One of the BEST all around watches - Omega Aqua Terra 

Yes, Bruce, it’s really amazing after all these years and hundreds if not thousands of videos from owners, that Omega should change the bracelet of this particular model. For example, you look at Tudor and everybody complained about the clasp on the black bay and what did they do? They updated their clasp with the t-fit it to their models.

The Aqua Terra is a beautiful watch available in multiple sizes, colors and features. The METAS certified movement is proven and solid. I am a fan of Omega and of the Aqua Terra. Well done review Bruce.

I just placed an order for mine through my local authorized Omega retailer. Should be receiving it in a few weeks. I cannot wait:)

This was my first luxury watch. It is an amazing timepiece. I find the crown difficult to operate because of a medical issue but overcame that with a collet style crown tool. Still one of my favorite watches I own.

I can’t think of a better looking piece. I absolutely adore mine.

Great review Bruce. Tip for everyone: Look at the Formex adjustable deployant. If you're having issues being between notches on the strap, it's a game changer. You can adjust the size without even taking the watch off.

After seeing this and handling a Speedmaster in an Omega Boutique recently, I’m convinced I’ll become an Omega collector. This Aqua Terra on this strap is perfect

God damn you finally nailed it on the intro music. 🤘

I owned this one and it was amazing. Great watch

Beautiful watch. I have the blue AT with the conventional center seconds hand, on the rubber strap. I love how the end of the strap tucks underneath so there is no need for keepers. It gives it a very clean look.

Love it. Just bought it today. 🤩

Hi Bruce, love your video! Thanks for sharing. btw just wondering does this version comes with a shorter rubber strap?

WONDERFULL DESIGN!!!! 😍😍😍

Absolutely agree that the AT is a fantastic watch - I have the "big seconds hand" version in dark blue on the steel bracelet and additionally a NATO, and it looks incredible on both. The design is amazingly classic and timeless, and I always catch myself looking down at my wrist in awe. I also had the polished middle links brushed to match the outer links, and this completes the look for me. I'm eyeing up the Seamaster 300 or Grand Seiko GMT next, but whatever I buy, the AT will be my "first love" of luxury watches.

Omega Aqua Terra line with their open back Co-axial movement can’t beat for price and quality. Especially with nice discount 15-20%. I have the Worldtimer on rubber strap. Lovely watch one of the nicest Worldtimer on market.🤔

❤ love the Aqua Terra ❤ 😊😊

your spot on about the bracelet. wish they would bring back the beads of rice for it

Absolutely agree! I would have bought one if Omega had an adjustable bracelet!

I have this exact watch. I love it, because it isn't like anything else. I had a BB58 and sold it, as it didn't have any wrist presence (YMMV) and could be lost in the Diver crowd. So what I look for in a watch is in house movement, a balanced dial, unique and colorful.This AT41 ticks all the boxes.Didn't like the bracelet one bit, the rubber is more comfortable and If I want a bracelet, I'll buy an Uncle Seiko and not care if it gets scratched

That's a model that i reall like, it's subtle where it needs to be but still has presence.

I think Omega in general is under appreciated - I like that model 🙌🏼

I like how the crown lines up with the 3 o'clock marker to form a perfect arrow together

Bruce, pull the trigger on this one, been following carefully all the pieces you’re bringing after restarting your collection, this watch is mind blowingly beautiful and worth every penny!!

Beautiful piece.

There are so many nice variations of the Aquaterra - for me it is difficult to finally decide which one to buy.

I have the silver variant of this and it quite simple but works superbly well and it so sharp would say it’s quite beautiful. Yeah bracelet isn’t the greatest , mine is on a white tropic and gives a very fresh sporty vibe .

Awaiting delivery of a 38 in blue on the rubber strap. Tried on twice in the boutique before giving in. While most people pine over the dial I think the case and strap are what draws me to this watch.

I hope they make more colorsways! A black dial with grey small seconds and chapter ring would be great!

It was a tough choice between this and the Grand Seiko Snowflake for my first luxury watch. In the end I went with the Snowflake but absolutely love the aqua terra and perhaps I'll pick up one in blue in future.

Love the AT. The silver (White) dial with the orange seconds hand and the black rubber strap with deployant clasp is my next watch.

The Aqua Terra is my ultimate grail, and while I prefer bracelets, that strap looks REALLY nice! It's just a matter of which dial color I'd choose.

It certainly is a lovely watch and would easily be a great choice for a one watch collection.

Beautiful watch

I agree with your about the bracelet, I need about 5 mm of adjustment when I go from an air conditioned house into the summer heat for an extended time here in the Mojave desert. My bracelets end up in the watch box with the papers.

I love the watch, and I would probably have one if the price was similar to the Seameaster 300m.

