AT (8500) v AT (8900)

Madjam1966 · Jul 22, 2020

Always hankered after an Aqua Terra (preferably a Master Chronometer variant) but torn between the dial designs. I, generally, prefer the previous dial (vertical 'teak' stripes) vice the new one (horizontal) although the symmetry of the 8900 version with the date at 6 is an improvement.

Is the dial on the new one a bit more 'glossy' in appearance compared to what appears to be more of a matt finish on the previous?

What do other AT owners/ponderers think please?

Thanks 😀

jeelan · Jul 22, 2020

My preference is the vertical stripes. I prefer a recessed crown, and the vertical lines look cleaner to me. The horizontal lines would hv been fine if they were uniform, but every third line is more profiled which gives the watch a really busy / cluttered look from some angles.... it adds one extra element of design the dial which tips the balance from interesting to busy for me....

I do like the relocation and beveled profile of the date windoW on the new models.

No too fussed about the differences in the movements...

Gerry73 · Jul 22, 2020

This is mine from last year. I love the dial and the blue quarter hour markers and second hand tip. The horizontal dial I find okay. Love the date window at six o clock position and un-bordered. I also love the blue. There's enough options I would think to satisfy your preferences. This was the version I fell in love with. The movement is to me of no real consequence.

StudebakerHawk · Jul 22, 2020

AT GMT & vertical 'teak' (231.13.44.52.04.001).

foxtrot · Jul 22, 2020

Madjam1966
Always hankered after an Aqua Terra (preferably a Master Chronometer variant) but torn between the dial designs. I, generally, prefer the previous dial (vertical 'teak' stripes) vice the new one (horizontal) although the symmetry of the 8900 version with the date at 6 is an improvement.

Is the dial on the new one a bit more 'glossy' in appearance compared to what appears to be more of a matt finish on the previous?

What do other AT owners/ponderers think please?

Thanks 😀

THE 8900 MY CHOICE, JUST LOOK ANOTHER DETAIL, THE NEW FONT IS MUCH, MUCH BETTER AND LESS TEXT...

Drb477 · Jul 22, 2020

I like the horizontal slightly more, but both are nice. I actually have the vertical though (wanted yellow/black). The stripes are pretty subtle in many situations like fluorescent light at the office, however they really pop under the right light/angle (particularly sunlight).

Madjam1966 · Jul 24, 2020

Thank you all. Both designs are stunning.

wolfe44 · Jul 24, 2020

I've never seen that yellow before. Looks great! Is it a special edition?

killer67 · Jul 24, 2020

First class move on the strap matching the hands and Arabic numbers on minutes track. Is it Omega?

Drb477 · Jul 24, 2020

K killer67
First class move on the strap matching the hands and Arabic numbers on minutes track. Is it Omega?

Rubber is after market from Horus. I switch the straps up on my AT and speedmaster a lot as they are very flexible and look good with a lot of options. The watch is the 15000 gauss edition, I've seen it called the bumblebee. To my understanding it was the first anti magnetic movement, now I believe all the new ATs have that technology. This is with Hirsch robby (a rubber lined sailcloth look leather) a little less yellow than the all yellow rubber but still has the accent color.

killer67 · Jul 24, 2020

Drb477
Rubber is after market from Horus. I switch the straps up on my AT and speedmaster a lot as they are very flexible and look good with a lot of options. The watch is the 15000 gauss edition, I've seen it called the bumblebee. To my understanding it was the first anti magnetic movement, now I believe all the new ATs have that technology. This is with Hirsch robby (a rubber lined sailcloth look leather) a little less yellow than the all yellow rubber but still has the accent color.

if it’s possible, the hirsch looks better than the horus. You have excellent taste in watches and a keen eye for color coordinating

Charlemagne1333 · Jul 24, 2020

I prefer the dial, and date window placement of the preceding model. Given the AT’s nautical heritage, the vertical teak dial is more in keeping with a ship’s deck planking - which is generally laid fore and aft. This is a moot point, however, as we all have different tastes. You can’t go wrong with any Aqua Terra, as they make for excellent all-rounders

Regarding the finish of the new dials, I was in an OB last week collecting a SMP from its service, and had a chance to look at the new AT green dial. I would say the new dial has more of sheen to it, compared to the previous model, but that could have been the store’s lighting - it’s something you’d need to see in person

Just to finish, I’m not a fan of green dial watches, but the new AT’s finish is very subtle - it seems to change from green to blue, and grey depending on the angle - more so than the variances you seem to get with blue dials. It’s a very stylish colour, I’d have no trouble wearing it

Have a good one

Madjam1966 · Jul 28, 2020

Thank you. I do agree with the latest model having a 'sheen' finish on the dial.

I've not yet ventured in to a town centre or mall to visit an AD but will do soon. Getting horological withdraw symptoms.

AT (8500) v AT (8900)

Madjam1966

jeelan

Gerry73

StudebakerHawk

foxtrot

Drb477

Madjam1966

wolfe44

killer67

Drb477

killer67

Charlemagne1333

Madjam1966

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