Why this Watch is the Very Best and Worst of Omega...

[@ID-Guy]

The Blaqua Terra! So many great improvements with this new micro-collection (especially the clasp micro-adjust finally) What are your thoughts on this new range? That 38mm is going to be a winner... imagine it in Titanium?

[@AlSiguenza]

Your rendition of this watch is amazing!

[@Jtjustintimberlake]

The Terra Cotta was the one I have been eyeing, though the new summer blue is a contender. The Blaqua Terra though may be the one as it would be the most versatile

[@ID-Guy]

@@AlSiguenza Omega makes it easy for us with all their past ideas 😉 Thank you brother 🥃

[@mightymage27]

The micro adjust is horrendous. Maybe having a huge gap is all that can be done on this style of bracelet, but as a fellow engineer I think you are letting Omega off the hook rather easily on this point. I like to see you give a detailed review on the microadjust.

[@dukes70]

That new extension is terrible! It leaves a big gap in between the links that looks atrocious!!! I wouldn’t take that bracelet if you gave me one for free. Pure laziness on Omega’s part. Definitely NOT the best of them!!!

[@Valera_Scotland]

Just to add, my old first generation 39mm was 11mm thick, had the same glossy dial, a much more tooly mix of matte and polished finishes, gorgeous date window.. to be fair, the bracelet let it down a little bit, but apart from that - for a watch that's still around £2700, I would be tempted..... I do like this new one very much though

[@MrOwl69]

totally agree on the fully polish part. The glossy black dial is shiny enough, can't Omega just give us a brushed utilitarian case for everyday use...

[@ID-Guy]

It’s a strange one, right? No idea who greenlit the idea of a more polished case for these new AT’s. It would’ve been such a great contrast seeing more brushing on these 🥃

[@shuycg]

The Globemaster. Brushed. And a tungsten bezel. I prefer it to the Aqua Terra.

[@NCSheriff7]

Just buy a Rolex Op :)))

[@Sandouras]

I hope they keep the AT as their Datejust and replace the Railmaster with something else as their more sporty watch.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

The first 8500 aqua terra was the best, vertical lines, bordered date window, brushed bracelet

[@dannyg6592]

Kudos to Omega for finally giving us an adjustable clasp (takes them forever to catch up). I see this fully polished AT to be a competitor to a smooth bezel Datejust on an oyster. And the color dial ATs compete with the Stella dial OPs. But I don't see any ATs competing with an Explorer. BTW, the full polish is a deal breaker for me - I don't like polished bracelets, PCLs or fully polished cases. Too blingy, too dressy and they are all scratch magnets. Bring on the titanium ATs! Cheers to another great episode!

[@achuck4321]

For me, an AT needs a teak dial. It elevates the watch through an “aspirational” narrative of enjoying it on one’s yacht. Omega also needs to innovate more as you mentioned. The 8800 and 8900 are amazing but becoming long in the tooth. The next leap is. Taking those movements, keeping the robustness, and increasing power reserve and making them thinner.

[@miabeatz80]

Thinner without increasing the price????

[@ЛентяйЁпта]

It's not the movement that makes the watch thick

[@AbdulRWatches]

The size is perfect, great everyday watch. Omega seems doesn't want to make the perfect watch for everyone 😅 they somehow miss one thing always, this time the price. Great video bro 👍🏽

[@ID-Guy]

Always that little element that makes us scratch our heads with these 😆Have a great weekend brother!

[@PeterKotsa]

I love my AT...at 38mm and a clean white teak deck dial...it is so versatile. I had the black variant of the original AT version and this new gloss black looks so similar in so many ways. Thanks for the video brother 💪🥃

[@ID-Guy]

Always love your takes on the AT, think I’ve seen every video you’ve made on them (the white 38mm is my favourite too) If I remember you sold it and bought it back? Much love Pete and have a stellar weekend brother! 🥃

[@markdickerson3486]

Exceptionally well done! I have two Aqua Terras - the "Skyfall" as it has been called, with the blue teak plank dial and then just a month ago I added the saffron Aqua Terra shades version. They are so alike yet so different, and both of them gets noticed by the enthusiast as well as the casual compliments from everyone else - NICE WATCH! The black dial is stunning, and I see your point in the area of "the next step" for Omega. Total fan boy here with 5 in all, but, your commentary is spot on. Thanks as always for insight and thought-provoking candor!!!

