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I visited the San Francisco Omega boutique today. I was served champagne and treated like a millionaire. I'm retiring in a few months, and owe myself a present. The hostess gushed over my Citizen Eco-Drive placed on the counter. I tried on several variations of the Aqua Terra. We narrowed my field of interest. The Small Seconds shown in this video will be the last watch I will ever need. WatchCrunch guy, you rock.

I really love what Omega does. Such a great Manufacturer with watches YOU CAN ACTUALLY PURCHASE!!!

The Aqua Terra is almost as classy as your use of the word 'foci.' Nice presentation - terrific points made.

Thank you for the excellent video, I just picked up a blue face Aqua Terra 41 on blue strap, after a long time of lusting after it. The small hands is an excellent version and I like it nearly as much, your visualization of the movement is something I haven't seen on any other channel. Will be watching more of your videos.

I love this review. I appreciate what you said about the seconds dial. I'm not a fan, but hearing the way you articulate your affinity for the seconds movement and relate it to the entire dial is really cool.

When you factor in the ability to change straps of differing materials without ruining the asthetic. You have yourself a classy, sporty, functional chameleon of a piece. Great review! I need this watch!!!!

Love the watch, love the colour, love the strap, love the minute track border, love the size! Not too sure about the crown. On balance. . . they nailed it!

I really love this watch. Tried it on at an AD. The colorway presents quite bright, by that I mean it looks almost sparkly. Tough decision between this and the green with a central second. I think the green has a slightly more business look, whilst the small second is more casual. Not a fan of the PCL on the green dial, but could imagine it on a rubber strap

One of the best watch channels! Love your content man! I looked at this piece in person at a boutique and pictures just don't do it justice. It's such a gorgeous piece. I just wish it came in 38mm. I think the 41mm case and thickness is a little too large for my wrists. Must prefer a sub 40mm case so that it can be more subtle.

Brilliant review! Bravo! This model has a magical aspect to it - on top of everything you said, due to its face design - the contrasting outer ring and the small seconds section - looks smaller on the wrist than the central seconds model, which makes it suitable for your and my 6.5 inches wrists! In this way we can enjoy all the advantages of the 41mm model with the 8916 caliber, including the ability to independently set the hour hand. Brilliant!

40 sec into the video and my sub is made. Clearly a quality production and a fair and interesting content/host.

I told you that it would look great on your wrist! So glad to see some coverage on this RIP Haute Ones name

Gotta love a GADA kinda watch! Absolutely loved your take on this!

As an owner of the previous AT Blue w/o subdial, gotta say prev AT is a strong GADA contender. The 2500 mvt variant has sloping case crown guards which I find a more appealing case, and fully brushed bracelet which tops off a super GADA contender as well. Great review M...thanks for sharing!

Great video! The Monta Atlas in opalin is a great mixture of dress and sport as well!

Great review! I just purchased my aqua terra today and absolutely love it!

Dude I'm in love with this one! Great vid Max!

I saw this watch at my AD and I am smitten. Love the colors, the small seconds, and the rubber strap looks like leather. Like the clasp too. I may go look again, which may lead to Christmas present for me! Good video, nice production value.

Cool channel with quality content! Glad I found it recently.

Great presentation.

Just found your channel and subscribed. Your watch reviews are well done, to the point with great balance of specs and passion for the time pieces presented. Love this Omega Aqua-Terra and your review is spot on that it comes really close as a “GADA” watch…😂

Well done on the novel approach to presenting and new platform, Enjoyed the review and my current GADA is an Oris 65 heritage blue on rubber too.

Just came across your channel. Very impressed, great review. I’ll definitely continue to watch ( no pun intended )

That whole “Distribution of Labor for the eyes” explanation around 4:30 is about the smartest bit of explanation I’ve ever heard. This channel kicks ass.

Great Content, this would be one of my grail watch, the killer complication for me is the jump hour one.

I still prefer the central seconds version, but I fully agree that the AT is the best GADA watch, if you want to call it in this way 😉. It's versatile, it has a great movement and it looks amazing. And it's an Omega. I do not need anything more than this.

agree with you on the white boarder on the seconds dial! 100%

Superb video. Great work. Kudos

The green dial AT has overtaken my explorer as my daily piece. It’s simply beautiful.

Good choice, beautiful watch

My GADA watch of choice is the Omega Speedmaster Professional. Pair it with various straps and it can go from classy to tool watch to casual and even further. Worked great for me so far 👌

Great review of an awesome watch!

Nice video and concept. I prefer the older model, the Aqua Terra with the horizontal teak marks. I agree with you that the withe portion of the small seconds and on the chapter ring should have been way thinner for more elegance. Also the date function should had been moved to the 3 o clock position for less cluttering. Thank you for such a nice review.

