along with Seamaster in white, it would of been perfect. Still it makes a great little brother to the 300. If you have the budget for it.
Have had this exact model for 4 years now and love it. Was debating trading this in and dishing out a little more $ and going with a Rolex Z Blue Milgauss. Thoughts?
It's a great watch. One of the best..."for me".... I have the silver/white dial 41mm on the strap with the Orange second hand and accents. It's classy. Dress up or down. The 8900 is awesome. Regulate by crown up overnight...+1, or crown down -0.5.... so far after 4.5 months ownership..... It's 1 second fast in all that time. The coaxial George Daniels is superb.... One and done. You can't get a better mechanical watch. I got mine with a 15% discount at £4000.... Rolex don't care.... But as you Americans say.... "Go figure"... Regards from UK.
