Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Watch Review 2503.50.00 

Agree!

I own this one (38.5mm version). It is a great watch, but the new dial markers and hands are better. I love my model’s teak dial (vertical)

@@sinesaiimovement is better. It is much thicker watch though. Also I prefer the hour hand of the previous model. Anyhow, the vertical teek dial was on the cards for me as my second choice and I would still get one if I could afford having 2 AT. Great choice and excellent value. Congrats!

The tool version of AquaTerra exist - Railmaster Master-Chronometer 40mm :)

How does it compare size wise? I tried an Explorer 39mm which was too big for me, is this smaller?

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Your'e welcome Phil, and thank you for your feedback, cheers

I’m glad I could help 🙏

Best case dimensions that omega created in a sports auto Enjoy 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for the feedback neville, appreciate it and good luck with any future purchase :)

Thanks Enjoy it Bob Cheers

Much appreciated Jonathan, thank you for the praise

Very nice! I am jealous of the white orange model, I actually tried it on 6 months ago at the AD and loved it..a little pricey for me though :) enjoy it !!

Thanks Michael, appreciate the feedback, cheers mate

Bravo, thats excellent to hear. Enjoy it, I think the 36mm variant should be a joy to wear daily for sure..

I also have the 36mm. A 2008 model with silver dial and I have it on a golden brown strap and I really couldn’t think of a more perfectly sized watch for my wrist size (6.5inch). Together with the Tudor BB 36 these are my fave pieces

Is it correct that it wears a bit larger then 36mm? I am looking for this model too! @@Jack-ju3yr

@@marty298 yes I’d say it does. It wears more like a 37. It definitely wears larger than my Black Bay 36

@@Jack-ju3yr Great! My smallest watches are 38, and have a 6.7"/17cm wrist so I hope it won't be or look too small

Hi Alexander, i am very much enjoying mine and I will probably hand it down as it is a timeless classic too, thanks for the feedback, cheers

Great stuff, me too, Omega was the first ever watch I purchased for myself and they make and incredible product. Enjoy yours and the new one to come and thank you for the feedback..cheers

Hi Robert, thanks once again and yes the watch is lovely indeed. :)

Hi Dave, thanks for sharing that. I was drawn to the slim case which has a beautiful appeal to me (considering a lot of the new stuff is chunky) This 1st Gen has found instant love with em as it sits the way a watch was intended to sit, "comfortably". I am not really convinced if the upgrades really outweigh what a thinner unit has to offer. I tried the latest gen AT on at my local AD and its was lovely, but just not the perfect fit for me.. This 1st gen was purchased by me 'sight unseen', so i was only going by specs...it's that bowl of soup that Goldilocks said was 'just right'..lol Thanks again for sharing btw..cheers Peter

Hey Stu, thanks for sharing, you're right that little Seiko 5 at the end of the day does a great job (as do ALL Seiko's) . The main difference in paying for a luxury watch is fit and finish. Basically the movement in a watch like this is adjusted in 5 positions, that means that is is extremely accurate. The materials used are of a higher grade, sometimes white gold, in the case of this watch you have rhodium plated markers etc, you get a sapphire crystal, screw down crown etc, So basically both watches essentially dot he same thing, they tell the time. One has tighter tolerances and materials , thats about it. Thanks again for sharing cheers mate

Couldn't agree more! I was instantly attracted to this simple but beautiful dial. thanks for the feedback, cheers

Wow, thanks for sharing that, I had my heart set on explore before I purchased this, and then I made the decision to go with Omega this time and like you said, I could not be happier. thanks for the feedback, cheers :)

I have the white dial with rose gold, it’s stunning

Hi Uwe, thanks for sharing that with me. I am really taken back by this model as well. It is not the latest and greatest but it does everything really nicely and reliably. Gotta love Omega for that. thanks again for the feedback cheers from OZ Peter

It really is, I am overtaken by its multiple use-age, thanks again for your feedback Ramon, cheers Peter

Top choice Josef and a very odd size in the 36mm, well done!!

I coolant agree more with you 👍 Happy and safe holidays...Cheers

The red one is a lovely piece, i am sure you will enjoy it. Try it on a leather strap as well. Cheers

Enjoy it Matt, its a really gem and beautiful look on the wrist..timeless

​@@PeterKotsa thanks mate. Your video definitely swayed me. Keep up the good work with the microbrand reviews!

Cheers Justin, yeah its very difficult to find pre owned AT, especially decent ones...best of luck mate..and staying closer to a 36-38m is a good idea for your wrist size..

Did you get to save enough and pull the trigger?

