RichardMiami 4 Posted October 30, 2014 Lately, I have come to realize that a visit to Tourneau, with an open line of interest free credit, is an extremely dangerous place for me. There are THREE Tourneaus within easy drive of my home in Miami. I went there this past weekend, to see what was in stock/on special/negotiable. NOTE, even though Tourneau claims that they won't negotiate, if you are ready to buy, they are ready to bargain. It does take some patience, but in the end, I am three for three in getting discounts on their watches! Saturday was October 25th, exactly one month prior to my 65th birthday - this is as good an excuse as I needed to buy a watch. The piece I fell in love with is this one, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronograph, with the 3313 in house movement. It is absolutely gorgeous. It is a grey on grey on silver watch, meaning if you are looking for something flashy, this ain't for you. The etched striping on the dial is meant to remind you of the teak planks on a boat. Having owned a boat with teak decking.. I can tell you that they nailed that look! Remember that teak is golden brown when wet, but a deep grey when dry. The watch is 44mm, but sits perfectly on my 7.5" wrist. I hardly know that it is there! The strap is butter soft leather, and the deployant snaps shut with a nice positive click. I wore the watch this week, through 4 flights in 3 days, and it was an absolute pleasure to wear. The chrono works smoothly, and snaps back to an absolutely perfect 12:00 position. Chrono minutes at 3., chrono seconds at 6 and running seconds at 9. The date wheel at 4:30 is easy to read, and subtle, as it is a darker grey it blends into the dial beautifully. There is NOTHING I can say about the co-axial movement that will do it justice. This is, IMHO, one of the finest in house movements this side of Patek. I wish I had a good macro camera to show you, but I don't, so all you get are my crappy pics and then I am posting Omega's pics and video to help you see the watch as it truly is. Don't look for this on M2M in your lifetime! It is going to stay in my collection for many years. OK, on to the pics - I did the best I could, but I am not Del or Baldrick! It is hard to capture this monochromatic color scheme, and I am old, but here ya go: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted October 30, 2014 I love it. They nailed the strap too. Low gloss leather...perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,447 Posted October 30, 2014 Absolutely stunning mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted October 30, 2014 Very nice Richard, I like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anfalas 0 Posted October 30, 2014 Lovely watch right there What I know about movements you could right on a postage stamp (although still a helleva lot more than I knew 3 mths ago), but as the old saying goes a picture tells a thousand words!! Now I've got about 21 mths until me 50th.......................better start working on the missus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted October 30, 2014 That's a beauty, nice pick up Richard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hububi 0 Posted October 30, 2014 Wow, get's on my wishlist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R5tdi 0 Posted October 30, 2014 Now that's a thing of beauty awesome pick up Wear it well #anotheroneonemygenlist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted October 30, 2014 Well now. Ain't that a pretty thing! Congrats RM!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted October 30, 2014 Thank you all for the kind words! It's a beauty all right. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted October 30, 2014 Cant go wrong with Omega and that strap is perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennycoder 97 Posted October 30, 2014 The one from perfectwatchz looks more accurate but still, nice pick up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted October 30, 2014 Wish you well to wear it Rich .. Indeed a very nice piece mate . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted October 30, 2014 The one from perfectwatchz looks more accurate but still, nice pick up yeah, but it has Happy Feet!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted October 30, 2014 Gorgeous watch. The Aqua terra has one of my favourite dials. The strap is a perfect match as well. Enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Guy 0 Posted October 30, 2014 Droooooooooooooool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted October 30, 2014 Which TD mate... Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted October 30, 2014 Damn mate! She's a beaut! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted October 30, 2014 Congrats Richard!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper81 0 Posted October 30, 2014 Simply stunning enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks again guys! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 30, 2014 Yeah, that is one gorgeous watch. I've had 4 ATs, but none of them matches that. Enjoy, Rich . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellistyle1 0 Posted October 30, 2014 The first thing that pops out at me are the chrono pushers. Beautiful details like that make wish for an open line of credit at at least one Tourneau. Even better if I were in Miami and there were 3. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simms 1 Posted October 30, 2014 What a classy watch! You can't go wrong with Omega...the movement is stunning. Congratulations on a great pickup, enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted October 31, 2014 Beautiful piece Rich ... congrats and enjoy mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
