2006 Omega Aqua Terra

[arun1uk]

Gents, would appreciate a bit of advice, please.

I've found a 2006 Aqua Terra, the same as this:


It had a complete overhaul by Omega, in December, including new bracelet, hands, spring, crown, new glass and a full polish. It's basically brand new now!

I was slightly concerned at first, as to why all these components needed replacing. Either it's had a very hard life and was in bad condition, hence the complete overhaul, or it's just been looked after.

So, how much do you think one of these would go for?
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers

[IroningMan]

Around £1,400 new. No idea now.

[arun1uk]

IroningMan said:

Around £1,400 new. No idea now.

Ok.....thanks?

[RumbleOfThunder]

The one pictured has the co-ax movement. I think these are almost £2k new.

[nikaiyo2]

IroningMan said:

Around £1,400 new. No idea now.

£3400 in Goldsmiths now, bit of negotiaion will get 15% off

[RumbleOfThunder]

£3400 for an AT, what on earth.

[arun1uk]

So this is the original design of the AT, with a gloss black face, as opposed to the new models which have etched faces.

I really like the simplistic looks, and prefer the look of the new design, but for the condition, 2 year warranty and price, I think the one I've found is a very good deal.

So, do you guys think £1.6k is a reasonable price?

[IroningMan]

It's the one that I have, albeit mine has a silver face, with the 2500 co-axial movement.

In 2009 it was replaced with the curent, vastly more expensive model - which has different face, case, bracelet and movement. I think you're being asked for something close to, or even above the list price in 2006.

Mine on a non-standard strap:

[arun1uk]

IroningMan said:

It's the one that I have, albeit mine has a silver face, with the 2500 co-axial movement.

In 2009 it was replaced with the curent, vastly more expensive model - which has different face, case, bracelet and movement. I think you're being asked for something close to, or even above the list price in 2006.

Thanks, that's really helpful actually. Another quick thing for you, what kind of box does it have? Wooden or standard red Omega?

Thanks for your help IroningMan

[IroningMan]

Red for mine.

[nikaiyo2]

arun1uk said:

So this is the original design of the AT, with a gloss black face, as opposed to the new models which have etched faces.

I really like the simplistic looks, and prefer the look of the new design, but for the condition, 2 year warranty and price, I think the one I've found is a very good deal.

So, do you guys think £1.6k is a reasonable price?

I would expect to pay £1200-1400 for a used but VGC AT with box and papers etc, from a trusted seller. So to my mind £1600 for this one with mega service and 2 year Omega waranty is good value!

I have no idea on this but is the waranty transferable?

[nikaiyo2]

RumbleOfThunder said:

£3400 for an AT, what on earth.

I know I, paid less than a third of that for mine from WOS 5 years ago

[Ikemi]

nikaiyo2 said:

RumbleOfThunder said:

£3400 for an AT, what on earth.

I know I, paid less than a third of that for mine from WOS 5 years ago

Ah yes, but the new Aqua Terra incorporates the new in-house Calibre 8500 movement, which is why it's now a lot more expensive. The new Planet Ocean with 8500 movement is £3800, whereas the previous version PO (which is still available) is £2800.

Edited by Ikemi on Wednesday 1st February 01:33

[arun1uk]

Ikemi said:

Ah yes, but the new Aqua Terra incorporates the new in-house Calibre 8500 movement, which is why it's now a lot more expensive. The new Planet Ocean with 8500 movement is £3800, whereas the previous version PO (which is still available) is £2800.

Edited by Ikemi on Wednesday 1st February 01:33

Good shout, I only worked this out the other day too, when trying on a PO in comparison with the used AT.
I read somewhere this model of AT came with a wooden box though, but that might be outside of the UK (as in the picture I posted).

Think I'm going to go for it... In essence a good as new AT (albeit with the 2500 mechanism) with 2 yr warranty is reasonable.

[Ikemi]

arun1uk said:

Good shout, I only worked this out the other day too, when trying on a PO in comparison with the used AT.
I read somewhere this model of AT came with a wooden box though, but that might be outside of the UK (as in the picture I posted).

Think I'm going to go for it... In essence a good as new AT (albeit with the 2500 mechanism) with 2 yr warranty is reasonable.

I believe the 2006 AT came in the usual red Omega box, if that's any help? Like this 2006 model:

http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/seamaster-aqua-te...