the_rymeister Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hi all I'm currently in a position to buy a gen omega seamaster 300 chrono 2225.80 in blue or an aqua terra blue dial 2503.80 and am really stuck and need some input to help me deside Since I bought my gen 45mm planet ocean most of my reps havn't had a lot of wrist time so for the moment I'm selling a couple of reps to fund another gen. My dilemma is do I get the aqua terra as it is a beautiful watch which is very versatile with leather straps ect but quite similar to my planet ocean or do I go for something different and buy the smp chrono? The only problem I'm having with the smp is I need to try one on as I'm worried it will sit way to high on the wrist as it is a whopping 16mm thick Here are the two watches in question. Any help or thoughts would be great These aren't the actual watches I'm purchasing,just reference pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Buddy the SMP is a tank, it sits high on the wrist. I had a rep and I sold for that reason. The AT is an evergreen, you never get bored of her understated beauty. For me it's an easy choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamcky2k Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 +1 aqua terra, you have a dive watch in the planet ocean xl-so something sporty yet totally different will add variety! im pretty tempted by the quartz model myself...seen one on sale where i live from £1750 to £1195...but after recently forking out on my gen superocean i dont think the missus will be too chuffed...then again what she dont know wont hurt her :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Cheers guys a am definitely leaning more towards the aqua terra as I like the versatility if it as I can't emagine an smp on a nice croc hmmmmmm what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 1st world problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C06alt Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 My votes for AT as its most versatile and that's good for high wrist time with a gen,try to get an automatic or the noobs will say its a fake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Cheers COalt its a automatic 2500 co-axial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I love those old Aqua terras, getting harder to find them in good nick now but they are great. I used have the white/blue and white/gold. Sorry I got rid of them. The blue dial you chose is one of the nicest most versatile ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcagara08 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I say go for the gen smp chrono mate, the design itself is legendary..it already has made a mark in the dive watch category since the 90's and onwards. .it isn't very tall in height as compared to the new smp chrono 9300 and you will love how versatile the look of it will be. It can go with a suit as well as shorts. Here's my rep with the gen bezel assembly; Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have an older gen SMP Chrono that I bought several years ago in person from a member here (on the old board iirc back in '06 I think it was). I love it on the blue rubber strap with the deployant clasp. It is not overly bulky at all. I think it has a nice presence on the wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Cheers guys. @ krusty.....looks really nice on the rubber with deployment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 AT would get my vote, understated and versatile piece Ry don't get me wrong the Smp is a beaut piece too but when you look in the box which will end up on your wrist ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 AT would get my vote, understated and versatile piece Ry don't get me wrong the Smp is a beaut piece too but when you look in the box which will end up on your wrist ? With you on this one s,your right the smp is a real beaut but I think the planet ocean would get picked up more than it definitely going to go At, looks stunning on that croc hirsch strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 My vote is for the AT, I never liked the look of the SMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navik Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 AT for sure! And it goes really well with that Hirsch strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcagara08 Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 if you can't choose, just get the two! BTW the Skyfall AT REP will be available by June then as per other REP watch foras.. so hold on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I went for the at in the end, its a real beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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