gran 198 Posted March 31, 2012 Seamaster Aqua Terra XXL Small Seconds Genuine: Case Diameter: 49.2 mm (Lug wdth for strap 24mm) Crown (not sure if genuine has screw-down crown or not) Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides Case Steel Dial Grey (dark) Caliber: Omega 2211Manual-winding movement with small seconds at 6 o’clock. Geneva waves, circular graining, rhodium-plated finish gold plated engravings. Officially certified chronometer. Power reserve: 53 hours Price: $4,320.00 Clasp: Not sure what it should look like My Replica from Narikaa (Reg) Positive: Size: Close enough case size and shape etc Dial: OK to great. but appears darker than genuine Omega logo: Too smiling like in the olden days Print/name: Reasonably similar Face of the watch: A reasonable approximation, sub seconds appear less balanced on dial the the genuine but hands and metal minute indices are reasonable in size and shape Movement: Beside the 0000000 serial number and that wrong style "Etashoc" is used, this Asian movement is well designed and well marked Power reserve: mine keeps going 48 hours after winding so that must be good Buckle: it is nice, but I am ot sure how the genuine looks like Price: 88Euro or was it pounds TTK will know Seller: Narikaa (Reg) is fast and effective man.Very positive experiencing to buy from him. No problems there (he must have forgotten I once banned him for two days) Negative: Crown is reasonable (Not screw-down) A little too hard to wind (but not a big problem) Case-back side is the worst part of this STEEL version. (Many errors in using stamps for the gold versions but then thats a plus on the gold reps) Case-back crystal appears inferior to me AR: Not good enough? but at least its not blue Strap is a good approximation and also use the red inside stitches, feels too thick and solid/rubbery Conclusion: This is more than a a reasonable replica for the money and will likely run forever. On the wrist its a winner. But gold stamps on steel version case-back are unforgivable errors on this version (but is OK for the other two new gold replicas in this series). . AR could be improved I guess. These are REGs own pictures of this replica. It looks and feels better than these pictures. He needs help in taking pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted March 31, 2012 That is nice. Was this a recent acquisition from Reg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted March 31, 2012 yes very recent look at feedback with him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,514 Posted March 31, 2012 Great review, and a really nice (and large!) watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted March 31, 2012 Great review Gran.. thanks for posting this. May I ask what your wrist size is? I am on the borderline of ordering this one... I should be able to handle it with my 7.5" wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted March 31, 2012 19.5cm wrist on Dr.Gran..lets go metric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted April 1, 2012 Did Naarika take off his listing for this Omega? I can't find it in his section anymore? Did he have the gold version too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 1, 2012 Yes and yes ! OMEGA TUXEDO 1 by Hugh_Jorgen, on Flickr OMEGA TUXEDO 6 by Hugh_Jorgen, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted April 2, 2012 Seller: Narikaa (Reg) is fast and effective man.Very positive experiencing to buy from him. No problems there (he must have forgotten I once banned him for two days) Not forgotten....just give those carcinogens time . He needs help in taking pics. Au contraire pictures work just fine (all stock sold and more pre -ordered) :P . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted April 2, 2012 Beautiful photos, Balders! Really loving the look of this watch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted April 2, 2012 Seller: Narikaa (Reg) is fast and effective man.Very positive experiencing to buy from him. No problems there (he must have forgotten I once banned him for two days) Not forgotten....just give those carcinogens time . He needs help in taking pics. Au contraire pictures work just fine (all stock sold and more pre -ordered) :P . B) glad to hear that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted April 2, 2012 Is the lume any good on this one? If it's pathetic then I am thinking that upon my purchase (when Narikaa replenishes his stock), I'd have it sent to Kenny for a lume job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted April 2, 2012 The lume is great the minute after being exposed to sun light and you walk into a dark room even, but obviously it does not last very long. The lume is not bad being a replica, and is long enough to enjoy looking at it under the bed sheets for a while. Tritium would have been the best on this watch given the small areas for lume. However, this watch has very very small areas for lume beside hands, so lume is not comparable to the Railmaster XXL with lume all over the place...if you want lume go with the Railmaster XXL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted April 2, 2012 The lume is great the minute after being exposed to sun light and you walk into a dark room even, but obviously it does not last very long. The lume is not bad being a replica, and is long enough to enjoy looking at it under the bed sheets for a while. Tritium would have been the best on this watch given the small areas for lume. However, this watch has very very small areas for lume beside hands, so lume is not comparable to the Railmaster XXL with lume all over the place...if you want lume go with the Railmaster XXL Thanks for your response mate....I might just then get it shipped to me and see if I can live with the factory lume......Nah the railmaster doesn't cut it for me....It has to be this one with that textured tuxedo dial..... I should have asked this before but is that leather strap any good? I better get down hunting down a good gen croc for this as the band will make this watch....What's the length of that rep strap....I know its' 24/20 and since my wrist is just a tad over 7.5 inches (just like yours), looking at your wristie that length seems perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted April 2, 2012 Lenhth of strap is perfect...very solid strap but need something special like this or and this I am not sure about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 2, 2012 and is long enough to enjoy looking at it under the bed sheets for a while. and see if I can live with the factory lume Brings to mind the old saying about 'people'....'getting'....'a'....'life' B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted April 2, 2012 and is long enough to enjoy looking at it under the bed sheets for a while. and see if I can live with the factory lume Brings to mind the old saying about 'people'....'getting'....'a'....'life' B) Yes its so true.... :P but just the fact that you actually took the time to read that nonsense, should be worrisome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted April 2, 2012 but just the fact that you actually took the time to read that nonsense, should be worrisome No need to worry Gunnar, I've come to expect and subsequently enjoy reading your nonsense, always have, always will... ;_) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted April 2, 2012 but just the fact that you actually took the time to read that nonsense, should be worrisome No need to worry Gunnar, I've come to expect and subsequently enjoy reading your nonsense, always have, always will... ;_) now this more praise than I deserve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted April 11, 2012 I am on the waiting list with Narikaa for this watch and already have a 24mm Staib bracelet.....this combo rocks mate and can't wait to try it on my wrist... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted April 11, 2012 I am on the waiting list with Narikaa for this watch and already have a 24mm Staib bracelet.....this combo rocks mate and can't wait to try it on my wrist... Then you are good to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gran 198 Posted October 20, 2013 UPDATE 18.10.2013: I have now seen the AT XXL genuine watch close up and even had it on my wrist. Sorry no photo as it was at an airport shop in Brussels. New Info: The crown is not screw in on the genuine just as it is on the replica, but obviously the crown and threads etc. are not identical. The dial on the genuine is more greyish at an angle and this enhances the TUXEDO lines on the genuine. Replica dial appears darker (more smooth?) and its tuxedo lines are thus less distinct at most angles. Genuine has SS case so nothing special there. Seeing the genuine movement, the replica movement on my version of this replica has very much the same look and darkish coloured hue. To my surprise, I must say that the replica is surprisingly similar to the genuine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites