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Post by carl on Mar 22, 2018 19:33:36 GMT -6
As I was getting ready to leave the Omega Boutique today, I saw this model in the display. All grade 5 titanium on titanium. Thought muckymark might be interested to see some photos, as you like the white and silver dials lately:       One of the nicer white dial models I have seen. The markers and hands are very hard to photograph. They come out blue in the photos, which indeed they are, but in real life can look silver in certain lighting. 38.5mm on white lacquer dial. Unfortunately, because it's all titanium, the price is $9450CAD. As small as the watch is, I think it would have been better in stainless steel and offered at around 5 grand. Just my take on it. Lots more info about the watch here: www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m-omega-master-co-axial-38-5-mm-23190392104001/A lot of price points for Omega watches lately, I have thought pretty reasonable. However, at times I come across certain models that just don't seem to justify the asking price. If I was looking for a white dial watch around that size, I would keep my Grand Seiko 9F Quartz. I think it's actually a nicer watch all around. Just my 2cents worth! Cheers, Carl |
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Post by muckymark on Mar 22, 2018 21:40:22 GMT -6
Thanks Carl. Appreciate the photos. That’s a nice watch. The titanium is a factor because that looks kinda of beefy. You’re right about the price though. That price point is Exp 2 or DJ territory.
On a related note I was pleasantly surprised to see the OP36 and 39 now offered in white.
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Post by Baco Noir on Mar 22, 2018 21:53:03 GMT -6
+1 on the price point - too high especially considering they are building and releasing other similar complications for the $5k USD range again. That said, the styling and titanium are gorgeous!
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Post by carl on Mar 22, 2018 22:02:45 GMT -6
Thanks Carl. Appreciate the photos. That’s a nice watch. The titanium is a factor because that looks kinda of beefy. You’re right about the price though. That price point is Exp 2 or DJ territory. On a related note I was pleasantly surprised to see the OP36 and 39 now offered in white. Yeah, I think I prefer the 39mm model. Not a big fan of the double markers on the 36mm. Rolex does a beautiful white dial, I saw it on the Milgauss and the OP34. The black accents on the 39mm model - the small markers at the ends of the larger ones - being black, make a nice accent. Would love to see this one in real life. BTW, if you ever want to take my GS white dial for a spin, just to see how you like a white dial for the long term (at 37mm it is probably too small for you), I still have the watch and you are welcome to it. We need to get together anyway, so you can see the Eterna!! |
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Post by carl on Mar 22, 2018 22:05:49 GMT -6
+1 on the price point - too high especially considering they are building and releasing other similar complications for the $5k USD range again. That said, the styling and titanium are gorgeous! It really is a beauty in real life. Those blue hands and markers look so much better in real life. I just cannot capture them well in my pics. I was actually quite disappointed at that price. Not that I was considering the watch for myself, just saying. Even with the titanium, it just seems out of proportion for what you get. |
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Post by muckymark on Mar 24, 2018 10:32:37 GMT -6
Thanks Carl. Appreciate the photos. That’s a nice watch. The titanium is a factor because that looks kinda of beefy. You’re right about the price though. That price point is Exp 2 or DJ territory. On a related note I was pleasantly surprised to see the OP36 and 39 now offered in white. Yeah, I think I prefer the 39mm model. Not a big fan of the double markers on the 36mm. Rolex does a beautiful white dial, I saw it on the Milgauss and the OP34. The black accents on the 39mm model - the small markers at the ends of the larger ones - being black, make a nice accent. Would love to see this one in real life. BTW, if you ever want to take my GS white dial for a spin, just to see how you like a white dial for the long term (at 37mm it is probably too small for you), I still have the watch and you are welcome to it. We need to get together anyway, so you can see the Eterna!! Thanks, that’s a generous offer. I’ll send you pm when I’m back from this short vacation. |
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Post by carl on Mar 24, 2018 11:09:28 GMT -6
Yeah, I think I prefer the 39mm model. Not a big fan of the double markers on the 36mm. Rolex does a beautiful white dial, I saw it on the Milgauss and the OP34. The black accents on the 39mm model - the small markers at the ends of the larger ones - being black, make a nice accent. Would love to see this one in real life. BTW, if you ever want to take my GS white dial for a spin, just to see how you like a white dial for the long term (at 37mm it is probably too small for you), I still have the watch and you are welcome to it. We need to get together anyway, so you can see the Eterna!! Thanks, that’s a generous offer. I’ll send you pm when I’m back from this short vacation. OK. I promise that I will not sell either the GS or the Eterna before we GTG!  I'm not going to start looking for another job for at least a few months - if then even - so I will be free during the week. Although, I guess the weekend works best for you. Anyhow, enjoy your vacation and we'll chat when you get back. Cheers, Carl |
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I'm not going to start looking for another job for at least a few months - if then even - so I will be free during the week. Although, I guess the weekend works best for you. Anyhow, enjoy your vacation and we'll chat when you get back.