[@DanielSheridan-c7e]

Elegant, simple, understated, and brilliant. Feels like they finally hit the sweet spot. Hoping to feel the same with the next 300m.

[@ID-Guy]

It would be brilliant seeing them tweak the current 300m, with a few elements on the dial and all the rest (gloss black included) 🔥

[@nicholaszeppos9371]

I don’t understand everyone’s obsession with watches needing to be brushed. The best part of these watches is there pretty well rounded u can get the beautiful polished shine but also the accents/durability of the brushed. Everyone hates on the buttery fly claps but it nice to have a watch with a different clasp system. I have three omegas aqua terra, Seamaster and speedmaster. I like each for different reason and because of their differences. To many people want everything to be the same and in the end nothing will have it’s own character or charm.

[@randomnameindeed]

Agreed 100%! Nice to see someone share my opinion on the polished case and the clasp. Those are plus points for at AT, not minus.

[@itsgarrick4910]

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

[@ID-Guy]

Renders always add a nice touch (when I manage to get around to do them) 😉 Appreciate it as always brother, thank you! 🥃

[@BigFerg-hf6uv]

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.

[@jerryglasses2229]

Im glad he pointed out the Railmaster. If you dont like the all polish get a black railmaster. I wanted a GADA. And went back and forth for a while with the AT. Since discontiuing the prices have plumeted on the railmaster. 2500 brand new. The railmaster doest photograph well but is amazing in person. More field watch than sport watch. Hands down the most underrated Omega of all time. Love field watches and have a ranger and alpinist. And may others over the years. The Railmaster is a clear winner.

[@melissasmess2773]

I got the denim dial one for $3,000 😍

[@chriscon8463]

Oh, my. I love it! And finally a clasp with a micro adjustment. It may be a bit too much “dress” and a bit too little “field” for me, though.

[@ID-Guy]

That’s going to be the divider, the polished-ness is going to throw off people. This could’ve been THE opportunity for Omega to brush up the case and bracelet 🔥

[@carlosmachado3414]

My AT from 2012 comes with the brushed bracelet.... makes such a big difference. ​@ID-Guy

[@JohnSmith-jj2yd]

This isn't "late to the party", it is basically going full circle to earlier Aqua Terra's. My wife has one that is very, very, very similar, but from a decade ago...

[@martintanz9098]

Indeed. My gen 1 AT is 39 mm with a glossy black dial. But for the date window at 3:00, you can’t really tell it apart from the current model.

[@DeanoTXR53]

I see your point. But I think Omega still deserves criticism for being slow to react, or slow to understand how this watch should be a staple of this collection. It should be the constant. The color dials might come and go, but this watch should have always existed. So strange to me that they killed it off. When I look at this entire collection, past and present, it's the silver and black versions from more than a decade ago that make me want to spend my money on them

[@youtubeuser8436]

The dial colors from the Aqua Terra Shade models in a 41mm case would be amazing! Would definitly buy! Never the less, I love Omega watches! They are so beautiful and never boring! So much variants to choose from! Absolutly great!

[@sylversyrfer6894]

An affordable version in titanium with the telescoping bezel would be a dream!

[@ID-Guy]

We can only dream, right 😉🥃

[@mrautomatech2329]

Great video as always, thanks for taking the time. Man, that render at 7:07 is unbelievably nice. Sometimes I wish these renders were realized and manufactured.

[@Vess_Iossifov]

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

[@mikemush9741]

Great video! I think you are the first to review this watch. My first impression was "oh that looks really clean." Then I was impressed that they made it in three sizes. I like the colored dials, but 38mm is too small for me. So I'm glad they made it in 41 also. But most importantly, I am shocked that Omega finally had the restraint to make it in one dial color. Historically they bring out 478 colors on day one. Bringing it out in one color makes it more special and allows them to bring out a new color next year.

