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The bracelet’s last “link” is actually the case itself – creating the illusion that the bracelet flows under the dial. (You might say they’re tacky, but I couldn’t possibly comment.) The Aqua Terra’s two-toned stainless steel wristband is a piece of fine jewelry that lives on the border between glamor and elegance – in a modern house with an edge pool. But they cater to the stunting and flossing needs of the nouveau riche. Yes, Rolex makes bracelets with spizzarkle (e.g. The Aqua Terra’s combination of satin finish outer links and highly polished inner links is sexier than the Rollie’s.

Aqua terra world time plus#

On the other side of the spectrum, Rolex’s Oystersteel bracelets are the ne plus ultra of mass production Swiss wristwear – setting aside the fact that oysters are endangered and the OMEGA bracelet is better (than both oysters and the Rolex). Seiko proves time and again that a good looking metal bracelet can feel like it was made for Chuck E. The Aqua Terra’s bracelet remains unchanged. OMEGA removed the water resistance wording from the dial, made the crown conical, added an orange second hand and moved the date window to 6 o’clock, paying tribute to Seamasters of yore.

The “teak boat deck-inspired” dial stripes now run horizontally. Note: the OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra reviewed is not the latest gen (above). So what? There are lots of reasons to put the Aqua Terra at the top of your luxury sports watch shopping list. The OMEGA Aqua Terra will never receive the kudos heaped on the similarly-priced, “entry level” Rolex Explorer or Oyster Perpetual. Rolex has more money, prestige and fame than its crosstown rival.