I was considering buying an Aqua Terra, but then I tried on the Mark XX. It's not as flashy as an AT -- it's not even as flashy as a Seiko 5 -- but for me that's a plus. Omega has a better movement, but the wearing experience of the IWC is unequalled by anything I've tried on. I bought the Mark XX, and the rest of my collection languishes in the box.
Unreal. The same thing happened to me. IWC wax not on my radar at all. However, I tried it on. And that was end of story. I wear the watch pretty much exclusively now.
If picking one of these two there's no losing. I've owned both, great watches. The IWC has imo one of the best bracelets around with a wonderful micro adjust in the clasp, I think it beats the omega there, also the ease-xchange system is convenient. The AT is beautiful, wish they did a better bracelet but the rubber strap is fantastic. The depth and texture of the dial is striking. Both wonderful watches.
Nice comparison, thanks. The Omega is the superior watch overall, with its Marine Chronometer movement and it more versatile aesthetic. It is truly an "only one" wristwatch.
In a side-by-side comparison, I liked the Aqua Terra better. However, when I saw them on the wrist, I liked the IWC much better. Just goes to show: don't buy a watch you haven't had on your wrist before. Thanks for the great video.
Wow you really knocked it out of the park with this one man. Perfect comparison! And my two favourite watch brands and lines nonetheless. Needless to say, there're both winners for me.
I have the railmaster, and it has the same braclet as the Aqua Terra. I could only take off one link, and don't get a perfect fit. It works fine, it just slides up and down a lot. Something everyone interested in these watches should think about with that bracelet. My wrist for reference is about 19.5 cm.
I wouldn't mind having both honestly, they're different enough each would get plenty of wrist time and I wouldn't feel like one is strictly better than the other.
Para mi son tan diferente las dos que no se pueden comparar,una es mas elegante para diario vivir,hablo de la omega,la otra mas deportiva y informal aunque elegante,dificil escoger,osea para mi lo mejor seria tener las dos..
Back in Jan 2022 I was so damn close to buying the green AT41 a couple months after I bought my blue SMP300M. But then I saw the IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 in green on the leather strap and got that instead haha. But that green AT41 is so killer nonetheless...but the IWC green is king on the green dials.
IWC MARK XX for me. Better legibility and not as flashy as the Aqua Terra. I also think that the Mark XX is more versetaile as the Aqua Terra especially with the bracelett.
do not understand why the AT is so thick.... should be 2mm thinner and it would so much better....still a boring watch though. Good video though... not too thick and certainly not boring!
I own the aqua terra in black teak dial. I have to say it’s a gorgeous watch, but you highlighted two of my major complaints. 1. Top heavy. 2. No micro adjust. This does make the watch a little uncomfortable on straps, finding the right size and being top heavy moving around a lot. I like a loose watch fit, but the top heavy nature make this annoying as the watch then moves a lot.
Both are great watches but the IWC bracelet is hands down better. IWC Mark XX is a near perfect daily do-almost anything watch, however they need to do better on luming the entire dial. Personal preference... Both very nice.
IWC Mark XX at grey prices is one of the best watches at the price point. Wears like a dream even on smaller wrists and fits almost any occasion. Get it on the bracelet, absolutely no regrets.
The IWC just doesn't come together for me. Nice bracelet, but the dial doesn't work that well with it and looks a bit cheap once you get over the burst effect. Omega by default, although 41m a bit big.
I have both. The Mark xx is more legible. The easy exchange bracelet on IWC has been a big problem. For some reason the release tab rubs my wrist and the watch falls off my wrist several times almost losing the watch. IWC says no problem even after sent back twice. Then they acknowledged problem and said they fixed it but it came off when I was riding my bike. I put a secure strap on the watch and put the bracelet in the box and won’t chance it again
I have a Mark 16 spitfire and sent it to IWC for servicing. Came back 0.0 seconds per day and 0.0 beat error. That was 2 yrs ago and while I don't wear it everyday, it keeps those specs when I do put it on. I'm sure Omega's movement is top notch but I have zero complaints about my IWC.
What do you mean? Both have in house movements and I’ll take the power reserve over the co-axial escapement. Which you can’t even tell me what that is.
I own the exact Aqua Terra but in the blue. Believe me, it is a head turner, and when I also say it was worn by James Bond in Skyfall, it makes an even bigger impression. The IWC looks good, but I don't think it is in the same ballpark as the Omega.
What a great video. Omega has a stronger reach with their availability, which is unfortunate because you really should try on both and decide. I personally think the Mark xx is a better watch, from personal experience.
