Our Selection of Omega Aqua Terras with Watchfinder & Co.

Omega’s calibre 2500, the first movement commercialized with the Co-Axial escapement, based on an ETA 2892 ébauche.

The Master Chronometer certification, an initiative started by Omega and the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) is one of those things that really gives tangible value to watches and is an example of Omega leading the way to protect watches practically. Aside from testing that involves water resistance, chronometric accuracy, and the usual wear and tear of the materials used to build the watch, the most notable aspect of the Master Chronometer Certification relates to the magnetic protection that the watch is able to withstand.

Interestingly enough, such a rating was achieved by using non-ferrous parts in the construction of the movement, including the silicon used for the hairspring. Given the increasing amount of magnetism that we find from electronic devices used everywhere in our modern world, it makes sense to have magnetic protection as a priority in the design of a watch movement. Even better, the way that Omega has gone about it, by using non-ferrous materials for the movement parts instead of shielding a normal movement with a soft iron core, is that one is still is able to get a view of the inside of the watch through a sapphire instead of a closed caseback.

Dating from 2017, this watch is powered by the Master Co-Axial calibre 8500.

The watch is offered with its original set of box and papers and a two-year warranty from Watchfinder.

The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra ‘Golf’ Edition in our shop is sized at 41.5mm, with a striking case silhouette and an equally dramatic dial; silver, with a vertical ‘teak’ pattern and highly contrasting hands and markers. The blued handset is a detail picked up by the outer minute track, while the red dial text and yellow seconds hand turns this seemingly monochromatic watch into quite a colourful option. An option well-suited to a formal workplace or a life of adventure, thanks to Omega’s proven reputation for reliability.

Dating from 2017, this watch is powered by the Master Co-Axial calibre 8500, a powerful automatic movement, resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 Gauss and visible through the clear case back. There’s a date display at three, and you’ll surely appreciate the design detail of making the date window trapezoidal to echo the shape of the hour markers.

This classic Omega in our shop dates to 2005 and offers everything you need, all in one tidy package. (Image: The Rake)

This 36 mm classic Aqua Terra is offered with its original set of box and papers and a two-year warranty from Watchfinder

The other Aqua Terra in our collection is a mid-size addition to the Aqua Terra lineup that comes in at a classic and flexible 36mm case width, and the case, with the famous lyre lugs, and it has never looked better. The dial design is restrained, flat black with applied silver batons and matching hands. The blend of utility and elegance is at play on the three-link bracelet, too, with a hidden single-fold clasp. And, thanks to the use of a high-quality Swiss quartz calibre, precision and set-and-forget convenience are guaranteed. This classic Omega dates from 2005 and offers everything you need, all in one tidy package.

Coming in at 38.5mm, the third Aqua Terra in our shop is the perfect Goldilocks size.

Dating from 2015, the watch is offered with its original set of box and papers.

Coming in at 38.5mm, the third Aqua Terra in our shop is the perfect Goldilocks size. The versatility extends beyond the dimensions to the design. The silver dial with the distinctive ‘teak’ pattern stands out for its finish and elegance, while the solid steel bracelet adds purpose to the equation. Powered by a high-quality Swiss quartz calibre, precision and set-and-forget convenience are guaranteed. Dating from 2015, this Aqua Terra is equally comfortable pulling dressy duty or putting in the hard yards as a go-to work watch.