Omega Aqua Terra Blue 'Skyfall' 38.5mm Review

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Cookies shares his immediate connection with the Omega Aqua Terra Blue 'Skyfall' edition, detailing his 'love at first sight' experience. His post highlights the watch's captivating blue dial and the advanced Co-Axial Caliber 8500, offering a personal review of its aesthetics and functionality.

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Good Day Fellas,

Let's start with the definition of "Love at first sight":

1)An Instantaneous Attraction to someone or something
2)An eloquent equivalent of lust - intense desire or craving

It started with a casual walk into the AD with a friend, who wanted to explore some of the daytonas and perhaps get one. I was a spectator, not a predator. So I was bored with the usual pieces i always look at, and me was just walking to the Omega section to view the new blue PO titanium, when this sneaky bugger caught my eye:

The newly released Omega Aqua Terra 38.5mm Skyfall edition

As I saw it, the blue instantly attracted me. It is not a normal blue, but a deep dark blue which can look black at certain angles. The way light dances around the dial is magical, so I took it out, and i knew it had to be mine, no buts about it. It's been a long time since watch and man has united in destiny, after years and years of seeing pieces which are:

1) must-have but made of unobtanium. E.g. The Ballouard Upside-Down watch
2) good looking in press releases but not wearable due weird proportions. E.g. the 1931 you-know-what
3) seen on the wrists of bling bling middle kingdom folks

The 8500 Co-axial calibre is a plus point. It is mesmezing seeing the co-axial mechanism gyrate. The Si-14 hairspring is an unusual colour too. 60 hours of power reserve on a full-wind.

Enjoyed wearing it so much that it remained on my wrist for 7 days 7 nights.

The only gripe I have if it(though a minor one), is that for some strange reason, the calibre 8500 was made without a quick set date, instead, it has the independent hour setting function. It took me 60 full crown rotations to set a date correct.

Simply, nice, elegant. It is a winner!

Key Points from the Discussion

The watch's blue dial is noted for its deep, dark hue that can appear black from certain angles, creating a magical play of light.
The Caliber 8500 Co-Axial movement is a significant feature, admired for its mesmerizing mechanism and Si-14 hairspring, offering a 60-hour power reserve.
A minor drawback of the Caliber 8500 is the absence of a quick-set date function, replaced by an independent hour setting, which makes date adjustment lengthy.
The Aqua Terra 'Skyfall' is described as an understated watch that avoids being too sober, making it versatile for various occasions.
Some collectors express a preference for a leather strap over the bracelet, highlighting individual styling choices and the cost implications of unused bracelets.

The Discussion

Ruckdee

Nov 14, 2012

I share your enthusiasm for the watch. The dial is like a chameleon...

...as shown in your first and last photographs. It is a very understated watch which does not appear too sober if you ask me. I had to use much self-restraint to leave the boutique without the watch in the red bag. I have very recently taken delivery of the watch in the background, plus there is another watch on order so I should not spend now. Ruckdee

Nov 14, 2012

Nice one Ruckdee

Which reverso is that in the background?

Ruckdee

Nov 14, 2012

It is this one. I've been waiting for it since SIHH.