NEW Omega Aqua Terra - It's PERFECT!

Here is a hands-on review of the new Omega Aqua Terra Black Dial 2024.
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[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

What do we think of the ‘Black Stallion’ nickname for this new model?! 😂 also made a slight mistake and forgot to change the text box size when showing specs!! Sorry team.

[@Spook291]

That watch is a perfect one watch collection. Not a bad name.

[@petarkostesic8570]

you know, ID Guy named it BlaquaTerra 🤓

[@MarwanAlRifai]

Black stallion works well to be honest!! I think that "Midnight Tide" might also be a viable option. Regarding the watch, I think it takes the whole line of ATs to next level and put them on par (for general market) if not way exceeding (to me) the explorers and the OPs.

[@Peter-2704]

Maybe we could call it the Big Black Clock?

[@jamied931]

@@MarwanAlRifaiBlaquaterra wins

[@Jtjustintimberlake]

ID Guy dubbed it the Blaqua Terra

[@Brybry3000_]

Ok

[@Bemjji]

Oh that’s a lot better.

[@mrh3roelimfeliciano178]

“Black Pearl”, that’s the name you should call it 😊

[@mohamednayad]

I agree with that name 👍

[@toms8517]

In terms of daily use the main difference in the movements is that the 8800 has a quick date set whilst in the 8900 the hours jump like in a GMT which makes it better for travelling.

[@jamespatrick8137]

For me Omega struck perfection in 2003 with the Omega Seamaster AT 1st Generation, to me they are true perfection.

[@twizzler000]

I know, wish they would reintroduce the 39.5 case size, 41 is too big for me and 38 feels a tad small

[@martintanz9098]

That is what I have. In the black dial, 39 mm case. Clasp is a little dated, but still gets the job done.

[@jamespatrick8137]

@@martintanz9098 It's that darn little screw that gets me lol but yeah keep it tight and you're good to go

[@briane1116]

Blaqua Terra

[@MountieHoo1105]

Ala IDGuy

[@alihossan6655]

I felt the same way about the omega speedmaster Transition i bought in iran in 1962 ago from an AD and have enjoyed it immensely. However, I'm now considering selling it, hoping to make a good profit from it. Forget the grey market hype, I'm focusing on the value this investment can bring.

[@michealpnoel]

Great that will fetch you some cash. *I used to be a collector, but I liquidated my collection to venture into real estate. In January, I acquired homes in Malibu for $32million, and the returns on investment far exceed what I earned as a collector.

[@eabhaconnor2]

How did you grow your portfolio to $32m, I'm impressed, I have a lump sum in the bank, the rates are not impressive so I'm moving it, what's your cash flow like?

[@michealpnoel]

I have a financial advisor (trader) she grows my liquid assets and I reinvest the weekly payouts back into real estate and long-term ETFs like VOO and SCHD. I have also started acquiring some tech ETFs, including IITU and IUCM.

[@eabhaconnor2]

Sure it's all about DCA, could you please share her name with me or any details so I can look her up online? Thanks!

[@michealpnoel]

She is well known as - Diana Leayani Lara. please do your own research.

[@markdickerson3486]

Thanks Hunter! I have a teak deck Aqua Terra and have the saffron Shades Aqua Terra - the black one is a home run - wish my two had the microadjustment. You are correct - it's perfect.....great commentary, as always...

[@EdmundPorter-ju8kd]

I think it looks great! Also like the shape of the date opening.

[@simonmiles1972]

I do like it, and finally a reasonable thickness, but... They offer as a million different dial colours, but still we can't have a no-date option. I would also prefer a fully brushed bracelet. As it is, I would put it in a distressed leather strap to dress it down a bit.

[@alexanderschaffler5152]

Love the updates to the bracelet but really not a fan of the now completely polished case. Makes the angles of the case appear less distinct and somehow looks cheaper overall. Apart from less versatility for an 150m WR everyday watch.

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I think they went for a completely polished case because Rolex does it too. I personally prefer more muted, not shiny looks.

[@zevongrie1402]

I had the green AT and the clasp was my one complaint about it. I am glad to see they have fixed that. This one looks really nice. Look forward to seeing it in person. Looks like quite an upgrade from the previous version.

[@ahabibi23]

I just bought the 41mm today :D It's so nice. My first luxury watch.