“Frantic little sibling” Zenith : “hold my beer!” Great video. I love this watch, but I did just recently get the silver dial original model. I do think they are both spectacular, but that date window in the small seconds area bothers me a tad. Just one of those little preferences. Awesome videography as usual Max

Great video! The perfect GADA watch is going to be different for everyone (because we all go different places and do different things). For me, the Speedmaster is as GADA as it gets. It should be noted, I'm rarely in a large body of water, so the water resistance isn't and issue.

Hi love your video, thanks for sharing. btw just wondering does this version comes with a shorter rubber strap?

Fully agree with your negative point. That said I actually prefer the central seconds version. Great video!

Definitely, liking this Omega...almost industrial looking dial!👍

First time to your channel and really enjoyed your look at this beautiful Omega. Thanks 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Yeah this particular pretty blue dial caught my attention. That rubber strap with the on the fly adjustment gives it a smart casual appearance I guess you could buy the bracelet version for a more formal look but I don’t really like Omega bracelets so the rubber would get my vote. The small seconds aperture doesn’t bother me, this after all being a sports orientated piece not a JLC MUT Moon for example. Shame Omega just jacked their prices, but I’d expect a healthy discount anyway for a shop window piece. Great review.

I agree with you. The dial would be perfect if the sundial didn’t have that thick light border.

Great review, totally agree, awesome ‘one watch contender!’

Great video! I’ll recommend the watch I have as a GADA watch: tag Heuer grand Carrera WAV511 calibre 6. COSC certified and modified ETA movement with 44 hours power reserve.

Perfect timing for dropping a new vid, Max. Working on a mod this afternoon. 👍😁

I have this watch since a few days, and it is much nicer in real life, the dial is just so special you can't take your eyes off, for me it is the perfect watch, highly recommend it!

Gorgeous...I had the first generation. Lovely watches. Kind of wish they were under 12mm thick... and a solid case back. But that's just me...my GADA is Explorer 36mm or an Omega.. maybe Railmaster

I have an older 38.5mm AQ, just got the bracelet brushed and I have to say looks amazing, they should really give you an option for brushed or polished.

Your channel is great. My gada watch is my Seiko sarb 033. But this blue Aqua Terra is very nice! Good shots of Discovery Park Lighthouse and the Sculpture Park :-)

Thanks 👍

Great video!

I purchased my Omega and Rolex @ the same time..Omega Moon..and Rollie..white gold day/date..I adore both..BUT the Omega I couldn't live without now..the perfect watch for GADA

Totally agree with this! The small seconds AT is one of the better GADA watches available.

Subscribed. Really appreciate the quality, both of substance and production value. Appreciate the intelligent takes. One downside to the Omega 89XX movement in the 41mm AquaTerra: No quick date function. You have to rotate that quick hour function to change the date. Not huge but worth noting.

VC overseas with quick change 3 straps is the best all around watch imo.

I like the new small seconds. I just wish the 38mm want specifically marketed to women. I find the 41 too large for my 6.5" wrist. It probably fits fine, but visually it takes up too much wrist real estate for my wrist.... Just stands out more than I would like. The watch itself is an interesting combination of vintage and modern.

Nicely said

awesome watch

I have an AT two tone since 2010. Since it is timeless never out of fashion. I strongly recommend this watch to everybody. Remember Omegas are a little bit more fragile comparer to a Rollie but they will due

Such a beautifull watch new aqua terra

Nice review style - subscribed

It’s absolutely beautiful and does everything you say

I always called it the 'Do it all' watch. I guess I'm not hip to the new lingo.🤷‍♂️ Groovy video👍

Another great review- thats all I gotta say about that- oh and I just bought one of these

Mine is the blue 39mm first iteration 2503.80 serviced 2 years ago, a great GADA. Small note : the very tip of the hour hand on the 2503.80 looks very "pointy". Less so with the iterations that followed. Re similarities with 5711, also see the buckle on the first version.

I have this exact watch and I love it. I was able to work a trade including my navy blue BB58 for a brand new one of these. I haven’t missed the Tudor once … this watch delights me!!

Nice review! I'm just about to buy one so... thank you! Every day watch? Panerai Luminor

Nice! However an everyday watch should be subtle and understated. IMHO, Rolex air king 34 mm. Blue dial. Stainless steel bracket. The most compliment received because it screams class.

This new small seconds watch is definitely a candidate for GADA. I will admit though the new Grand Seiko SBGJ237 is another contender; both of which are on my future purchase list.

My best GADA… would be the Omega Globemaster on a black alligator strap - but this AT would do fine also 😉👍

No one is talking about the dial as a whole! It’s a reverse sandwich dial!!!! The bottom portion is all white and the blue portion is cut out and placed on top. All the markers are also applied and the depth is incredible. It’s seriously a must see in person!!!

Recently bought the Seamaster Diver 300m in black with bracelet, after seeing this video it's got me thinking! Shall I swap?