[@ID-Guy]

It's quite refreshing to see them keep it so simple, right? Too often with their modern pieces they seem hellbent to add complexity for complexity's sake, absolutely right and well said Mike. Thank you! 🥃

[@clyde2801]

It used to be that when it came to altering watch designs, Rolex was steering the Titanic making slow gradual changes, while Omea was like following a drunk driver at 1 am and watching the weave all over the road. Omega is trying to be more like Rolex, but a necessary prerequisite is finding the right designs in the first place.

[@ID-Guy]

Rancher, that "following drunk driver line" , brilliant 😆 It shows that they are taking the foot off the gas a bit (too often with their modern pieces they seem to add complexity for complexity's sake) and trying to streamline these. Quite an interesting direction... but with these inflated prices? Oof 🥃

[@AH-sn9sl]

YUP

[@chrishine8699]

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!

[@gabigolz]

Your prototype is wonderful. I hope they watch it and embrace it.

[@lestersalvador2022]

I was always hesitant about the "teak dial" ATs, but now...THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. Looks like I'll be saving for a 38mm Omega Black Lacquer AT now. As far as I'm concerned, this iteration of the AT is a watch that I'd love and cherish for a lifetime.

[@Valera_Scotland]

Gorgeous. I've always liked these, as you know.... had the first generation 39mm and that was lovely, and 11mm thin too Saving a few grand and then will likely decide between Sinn 556i, Longines Spirit 37mm or something else. Likely to be in the 36-38mm range. My issue with modern omega is pretty much the simple price complaint.. for me at the moment the sweet spot is watches around £1000-2500 mark. I kind of feel wrong wearing anything more fancy or expensive if I'm too treat it as a daily As somebody said "find a watch that you wear, and one that doesn't wear YOU" so a watch that I'll be constantly worried about, and always aware of, will wear me.. I prefer a balance of tool / versatility / stress free So yes... I'm not sure about omega these days man I hope you're well

[@ID-Guy]

Saw your email on the Spirit 37! My thoughts? If you can find the Titanium version (full bracelet and all the rest) that’ll scratch one helluva itch until the Datejust arrives 😉 Numerals on the dial (which we love) excellent size, light weight, GADA… etc etc. have a superb weekend brother 🔥

[@Valera_Scotland]

@ID-Guy thanks dude. I think I'm over rolex. At least for now... the search for GADA continues. Have a good one man

[@serenityinside1]

@@Valera_Scotlandlook at the San Martin aqua terra homage- c£200 and lovely with great finishing!

[@Valera_Scotland]

@serenityinside1 thank you. I largely avoid micro brands and homage brands, but thank you anyway

[@c.w.9615]

You featured my gloss black dialed AT a few years ago on your wrist shot video. You said Omega should do it again. Nice.

[@stevens1041]

I've always wanted an Aqua Terra, for many years. But I always end up with different Omega models--Speedmaster, Planet Ocean, even Seamaster 300m Professional for a while. My favorite Omega is and always has been the Planet Ocean. The black dial with orange bezel model from the 2000s decade is the watch that brought me into this hobby. Aqua Terra is always an almost. This one you showed, for instance--its incredible in most respects, but I can't stand the date wheel.

[@JosephPec-q9p]

Curious, what watch were you wearing in the video - thanks! BTW, video was well done, indeed!

[@ID-Guy]

It's my first piece I ever bought, Seamaster Trilogy 1957 fitted to an OEM Omega Mesh 😉 Absolutely love it man... the one piece that has the most sentimentality attached to it (got a few shots of it on IG if you'd like to see it) 🥃

[@JosephPec-q9p]

Awesome - thank you!

[@t.k.3387]

I love your thinking about this watch, and I have to agree that it is beautiful, but also kind of boring and not brave enough. And this is probably the reason why it will sell very well. A more modern Rolex Explorer if you will. Great video again! Keep it up 👍

[@alvinmick218]

That is one amazing looking watch! I have a feeling Omega just might be listening to you more than we know. I’ll be watching for those suggested improvements you mentioned. Very well done as always 🥃

[@ID-Guy]

Imagine that Telescopic crown (like a click in cupboard door / drawer) Thank you Alvin, have a great weekend brother! 🥃

[@lamaludwig1470]

I'm an Omega fan and think your toughts are very much to the point. I would like to see a Sinn 556i - which I love - in Omega quality. The current model is very near.