[@uncles2000]

I went to purchase the 40mm Explorer and left with the 41mm Aqua Terra. Why? The Aqua Terra has a better blend of tool/field and dress watch than the Explorer. The dial’s embassies ‘pop’ in the light with a dressier vibe. The subtle dial minute rail track, adds a touch of tool/field vibe. The deep black dial color with raised logo adds the last touch of differentiation from the Rolex. As far as the date goes, it’s perfectly color matched, and the trapezoid polished outline helps to integrate it to the dial embassies. This makes it feel like it is supposed to be there. It should respond well to strap options. Simply put, it’s a better GADA watch. You see this when you hold them side by side and on the wrist. The press photos and videos do not do the watch justice. It needs to been seen in the sunlight, on the wrist. The 8900 is a great movement with the jump hour and METAS. PERFECT watch, far from it. The case back should be solid taking away a few mm of height. The bracelet is great, the clasp not so much. It should be a sports with more adjustment. The micro adjustment on the clasp has 1 position. Really a 1/2 link adjustment. A token feature at best. I guess better than none. If you hate a date window, well nothing will fix that. The polished surfaces will ultimately scratch. Long term, there will be polishing, to keep its appearance. If you’re looking for an alternative to the Rolex, and all the games, currently associated, with the brand, then this is a viable alternative. I left one Rolex available in the world for you to find.

[@JoeSmith-np6nz]

You didn’t change the text boxes for case diameter when showing the different sizes

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Ahh damn, I’m sorry mate this is my bad.

[@drnick40]

Finally a good bracelet design from Omega. Now they have to fix the Seamaster 300m.

[@hemantishwaran5741]

But is it? Have you seen the “gap” it creates when increasing the size

[@DexterAlenko]

@@hemantishwaran5741 yeah not perfect, but who cares. at this point i believe no watch is perfect

[@MikoTheTomCat]

The bracelet is shite! Particularly disappointed in the crappy 2mm extension which is awkward AF to open and close. Not to mention the gap. Omega should do better.

[@joed.twyman6355]

Extremely attractive watch. The symmetry is spot on with the date at 6. Perfectly done. Georgious

[@cdaack]

For a time and date only, I can’t believe Omega can’t make these watches under 12mm thick. That double escapement needs an update before I can call it perfect.

[@Shwe4818]

Agree something close to 10 or 11mm thick would sell so fast hopefully they won't need Moonswatches anymore.

[@callumbruce4154]

The 38mm and 41mm versions remind me of the good old Seiko SARB033. The Seiko is obviously less refined but it provides a similar look for around £400.

[@chasingpenelope]

The on the fly adjustment leaves an ugly as hell gap when its extended but apart from that I really like it. All things considered though, I reckon i would still get a used horizontal teak dial for < 1/2 price of this one

[@DexterAlenko]

I will pick up mine tomorrow for 20% off by my local gray dealer who has a good connection with an AD

[@stephensmallwood9048]

Like all Aqua Terra’s it needs better lume on the minute hand to be perfect and improve legibility

[@affegorilla1299]

I wait for the white to!

[@youtubeuser8436]

So beautiful! I love this watch! Timeless masterpiece!

[@MrHav1k]

They've done it now!! This is a real winner from Omega.

[@jayjay-plays]

The fascination with power reserve on an everyday watch blows my mind. Honestly I prefer the ‘teak dial’ as it offers a point of difference but that’s just personal preference I guess. The pricing for the AT still doesn’t make sense in comparison to Omega’s other models or competitors.

[@johnfarel3152]

I prefer the teak dial as well

[@DucNguyen1412]

the thickness's the only flaw, they can decrease it further. 11.2 like the BB54 would be great

[@bchirlu]

FYI at 2:48 I may be mistaken shouldn't the case diameter be 38mm?

[@jochenkey]

Don‘t know what 2 think about that watch 🤷🏼‍♂️ like the teak dial and want to buy it on rubber and now i do know nothing, black stallion is nice but also kinda blingy for a GADA … Please help me, i‘m confused decisions decisions also more expensive 🫠

[@ianwoollard2063]

The addition of on the fly micro adjustment the bracelet is exactly what I’d hoped Omega would do to the AT. The 8900 movement is excellent, I own the current version of Planet Ocean which I wear every day and the accuracy is impressive. This new Aqua Terra would be a perfect second watch for me as it’s a bit more dressed up and I’m not really into dress watches. Could well be the perfect 2 watch collection

