A bit of a choice dilemma

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Batoche

·Aug 27, 2019

I am looking at two watches. One is an Aqua Terra 42mm (2502.50) with a black face and SS bracelet. The watch was serviced by Omega ($600) last April. I believe this includes a two-year Omega warranty. Vendor wants USD $2300. The other is an Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial 39.5 mm - 424.13.40.20.01.001 purchased at an AD in May 2019; so the warranty is there for 4.5 years. Vendor wants USD $2000. Any thoughts, plus/minus, on which way I should lean? All comments are welcomed. Thanks.

 

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zrleopold

·Aug 27, 2019

Aqua Terra is a better all around watch, while De Villa is more dress. Depends how ya dress and what else is in your collection. If this going to be an every day watch Aqua Terra for sure!

 

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Batoche

·Aug 27, 2019

Thanks - that is what I have observed, too

 

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Ville_W

·Aug 27, 2019

It’s you that will wear it so go for the one that YOU prefer. Asking for others opinion about two so different watches will not help you. If you buy an almost new or one under service warranty doesn’t matter. It’s better you use condition as selection criteria.

 

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17SGS

·Aug 27, 2019

Aqua Terra gets my vote. Great all-around watch, can go with any situation. Pictures?

 

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Walrus

·Aug 28, 2019

I’d go with the aqua terra and that beautiful dial

 

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VintageWatchIta

·Aug 28, 2019

Aqua-Terra with no doubts! I have one and it is easy to wear in every occasion 😉

 

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NikolShep

·Aug 28, 2019

Do not worry about 300$ difference. Go for what your heart is telling you if you want to have a long-term relationship with your watch. For if you buy it and don't like, you don't wear it, etc. I agree with previous comments about DV being more dressy and AT more rugged/sports/everyday watch. So, ask your self what kind of person you are and go with that. Pictures would be great.

 

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squarelug

·Aug 28, 2019

Hear hear for the aqua terra

 

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The Father

·Aug 28, 2019

another if the Aqua Terra column

 

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Taybharr

·Aug 28, 2019

I have a co-worker with a Modern Speedmaster, Oris Diver, Baume and Mercier Chrono. Since he bought his Aqua Terra, he hasn’t worn anything else. Such a great all-around watch.