[@leeevans8407]

I tried on the 38mm red shades version on last week and I have to say it felt perfect on my 7 inch wrist and I loved the bracelet, I think the black lacquered dial is just stunning and this should be a big seller for Omega.

[@michaelbradley6488]

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

[@mrlong6267]

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 KZbinr whom I see once a week.😊

[@tastas8554]

How long did you have the watch while you did your review?

[@senny_penny]

So if I want 38mm version I won't be able to get the dial with known pattern just glossy dial right?

[@tar1895]

The AT is omegas datejust. A pretty good do it all go everywhere watch. It’s what people want in a mechanical watch in the smartwatch era.

[@ID-Guy]

Spot-on. It rivals the crowns OP, DJ and Explorer. And it does so pretty effortlessly 🔥

[@heisenbergguy7772]

Great insight as usual. I would have put the Omega Logo and wording at the 12 0’clock position, while losing the Seamaster in favor of AQUATERRA in italics, but directly on top of the word CO-AXIAL. Leave everything else as you suggested. I’ve been saying it, Omega needs to hire you as a Professional Consultant. You have a BRILLIANT mind Sir!

[@ID-Guy]

Similar to the Spectre Bond Seamaster with the logo placement? Man that would great... and thank you brother. To be able to consult with these big brands would be a dream, just to be able to give them that added 5% tweak BUT they have in-house teams that always listen to management (which 95% of the time squashes the creative process) 🥃

[@a-shaw-photo]

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…

[@WestCoastAce27]

Great review. Omega’s expensive vanilla ice cream competition to Rolex. And let me be the first to congratulate Omega on having 46,000 variants on the website - great achievement. Tapered bracelet or not?

[@ID-Guy]

Vanilla ice-cream, love it! Great comparison. As far as I know, they have closer to 46,745 variants last time I counted 😉 Have a great weekend brother! 🥃

[@hobokenarts]

Wonderfully insightful as usual. Myself, I think it’s a step back. And you illustrate that in this video. My problem with the AquaTerra has been with its one arrow hand-get rid of it Omega…and a non-orienting 12 o’clock makes my eyes swim all over the dial. The Planet Ocean also has this problem when reading it in the dark…at least both its hands have arrowheads keeping the balance. One more nitpick is the floating date window…almost want to see a partial marker underneath it. Keep up the great work and thanks!

[@salty5402]

It's an awesome update in terms of dials - and harks back to the ATs of the early 00s. While Iove Omega and this new model, I might go with the older, thinner quartz take on this type of dial on an AT.

[@UltraDoug]

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. 😉

[@AshleyAlgire]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on amzwatch 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@Endureromex]

I agree. Once I tried an Aquaterra but was very disappointed because it was too shiny or bling

[@anthonysmith2982]

Innovative? … No. Refreshing? … Yes! Something I've noticed about releases like this, about monochromatic releases in general; everyone 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 about it being boring / uninspired / lacking innovation etc., but when a collection like 'Shades' is dropped very few comment 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭. It's too shiny, too thick and too expensive yet it's one of the only non re-issued modern Omegas I'd actually own. Cheers IDGuy. Have a good weekend mate. ✌🏼️

[@oneohfive6584]

Having tried the 41mm on…it is stunning, blacker than a BlackHole, the faceted indices shimmer like a diamond, the proportions and angles of that polished case is a beautiful thing. Considering selling my Speedy to make way for this watch, and hoping they bring out an deep inky blue variation, because as Ludacris said “but our time and clothes gotta coordinate”

[@benedekgabor.]

I loved your thoughts on the Blaqua Terra and I feel like the shades collection of Aqua Terra line is stands where the Constellation Globemaster line should be. A lot of time passed since, they introduced it, and I think it should be revised.

[@ID-Guy]

I’ve been meaning to make a Globemaster video again AND you’re right, I wanted to actually bring some ideas forward about how the line could evolve. Love the simple white dial in that line… it’s a gem! 🔥

[@keefw361]

I have seen the micro adjustment used and it looks like there is a gap between the clasp and the bracelet is this the case??

