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| Author: | carlhaluss [ Sat May 09, 2009 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
A few more - and better - photos of my new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, Caliber 8500. Taken by my friend Ian today, while we were comparing Omegas. His being the Constellation Double Eagle Perpetual Calendar, which is also a beautiful watch indeed. Hope you enjoy these photos, courtesy of Ian, which actually do justice to this beautiful watch:        Here are a couple more enhanced by Ian - a B&W closeup of the beautiful movement, and a dial shot:   Cheers, Carl |
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| Author: | dbniner [ Sat May 09, 2009 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
its a bueaty, very classy, carl. great pics ian |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Sun May 10, 2009 2:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
I must say (again!) how great the brushing on the rotor and bridges looks. Great shots Carl (and Ian!). 
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| Author: | Altair [ Sun May 10, 2009 2:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Great shots, very classy watch! |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Sun May 10, 2009 3:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Fantastic shots Carl (and Ian). I really like it Carl - beautiful piece! |
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| Author: | carlhaluss [ Sun May 10, 2009 7:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Driver8 wrote: I must say (again!) how great the brushing on the rotor and bridges looks. Great shots Carl (and Ian!). Thanks, Driver8. Ian's shots really bring out the details. I meant to ask you last time you commented, though - which parts are the "bridges"? Cheers, Carl |
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| Author: | Garfield411 [ Mon May 11, 2009 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Great pictures of a very nice watch, I really like display backs. Would love to run across a Brietling display back at a reasonable price. |
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| Author: | Mofongo [ Mon May 11, 2009 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Wow, the movement is stunning to behold. Much better looking than the previous Aqua Terras. Mofongo |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Tue May 12, 2009 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
carlhaluss wrote: Driver8 wrote: I must say (again!) how great the brushing on the rotor and bridges looks. Great shots Carl (and Ian!). Thanks, Driver8. Ian's shots really bring out the details. I meant to ask you last time you commented, though - which parts are the "bridges"? Cheers, Carl Sorry for the late reply Carl - only just noticed you asked me a question!  The bridges are basically the other parts you can see that have the brushed finish like the rotor. I'm sure Roff could give a very accurate definition, but basically they are the series of plates (or in some movements, bars) that sit where the backplate would on an older movement. In short, they support / hold in place the various moving parts of the movement. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Tue May 12, 2009 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Sorry I missed that as well. Driver8 answers it well. If you think about a watch movement the moving parts are supported from above and below. Historically the top plate and the base plate would provide this support but these days the top plate has been replaced in efforts to save weight, show more of the movement, accommodate rotors more easily, etc. Now bridges act to support two or more elements of the running train or other functional components, 'bridging' across the pieces. Historically, Geneva school of watchmaking decorates bridges with cote de Geneve or Geneva stripes. |
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| Author: | carlhaluss [ Tue May 12, 2009 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Thank You Driver8 and Roff. After I asked the question, I took a much closer look at the detail. I guess it's pretty obvious to me now exactly what you mean. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. And yes, Omega did a beautiful job on that movement! Cheers, Carl |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Wed May 13, 2009 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
Nice photos, and Omega is not that bad. 
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| Author: | tozzleozzle [ Wed May 13, 2009 10:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: More pics of Aqua Terra 8500 - "Photos by Ian" |
mmmmmmmmmmmm caliber 8500 |
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