Reply With QuoteThat's beautiful, Darren, and very well photographed.
Well done - I noticed that you'd been after this for a while. Enjoy!
Seems buying watches are like waiting for buses, you spend ages waiting for one then two come along together. Having just made space in the watch box for an AP Jumbo, this has now arrived and so the fun continues. So what is it? Well it's a blue dialled Omega Aqua Terra, commonly referred to as the 'Skyfall' AT on account of it featuring in the Bond film of the same name (although the keen eyed amongst you will know that Daniel Craig wore the smaller 38.5mm version). The model reference 231.10.42.21.03.001 comes with 41.5mm diameter case and has the trademark vertically textured teak dial. It comes up a little bloated in terms of thickness, at 13mm, due to the in-house caliber 8500 movement. Saying that, however, it’s still incredibly wearable and very comfortable on the wrist. A few more details:
Movement: in-house caliber 8500 with co-axial escapement
Power reserve: 60 hours
Water resistant: 150m
So is the Aqua Terra a sports or dress watch? In my opinion, it’s both and neither. Quite frankly it can be worn with anything, dressed up with a suit or down with jeans - it really is so versatile. The blue of the dial is a sight to behold, in different lights the colour changing from a dark blue almost black shade to a bright blue that really pops - it has to be seen in the flesh. I’m going to keep this short so to finish off what does this mean….well arguably this has to be one of the best bang for buck watches out there. Robustly built piece with a fantastic in-house movement, it really is a beauty.
That's beautiful, Darren, and very well photographed.
Well done - I noticed that you'd been after this for a while. Enjoy!
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Congrats. Stunning pictures. I love my AT and couldn't agree more, it's an incredibly versatile watch. It just goes with everything.
Superb photos as always Darren, and my favourite AT too. Great post
Is it me or does the blue look darker or certainly different then the 38mm version (I used to own the 38.5mm Skyfall AT)
I think it's the photos....Originally Posted by kultschar
iv seen a ton of skyfall ATs and usually much darker so I would say it's just the lighting/photos :)
Darren- a gorgeous watch well done! your right about its value, the price of a second hand one of these is ridiculously good! for what you get it's a no brainer!
Glad you managed to get one mate, great photos of it too
I love the AT, all colour and sizes (yes, even the Captain's edition)"
Hope you enjoy it, I love mine!
It oozes class. It's got to go high on the list of watches I desperately want to own. Dammit, reading this forum makes my head spin!
Lovely watch I came very close to buying one myself
Superb pictures.AT are seriously lovely watches. Great choice.
One ofthe best Omega ever, IMHO.
Congrats on the choice and the photos.
That's a beautiful and versatile watch.
My first real watch was an Omega SS Constellation 45 years ago. In those days the movement was also in house.
It still gives me pleasure when I wear it and your acquisition has renewed my interest in the Omega Brand.
I hope you derive the same satisfaction from your Omega and that it will still be one of your favourites in 45 years time.
Wear it and enjoy it.
Regards
Trevor
Stunning watch. I am slowly getting obsessed with this watch. I want!
I do like this model and the blue dial is easily the nicest option. Great photo's and nicely summed up about the sports/dress watch scenario. I feel that the 150m Seamaster is the best combination of a sports watch and dress watch out there, and that superb movement just makes the choice so much easier to make.
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Thanks all, having worn it so far this week I have to say I'm really bonding with it and it's supremely comfortable to wear. I'll tell you what's not to like about it though, and that's bracelet adjustment....this thing has the tiniest screws I've ever seen and i nearly lost 2 in an instant!
Thanks Ian, yes patience has now become quite a trait of mine.....it was well worth it. Hope you are well.
Yup as mentioned by xanx its the photo's although the dial does change through the full spectrum of blue depending on light so it's still not far off.
I'd have to agree with you on second hand prices, although I'm yet to see a blue 41.5mm dial version for sale on the 2nd hand market. I waited for one for long enough and never spotted one.
Cheers skipper
Versatile & Beautiful
The Omega AT has always flown under the radar for me, the teck dial always looked interesting, but never enough for me to do anything about it.
Having recently taken a 41.5mm 'opaline' dial in part trade, i have to confessed i'm blown away with them - beautifully finished case/dial/hands/markers in a package that, as you say, can be worn with anything. My only wish would be for better fine adjustment with the bracelet, removing/adding links/half links, whilst sufficient lacks the ease of use of the Rolex easylink or glidelock systems.
Rusty, love those opaline dials. Agreed its funny how under the radar a watch like this can be and i'm wondering why it took me so long to get one. The adjustments are just plain wrong, although its lovely they add 2 half links which gives ultimate control over adjustment they just make it so difficult to do so in practice.
Lovely watch indeed. Does this one have the Silicon Balance? When did Omega start putting them in the 8500 movements?
Enjoy it!
I did a little research when I obtained mine and I seem to recall that the silicon balance spring was introduced some time in 2012 to these models. Mine is a 2012 model and does have the Si spring, though with no indication of its presence on the case back.
Sorry not the sharpest image, but you can see the balance wheel.....
Thanks for that. Interesting that the first models with the Si balance didn't have the caseback engraved. I actually like that!I did a little research when I obtained mine and I seem to recall that the silicon balance spring was introduced some time in 2012 to these models. Mine is a 2012 model and does have the Si spring, though with no indication of its presence on the case back.
Sorry not the sharpest image, but you can see the balance wheel.....
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I do like my Aqua Terra watches, and this is indeed a superb looking version.
One for my future collection, in the larger size of course.
Lovely watch. I'm currently excited about the older, out of production 36mm version!
Very cool blue faced watch. The At is one of favorite modern Omegas.
Wonderful photographing!
Best! Glenn
Did Omega increase the price of this model when they put the si14 spring in or did prices remain the same?I did a little research when I obtained mine and I seem to recall that the silicon balance spring was introduced some time in 2012 to these models. Mine is a 2012 model and does have the Si spring, though with no indication of its presence on the case back.
Sorry not the sharpest image, but you can see the balance wheel.....
Also, does anyone know what the new list price of the Aqua Terra was when it first came with the 8500 movement?
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Thanks chaps
I annoyed my local AD again this morning trying this on..... Again.
... very nice addition, congratulations! I really like this blue dial - to me this is the best "special" version of the AT line yet.
Cheers,
Christian
Why is this referred to as a “teak dial”?
... because the structure of the dial resembles a teak deck on a yacht:
Cheers,
Christian
Easily my favourite modern Omega, need to try both sizes on however...
A truly beautiful watch and despite the amazing pics it really does look so much better in the real . I absolutely love mine...
What a beautiful watch they are too. Congrats. The 8500 movement is just lovely to watch too!!
Thanks all.
Sounds like its just a matter of time, go on i know you want to...! I believe these are currently discounted in some stores due to the imminent release of the new version (which incidentally i don't think is as nice).
What's different Darren?
Looking at the Omega website, it looks like the dial writing has changed to 'master' co-axial, I'm sure it will say Si14 on the case back, and is that polished centre links I see..?
Hey Ross, i gather the changes to the blue dial are the introduction of the anti magnetic abilities of the 8500 movement (>15,000 gauss), the bracelet changing to a blue strap, the introduction of 'Master' so that the wording 'Co-Axial' becomes 'Master Co-Axial' on the dial and the most obvious cosmetically being the removal of the date window border which leaves it a little naked (IMO). I'm fairly certain a price hike is coming on these new versions but i've not seen a price list to confirm.
congrats - amazing watch. There is something about blue dial and stainless steel that looks incredible.
It is a classic combo and the dial really pops when the light hits it.
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