[@gaeliclands5064]

Beautiful. I always wanted an Explorer with a date, so this may be my answer.

[@solverxd]

The full polished case and bracelet feels like such a noob trap. Looks marvellous in photos and under the lights of the boutique when you see it in store. Only later to realise its a fingerprint and scratch magnet. I'm sure its an intentional design decision to appeal to the masses.

[@lamentate07]

Just tried this on tonight. It's stunning up close and polished within every inch of its metallic life.

[@brentonl2631]

Exquisite and literally timeless.

[@ericb8888]

“ what has Omega ever done for us ? “…. “ the aquaducts……” “ right .. other than the aquaducts …..?” Great review !

[@ID-Guy]

...Democracy, Roads etc. 😆

[@ericb8888]

@@ID-Guy “ alright , alright …. other than the Speedy , the Seamaster , the Railmaster and the Ploprof …. Oh and the 165 … what has Omega ever done for us … eh ? “

[@PanuTiihonen]

Back to its roots. The original AT didnt have the teak pattern way back when. The micro adjust also was first in the propably most underrated range of Omega, Constellation. Looks amazing though.

[@MasterChronometer]

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.

[@JDP-88]

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

[@nickbrooker1411]

love it and way prefer it to the explorer - howeeeeeever, i never understand the pricing for the aqua terra - way more expensive then the SMP300 range?? why?? no bezel, less water resistance, no diver extension/micro adjust on the clasp...... crazy to place the AT above the SMP300.....

[@heisenbergguy7772]

We also have to remember when Sir George Daniels went shopping for a suitor to his Co-axial escapement with the likes of Patek and Rolex; both companies turned him down. It was Omega that needed the innovation in which to bring them back from the brink of Quartz annihilation, that gave him a chance. George Daniels posthumously was given the title “Greatest Inventor in 250 years of Watchmaking”!

[@thegorn]

Rolex is more style over substance. Ever worn a modern Rolex submariner? Glidelock is effing terrible how you can get a thumb under the back of it and then the whole thing slips out to full expansion. Terrible design. But it allows the bracelet to fit in with the design of EasyLink clasps. Style over substance. Also the coaxal is 3.5hz instead of 4hz. Even though coaxial is more rugged and requires less servicing than swiss lever escapement, Rolex wanted people to see the smoother sweep of 4Hz vs coaxial 3.5hz. Again - style over substance.

[@jhb072]

Thanks for your video and all your great content. Monochromatic watches are becoming the new old thing. I wish they went back to their earlier bracelets like the speedy 145.20 (I think that’s the reference) bracelet.

[@DeanoTXR53]

This watch should be ever present. It's a staple. Frankly, it's bizarre to me that the collection ever exists without it. But, it's here now and that's excellent. Though I have to say the fully polished case is puzzling and lazy. Just like the current datejust case. There's something incredibly unsatisfying about the slight softness of a fully polished case. And this only gets worse as you actually wear the watch and cover every surface with hairline scratches

[@ID-Guy]

Summed my thoughts up perfectly Deano. This gloss AT should never have left AND the polishing all-round leaves you feeling that someone spent to long with it on the polishing wheel 😆🥃

[@SusanKenney-x8h]

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of amzwatch. Their watches are of exceptional quality.

[@alexfrost8645]

Love the titanium variant shown / your render. I have the aqua terra 41.5 black teak. Thinking to sell it though, beautiful watch but the bracelet, weight and height of the watch make it so uncomfortable to wear, especially in summer with no micro adjust

[@MrScabLifter]

Great video and agree all the innovations! My problem (and it is MY problem, not necessarily THE problem) is that a 38mm Ti black dial AQ with telescoping crown and colour matched date at 6 is a Christopher Ward C63 Elite with a £££$$$ markup, and they risk "doing a Bremont". The CW is not METAS but it is COSC and offers all the above (3 piece clasp not butterfly) for 1200GBP approx. In my opinion their best GADA watch. Well done CW for designing the 2026 Blaqua Terra, several years ahead of Omega. 🎉

[@thegorn]

I have a CW C63 Sealander 39mm and prefer it to any Aqua Terra.