The IWC is a lot smaller and even the salesperson said. That looks like a toy watch on you. 😂 Big wrist you need the big crown, but it’s so fucking expensive. Omega provide better size for medium to big wrist. I don’t think these are comparable. The mark XX is beautiful but it wears so small
Iwc is in a different league imo, brand prestige is above omega. The omega is nice but the bracelet is rubbish, no micro adjust and it feels cheaply made. Its got a lower beat rate movement compared to the iwc The iwc is a bit like the rolex explorer, its not to flashy but just feels and looks amazing on the wrist. The omega looks a bit to bulky.
Great video! I love the omega AT - the movement, the display case back, the dial, the jumping hour hand. They also have 38mm now although without the jumping hour hand. The mark XX however is more comfortable - the thinnrss, the bracelet and clasp. It is the best one watch collection from convenience and quality ratio! However, I just love the omega more due to what I listed and I think it is convenient enough. So at the moment it is the AT for me. I don't own either but I am considering buying one and the AT is at the top of my list for a 3 hander! Need to check out the tudor bb 58 gmt though 🙂
@@Mega-zi7ys I am not comparing - I am considering it along the AT and mark XX, of course taking into account the price for these 3 watches. Tudor bb 39 gmt has metas, the looks and the functionality for 30% less than the AT and mark XX. So for me this validates me considering it. Have to check it out in the metal yet though 🙂
Excellent comparison. I've never understood the IWC. All that money for a dressed-up version of a military-issue type watch, the originals of which would have very much been built down to a budget. Smacks of rich guys playing soldiers I'm afraid and profoundly lacks credibility. The AT on the other hand, and for all its faults, is a cohesive, modernish design and all the better for it.
Nope, rich guys flying their own planes or driving their Porsches to track days. The AT are much more likely to be someone’s grail watch, while the XX are most likely to be someone’s third or fourth tiered watch. There owners are not really in the same demographic.
@@KC-bv9kf I'd love to see your market research that backs that up. Ah, right. You've fallen for the line that the IWC is somehow a 'tool' watch. Right. Good luck,
I was at the boutique looking at this very watch. It's gorgeous especially the green dial but I didn't really like the push button clasp. The rep showed me another brand they are authorized for its called a Rolex Datejust 41 in sunburst green dial this one is configured with a smooth bezel and a solid bracelet. I ended up getting the Rolex even though it was close to $1700 more, even if they aren't as well known or has the heritage of Omega I just prefer the more simplistic design.
Legibility is crazy on the Mark XX. That‘s what draws me so much to IWC. Clear winner to me.
I was considering buying an Aqua Terra, but then I tried on the Mark XX. It's not as flashy as an AT -- it's not even as flashy as a Seiko 5 -- but for me that's a plus. Omega has a better movement, but the wearing experience of the IWC is unequalled by anything I've tried on. I bought the Mark XX, and the rest of my collection languishes in the box.
I would say the Mark XX has the better movement? 4 Hz rate, vs 3.5 for Omega. Higher power reserve too on the IWC.
@@stevens1041 It's not as accurate as my Omega with an 8900 series movement. More positional variation, too. But good enough!
@@stevens1041higher beat doesn’t necessarily mean better. The 8900 is METAS certified, so highly accurate and virtually impossible to magnetize
You have said it all for me!
Unreal. The same thing happened to me. IWC wax not on my radar at all. However, I tried it on. And that was end of story. I wear the watch pretty much exclusively now.
That green dial on the IWC is to die for. 😮 i wish it came with a no-date option tho
Even a date at 6 would suffice.
Great comparison. I would choose the IWC, but the Aqua Terra deserves respect too. Brilliant watches.
bracelet on the IWC is so SO much better than the Omega (not that the Omega bracelet is bad)
If picking one of these two there's no losing. I've owned both, great watches. The IWC has imo one of the best bracelets around with a wonderful micro adjust in the clasp, I think it beats the omega there, also the ease-xchange system is convenient. The AT is beautiful, wish they did a better bracelet but the rubber strap is fantastic. The depth and texture of the dial is striking. Both wonderful watches.
I have got AT small second and I regret that I haven't gone for IWC
Nice comparison, thanks. The Omega is the superior watch overall, with its Marine Chronometer movement and it more versatile aesthetic. It is truly an "only one" wristwatch.
Mark XX looks like the better wearing experience.
In a side-by-side comparison, I liked the Aqua Terra better. However, when I saw them on the wrist, I liked the IWC much better. Just goes to show: don't buy a watch you haven't had on your wrist before. Thanks for the great video.