My favorite small seconds is the while/silver face with the grey hands and indices. I think it would also look great on a grey/charcoal leather strap but I don’t see that as an option on the website

Hi, if You need to choose, tudor bb39 anthracite dial or at small seconds ?

You picked the right watch company. I collect vintage Omega watches . I am wearing 1943 steel black face sub-dial Omega. it is a manual wind 15 jewel movement. Being a war watch it is definitely not a dress watch. Another Omega is my 1944 18k 17 jewels rose gold bumper automatic. Being like you, I have small wrists. Modern watches look too big. I might as well an Invicta. it is just that noticeable. The 1943 and 1944 are both about 34mm. That really looks tailored on my wrist. I wear gold for dress and steel every day. My Omega run from 1934 to 1964.

An absolutely gorgeous watch...how has Omega marketing not hired you yet?

I have a JLC Gran Sport Reverso which meets all the criteria of GADA - as with all Reversos, its classic look make it suitable for any dress purpose. But it has a steel bracelet and is 50 m water resistant. That, plus a chronograph function, and its history as a polo watch make it suitable as a sports watch as well.

Love this but why is the date not in the middle at the 4:11 mark.

Agree with so much of your take. Naturally it’s all opinion, but it is a great watch, amazing dial, snd movement snd I even agree with your complaint about the small seconds dial. It does stand out too much. Even agree about the size, but I won’t go below 40mm. Watches are small enough already and the 38mm just doesn’t look right to my eyes. However, I actually prefer the Aqua Terra without the sundial. Lastly, I’d never recommend such a common brand, but that’s me. In fact, I avoid recommendations to newbies because my taste will not be theirs.

It's a nice option to have although prefer the standard version personally on the bracelet. Only disappointment I find with Aqua Terras is the lume on the hands is hard to read. Id suggest it would be better with lines on both hands. My Speedy has it and works much better as the tip does not get lost in the indices.

It’s nice, I love the Aquaterra, but I am not sure if it’s enough to pick it over the standard 3 hand model

Wow!! Omega has just change the game with this piece. That watch is beautiful, this will bring the new watch guys in. The price just went up for Omega I my eyes..

I was lucky enough to get a Explorer 39mm on retail when it came out ;) it is my GADA but if not surely the Omega Speedmaster or a Cartier Santos could do as well :)

Commented the title without watching the video: Because the mugging for the watch ended up being rather graphic? Afterwards: A superb good analysis once again, thanks a ton! I treat your videos as ASMR of sorts. At this stage I'm quite positive you pay people not to follow this channel :) The strap looks sexy and comfortable, however I'm only familiar with leather and metal. How do rubber ones compete against silicone straps? My intuition says silicon feels the best and is also the future, but then again I've said the same about most of my exes (talking about chemistry and not any possible implants here).

9:10 could I recommend the Longines Legend Diver (blue dial on blue canvas strap) as the best GADA watch. It looks cool in a suit and a t-shirt

I recently got hold of a panerai radiomir (without crown guard) as my gada watch,,, dressed down with a canvas strap for every day use, and can be swapped back to its leather strap for more formal occasions. Its 45mm but im a big guy with big wrists, 8 inches, so the Omega at around the 40mm mark wasnt big enough.

I have 38mm black dial and I am pretty happy with both bracelet and rubber strap.

Love that omega. Just joined watch crunch. Cool platform. Do you plan on launching an app anytime soon?

The SMP300 (the old wavey dial version) is my GADA watch. 😉

I GADA say, this is a stellar watch!

I have a current Gen Omega Seamaster Professional so I’d be hesitant to get another Omega. I love the Zenith Defy Classic in Blue.

I’m prefer the central seconds version, and own one in green. Totally agree it’s a GADA watch.

I prefer this than the regular Aqua Terra. It looks more refined. A good balance between sporty and dressy.

Just picked up my Explorer and I can honestly say this is thee GADA. I find it perfect in every way.

I like the AT, though my GADA is the 2500 PO. A great all-arounder.

Are the straps interchangeable? So could you buy it with the rubber strap but switch to a metal?

While I can understand your reasoning behind preferring a small-seconds dial over centre-seconds (and I happen to agree with time-only dress watches), I'm honestly not a fan of the sub-dial design on the 41mm models, both for its contrasting chapter ring and the way the date juts out the bottom of the ring (this is less noticable on the silver dial variant). If the 41mm used the much simpler 38mm sun-dial (the non-diamond one, anyway) I think I'd be a little more interested, but otherwise it's the centre-secpnds model for me. All of that said, everything else that you said to describe the Aqua Terra Small-seconds also describes the "regular" Aqua Terra, and are the reasons why I agree that the entire Aqua Terra line can be considered the best GADA watch on the market. Also, when you were listing some alternatives, you left out the best one: the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium.

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This is a great video and I fully agree with your take, just one thing: I think the music starting around 1:50 is a bit loud and competing a bit with your voiceover.

Good comment on the watches you can buy.