Omega Aqua Terra 8500 Gray Dial Rep vs. Gen Comparison

[Alex_T]

Thanks for the great review.

I noticed a flaw in the rep dial where the teak groove is not centered on the 12o'clock marker and the logo. 6o'clock marker seems okay tho.
See pic below (pic borrowed from TS):

Can TS confirm whether it's true or just camera lens distortion? Thank you.

 

[stxtf]

I just checked, and that is lens distortion. The teak pattern is perfectly centered.

 

[Prancuzas]

Nice write-up, thanks!

 

[TwoTimer]

Informative Aqua Terra review and photos. Thank you!

 

[mfernico]

This watch looks especially great on black leather and a deployment. Any suggestions, i.e. how are the rep omega deployments available and what are the available aftermarket straps to fit said deployment.

 

[ibush01]

I've been considering PC's AT 10.000 Gauss model. Movement has legacy 'ADJUSTE DTO FIYE,' etc. errors; otherwise, What are your thoughts? Love the black leather strap. And despite the obvious lack of the key antimagnetism feature on the rep, I think it would be a talker for the wrist. He has QC pics of SS version here.

 

[mfernico]

I've been considering PC's AT 10.000 Gauss model. Movement has legacy 'ADJUSTE DTO FIYE,' etc. errors; otherwise, What are your thoughts? Love the black leather strap. And despite the obvious lack of the key antimagnetism feature on the rep, I think it would be a talker for the wrist. He has QC pics of SS version here.

Thats a completely different watch. Different maker and different movement.

 

[Hyjynx]

Bellisimo!

 

[rroe]

I have the previous version of this rep with the ETA. I ordered an extra deployant strap with the watch for about $40 when I got it from TSWatch. Unfortunately, the strap is garbage but the deployant clasp is very nice & comfortable. The strap is pictured on a Railmaster; I modified it to work with a buckle. The main issue is the short length of the side where the deployant is attached with springbar. The short length causes the clasp to end up on the side of your wrist and not underneath. In a proper deployant strap, both sides should be close to the same length to position the clasp under the wrist. I bought a replacement strap from eBay for about $28.00 and it is miles beyond the rep strap in quality, feel, & fit; both sides are a similar length. I think it's best to order the watch with the bracelet and get the strap elsewhere; you get more for your money since both types cost the same essentially.

 

[rroe]

 

[pjsayer]

Is it still possible to get the teak grey AT with a clone ETA? I think I'd prefer it over the Miyota

 

[marressey]

Thank you very much for this. Great read and pics. I'm off to get me one of these reps now. Deffo fits in the Super Rep category, in my book...

 

[zero_deficit]

Is it still possible to get the teak grey AT with a clone ETA? I think I'd prefer it over the Miyota

BP factory do them I believe

 

[E.jake67]

Does the gen not have the "hole" (sorry for the shitty term) in the end link like the rep or is the angle just odd?


https://88wpbg.bn1304.livefilestore...g-50DTU9zjxCx_AirHWQFLjwM/_MG_4724.JPG?psid=1

 

[NedtheHead]

I actually hadn't noticed that. I don't have it on me right now, but looking at some pictures online, I do not believe the gen has the hole.

 

[psychom3]

Thanks for the comparison, excellent!

 

[AR159]

Nice one. This could be muy first rep.
Thanks for the comparison

 

[deafnotdaft]

Thanks for the really good review and excellent pictures.

What I really did like about the picture comparisons was the simple fact that both watches where set to the same time. It's a simple little thing but it's the simple things that make the difference.

 

[magnomickey]

awesome man! have to buy one now going for white dial!

 

[Markoff]

I order this teak grey AT with Sead two months ago, i have regulated the movement so it runs +/- 3 secs a day (i leave it crown down at night)...I have to say its realy beautifull watch, one of best replica avaliable...AR is excellent, only con is actually seconde hand stutter...

I really recomend this watch.