[@animarku570]

Price ?

[@Ossory88]

Nice video as always. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't give omega another look, as their true potential will remain shackled to bad group management. But your videos keep my appreciation for the brand alive.

[@austin73]

The Aquaterra has always been a favorite of mine, even over the Speedmaster and Seamaster. I cannot fully explain it, but it has to do with its simple yet elegant design language. If they came out with a white enamel dial with blued hands and indices, I think it would push me over the edge and I would have to get one.

[@CMC5961]

Same with you - I love the new AT for its simplicity and elegant design, over my Speedmaster and Seamaster 300m Dive Professional. Planned to get an AT soon.

[@SolidCaseBack]

Great video and a truly insipid watch. Of course, I'd rather see them just go back to basics with the Railmaster, so I guess I'm not target market. And the fact that they want the same amount of money for all three size options also feels wrong (by which I mean greedy) to me...

[@sanghoonlee5171]

The boat deck stripes on the current Aqua Terra drives me nuts because of their (deliberately) uneven width. This new clean dial might just be my thing.

[@DrBob0910]

Great insights as always! I will check out the 41mm AT at my local AD. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and all the best.

[@tuccobuibui]

As always, a briiiiiiiilliant exposé on this model. I fully fully agree with your analysis.

[@markthespark25]

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.

[@mkyhou1160]

Who needs the other 100 AT models now? Heck, there are almost more ATs than Rolex total catalogue. If they dump all the others, Omega will finally be on the right track. Quick adjust looks a bit cheap with the big gap it creates.

[@ID-Guy]

There are only about 370+ Aqua Terra's to choose from ;) There are plenty vestigial pieces that need to be dropped 🥃

[@Jtjustintimberlake]

I love the aqua terra. It is my favorite Omega. The shades collection is great.

[@ID-Guy]

That Terra Cotta dial is something else man… I feel you’re going to dig the Blaqua Dial if you find one 😉🥃

[@balazskertesz5010]

​@@ID-Guy I prefer the ones with teak deck dial. They are also partially brushed, and look much sportier and more interesting, at least for me...

[@SquirrelRIP]

Love your content, long may it continue

[@rjames7941]

Your opinions are so on point it’s crazy. Thanks for the great content.

[@domgledhill4165]

Great vid! Yes, I love it - but am completetly non-plussed by the polished case and bracelet. With the Railmaster discontinued I would have thought a fully brushed version would have been the natural evolution. I think they're giving away their continued obsession with their biggest rival, the Crown by following in the modern luxury/tool amalgamation. Perhaps it's unescapable in these aspirational/instagram-obsessed times?? 🔥🔥🔥

[@Khanh.Nguyen369]

Great video. The first thing I thought was why polish.

[@BenNS1971]

Love your channel and have been a fan since the beginning. Normally, I’m 100% on board with your design suggestions, but this time, I couldn’t disagree more. Keep up the great work! Cheers! PS. Once again, great video and very good analysis, despite my point of view and design preferences.

[@ogramail]

Would love to see a Ti blackaterra with the telescopic crown! Great design idea!

[@gafakyusef6201]

for years i did not consider the aqua terra due to the non-adjusting butterfly clasp. they finally did it, which is great, but i'm off to something simpler, a simple three-hander at 34mm.

[@ID-Guy]

The simple “time only’s” have a special place, also a big fan of smaller pieces and how brands tighten up the dials 🔥

[@akinigiri]

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

[@stephan384]

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

[@dukes70]

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!

[@JohnH-mo5mb]

Also completely agree on the polished case. That’s gonna be an instant scratch magnet. But the one great advantage of the aqua Terra over the explorer is the date. How Rolex can make an explorer without a date and be successful is quite astonishing. A true explorer needs a date, if he’s out there, to keep proper track of time. And without a cyclops.

[@JamesAlexander14]

I like it, very much, yes very, very much❤️. I have to say, I prefer a matt black dial. Provides better contrast with white hands.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

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.

[@irawolf]

Sorry but the broad arrow minute hand looks lopsided next to the truncated hour hand. The PO 2500 achieved a nice balance of the hour and minutes hands with different size broad arrows. Move the broad arrow back on the AT’s hour hand and then it will be a winner for me.

