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2017 is an important year for Omega. A quick glimpse shows the 60th Anniversary of the Speedmaster celebrated with the Omega Trilogy, among other marvels like the Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer, Seamaster Diver 300M “Commander’s Watch” or the new Railmaster collection. Recently we reviewed the Omega Ploprof 1200 – a professional diver with improved specification and affordable price even for the “desk divers”. We review today the Omega Aqua Terra Master Chronometer, an all-rounder watch released initially in 2002 as an entry level for the Seamaster Collection. The 2017 release comes with all the goodies that the brand has to offer now: a beautiful dial, an excellent movement packed in a lovely case, excellent general specification and a great price. With an understated appearance, the Aqua Terra Master Chronometer has much to offer. We will reveal in our article the reasons that make this timepiece great.
Review: The Seamaster Aqua Terra Master Chronometer
The Aqua Terra was released in 2002 to complete the Omega’s entry-level of the Seamaster collection, being powered by the Omega Co-Axial Calibre 2500 or quartz movement. During the years, the Aqua Terra was powered by the calibre 8500 (starting 2008) and an improved calibre with anti-magnetic capabilities, the calibre 8505 (starting 2013). Now the watch is powered by the interesting calibre 8900.
The appearance didn’t change much during the years, featuring only small cosmetic colour themes. The newest Aqua Terra collection comes with a change: a horizontal “teak” pattern on the dial, instead of the vertical pattern of the older models.
As part of the Seamaster Collection, the Aqua Terra abound in maritime elements: a 150m water resistant case on a rubber strap, a charming dial with uneven, natural teak pattern and blue elements.
We review today the Aqua Terra Reference 220.12.41.21.06.001, a stainless-steel watch with a grey dial with blue accents, on a rubber strap.
The case, dial and hands
Aqua Terra has a handsome 41mm stainless steel case. The case looks very familiar, maybe to the fact its shape and decoration resemble well the case of the Speedmaster. The case is manufactured with an alternate brushed and polished surfaces. The polished edges start as a bevelling of the case, continuing and twisting the lugs harmoniously. The brushing makes the case sides less sensitive to scratches. The bezel is polished, making the Aqua Terra to have a visual balanced appearance.
The case is nicely manufactured, the alternating finishes giving a beautiful look. The sides are less prone to scratches and polished edges give a more luxurious presence. The crown has also a polished chamfering and an embossed logo. The crown’s grip is excellent.
Turning the case, we find the satin brushed screwed-in case back with engraved “Aqua Terra” name and 150m/500ft water resistance, accompanied by a see-through sapphire crystal. The crown with embossed logo has an excellent grip. The watch is easy to wind and set.
Our reviewed piece has a lovely blue rubber strap that fits perfectly the nautical theme of the Seamaster Collection. The overall aesthetic is pleasing, on and […]
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