I'm loving the way you captured the Mark XX's interactions with the light. 😎
Something about that IWC. Once you get it on the wrist. It’s hard to take off.
Although I prefer the black dial.
I think the black, blue and silver dials of mark XX are as versatile as the green AT 🙂
Wow you really knocked it out of the park with this one man. Perfect comparison! And my two favourite watch brands and lines nonetheless. Needless to say, there're both winners for me.
IWC bracelet is much, much better.
The Mark series is iconic, the Omega, however, isn’t bad.
Look at both last year and went with AT. Iwc is good, breitling is good, but omega is just better.
I have the railmaster, and it has the same braclet as the Aqua Terra. I could only take off one link, and don't get a perfect fit. It works fine, it just slides up and down a lot. Something everyone interested in these watches should think about with that bracelet. My wrist for reference is about 19.5 cm.
The IWC is an icon. The Aqua Terra is just Omega's version of a Datejust
I wouldn't mind having both honestly, they're different enough each would get plenty of wrist time and I wouldn't feel like one is strictly better than the other.
No micro adjustment clasp at this price point is ridiculous
I guess you don’t understand the true price point of the calibre in the IWC then? See Baume et Mercier Baumatic …. 😂
@@mendipfox1650 we can debate the calibre but the point regarding the bracelet remains very valid
@@michaelbishop9157 I agree, the bracelet on the IWC is very nice, even though I feel a Mark series watch, really belongs on a leather strap. 🤓
Even Doxa has a easy adjustment on their $2k watch 😂
@@mendipfox1650The IWC has a in house movement by IWC. Has nothing to do with a Baumatic.
Iwc is far more visibel and beautiful,i dont know who has better movment
IWC HANDS 🙌 DOWN THE BEST OPTION GENERALY
Mark XX sunburst dial puts it over the top as the winner
Para mi son tan diferente las dos que no se pueden comparar,una es mas elegante para diario vivir,hablo de la omega,la otra mas deportiva y informal aunque elegante,dificil escoger,osea para mi lo mejor seria tener las dos..
Omega for me- IWC is a brand that I certainly respect, but I just don’t desire for whatever reason. Aqua Terra is just an stunning everyday wear watch
That was a GREAT review, thank you! (You could have added the OP 41.) For me the AT with the IWC bracelet ;-).
Back in Jan 2022 I was so damn close to buying the green AT41 a couple months after I bought my blue SMP300M. But then I saw the IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 in green on the leather strap and got that instead haha. But that green AT41 is so killer nonetheless...but the IWC green is king on the green dials.
Great comparison video, loving that green dial on the IWC. Both watches 👌
Once you go IWC you don't go back!
Your videos are beautiful. The AT remains one of my favorite watches for under $10k. Thanks for sharing.
Love these comparison videos
I love making them!
IWC MARK XX for me. Better legibility and not as flashy as the Aqua Terra. I also think that the Mark XX is more versetaile as the Aqua Terra especially with the bracelett.
The IWC is stunning
I like field watches, but if I am buying a watch in that price range, the Omega wins every time.
You obviously haven’t experienced these watches in person. The IWC is a level above omega. The movement is probably the only thing the omega wins.
@@whereRbearsTeeth my local jeweler rep IWC for years and I have looked at many of them in person. They are not bad watches I just find them boring.
The brand is a level above, but this watch isn't.
Aqua terra win
do not understand why the AT is so thick.... should be 2mm thinner and it would so much better....still a boring watch though. Good video though... not too thick and certainly not boring!
I own the aqua terra in black teak dial. I have to say it’s a gorgeous watch, but you highlighted two of my major complaints. 1. Top heavy. 2. No micro adjust. This does make the watch a little uncomfortable on straps, finding the right size and being top heavy moving around a lot. I like a loose watch fit, but the top heavy nature make this annoying as the watch then moves a lot.
Both are great watches but the IWC bracelet is hands down better. IWC Mark XX is a near perfect daily do-almost anything watch, however they need to do better on luming the entire dial. Personal preference... Both very nice.
How can you comper 60 hours to 120. Thats enogh for the iwc to win. I have a blue one with blue strap
Both are great watches. For me, the IWC just fits my slimmer wrist like a glove so it’s an easy choice. That and the green dial is stunning
Looking to pick up a mark xx on the blue dial.I’ve had and sold 3 mark 16’s regret it to this day😂
120 hour power reserve, better case size, better bracelet, cheaper and thinner. IWC wins hands down.