Thanks Nick for the feedback, when we start seeing differently, many options open up to us. As for the leather strap, you're right, it definitely suits the watch perfectly. Cheers

@@PeterKotsa Where did you get that brown leather strap? It is the perfect complement to the watch!

@@seanwheelock8345 Hi Sean, I purchased it from eBay about 2 months ago. I went to get few more as they are superb, but they are sold out..:(

@@PeterKotsa I love it as well. Any idea who the manufacturer is? or the eBay seller? I loved your video, by the way. Thanks for sharing

@@Sdsweeney no idea brother, it was about 2 years ago..🙏

Great stuff, I am wearing it today on a rubber strap and you are absolutely right, completely different look and watch..LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the feedback, cheers

My non date Longines Legend Diver would like a word with you sir! All jokes aside, I whole heartedly agree that this particular Omega does in fact fall into the very special category of watches that can indeed be an entire collection on their own. Other notable pieces are the BB58, the Sinn 556 and the Rolex Explorer

@@azaas nicely said, and I totally agree, this is not he only watch that can tick boxes like this, BB58 for sure and probably one step better with its water resistance, Sinn556 and Explorer for sure..the list goes on..so many watches so little TIME to enjoy them :)

Glad you enjoyed it, I have had a few Omega's, this one caught my attention recently, even if it is now around 15 years old. cheers

Thanks for the feedback. Thats unusual for the play in the end links, if the spring bars are not the correct thickness, that could account for play. Nonetheless, I have been wearing mine on a tan leather strap and couldn't be happier..:) Thanks again for the feedback, cheers

@@PeterKotsa Thanks for your reply, Peter. I sourced a correct new pair of spring bars for the watch but that did not help. I talked to a local long-time Omega AD about the issue and he confirmed that problems with the end links were common with this AT generation.

@@dschaen81 Thank you for your Information. It's so helpful. I'm still wondering if they have any other modern SS bracelets that fit this watch

Versatile and cost effective, great stuff, thanks for the feedback

Cheers Peter

Great stuff Brendan, it is a awesome piece, enjoy it when it comes back from service, thanks for the feedback, cheers Peter

I want the 36mm one. Think I may go for the quartz version. Already have a midsize seamaster and having a quartz of make the servicing cost gondown

@@a97b18b good choice, Im sure you won't regret it, best of both worlds..cheers

Jon yep, after putting mine in for $450 service, I can see the appeal of the quartz! 😊 I say go for it, they are really awesome!

I know, thanks for that, cheers

Hi Bjorn, thanks for the feedback. Both the Explorer and the AT are spectacular timepieces. Versatile and tick so many 'useful' boxes..thats the key :) cheers

good stuff, thanks for sharing :)

Correct, well said, there are obviously many other brand/variants that tick these boxes (and some). Thanks for the feedback, cheers

Great stuff, good luck with the search, I’m sure something will come up👍

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the feedback again, cheers

Peter, what about Superluminova? is the lume OK? Which color shows?

Hi Leya, that's correct, I still have my eye on a few more watches for this year..LOL . Thanks again for your feedback, appreciated. :)

@@PeterKotsa I fully understand. After getting the Credor Eichi II and Cartier Santos Dumont XL, I am still tempting to the Glycine you just reviewed 😅

Good choice! I like green dialled watches and the AT would be an excellent addition to anyones collection. Cheers

I just picked mine up . Let's keep it a secret! They are superb and I'm so glad I got one before they become popular. I think they will. Perfect omega

Thank you for the feedback. I haven't had any issues yet with the clasp, but I will look out for that in the future. As for now i have been wearing the watch on a rubber strap, very comfortable. Thanks again for the feedback, cheers

I have a Railmaster from 2004 with the same bracelet with over ten years wrist time and have never had any problem with the bracelet (except the lack of a micro adjustment).

Thanks for sharing that. Upon purchase of mine (being preowned and unserviced for 13 years) it had the exact same issue with suddenly stoping etc. I had a complete service performed and now it runs like a dream. As for the bracelet, honestly, i wish that it had some room for proper microdjust, that would make it perfect. Nonetheless, in saying that, I also am drawn to the cream dial variant of this, I think its a lovely classic look. Enjoy it and wear it in good health cheers Peter

I have the B version of the 2500. It had this problem as well but once it was serviced it runs perfectly. It. Eats at a 28000 beat rate and is the most accurate watch in my collection. I had the new Aqua-Terrawith the 8900, the master coax with the 8500, and the second gen with the 8500. So i have owned every gen of the aqua terra. I had this watch three times! I keep going back to it. It was and is the best. With the movement, saying it is a modified 2892 is not accurate. This movement was the first in house movement by Omega in years at the time. It was based off the Omega 1120 which was a heavily modified 2892. They modified a Omega 1120, not a 2892. The 1120 only shared a few parts with the 2892, mainly the base plate, balance bridge, escapement, balance wheel, and thats about it. The 1120 had 23 jewels, the 2892 had 21. The only part the 2500 shares with the 2892 is the base plate, thats it. The rest is all new. This is mentioned in George Daniels book. It was built at a sectioned off part of the ETA plant at ETA. Only run by Omega employees, and engineers, which was unusual at the time. It was top secret at the time. Even ETA didnt know what was being built, and it was their plant! It is considered as in house by Omega, which it should be.

