the heart wants what the heart wants lol. Again I'm starting to wonder if the AT would be harder to pull off everyday?
It's still a very sporty, casual watch, it's just not a diving watch. The AT looks like a great watch for every day use, and it's better than the professional model for wearing with a suit. It's a much more versatile watch for those who aren't diving very deep.
the heart wants what the heart wants lol. Again I'm starting to wonder if the AT would be harder to pull off everyday?
It's still a very sporty, casual watch, it's just not a diving watch. The AT looks like a great watch for every day use, and it's better than the professional model for wearing with a suit. It's a much more versatile watch for those who aren't diving very deep.
Totally agree.. Both is the ideal but which one if only one depends on how "sporty" you prefer your watch... AT is unique tho ???
the heart wants what the heart wants lol. Again I'm starting to wonder if the AT would be harder to pull off everyday?
It's still a very sporty, casual watch, it's just not a diving watch. The AT looks like a great watch for every day use, and it's better than the professional model for wearing with a suit. It's a much more versatile watch for those who aren't diving very deep.
Totally agree.. Both is the ideal but which one if only one depends on how "sporty" you prefer your watch... AT is unique tho ???
If one is going to have one sports watch and one dress watch, the AT isn't the solution because it is still a sports watch. It's just not a professional sports watch. Something like Sean Connery's Gruen is a better choice for suits.
I was lucky enough earlier this year to be in a position to choose between the Planet Ocean Ceramic and a Rolex Explorer. Again head v heart. I tried on both and it was the PO which called to me the most and that's what I bought. I love it. But... Find myself still wanting the Explorer!!
Whichever you choose you're likely to still want (and find a reason for) the other too. It's a most illogical and expensive hobby!
Good luck with your choice, I'm sure you'll be pleased with either. Enjoy the shopping!! -{
On the face of it the diver is surely the most robust? Given I'll be wearing this everyday (within reason) the aqua terra does look like it would be out of place in scruffy jeans and a Tshirt?
I wouldn't say so. The Aqua Terra is still a very sporty and robust watch, perfectly suited (pun intended) to wear with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Because it wears so tall (the watch case is pretty thick) on the wrist it is by no means a real dress watch.
Agree!! Looks great with whatever your wearing - I guess it simply just looks less sporty then a diver so prob maybe a more preferable look when in a shirt etc. not that 007 cares
All in all it just depends which one you want to buy first, because you are going to want them both no matter which one you buy ) Like I told my girlfriend, there is always a next watch.
Yeah the Seamaster Pro was my first and "only" watch then I saved for a Sub to become my ultimate only watch!! After constant reshuffling I now have 6 watches!! Turn back if you can before its too late! ) -{
I wouldn't say so. The Aqua Terra is still a very sporty and robust watch, perfectly suited (pun intended) to wear with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Because it wears so tall (the watch case is pretty thick) on the wrist it is by no means a real dress watch.
See personally I found the 39mm AT was less substantial than the pro.
Yeah the Seamaster Pro was my first and "only" watch then I saved for a Sub to become my ultimate only watch!! After constant reshuffling I now have 6 watches!! Turn back if you can before its too late! ) -{
It's already too late to have one watch. Lol I'm listing pro's and con's it's good to hear from people who have had them for a period of time as opposed to me just stood in the shop.
To be honest it really felt small at the time (though i do own some large watches)
I currently wear a 39mm Explorer which is really the comparable watch and the Explorer feels bigger even though the AT is similar at 38.5mm lol
Now that's pretty! What's the thickness like in comparison? The seamaster pro is a thick case, the AT wasn't thin but obviously wasn't that thick. What's the rolex like?
Explorer is thinner in comparison! The dial is not quite as blingy as the Skyfall blue!
This decision just gets harder and harder. God only knows what's going to happen when the bond24 watch is revealed. Only positive is I'll have either the pro or the AT so the choice is between 2 not 3. That's a positive right? Lol
Holden, what's your opinion? I really can't decide. I wanted a substantial watch hence the pro, but more and more people are saying the AT is just as robust, and is substantial on the wrist. What are they both like to live with?!
Like Welshie, the SMP was my first 'decent' watch and since then, there's not a lot I haven't had in the £2000 - £18,000 range in terms of sports watches.