[@Sandouras]

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.

[@dominicc737]

I think it’s a great looking watch, why it took so long to get here, might just be my first Omega ❤

[@ScottCutshall]

Unpopular Opinion Inbound - first off I'm glad you're smitten with it sincerely. I'm not. Reasons: case is too thick (thicc?), vastly dislike the "muffin" crown (I own the latest Railmaster and besides the too thick case on that watch as well I detest the crown ~ same as the AT ~ muffin: difficult to adjust on a tactile level, and I have thin boney fingers no less) and lastly, and sadly also on my Railmaster even though I immediately binned it for an Uncle Seiko bracelet, the dreaded butterfly clasp: polar opposite of user friendly/intuitive/and "tool watch" vibes. It's too formal. And don't even get me started on the broad arrow minute hand (vs it classically being on the hour hand)! Also, I truly believe the AT is *not* Omega going after the Rolex Explorer but in fact going after the DateJust... and not just for the obvious date complication reasons. Again, if it's on your radar I am happy for you but I find far more to dislike about the watch than the opposite ~ the dial is very nice though. Cheers.

[@ID-Guy]

Very well said Scott and I understand all your reservations (especially the muffin crown) Maybe that’s why I’d want to hide it altogether? 🤣🥃

[@carlosned2564]

I have the AT day date calibre 8602 with 18k hands and indices,just love it,so i agree,and think its a great alternative to a date just if not better.

[@johnd-xd9sn]

Omega didnt cut corners on the movement for the smallest size in the AT line...unlike PP or other high horology manufacturers who tuck quartz into their smaller sports models...bravo Omega! The AT is a superb dressy sports watch now in 34mm as well as the larger sizes (38/41). This dial and framed date window are perfectly balanced.

[@jaysterling26]

If only they had kept the indices and date frame the same as the other models plus as aforementioned - less polish; more brush. Another 34mm watch is in the crosshairs. Still, I hope other brands borrow the butterfly clasp extensions ( I think CW have already started on their skeleton 12 ).

[@jamesminshall4601]

I think dress watch when I see this, I t’s interesting that it has an adjustable clasp but when omega describes it as a comfort setting I’m imagining something that will be lacking adjustability. People seem to like buying shiny watches so it looks like that’s what will continue to be made but I love the idea of a titanium version with a good clasp. I

[@fahadkhan-db6bh]

My God that full titanium render❤️ But I’d remove the polish from the bracelet center links and put some on the case instead, like the World Timer AT, and maybe a power reserve indicator at the back🤔. Also like 35k less, thanks Omega😊

[@pumaadidas]

omega have three main lines now speedy ,seamaster professional ( bond,planet ocean etc) and now the aqua terra

[@L233233]

2:38 The date window on the 38mm sits too high compared to the 41mm version and it really, really bothers me. It utterly ruins the 38mm for me.

[@coffeeboyclips1973]

Imo the iwc mark series are much better competitors for a gada and explorer alternative.

[@ID-Guy]

And speaking of which, I've been seriously considering getting one in for that reason. Something about how it meets so much of what we like as a far more utility oriented piece (with some great dials added in the mix) 🔥

[@mrszisz1]

Dayum… That’s a nice treatmet of aqua terra you did there. You should do a mockup of titanium speedy.

[@ID-Guy]

A Titanium Speedmaster... Man, can you imagine the damage they could do with these? 🔥

[@stinklpups]

I own an AT Teak Dial in 41 mm and it‘s my favorite watch in my collection although it‘s not the most expensive one by far. I’d buy this watch immediately if I hadn’t bought it yet - maybe even in this new monochrome version. Because its look is so brilliant and excellent. It doesn’t need any innovation (unless the new quick adjustment, which I appreciate a lot, but which I honestly did not miss yet due to the comfortable wear of the former bracelet). In my view the comparison of the AT to the Rolex Explorer isn‘t quite accurate. The explorer is an elegant field watch, the AT an elegant sport watch. Its elegance is more comparable to the Datejust on an oyster bracelet. And although the DJ is one of the most iconic watches at all I prefer the AT.