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I can`t see any mentioning of 007 on this watch, no family crest, no 007 counter weight. Or am I missing something. I hope not.
Nope, you’re not missing anything. The lack of “Bond” promotional tie in is exactly what makes the watch special. Craig wore more than one Omega in Skyfall, but the AT was reportedly his personal choice and his favorite. Here’s the story:
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/no-longer-made-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-8500-skyfall/
 
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An all original Aqua Terra Skyfall 38.5mm in beautiful condition with a full kit. This is the same model that Daniel Craig wore in the film with the blue vertical “teak” dial, framed date window at 3, and white gold dial accents. Been looking for an excellent example of this reference for quite some time. Should have it in hand next week.
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Congrats, Greg! She’s a beauty!
 
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An all original Aqua Terra Skyfall 38.5mm in beautiful condition with a full kit. This is the same model that Daniel Craig wore in the film with the blue vertical “teak” dial, framed date window at 3, and white gold dial accents. Been looking for an excellent example of this reference for quite some time. Should have it in hand next week.
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Mate!!!!!!! So happy for you. Enjoy it. It’s always nice ticking those kind of boxes.
 
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Nope, you’re not missing anything. The lack of “Bond” promotional tie in is exactly what makes the watch special. Craig wore more than one Omega in Skyfall, but the AT was reportedly his personal choice and his favorite. Here’s the story:
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/no-longer-made-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-8500-skyfall/
I have an AT albeit a quartz as does my missus.Bond didn't influence us at all.
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I also have a 2531.80 cough cough.
 
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Congrats on your acquisition!

I had the 41mm version in mint condition. I sold it a little while ago and it hurts my heart every time I think about it. It was a very tough decision between keeping it or my AT Worldtimer.
 
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And the Eagle has landed. Wow, just wow. It's gorgeous.
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And the Eagle has landed. Wow, just wow. It's gorgeous.
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Oh aye that's a cracker 😀
 
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And the Eagle has landed. Wow, just wow. It's gorgeous.
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congratulations on a fantastic watch. Looks great
 
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Beauty Greg congrats. Be warned that it’s hard to wear other watches when this is in the box. I’ve had its 41.5 mm cousin from 2013 AT European Golf edition and worn it for 10 years.
It got a break with incoming Speedys and vintage Constellations but it’s clawing back to the wrist.
I love your blue dial
Enjoy!
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And the Eagle has landed. Wow, just wow. It's gorgeous.
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Simply stunning! Congrats! Wear it in good health (and keep me in mind if you decide that you need to clear some room in your watch box for your newest addition)! 😉😀
 
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Beauty Greg congrats. Be warned that it’s hard to wear other watches when this is in the box. I’ve had its 41.5 mm cousin from 2013 AT European Golf edition and worn it for 10 years.
It got a break with incoming Speedys and vintage Constellations but it’s clawing back to the wrist.
I love your blue dial
Enjoy!
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The same thought occurred to me, Sid. Often the novelty of a new acquisition wears off, but I have my doubts about that happening with this watch. I have some very nice watches in my collection, but I can honestly say that this watch is so visually stunning in the flesh that I don't think that the "wow" factor is going away anytime soon if ever. It may result in me thinning out the rest of my collection just a bit. It's that good.
 
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Simply stunning! Congrats! Wear it in good health (and keep me in mind if you decide that you need to clear some room in your watch box for your newest addition)! 😉😀
Will do, Rick. Sold one of my Seamasters yesterday. Only lasted four hours on OF. I'll have to think about what else may have to go on the block.
 
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The same thought occurred to me, Sid. Often the novelty of a new acquisition wears off, but I have my doubts about that happening with this watch. I have some very nice watches in my collection, but I can honestly say that this watch is so visually stunning in the flesh that I don't think that the "wow" factor is going away anytime soon if ever. It may result in me thinning out the rest of my collection just a bit. It's that good.
Dont laugh, but now I often wear the AT on right wrist and a vintage on left. 😀
 
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Dont laugh, but now I often wear the AT on right wrist and a vintage on left. 😀
Only laughing nervously as I slide across the bench concerned for your wellbeing.
 
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Congratulations, beautiful watch. I have the white dial 41mm version. These are very underrated, I’ve actually been considering adding a blue and grey dial to the collection.
 
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100% sanity not a prerequisite for this hobby…..
As ransom seeking bomber Howard Payne said to Jack Traven in “Speed,” “Poor people are crazy, Jack. I’m eccentric.”
 
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