Hi everyone! New to the watch game and want to buy my first luxury watch. My top option so far is Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra (22010412103004 - photo attached) and I wanted to ask this group 1. if this is a pretty solid choice and 2. What the best way to purchasing it would be. My budget is around 3-7k. If im spending 6-7k, some other watch people i am friends with are saying might as well get a Rolex, but I am seeing them go for much more than this and also have heard they are tough to actually locate and purchase

At the Omega store, if i walked out with it i would be looking at $6,750 with tax… when i check chrono24 and other online sources they have this for about 1k cheaper. Is there a risk with going with them? I also am not super opposed to buying lightly used, but only if the watch doesn’t have any obvious dings and is basically in “new” shape.

What do you guys think is the best way to go about purchasing? I want to have 100% confidence that the watch is real and for it to be in good shape, but also saving ~1k if i can seems like a no brainer.

THANK YOU ALL!!! Photos and Link below of my top choice so far, but also open to suggestions in this price range.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m-co-axial-master-chronometer-41-mm-22010412103004

  • clm1859BEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Regarding the “might as well get a rolex”. Only if a rolex is what you want. They sound like its somehow objectively better.

    From my point of view, rolex is only objectively better at one thing and thats brand recognition. If you want to impress average Joes on the street with how fancy your watch is, rolex certainly is the way to go.

    However to me thats more a downside than an advantage.

    And compared to an equivalent rolex like a datejust, the aquaterra has better water resistance, better magnetic resistance and equivalent accuracy (actually rolex is technically more accurate at +/-2 seconds per day than omegas 0 to +5, but being fast but not slow is imo more practical, as its easier to correct).

    The omega also has an open caseback, which is a big plus in my book. And can be bought with a discount and a true luxury buying experience. Rather than having to play weird games for the privilige of spending a ton of money. Also i think it actually looks better too.