[@andreas.chrysostomou]

I still prefer the Conquest by Longines

[@bogerro]

I felt the same way about the previous aqua terras, maybe the teak design wasn't for me but I saw the shades collection in an AD and I ended up getting the sandstone and it is now my everyday watch.. can't stop looking at it... I feel the same way as you do about this new black one... the only thing missing with this one is the micro adjust but it is by no means a deal breaker for me so I don't really care it's an amazing watch 😍

[@NicolasMiari]

Love the sandstone too, and might end up getting it later this year. But can't see myself wearing such an elegant watch everyday, and without a micro-adjust, definitely not in the summer! 😅

[@eds7837]

Teak in white dial is very nice, different feel to the blue and more timeless in my view

[@Snowkone81]

Omega hit it out of the park with the AT Shades (adore my Terracotta), but this deep black in 41mm might have to make my collection! It’s sublime and timeless looking.

[@philspencelayh5464]

I've been watching Omega for years the Aqua Terra was always nearly there but for the horrible dials now this turns up and in 38mm it's fabulous. If I hadn't been watching for so long I wouldn't be aware that the price is thousands more than if it had been getting increased with inflation. I'd love one but I think every time I looked at it I'd thinking "Mug".

[@mkyhou1160]

Except for the cheap looking bracelet adjustment gap, chunky thickness, and that it’s merely 1 of about 100 AT variants. But yeah, a step forward, but way behind equivalent Rolex. Maybe if they got rid of the other 99 or so ATs (almost as many as Rolex entire catalogue) it would punch a bit higher.

[@derekbrettell8121]

Great looking watch but its still too thick IMO. It would be much slicker if it was under 12mm and it should be for this type of watch. The 41mm isnt far off the thickness of the SMP300

[@8balldave3]

Love the name Black stallion it suits it , And it was one of my favorite movies growing up 😅

[@syktgrei]

This brings it a step closer to my favourite Aqua Terra, the 36 mm 2504.50 I’m wearing an SKX007 on a «black» (dark grey) rubber strap from Crafter Blue

[@Not-a-bot222]

It may throw off the design but, I wish there a some brushing in the watch case to give it a smidge of ruggedness and not so much flash

[@Insipidityy]

Why does the bracelet not taper??

[@tomski6811]

Tried it at my AD and will very likely buy it. It really does look absolutely gorgeous.

[@Aceofswe]

Personally, I prefer the design of the Gen 1 Aqua Terra (gloss black dial)

[@anderslarsson6149]

It’s the BlaquaTerra 👌🏻

[@FlipFlopsQ]

The 'Black Pearl'

[@Jamie-n5b]

If memory serves me correct another key difference between the Cal 8900 vs the 8800 is quick set hour hand vs quick set date. Personally neither here nor there for me, but if you’re a regular traveller and this is a “one watch collection” the 8900 would be more functional to set the new time zone without stopping the seconds hand.

[@Jamie-n5b]

Great Vid BTW ⌚️

[@juliuscaesar5360]

The 8900 caliber is the one with the jumping hour hand function.

[@Jamie-n5b]

@@juliuscaesar5360 You are correct Sir. I got it the wrong way round. Edited so as not to confuse anyone!

Exactly, I use my speedy 57 for travel, with cherry on the cake additional time zone using chronograph

[@davidbrandon-cox4204]

I agree with your sentiment, that all in all, this is a damn near perfect watch. However, I struggle to believe that a butterfly clasp with such a lazy solution for a quick adjust, will stand the test of time.

[@joefran84]

Great video - I feel like I would lean towards the 38mm but wish the lug width was 20mm and not 19mm 😫 does it not feel a bit dainty/feminine?

[@andrejensen7837]

The proportions bracelet case is perfect on the 34mm. There are more men that should choose it. I'm now wearing an 35mm semi vintage Vacheron Constantin , and when you like me got about 17,5 cm wrist smaller watches feels better.

[@chaoseus]

Good watch but I still prefer the Longines Conquest 38mm black dial.

[@97f043]

Just purchased it with the silver dial, it's a stunner. Thought about getting an Omega AT and then got a black Tag Heuer Carrera + the silver Longines Conquest instead.

[@ethanwalker7865]

I wear an early gen black enamel aqua terra everyday. confirm it is a one watch collection. mine doesnt have lumed indices or the or rail track dial, which I don't mind. I would like that president bracelet though. Mines not a master chronometer, but it has a hi beat movement.

