Aqua Terra - Why I love it....
I see the term GADA used frequently around here. Once I figured out wtf that meant I began to think what would be my GADA watch within my collection?
I, like many of you I assume, when deciding on which watch I would like next will no doubt question our choice as to how many different circumstances will the watch be suitable for? If your thoughts are considering an Aqua Terra, then I hope this post will show you that this watch can be worn for pretty much anything.
The above is how I bought the watch. My preference for my watches is a rubber strap, even though I like the bracelet for the AT. No question that this is a casual look, perfect for the summer.
Alterntaives for the summer can be either of these;
My favourite of the 3 is the 2nd, ironically a strap that can be bought for around £20. Pairing a 6k watch with a £20 strap shouldn't be allowed but it works!
During the winter months I prefer to wear it with this darker strap.
Going a bit dressier, I wear the AT on these straps/bracelets;
The flat link bracelet, as Omega intended, speaks for itself. It's a very elegant looking watch on this style of bracelet. The leather strap can be improved upon, a nice alligator strap would elevate the look I feel. The rubber strap due to the dark colour I feel gives it a dressier feel than I'd expected & I would wear it with a suit without any problem.
A couple of sailcloth alternatives I wear it with are definitely more for casual wear. I like sailcloth/rubber straps but I'd probably opt for the rubber straps above over these options below;
Lastly I come on to my current favourite. This is a bracelet I got from WatchGecko I think. A pretty cheap alternative to the Omega bracelet but one that I think gives the watch that GADA feel;
The above is why I think that if you're spending a lot of money on a watch, then the Aqua Terra really is a watch that'll give you the most bang for your buck. Dress it up, down, sideways & you'll find it fits the occasion.
What's your GADA watch & why? Of the choices of straps/bracelets above, which is your preference?
I'm really a strap collector just looking for the right watch.
Thank you - very helpful post. I'm going to take a look at a blue dial (not summer blue) today.
Here's my GADA - yours' Grandaddy 😁👍🏻
An early Quartz Aqua Terra. Never inappropriate, pretty much perfect for any situation.
It's my posh G-Shock, my dress watch, my work beater.
Wear it often on an Artem Sailcloth, or Staib mesh,or NATO.
Thank you - very helpful post. I'm going to take a look at a blue dial (not summer blue) today.
The blue dial is a great looking watch also. I hope you like it. Once you see the dial close up I think you'll be convinced, pictures don't do it justice. Enjoy the trip!
Here's my GADA - yours' Grandaddy 😁👍🏻
An early Quartz Aqua Terra. Never inappropriate, pretty much perfect for any situation.
It's my posh G-Shock, my dress watch, my work beater.
Wear it often on an Artem Sailcloth, or Staib mesh,or NATO.
Cool watch. Is that the original bracelet in the pic?
I love my Seamaster 300M diver on the Staib mesh bracelet. Whilst I've worn it on my AT, I'm still unconvinced by it.
I have been looking for a watch to wear with my Canadian tuxedo. Mission accomplished.
Beautiful watch. My favorite out of 20, although my Planet Ocean is a very close second.
Cool watch. Is that the original bracelet in the pic?
I love my Seamaster 300M diver on the Staib mesh bracelet. Whilst I've worn it on my AT, I'm still unconvinced by it.
Yes that's the stock bracelet, not sure if it should be part polished as it was all brushed when I got it three years ago.
I have been looking for a watch to wear with my Canadian tuxedo. Mission accomplished.
😂 looking great. Are you using a sturdy hold hairspray in that pic or is it common or garden pomade? 😜
😂 looking great. Are you using a sturdy hold hairspray in that pic or is it common or garden pomade? 😜
I just get out of the shower, run my fingers through it, and it stays that way all day. Just lucky, I guess.
Yes that's the stock bracelet, not sure if it should be part polished as it was all brushed when I got it three years ago.
I do prefer a brushed finish over a highly polished. The flat link bracelet I wear with my AT is purely brushed although I think that Forstner also do a part brushed, part highly polished which I'm sure would look great too.
I just get out of the shower, run my fingers through it, and it stays that way all day. Just lucky, I guess.
😂 You sure are.......speaking as a man with less hair than a golf ball.
The black dial Aqua Terra is the ultimate GADA IMO. If I didn't have a CW C63 I would have one instead of the Submariner.
The black dial Aqua Terra is the ultimate GADA IMO. If I didn't have a CW C63 I would have one instead of the Submariner.
I'm with you on that. I've never been a fan of the Submariner. I don't know why I don't like it, I just don't.
I'm with you on that. I've never been a fan of the Submariner. I don't know why I don't like it, I just don't.
O' I really like the Sub I just think the Aqua Terra is a better GADA. 👍
Love your post .. it great to see you capture your AT in many ways and they look so good .. where did u get these amazing straps from? I have a blue AT as well and might consider trying these straps on it .. 😊
Love your post .. it great to see you capture your AT in many ways and they look so good .. where did u get these amazing straps from? I have a blue AT as well and might consider trying these straps on it .. 😊
Any ones in particular? Quite a few different places but I can post you links to the ones you like 👍
Any ones in particular? Quite a few different places but I can post you links to the ones you like 👍
The integrated rubber straps
The integrated rubber straps
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/744416598/compatible-withfor-omega-seamaster-at?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=omega+aqua+terra+rubber+strap&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&frs=1&cns=1&local_signal_search=1&content_sourc