My first luxury watch was the center seconds AT (orange Golf edition). Despite having nicer watches now, it's still my favorite in the collection. It's a perfect all-round watch. Can be dressed up, dressed down, can hike with it, can dive with it (though not time the dive), can take a hit. It has a surprising amount of depth to the dial, between the dial texture and the tall angular indexes. Catches side lighting really well. It's just about perfect. Where I have complaints: biggest gripe is the crown. It looks really cool, but it's a bit tough to wind the watch. Too much resistance on the stem for it to be easy with a crown of that shape. Would have preferred a ceramic bearing rotor, rather than a slightly more vulnerable jeweled staff. Wish it had micro adjust on the clasp. Those are it though.

I'm looking to purchase the AT Beijing 2022 model. The ONLY downside is the backing - not a display. But if we're being honest, the beauty of the front (which is what will be seen) outweighs that. What are your thoughts on that watch?

I love the AT, I have the long discontinued reference 231.90.43.22.04.001 with the pre-METAS certification 8605 movement and flat white dial. I think the AT range sits between two or arguably three buckets. It has a great depth rating that is more than enough for the majority of us but is not quite a diver, it's a sporty watch without being overly tool watch but it can easily be worn to functions without being too out of place. Personally I have no issues with the butterfly clasp on the bracelet but if I were in the market for a new one I'd probably consider the strap options. The strap deployment options to my knowledge do not require anything to be cut to fit and tend to last well. My 2016 Globemaster leather strap is almost perfect that I think uses a similar deployment clasp as the current AT. For the model under discussion I'm a fan of the small seconds and the symmetry with the date at 6 and the sunray dial is great. There is just enough going on but it's not too busy. I love the 89XX movement with the jump hour as well. Would I buy one? Not yet as I have my old AT GMT and Globemaster so I have my bases covered. I would not rule it out in the future but I have no desire to sell one or both of the aforementioned watches to cover it... yet.

One of the best watches in this price range.

I have the 2 tone one with Sedna gold…it’s amazing.

Love it with the rubber strap

Bang for buck it’s the best watch for the money ,exhibition case back, great movement,and no waiting list 👍🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The Aqua Terra is a great piece. Only thing I would change is the crown. That cupcake crown can be a pain to wind.

Very nice model

That grey one's a beaut!

The AT is one of my favorite watches along with the SM 300 (not the SM 300 Prof.). My favorite 3 watch collection woukd be: an AT, a SM 300, and a Speedy Moonwatch prof.

I went to the AD and tried on the (1) AquaTerra (which the dial small second dial is gorgeous) , (2) the SMP300 new version and the (3) Seamaster 300 (old school looking one). Out of he 3 ,,, the Seamaster 300 had the best fit and feel. The Aquaterra Dial is just like a supermodel, but the bracelet is a downer with the polished center and butterfly (which peronsally feel is never secure), and the SMP300 is nice but super top heavy and a bit uncomfortable , but the bracelet is top notch. So... give me the AT with the SMP bracelet and call it a day with the case of the Seamaster 300 aesthetics...

One of the best looking watches from the Omega lineup. Looks so much better with small seconds compared to the standard version.

Hi Bruce! Of I could only own one luxury watch I would pick an Aqua Terra 41 with a black dial. I’m not a fan of the small second. So central second for me. Best wishes, Claus

"smallest hand member" - beautifully described

The clasp is definitely my main issue with the AT. It also is what kept me from buying the Railmaster. I think if they gave it one of their quick adjust clasps, even something with a minimum adjustment like the current production Speedmaster Pro Moonwatch, they'd have something really desirable. It did not stop my father from purchasing one though. Would I prefer the bracelet to be all polished? Sure, but that's being nitpicky. I think the clasp thing is more of a practical issue though. I actually prefer the center seconds look, but this is a cool offering. I can't wait to check out the new colorful variants in person. My AD got one in that quickly sold, but that's the only one they've gotten so far.

Agreed it’s one of the best all around watches. I have the horizontal teak version in blue dial and it’s a fantastic watch in terms of quality, finish, comfort, wrist presence. The clasp is the only thing that’s not great.

Make sure to buy this on bracelet and pickup a sailcloth strap from Artem!

im not sure which one i like more, small seconds or without. small seconds looks more luxurious but less clean and minimalist and i love the teal seconds hand on the regular. so hard to decide

Love Omega

I agree. I have the AT DAY DATE just been discontinued 😢and just love it.

Love the aqua terra

I owned AT , previous one with 38,5 mm and cal 2500. I sold it two years ago and....I regret. This small second version will be my next watch and I will go for it in the next month.

Which is better the AT or the World timer? If the ladder does it justify the 10k price tag vs the 5k for AT?

amazing

I am a big aqua terra fan that why I can't figure out why I bought the seamaster 300 pro and not the Aqua Terra.

I love it

It is a good looking watch for sport or dress.

My friend just got the 41 Blue. It looks fantastic on bracelet with a dress shirt. But I agree. The bracelet and one fit clasp keeps me from buying the 38 gold dial. Spoiled by Tudor t fit these days.

I have one of these and the rubber strap feels way better than the bracelet (although the bracelet isn't terrible). But after two years the strap looks dirty and the stitches are not near as white as they used to be. Anyone know the best way to clean the strap?

Per your previous Seamaster video. I would try and get an AT on an Omega mesh bracelet which would give you the best of all worlds and distinguish it even further from the guys from Geneva.

I have the world timer on rubber. I think they look better on rubber and I too found the bracelet underwhelming. It’s really the clasp as you say.

Dammit Bruce! You have a unique ability to spend my money on watches I wouldn't have even gone looking for...

I had the watch and it's beautiful but it just didn't connect with me. It's sized right but still seemed a bit small to me and I think I would like the 43 mm Aquaterra better (Worldtimer or Good Planet GMT). That said, I would not discourage anyone from buying one. Just get it on wrist first.

I'm fine with the bracelet. It's very sleek. The bracelet seems similar to the seamaster 300, maybe that clasp would fit this bracelet.

I wish I had the wrist size for that watch 😩

Probably one of the best Omega watches in the current catalogue but needs to be bought on the rubber strap to complete the look. I don't mind the issue with the sub-par steel bracelet as I think this model needs to be on rubber to complete the look. Best looking rubber strap on a sub $5k watch in my opinion and excellent value overall proposition. Would love to see more colourways though

AT should be bought on the rubber. It is even more expensive to add the rubber later compared to adding the bracelet later.

Lovely watch, but it’s priced too high for me (and I have an SMP300). To get that OP look and feel, with a splash of fun color, I’ve ordered a Nomos Club Neomatic in green. Just gotta wait about five or so months for delivery.

Iwc mark xx or this? Which brand carries more prestige

would have been nice to get actual dimensions, specs, ref numbers, and msrp

Great watch. Terrible to wind. That’s my only gripe

Really like the Aqua Terra. Don't mind the butterfly bracelet. It's more elegant. Just wear it a bit looser.

Aqua Terra ss was my first choice but somehow that hands, I could'n see them clearly..and on the end I choose seamaster 300 with white dial and put that rubber strap from the aqua terra 😎

Which seamaster did you buy?

The new AT’s at 38mm have a beautiful bracelet with smaller links. To me those were a home run last year

Badly needs a no date option! They should have lost the date on the small seconds model

Look the whole AT range needs a complete bracelet overhaul which includes !. Taper for 20mm to 16 or 18mm 2. Sandblased centre link 3. On rhe fly adjustment

I had that watch, it was actually meh. It's nice but there is something with it that just doesn't make it great. Globemaster now that's an amazing watch.

Love this watch; oddly priced v the 300m

Omega competes very well against GS I think on looks.

If they make the bezel brushed instead of polished Ill buy one for sure.

I agree that it is a beautiful watch. But, when I look at it there’s something about the shape of the case that doesn’t quite suit my eye. For me, it looks better on a strap than a bracelet. I have not been able to pull the trigger.

When you buy an Omega...does it mean it's "the end" of your watch buying?

I'd go for the 38mm which is a better size for me... but unfortunately it contains the 8800 caliber movement which does not have the jump-hour function (and slightly shorter PR too). Shame.

Wow...

Omega should address it's micro adjustment clasps

If the spring drive wasn’t so accurate I probably would of got one of these

I don't think you're off base with your assessment of the small seconds Aqua Terra. Subjectively it is a good-looking watch with many strengths. But even with all those strengths, I’m just not into them. I can appreciate their strengths, but the SMP300 and PO have my heart in the Seamaster lineup.

A perfect forever-one watch that you can wear from a swimming pool party to a funeral.

This is fucking nice and looks way more expensive than it is.

Lovely watch, but why wouldnt this be 28,800 beats per hour for a smoother sweep for the price?

Great watch. Wish it would be larger for 7+ wrists

Way way past time to ditch the pcl’s and come up with a real clasp. The first aqua terra is still the best . Thin , simple , elegant and capable. Imo one the best modern do it all watches ever made.

My very personal take: 1) It costs more than a Seamaster 300, despite having worse specs....why? 2) 13.6 mm is really quite thick for the style of watch. 3) It has a scratchable AR layer on the outside of the scratch proof crystal. 4) The wide arrow on the minute hand looks odd on a watch without a dive bezel. 5) The lack of border on the date window looks unfinished. 6) The polishing on the bracelet is ugly, and there is no on-the-fly adjustment. Which details are important on a watch is a very subjective thing, and a watch is more than the sum of it's specs. I think that I prefer the older version with the date at the 3 o'clock.