... and here's the Jezebel causing the problem:




I tried the silver dialed version of this watch at the Omega Boutique in NYC a couple years ago. It fit really well. The problem is that I don't want 2 modern watches with blue dials, which means the Portofino would have to go. It's a rock steady performer and an excellent watch - but the siren's call of the caliber 8500 is getting stronger. Might have to make a trip to my AD soon to see if something can be worked out. I've always said that if Omega came out with a blue dialed version of the 38.5 mm AT I'd own one so it might be time to put my money where my mouth is.

 

That is a lovely watch....

 

Omega's one of few who get one thing right. A dark colored dial needs to have a black/dark color date disk.

 

Dennis,
Go for it....! When I bought mine, my SMP GMT seldom get wrist time again. Both have sapphire caseback, but only the Aqua Terra that makes me frequently take it from my wrist just to see the movement (yes...yes I admit I am still smitten by this silly 'able to see movement working' thing ). Just by appearance 8500 beats 2500 easily.
The teak dial is also awesome

 

You guys must have cameras around here. She came in the office while I was looking at it and starts with "mine? mine? mine?" like the seagulls in Nemo.

 

I've seen that watch and really like it. Chocolate and rose gold make for a great combination. It's just too dressy for a sports watch. The all ss with the blue dial is still the cream of the Aqua Terra crop for me.

 

Keep the IWC, you have enough Omegas already!!!

 

And the IWC on the Sales Forum!

 

Actually, as long as I collect ultra-thins I'll always have the turtle lug caliber 401.

Might be sooner than you think - unless you want first crack. PM me if you do.

 

Stop posting pictures of watches with blue dials! These have the potential to derail my attemps for budget discipline.....

 

The failing aspect of it is not.... , but speaking about that IWC of yours.....

 

Do you mean.....

... this one?: