We're exclusively talking about gen 2 ATs, SPECTRE vs Skyfall and the others.
Gen 3 is a different story, and that grey-blue dial is amazing. The videos Omega just put out with Eddie Redmayne really showcases the watch well.
Why is it some Aqua Terra comes in 8500 and other comes in 8800 movement?
Also beside the single barrel vs twin barrel which one of these (8500 & 8800) has longest track record? And what is the difference between these?
Actuallt what is the definition of Skyfall AT?
Size? Year? Or just all AT with blue dial is Skyfall?
What size was the original Aqua Terra? Like historical. I know all the watches are goibg bigger ans bigger and IMO it is way out if proportion.
The Aqua Terra has only been around since 2002. It was originally offered in 39.2mm and 41mm. They made a 36mm Railmaster reissue, but I'm unsure if that carried over to the mainstream models. I certainly haven't seen many if they did.
We are currently only on the third generation of Aqua Terra (going by calibre, first gen was 2500 based, then 8500, now 8900/8800).
Just an example. For the average joe a bolt action rifle is..just a bolt action rifle. But for those who understand Accuracy International rifles are not just another bolt action. The consistency that went into these riflea are beyond anything else. Repeatability, durability and reliability of such tool is amazing. The more you know the more you enjoy owning the rifle. I assume watch makers' passion is basically form upon that very curious nature to know more in such a degree where the beauty of things reveal only for those who are sincerely interested in the master piece X.
Okay I was too subtle with my hint I guess. Lets just say Omega is not at the level of the Accuracy International rifles you speak of.
There is a common principle stated on watch forums that if you like the watch you should never study it carefully with a 10X loupe, because you are bound to find something that isn't perfect. Once seen, it can't be unseen and I've seen a segment of people end up selling watches they previously liked because they could not "get over" some small thing they saw. Your questions lead me to believe you might be one of those people.
These are mid-tier, massed produced watches, so at some point if you keep asking questions, you may not like the answers. I was a project/manufacturing engineer for a couple of decades before becoming a full time watchmaker, so if you have similar experience you know how production works, sampling, tolerances, and variation. And the quest to cut costs. So "the more you know the more you may not enjoy owning the watch." 😉
Cheers, Al
