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I disagree with you here. This is everything you’ve said you wanted from a release. Back to basics omega. It’s as basic as it gets while improving the design. The only issue is thickness. And high polish is definitely a preference but I can see your point there

If Omega already tried the matte approach with the railmaster and received sub par reviews for it why make the same watch for aqua Terra? Also why do some brands get praised for slow change yet people want a 360° change on every Omega model. This is why isn't impossible to please watch critics. The only issues the aqua Terra had, sizes and bracelet, were fixed here but still no applause?

Fully brushed would be great. Honestly I'd be ecstatic with just brushed center links even if they kept the other ares polished. Oh and a good hardness coating.

Outstanding video as always. I think your proposal of the extrapolation of the features and components from the titanium version being a reality could truly be a huge thing if Omega elected to do so. They listen to some things… could someone from Omega look at that? Man would that be a game changer! Cheers!

No good !!!

Love the dial choice and new style bracelet but agree on why the need for an all polished case. Plus that micro adjust is horrible. It leaves a gap between the links that looks like a $50 watch. As a design guy I’m stunned to hear you say it’s brilliant!! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ It’s a huge miss for them. Credit for trying but they missed badly where they could have put some effort into it. Who on that team looked at this and said “yes, this is it”? Also I don’t see this as competing with the Explorer, but more with the DateJust. Just when I thought I’d buy one, I’ll wait…again!

I have a 2008 Aqua Terra with a black gloss dial. It is baffling that it went away for a such a while

There's something very dressy about that gloss black, especially with that bracelet. I'm actually a bit annoyed it doesn't come in a 36 which is my ideal for that kind of watch... maybe I should just finally get a datejust

Right now I imagine that tech we all want is still too expensive to trickle down to the more affordable range. I bet in 2 years we'll see some of it trickle down. TBH though I am disappointed in this watch as I like the teak dials but they don't offer them in the sizing I like in the colour I like. That's my issue with the AT line. The models I like and find interesting? Typically only offered in 41mm. When I need a 36/38mm.

Omega pulled a Seiko.

Saying mass produced is not real watchmaking is just snobby gatekeeping. There's no reason to put up barriers to appreciating any kind of watchmaking.

People will buy this - but polished case makes it more a dress piece and alrounder I think it’s just another omega

"Takes a licking and keeps on ticking " used in a TIMEX watch TV ad in the mid 1960's

You really stand out amongst all other watch channels with your recreations. Thank you much!

I own 5 Omegas, but not the Aqua Terra. First, the assymetric hands. Either put the arrow head on both hands or remove it entirely. The second problem is the pastel colors. I prefer the bolder colors like Rolex or the Citizen Tsuyosa dials. If Omega would make a green dial in 40/41 MM, I would ignore the mono arrow hand and buy it.

It's lovely.

The 38s are very sharp but too dressy for my taste. All that polished surface looks a bit tacky almost. But that bracelet is very good.

The AT line is going after the OP/DJ My prediction is a new Railmaster will be the rival to the Explorer. It’ll be fully brushed compared to fully polished to justify needing both an AT and Railmaster

If this had a rotating bezel, take my money. But that would never happen 😅

As an Omega guy I love the Aqua Terra. Have 2 of them.

So many colors, but no no date option? And, when something actually new? Where is the 165.024 ?

Omega Railmaster silver face on bracelet. The watch is entirely brushed. One of the best watches in Omega's line up. Amazing watch similar to the Aquà Terra but without all the blingy shine or date window.

Superb vid, as usual :) It’s very similar and a kind-of reissue of my 36mm 2518.50 quartz (and the automatic they released near that) which I love..moreso than this actually as mine is 36mm and doesn’t have the numbers around the minute track which is a pet peeve of mine on watches like this). I do like the date being in the centre-line on this though… Anyone in the market should _consider_ the neo-vintage model and save on the bucks. It’s kind of like buying a neo-vintage Datejust…

Regarding innovation: why innovate? Rolex proves that it doesn’t come down to innovation, but clout and recognition. Why spend money on innovation if nobody is gonna buy your product? I also found that telescopic crown weird.

I think that the titanium, telescopic crown etc is what should be on the Railmaster. I know they discontinued it, but in 2027 for the 70th anniversary they should bring it back with this. The Aquaterra has been more dress/sports to me, so I get the polish v brushed finishing

Such a good point regarding the polished bracelet which adds feminism to the watch which is unneeded especially if you take into consideration the beauty of the brushed bracelet of the Globemaster.

I love it, something very timeless about a simple black dial.

