Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m

[alistair1234]

I really like the look of this watch - https://www.berrysjewellers.co.uk/watches-c10/mens...

Can someone explain to me why it is more expensive than the 'standard' seamaster, which appears to have a higher spec and steel bracelet? https://www.berrysjewellers.co.uk/watches-c10/omeg...

Thanks

[liner33]

The Aqua terra range have usually been priced a little higher than the conventional Seamasters no idea why

[Jamescrs]

I haven't met anyone who can explain why the Aqua Terra range is more expensive than a standard Seamaster, especially as the standard Seamaster seems to be better specced and more complex.

I can only assume it is economies of scale and the Aqua Terra sells in much smaller numbers so therefore the cost to manufacture is higher

[fizzwheel]

I wonder if its the movement that accounts for the price difference,

The standard Seamaster you linked to has the 8800 movement in it, the Aqua Terra has the newer 8900 movement in it.

IIRC the 8900 movement is a bit of a step on in terms of gauss rating and its also its the first of Omega's movement to receive the METAS certification. I did a fair bit of reading about it when I was looking at a new purchase a few weeks ago an settled on an Aqua Terra.

Edited by fizzwheel on Friday 30th July 19:29

[Jamescrs]

fizzwheel said:

I wonder if its the movement that accounts for the price difference,

The standard Seamaster you linked to has the 8800 movement in it, the Aqua Terra has the newer 8900 movement in it.

IIRC the 8900 movement is a bit of a step on in terms of gauss rating and its also its the first of Omega's movement to receive the METAS certification. I did a fair bit of reading about it when I was looking at a new purchase a few weeks ago an settled on an Aqua Terra.

Edited by fizzwheel on Friday 30th July 19:29

The 8800 movement is a Master Chronometer and Metas certified.

Looking at it again the Aquaterra seems to have the same movement as the Planet Ocean model which does have some slight improvements over the 300 Professional.

I own both and I doubt you would be dissapointed with either.

Edited by Jamescrs on Friday 30th July 20:01

[Mr Squarekins]

co-axil movement, like a Planet Ocean. More expensive than a 'standard ' Sea Master.

Simple as that.

[liner33]

Both are co-axial movements just one movement very slightly better

[thecrow]

Bought mine a couple of years ago and it seems to get more compliments than any of my others. Can’t comment on the price difference but personally like that the AT is a bit different.

[Macneil]

I have an AT, and I've grown to love it, but I can't explain the price either!

that model is £3995 new on Chrono24, so probably discounts available at shops?