Browsing the Seamaster Aqua Terra line

As I mentioned earlier, me and Bim had the opportunity to see some fine Omegas not long ago.

One of my objectives by entering the Omega store was to finally have a chance to see the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m / 15000 Gauss in real.

In pictures this watch really got my attention, especially the “Wasp” with the yellow seconds’ hand! I really love the black/yellow striped hand!

You all know that the Amagnetic theme is one line that is very dear to me. And Omega has strong roots in that field; back in 1957 they launched the Railmaster 2914, which is one of my go to watches when it comes to Omega. So, when I heard that Omega launched a 15000 Gauss watch I was very excited, and in the first pics, it looked very promising.

But I must confess that I didn’t get as excited when I saw it in real. It is nice not as cool I had expected… Don’t know if the yellow is not strong accent enough or why.

The case has a very nice strong look. Classic lyre lugs, OK size, 41.5 mm.

Another thing that really “bugged” me with the Aqua Terra is the name on the dial, “Seamaster”. To me, and this is just my personal opinion, a tool watch from Omega playing the Amagnetic card should have the name “Railmaster” on the dial!

The only exception to this rule would the CK 2914 PAF

[Pic credit: Nicolas]

Inside is Omega caliber 8500, very nicely finished, automatic with Co-Axial escapement, power reserve of 60 hours. Free sprung balance and silicon balance spring, two barrels serial mounted. Bi-directional automatic winding. Resistant to magnetic fields over 15000 Gauss.

So after looking at this one I moved over to the Aqua Terra “Golf” with green accent.

The green was very nice and with a grey vintage leather strap it would probably look very nice…

But again, I didn’t feel the strong appeal.

As they say, third time is a charm! When I saw this one I felt it, the appeal!

The orange accent of this version really caught my attention!

Strange how the small accent on the dial changes everything. Of course, it helped that they put Omega’s new Nato on instead of the standard brown leather.

Of the three Aqua Terra versions I got to see, this orange one is my favorite for sure!

Must say that I really like this line of Aqua Terra from Omega, well made strong tool watches.

Two things I would have preferred differently: 1) The name on the dial, change it to Railmaster, 2) a tad smaller case, somewhere between 39.5 and 40.5 mm.

Best

Blomman

This message has been edited by blomman on 2014-12-01 15:04:22

I share with you the same impressions...

By: nilomis : December 1st, 2014-16:14

I went to the boutique to acquire the 15,000 and I left empty handed, for two reasons: 1) The running seconds hand. This "wasp" look seems to me childish. Why not a full yellow hand? 2) The price difference between the SS bracelet and the leather version ...

No Nato for you, Nilo?

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 1st, 2014-23:29

Really good quality! Cost half your arm but good... Best Blomman

I use to tease my friends by saying ...

By: nilomis : December 2nd, 2014-01:55

"Friends don't let friends wear NATO". Just teasing but I don't see a NATO as a good fit for a semi-social Aqua Terra. Cheers, Nilo

Not a big Nato fan either, but I was...

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 2nd, 2014-11:40

Charmed by the match with the orange! :) Best Blomman

The striped seconds hand strikes . . .

By: Dr No : December 2nd, 2014-12:00

. . . as a deft touch in my opinion. The modern Milgauss makes use of a hand shaped in the fashion of a lightning bolt to convey an abstract connection to magnetism, the sine qua non of its design brief. The yellow and black stripes of the AT 15,000 secon...

I have to agree with the wasp

By: rnaden : December 1st, 2014-16:34

One difference is that I didn't take to it even from pictures. I thought it looked out of place with the striped hand. I eventually picked up the Aqua Terra with the not so amagnetic movement, the "older" 8500 teak dial in a much better 38.5mm size. I was...

38.5? Do you have any photos?

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 1st, 2014-23:31

I really like the look but when comes down to it I prefer the orange. Best Blomman

Yes, 38.5mm

By: rnaden : December 2nd, 2014-05:14

Here you go...quick pics on the fly. I agree that the color schema may not be as attractive as the new versions, but this one works for me, especially as a daily beater. The hour hand reaches to the indices better than the 41.5 version, and raised date wi...

Thank you, the size looks perfect! :) [nt]

By: blomman Mr Blue : December 2nd, 2014-11:39

The mid-size version . . .

By: Dr No : December 2nd, 2014-11:35

. . . works best for me as well. These images were taken over three years ago in the Omega boutique. Might well have bought one then had I not just acquired the El Primero months earlier. Hard pressed to think of another watch that fits the 'daily beater'...

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