[@uncles2000]

Omega, now do the white dial, from the new speedy, with red Seamaster text. Add color matched date wheel, with roulette red/black date and red outlined arrow minute. Finally, shut up and take my money.

[@Ibowers2]

I wondered what the bracelet extension would look like and it's a bit underwhelming. Admittedly, hard to create an extension for a butterfly clasp closure, but looks like a link has gone missing when extended. The rest is great and look forward to seeing this in person. Interesting how basic color changes are getting such positive reviews this year, white speedmaster and now this for the aqua terra.

[@maxinahunt8652]

It is beautiful.

[@kubowich]

Oyster Perpetual in 36mm is still the king of simplicity, legibility, understatedness, class, and value retention. On top of that, movement is also somehow more superior unless you NEED to wear it into the MRI machine.

[@toneswinger]

I am with Harrison with this I would like to see a white dial. You can get this in two tone as well. A white dial two tone woul be the grail watch.

[@wejpasadena1]

Looks beautiful!

[@BrumBrym]

I think the bracelet finished the perfect view :)

[@danieltaylor4475]

I got to try this AT on recently and it’s great, but for a watch that leans to being more dressy with the gloss dial and polished bezel, it’s far too thick in the 38 and 41 versions

[@omar10213245]

What do you expect? Patek standards?? We're talking about an Omega launch, the thickness is just fine

[@JDP-88]

Omega will release a new Railmaster that’ll use the same case size as the AT. However it’ll be fully brushed and have a more oyster style bracelet. The ATs will rival the DJ/OP line. The Railmaster will rival the Explorer. Hopefully it happens soon, using the added exposure from the Olympics

[@ryangallagher7439]

Great video as always. Great watch

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@ivanoschen]

When the micro-adjusted extension is on, that bracelet/clasp looks like a disaster 🙄

[@Johnny3514]

Completely agree! Big mistake…

[@hammalamiri12]

I like how the 38 is less thick, I don’t mind not having a jumping hour hand but why the hell is it the same price?

[@killingtime8612]

Tried it. Love it except for it being too blingy for me personally due to so much polished finishing.

[@NikonFM2n]

My one watch collection is the blue caliber 9605 Aqua Terra. It was my grail, and my wife got it for me for our 21st anniversary three years ago. She ruined me. Now I can't wear anything else. 😂❤

[@NicolasMiari]

They're beautifully executed. I just can't see myself pairing a black dial watch with my outfits; I would love to see color variations of this lacquered dial. At this point, I think I would still get a Shades instead. And the micro-adjustment is too narrow for me: I normally use up to 5 settings of the 6 available in the Seamaster 300 M on a hot day. I guess that can work out since I see the aquaterra as a complementary, dressier watch for fancy evenings only.

[@charleslyall4911]

Harrison,Darran in princess st is looking after me on the AT small seconds blue steel and segna on rubber strap but I might have a look at the black 41 ml ,thanks ❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jochenkey]

Black Knight

[@serifdincer208]

This is a win from omega stunning watch

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

First! Hello from New Jersey. Great review. You are doing some amazing work!

[@ChisholmHunterOfficial]

Thanks bud, appreciate ya

[@lebravo11]

Almost perfect IMO... they really need to lower that thickness though, particularly for the 41mm version

[@slicksauce]

Decent erebus ascent homage

[@safetyforge]

I've been enjoying my Sinn 556i....similar size and black dial with a bit more rugged and casual look. Perhaps not as feature filled from a movement perspective, but a step down in price. Still think the Explorer is a classic. I love the look of Omega in pics, but can't get a good fit on my wrist.

[@sadaka201]

A fully brushed case would make this watch even better.

[@fatedb5753]

I agree 100% with the explorer argument. I like the explorer but I truly think it really is just rolex snobbery when any other watch that are beautifully simplistic, will then get compared and talked down on.

[@simon_greig]

Two things that make the 38mm not perfect for me: 1) polished centre links 2) the real world lume on my 2015 38mm ‘Skyfall’ AT is terrible as they use so little lume on the hands. It seems they have the same hands here, so same issue I expect. Maybe it is better on the 41mm?

[@fabfour289]

I wud rather have that 8800 mvment in the 41mm version, as long as it's 12.3 mm thin. Tks for the vid, man.

