zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: In need of advice. Husband needs a good/dress
: watch and wants a TAG. But they seem rather
: overrated so I'm thinking Omega for Xmas. He
: has small-ish wrists so needs something
: proportional.

: Looking at Day/Date chronograph (3520.50) as he
: is a computer engineer and loves complexity.
: But: 1. Is it dressy enough for a suit &
: tie?
: 2. Would it overwhelm his wrist?
: 3. Too hard to read?
: 4. Other recommendations?
: 5. Don't hate me, but the TAG Link series is
: just so attractive...

: HELP!

Hi Ann,

The Speedmaster Day-Date you are looking at is only 39mm in diameter, so it won't overwhelm a small to average wrist. I think it certainly can be worn with a suit, though there's one option that I think may be a bit better for you.

Have you looked at the Aqua Terra line? The reason I mention this is that this is probably Omega's most versatile watch and offers a tremendous "bang for the buck". For just $150-$200 more than the $2650 retail price for the Day-Date, you get a watch that is a certified chronometer, has Omega's co-axial escapement and a 3 year factory warranty (compared to 2 years for the Speedmaster), a sapphire display caseback that displays the movement, and 150 meters of water resistance with a screw down crown.

There are two other benefits of this watch. It comes in a "Mid-Size" version, which is 36mm in diameter. Even the smallest of men can wear this size. The standard size is the same 39mm as the Speedmaster Day-Date, but the watch itself is noticeably thinner since it does not have a chronograph function. Also, the watch is ideal for any situation. You can wear it with a tuxedo or with jeans and a t-shirt. The smaller "Mid-Size" version retails for $2800, while the larger 39mm size is $2850.

This is just a suggestion. Since the Aqua Terras are beautiful watches that are actually the lowest priced co-axial models in the Omega catalog, they may be worth taking a look at.

Good luck,
John