The Railmaster blows it out of the water for me

Pel..aaa..gos. Not Pella-gos

Disagree here on the full polish. Just as it should be, versatile. Would hope for a Railmaster version like the older Aqua Terra.

I think that the Teak variants are more unique relative to the Shades collection. Quite frankly I am a fan of a watch having its own design motif - the shark tooth indices coupled with the teak dial is iconic. When Omega transitioned to the Shades collection, to me it came across as too similar to an Oyster Perpetual. Rather than shifting its dial design, I would prefer that Omega released the AT in an updated 38/39 and 40/41 case with a thinner movement leading to a case height in the 11-12.5mm range. As for the bracelet, it should be given a proper clasp - I'm sure Swatch group has the capital given its Moonswatch success to invest in a new bracelet. In short, while nice, the new 38 ATs have lost their originality. Whether it is vertical or horizontal, to me the Teak motif was and is the AT's identity, and shifting away from that is ultimately a mistake.

I respect what you are doing on your channel. At the same time, I personally, am not interested in videos dedicated to specific watch model without you having the watch with you. Regards

I got a long discontinued pre METAS era 231.90.43.22.04.001 a long time ago and is possibly one of the reasons that I've stuck with it rather than considering a modern AT. A grade 5 titanium 'true' GMT with a flat white dial with blue applied markers and Omega logo and date at 6. I think I'll be sticking with my watch. It's simple, readable and light but I do like the Blaquaterra. If Omega made this a decade ago as you say where has the AT moved on to.

Groundhog Day, gee it wouldn’t be the bracelet !🤡

Nice enough but the Explorer &/or DateJust both beat it in every aspect.

Its literally a 2503 AT but with very minor changes, so the design has actually been around for almost 20 years. I own a smaller 36mm 2504 AT myself. The new one has PLCs (worse), its thicker (worse), numbers on the dial make it busier (worse), lumed indexes (better), better bracelet (better), and the date is at 6 (neutral). Its also well over 2x the price of 2503 in good condition on chrono24. So yeah, if you like this do yourself a favor and buy a 2503 AT on chrono24

Reminds me of my GS SBGA467. Very similar overall style and black is underrated. This Omega ticks all the boxes for all the reasons you mentioned, Mr. Guy, and more. As I’m sure you’ve said, “simplicity is difficult. It leaves the watch nowhere to hide and everything needs to be perfect”……I dunno, maybe it was John Cleese who said it, but still true. You Britts are a clever bunch. 😉

I wear a 35mm Gloss Blaqua Terra from 2006. got it for 1800.- and the 2500 Co-Axial is cheep to service. Not tempted by this new one

This watch is so boring I wouldn’t even notice it. Omega needs to try harder.

Dear Mr IDGuy, It’s the simple things. 🤷‍♂️

It's a lovely watch (i love the summer blue); but, at $11,700 AU they're taking the piss. Now, the Monta Noble is a whole other story. But even with the Monta, my wife and I could fly return to Japan, with enough money left over for a two weeks for the price of that watch. Watch people are strange.

Purchased a 124270 a few weeks and and absolutely love it. My only gripe, and I'm not quite certain it is a gripe, is the aggressive bracelet taper. I think I might prefer the proportions of the 14270 for this reason. Even the 1016 bracelet doesn't seem to taper the way the new one does. It just makes the watch look and feel a bit more delicate or daintier than it would otherwise.

I would take a Sinn 556i/ib over this as a watch in this sort of “tool watch” category should have minimal polishing. Two different price points though.

Love the blaqua terra name the most. But then I love their lines but I don’t like the date window in any position other than 3. I’d rather have a no date. The telescoping crown would be hot!

Ironically, this comes very close to the first ATs with cal.2500. Those are still the most graceful, with the best overall proportions. There was an AT Chrono back then too. The black dial was stunning under any light, really deep, liquid and glossy, all at the same time.

I loved the shades dials but the case is a smudge and scratch magnet. I think it would drive me crazy. The standard AT has a nice balance of both brushing and polishing.

I own both an omega Seamaster 300 professional and speedmaster yet the aqua terra never speaks to me due to its pointed hour markers. However I can see why it has mass appeal. Cheers to another successful week ID Guy. You are my favorite UA-camr whom I see once a week.😊

Maybe it is a bit nonsensical to ask for innovations in this hobby of ours - high-end mechanical watches.

Anything with a rotating 12 hour bezel works just as well. I just traveled to the Galapagos with my P01. Swam with sea lions, hiked up Espanola lol etc etc. and just set the bezel to local time. Worked great. Normally use a GS SBGJ237 in the office. I don't feel very prestigious with either on my wrist lol, just love them.