[@HSalamista]

Please fix the case diameter in your descriptions. It says 41 for all 3 sizes. Cheers, Pavol

[@LaPauseMontre]

I do prefer the shades with respect to this one. I wish for a 36mm version without the rounded, i.e., too feminine marker

[@paddys4236]

My Aqua Terra with the 8800 movement is 3 seconds behind. In a month! ;) You sure you wanna get the 8900?

[@andhenny]

The Black Stallion looks like a beauty. I cannot wait to see one at my local AD.

[@jamied931]

Its an awful nickname dude

[@geertvoorwinden8924]

I think Omega make a big mistake to use a sloping crown, a frame at the date window and convex lugs.

[@isaiahgray6415]

I think the 8900 is thicker than the 8800; that's why they put the 8900 only in the 41 mm size

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

About 10 years late lol butbim glad they finally did a black AT

[@scollyutube]

Perfect, except the lume is weak on the minute hand on ATs and looks like it is missing. Imagine if Omega rereleased the 1967 SM300 like this though.......that would smash everything!

[@Shwe4818]

Looks superb but I still don't understand why it's so thick. A simple 3 hander with date with Omega's R&D team should be striving for 10 to 11mm thickness. Surely if Tudor can do it with their BB58 and BB54 models Omega can as well.

[@yordantuzsuzov7717]

I don't think the 8900 is a step up from 8800, they are just different movements. The 8900 with the hour jumping hand is polarizing - acclaimed by the frequent travellers and hated by the watch rotation people - due to the slow date change. The 8800 being a later design (8900 is actually METAS 8500) is a movement without (yet) known flaws. I personally find the 8800 more appealing - both functionally and visually. So to me the 38mm AT is the model of choise, without regretting the movement. As for the 34mm with the rounded indices and the date window - this follows the design language of the ladies collection of AT already known in the 38mm format. Obviously the round forms are more appealing to women, and combined with the smaller size I think this is what the target group of this model is.

[@joelo3346]

Uffffff lacquered white possibly coming? That would be an instant buy for me

[@jamesminshall4601]

It’s a great looking watch, but far too close to dress watch territory for my taste. Now for the important questions, how many mm of on the fly adjustment does it have and can you get it for the older models?

[@frankv7068]

Great first watch for newbies

[@Gonzo1968]

It's a great watch for anyone..smh

[@frankv7068]

@@Gonzo1968 Na not for me, 41mm and slim design is too small. I’m 6’3 ft tall and built like a linebacker, That’s why I own the Sky Dweller 42mm with broader design as my dress piece.

[@Gonzo1968]

@@frankv7068 👌

[@JDinHNL]

For me, it’s the Black Pearl… sailing the seas as a proper pirate. I’ve got the Rolex Explorer 40, and that delivers as an Explorer (tough perfection). The Black Pearl (see what I did there), delivers sizzle, performance, and just a step up (gasp!), from the Explorer. And that is why it is not an or decision.. I have the Explorer…and I want this ne Omega Black Pearl (there, I did it again).

[@97f043]

It's ridiculously expensive. And the position of the date window on the 38mm version is off, it's too high. And the butterfly clasp looks awful, especially in this price range. And it's still too thick.

[@TheSuperGenius]

Black Mamba

[@wadecarroll3572]

I'm in love with this watch

[@danr6175]

It‘s just great

[@14220129187432]

I ´d like to get the new strap on my current Seamaster Aqua Terra. Will it fit ?

[@yaboiyosef7640]

Honestly I think the difference in movement is so negligible. What exactly is 5hrs power reserve going to do for you? Is it really that much of a disaster you have to reset the watch after a couple days of not wearing it?

[@M.S.0079]

an opaline or white dial 38/34 is about as close to perfection as you can get tbh

[@RocketDog73]

I heard that the clasp is crap. It would look much better without the date window.

[@ams914]

If you have issues with the coating coming off, just use polywatch on the crystal to get rid of all the coating. Then you've just got yourself a Rolex.

[@jeremyhunter1459]

Omega... You had me at "Boop!"

[@ukaszadamczyk5694]

Heavy swing at Grand Seiko SBGA203. A beautiful watch.

[@20f124]

Does anyone know if this new bracelet will fit the 41 small seconds version?

[@omonteso]

No

[@DexterAlenko]

Yes it does

[@omonteso]

@@DexterAlenko huh. I was told it won’t. Cool