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Re: New Aqua Terra models
In Response To: Re: New Aqua Terra models *PIC* ()

: I like the 'original' cal. 2500 models (I have a 2504.50).

: I'm unconvinced by the new cal. 8500 ones (pictured).

: The 'teck dials' are interesting (anything that looks like a Riva
: can't be bad). It's the detailing that seems less well resolved
: than the older ones. The new Omega badge is beautifully executed
: (with recesseded joining bars between the letters) and the
: bracelet links without the holes look neat. it's just the rather
: 'bling' dial detailing that seems to be a bit OTT.

I'm sorry but just looking at the one photo it looks strange. As far as "bling", forget it. I have two Piagets; one is from the 60's and has all the bling without the flash. Manual wind 18 k YG in a rectangle surrounds an black onyx dial. There are two hands, hour and minute and one word, "Piaget". The other is an 18 k round Polo with day/date. It is only 31 diameter but features are highly visible. The bracelet is classic Piaget bar links. Omega needs to get some time with the true "haute horology" again.

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