I can't speak for the ceramic diver 300, but I still feel that my version is still one of the most robust feeling watches I've owned, even against bigger dive watches, with higher depth ratings.
The SMP also has the advantage of still being 'relatively' slim, so can fit under a cuff.
The AT is a dressier sports watch and a beautiful one. In 38.5mm, it wears quite a bit smaller than my SMP, but is thicker, due to the movement. The dial is certainly more visually interesting in the way it changes based on viewing angle. And not that it matters, but the females prefer it in my experience. -{
In terms of current preferences, I also personally prefer the AT, but then, I have many watches. I don't need one that does everything. If I were to only have one Omega sports watch as a daily wear nowadays, it would probably be the AT, or the original 42mm PO. But then, I wore my SMP for about 8 years as my only watch, before the collecting bug took hold!
And this is what the 41mm AT, albeit the grey dial version, looks like on my small wrist.
I prefer the proportions of the 38.5mm version for the AT and additionally, the blue dial, which is the only one in the AT range that has radial brushing, which gives it that 'shifting' quality.
Whichever you choose, it's worth noting that the authorised Dealer will most likely offer you a discount on the RRP if you are paying by cash or card and not taking their finance offer.
You don't have to pay the list price!
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It's still a very sporty, casual watch, it's just not a diving watch. The AT looks like a great watch for every day use, and it's better than the professional model for wearing with a suit. It's a much more versatile watch for those who aren't diving very deep.
Totally agree.. Both is the ideal but which one if only one depends on how "sporty" you prefer your watch... AT is unique tho ???
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
If one is going to have one sports watch and one dress watch, the AT isn't the solution because it is still a sports watch. It's just not a professional sports watch. Something like Sean Connery's Gruen is a better choice for suits.
On the face of it the diver is surely the most robust? Given I'll be wearing this everyday (within reason) the aqua terra does look like it would be out of place in scruffy jeans and a Tshirt?
See personally I found the 39mm AT was less substantial than the pro.
Have you tried the larger version of the AT as well? Maybe that could be the perfect medium between the smaller AT and the bulkier SMP.
I haven't yet, but it's something I need to do! Got any more angles of your SMP?
It's already too late to have one watch. Lol I'm listing pro's and con's it's good to hear from people who have had them for a period of time as opposed to me just stood in the shop.
Yeah they're good pics! Welshboy, is that the AT sf specific model?
Yes it is the same one as the movie. Im about a 7.2" wrist for ref.
Great pics of the watch. If I remember correctly I really thought this was going to be in Skyfall at the time it was released
That sits nicely on your wrist for the 39mm I believe? I can't believe how hard this decision is!
I currently wear a 39mm Explorer which is really the comparable watch and the Explorer feels bigger even though the AT is similar at 38.5mm lol
Now that's pretty! What's the thickness like in comparison? The seamaster pro is a thick case, the AT wasn't thin but obviously wasn't that thick. What's the rolex like?
This decision just gets harder and harder. God only knows what's going to happen when the bond24 watch is revealed. Only positive is I'll have either the pro or the AT so the choice is between 2 not 3. That's a positive right? Lol
Holden, what's your opinion? I really can't decide. I wanted a substantial watch hence the pro, but more and more people are saying the AT is just as robust, and is substantial on the wrist. What are they both like to live with?!
I can't speak for the ceramic diver 300, but I still feel that my version is still one of the most robust feeling watches I've owned, even against bigger dive watches, with higher depth ratings.
The SMP also has the advantage of still being 'relatively' slim, so can fit under a cuff.
The AT is a dressier sports watch and a beautiful one. In 38.5mm, it wears quite a bit smaller than my SMP, but is thicker, due to the movement. The dial is certainly more visually interesting in the way it changes based on viewing angle. And not that it matters, but the females prefer it in my experience. -{
In terms of current preferences, I also personally prefer the AT, but then, I have many watches. I don't need one that does everything. If I were to only have one Omega sports watch as a daily wear nowadays, it would probably be the AT, or the original 42mm PO. But then, I wore my SMP for about 8 years as my only watch, before the collecting bug took hold!
I prefer the proportions of the 38.5mm version for the AT and additionally, the blue dial, which is the only one in the AT range that has radial brushing, which gives it that 'shifting' quality.
You don't have to pay the list price!