Thanks for the feedback about the white Gold/Rhodium..still learning and happy to take correction/instruction cheers Peter

The Railmaster version of this is superb without the date, enjoy it as it is a well sought after unit. Thanks for the feedback, cheers

I have a Railmaster as well (from 2004). Miss the date sometimes but cleaner look. Wish it had a micro adjustment. 28800 bph.

Thank you for the feedback, appreciate it. And I am glad you enjoyed the vid.cheers Peter

Hi Martin, I was considering the explorer and then I found this. It basically ticks the same boxes at a much lower $$$$..:) Thanks for the feedback, cheers

Ticks so many boxes from practicality to stylish to class..excellent watch, thanks for the feedback cheers

Love my Aqua Terra too! Mine is Date only with the vertical lines and Co-Axial 8500 movement.

Hi bud how cum they r not doing the day on them now?

@@granto6738 Good question, I think they are just keeping the dial as simple as possible. Maybe drop Omega an email and see if you get any answers, cheers

@@PeterKotsa yes do that get back to me

Hey Martin I hear you mate. I too just purchased a 38mm dive watch as I’m enjoying the smaller footprint as well Enjoy the Tag mate, it’s amazing how our tastes change as time goes by 👍

@@PeterKotsa have you seen the new maen hudson 38mm, it's a micro brand but offers insane value for money. Got a new mk3 version out now. Looks a little beauty and only about 430 euros

@@martinharrison4245 I'll have to check them out..

Thank you, it was easy I had a great looking subject..:)

Yeah it is pretty difficult to find in good condition. Keep looking I am sure something will turn up.

You can't go wrong with that model, top unit indeed. Cheers

Thanks for sharing Ashely and I am sure that Panerai has ticked all the right boxes for you as well. Enjoy it and wear it in good health, thanks for the feedback, cheers

Very nice! wonderful watch enjoy it..cheers

Great stuff, I totally agree the AT is excellent value and a brilliant watch Enjoy yours and wear it in good health 🙏

Great to hear the love for watches in your tone 👍

Thank you BR, appreciate the feedback mate cheers

Wonderful piece, enjoy it Greg, cheers Peter

ohh, blue dial..very nice, enjoy it !!!

Thanks Michael, I appreciate the feedback and honest opinion, great stuff mate. cheers

Many thanks! I appreciate the feedback , Cheers

Thanks for the info Roger, yes i completely forgot to mention lime..noted. cheers bro

Glad you enjoyed it thanks :)

Wow, that's saying quite a bot about the watch, thanks for sharing !! Keep enjoying it for years to come !!

Thanks JP, welcome aboard, thank you also for the feedback, good luck with the search, i am sure there are plenty out there on the preowned market.cheers

Yes, a GMT and this would have knocked it out of the ballpark, for sure. PS thanks for the feedback and suggestions (cape cod etc) cheers

Thanks for your feedback Randy, cheers Peter

As far as movements are concerned, Omega are going from glory to glory 👍

@@PeterKotsa Agree 100%. Amazing that the 2nd most well known watch company in the world also presents such great value.

Nothing wrong with Speedy Tuesday, thats for sure 😂👍

Finally picked mine up this week. It's on its way... I'm so glad I did it now while they are still available and a fair price. Modern Omegas are too thick and too expensive (for me anyway)... this thing is a stunning elegant watch

Thank you very much!, glad you enjoyed the vid :)

I had a Ball watch leant into the channel by a viewer, I must say,. excellent build and finishing, really impressed 👍

Cheers

Thank you, appreciate it. :)

Black bay is nice too and good value for money as compared to the explorer. Thanks for the feedback, cheers

brilliant, thats the sort of stuff I love to hear, well done !!!

Wtf is a padet

@@purplefabian Its a Patek ..the audio sounded wrong..LOL

I don't miss the sbdc051 as I still have one with me, as for the Alpinist, I know I can grab one at any stage, they are only a click away online, so not really missing it at this stage :) Thanks for asking though..cheers

Hi Frank, thank you for the feedback and cheers from Australia :)

cheers Ted, thanks for the feedback

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks, it looks better in the flesh than on my video, regards Peter