Great comparison with great insights. Two fantastic pieces for sure. I really love the dial of the Aqua Terra. I would love it to have the same slim thickness of the Rolex. I'd also love it to have brushed centre links, and a slightly more substantial bracelet with foldover clasp including on-the-fly micro-adjustment. If I was to only have one I'd choose the AT, but I like them both.
I’m generally more of an Omega guy than Rolex, but I’d actually go with the Air-King here. I like the slimmer case and the bracelet, and I’ve always been a sucker for the uniqueness of the green/yellow on the Rolex name and logo. I used to think the Air-King dial was too jumbled with all those numbers, but it’s grown on me.
The Omega is exceptional. However, the Rolex is just on another level. When you try these on there is no comparison. Especially when you see the Rolex face in person and that weird shine of the Air king bracelet. Air King all day. It feels like the money it costs. It just feels indestructible and all made in house by Rolex. Supreme.
Both are beautiful watches. However, I would take the Air King any day. Hopefully, you don't like to refresh your collection. If you sell that AT, with luck, you will get 50%-60% of what you paid. Great video.
Can’t compare - have not looked at the Omega - and had been on a wait list for the AK - after 8 months got the call from the AD and love the AK. Currently saving for a Speed master. Both companies make great watches - can’t go wrong with either
The Omega is half the price of the Air King. Frankly, I'm always at a loss with Omega. They look so dated. Normally their bracelets are atrocious. This bracelet isn't bad. However, it is polished in the center which is too Breitling blingy and will be horribly scratched in a month's worth of wearing. Air King is a gorgeous understated watch that can be sporty or dressy.
Although my pick is Aqua Terra, you’re right that the bracelet lets the watch down. At minute 8:00 you can easily see the difference in design/quality of the bracelets.
That is a close one. I personally prefer the Aqua Terra. Compared to that black bay 41, it wears smaller and has elements that make the watch more interesting. You really can't go wrong with either.
Air King all day. The AT has too many cons. Like double AR Coating smudge reflection issue, or bad lume at night, being too dressy for a sports watch and too sporty for a dress watch. And the overall shape of the head to bracelet is just off. And that weird shaped crown with no guard.
I think the aqua terra has more going for it...i would chose that. The price of the AT though....I reckon omega are asking for too much for what it is ...I find the price quite off putting. I cant decide if I want an AT or a date just next...the price of the AT sticks in my craw a little...
For me it comes down to sizing. the AT41 is a bit too big for my wrist but I don't like the designs of the smaller AT's as much and they feel a bit small. Same goes for the Rolexes with Oyster Perpetual 41 feeling a bit big and clumsy yet the 36mm ones feel too small. Why they don't make 39mm is just baffling to me... especially when they used to for the OP. I'm looking more and more towards Christopher Ward, Monta and Formex as I feel the big brands just aren't listening to their customers on sizing and/or availability. And yes Omega is jacking up their prices far too much - I would say because they can get away with it because no one can walk in and buy a Rolex.
I appreciate the content and I've owned both of these watches, let's put it this way, the Aqua Terra is long gone. Two different wearing experiences, one wears elegantly and one wears clunky. They're both nice but one is more refined and you can't appreciate that until you've owned and worn them day-to-day. Cheers
Good video and I'd like to add something extra I you don't mind....theirs TONS of review and comparison videos just like this all over RU-vid, but I've yet to find one when the guy shoots the film outside...I can't stress enough how much of a difference national sunlight makes when your showing off a product...I'm not trying to be a troll and I hope you take my criticism in the vein that i was attempting to hit.
I just got the aqua terra. I opted for the Omega Milesnesse (mesh) bracelet… it adds so much to the watch. I also have the blue leather strap. Really want to buy the rubber strap next.
Great video, I would like someone to go more in-depth on the movements of each watch, having a transparent back is one up for the Omega, the real kicker for me is how Rolex let the aftermarket get so out of hand as to affect their sales. The hands on the sea king attract my attention more than the Aqua terra. But if i walk into a store and can not purchase one then it is of no use to me.
I’d pick rolex 9 out of 10 over an Omega. They are both legendary, both great watches, one is just worth more. I’m no space wizard but I’ll go with the one that’s worth more 🤭
I'm a fan of both watches, but if I had to choose one it would be the AK. I'd say it's more unique than the AT, and wears much better. I'm also more of a fan of the brushed finish compared to the more flashy AT.
I’ve wanted that exact aqua tera for a while but I have to admit unfortunately the air king looks cleaner. Omega needs a thinner case and like you said a better flow into the bracelet imo. Rolex wears better
I had a submariner. Sure, the bracelet is great and the glide lock is one of the best but seriously, Rolex bracelets aren’t that good. Because of the large links they don’t articulate as well so don’t conform to the wrist as well as their jubilee or other bracelets from other brands with shorter links like the new speedy bracelet. Lack of lateral flex does give the watch a feeling of robustness but again, it doesn’t translate to comfort. Before anyone says I’m a omega fanboy- I am- bit I’m not saying the AT bracelet is better but I think that’s mainly due to the clasp and the polished center links. I think reviewers and enthusiasts alike have lost all objectivity with these brands. There’s a lot of showboating, arrogance, idolization, and greed. Especially with Rolex which has managed to create an impressive market based solely on reputation. Omega seems stuck in a never ending cycle of new releases that dilute their brand image in terms of luxury. But if you objectively compare watch by watch it’s impossible to justify the price differences in some models like the submariner and the pro300. In any case, good to hear your comments. I enjoy your content. P.s. forgive all my grammatical mistakes. I wrote this comment over an hours in the few moments I was able to and don’t feel like revising it 🤣
The AT is a superior watch, period. The movement 8900 is superior, the dial is superior and not printed, the caseback is superior and the case overall is also superior. AK has even the oyster bracelet which, personally speaking, has bothered me as is featured on every model R produce.
I choose the Rolex Air-King, it's a Pilot sports-watch, unique in all Rolex line up. It's the only watch in Rolex watches that shows the iconic Yellow Crown brand logo and the Green Rolex text which you always see in front of all Rolex Boutiques. The Air-King text is in Hans Wildorf's handwriting. I love Omega watches I am a fan but in this comparison I chose Rolex Air-King.
Honestly the AK is ugly. No comparison with the AT, that I owe. I also have a Submariner, that I love it. If One day I will decide to replace the AT with a Rolex I will go with the Milgauss in blue dial.
I'm generally an Omega fan but I'm afraid that AT looks cheap against the AK. Might as well buy a Chris Ward. It'd certainly be slimmer. I think this comparison shows not how good Rolex are, but rather how lazy Omega are.
The Omega bracelet is way more elegant than the oyster bracelet. The Rolex with its mercedes-style hands and overall looks outdated and too 80's..meh..
I really can’t understand why people can’t see what I see!,,, Yes the omega ( all Omega watches) has a very good movement, but that’s it🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️, Miserable, dated, and frankly boring. Just my opinion of course 🤷🏻♂️