Resale on the Aqua T is about £1k less than the IWC. Also not a fan of the Omegas Bracelet/ clasp.
IWC Mark XX at grey prices is one of the best watches at the price point. Wears like a dream even on smaller wrists and fits almost any occasion. Get it on the bracelet, absolutely no regrets.
The IWC just doesn't come together for me. Nice bracelet, but the dial doesn't work that well with it and looks a bit cheap once you get over the burst effect. Omega by default, although 41m a bit big.
Both are on my wish list. Wish there would be sapphire caseback for IWC.
Soft iron cage?
@@KC-bv9kf Antimagnetic niobium-zirconium alloy hairspring?
Try the Portuguese Automatic 40 then. Beautiful classic dial ❤
I have both. The Mark xx is more legible. The easy exchange bracelet on IWC has been a big problem. For some reason the release tab rubs my wrist and the watch falls off my wrist several times almost losing the watch. IWC says no problem even after sent back twice. Then they acknowledged problem and said they fixed it but it came off when I was riding my bike. I put a secure strap on the watch and put the bracelet in the box and won’t chance it again
I've personally never had this issue, but I'm interested to see if others have. What is your wrist size?
MkXX lug to lug is a bit too long and the AT’s lugs just look too fat and round.
The green on the IWC pops! Both watches are great! Thanks for the video 🫶
Prefer the IWC … it’s gorgeous
IWC Mark XX is my next watch. Now I have to decide the color.
That's a tough decision.
I'd like to know more about the movements. Which watch has a better movement?? I bet it's the Omega.
I have a Mark 16 spitfire and sent it to IWC for servicing. Came back 0.0 seconds per day and 0.0 beat error. That was 2 yrs ago and while I don't wear it everyday, it keeps those specs when I do put it on.
I'm sure Omega's movement is top notch but I have zero complaints about my IWC.
Omega is stunning
wish the MARKXX had open case back
That would be nice
I would choose the IWC - better PR, slimmer, much more functional bracelet and the nice green IMO
Aqua Terra ❤
Omg the omega is good but the iwc is pure class and that bracelet..wow!
iwc - just based on looks
The gap tolerances for the end link meeting the case on the iwc look very poor on camera
Markxx is as overpriced a watch I’ve seen. You are paying a huge amount of moneyfor that bracelet. Iwc are slightly overpriced for me
Both of them: meh but Omega is technically so much more advanced.
What do you mean? Both have in house movements and I’ll take the power reserve over the co-axial escapement. Which you can’t even tell me what that is.
I own the exact Aqua Terra but in the blue. Believe me, it is a head turner, and when I also say it was worn by James Bond in Skyfall, it makes an even bigger impression. The IWC looks good, but I don't think it is in the same ballpark as the Omega.
What a great video. Omega has a stronger reach with their availability, which is unfortunate because you really should try on both and decide. I personally think the Mark xx is a better watch, from personal experience.
The IWC is a lot smaller and even the salesperson said. That looks like a toy watch on you. 😂
Big wrist you need the big crown, but it’s so fucking expensive.
Omega provide better size for medium to big wrist. I don’t think these are comparable.
The mark XX is beautiful but it wears so small
Iwc is in a different league imo, brand prestige is above omega.
The omega is nice but the bracelet is rubbish, no micro adjust and it feels cheaply made.
Its got a lower beat rate movement compared to the iwc
The iwc is a bit like the rolex explorer, its not to flashy but just feels and looks amazing on the wrist.
The omega looks a bit to bulky.
The Omega is a significantly more expensive watch to manufacture than the IWC. A lot more complex on almost every level. 👍🏻
@@mendipfox1650 both are made by machines
Brand prestige at the higher level, yes, but not for this entry model.
IWC
This video shows off the Mark XX beautifully ❤
The IWC is the clear winner for me out of these 2.
A Spitfire, albeit quite different is on my list
Omega wins. iWC looks like a $10 walmart watch
then patek looks like other cheap watch then?
No dai…
Bello l’Omega ma io preferisco l’IWC.
Great video!
I love the omega AT - the movement, the display case back, the dial, the jumping hour hand. They also have 38mm now although without the jumping hour hand.
The mark XX however is more comfortable - the thinnrss, the bracelet and clasp. It is the best one watch collection from convenience and quality ratio!
However, I just love the omega more due to what I listed and I think it is convenient enough. So at the moment it is the AT for me.
I don't own either but I am considering buying one and the AT is at the top of my list for a 3 hander! Need to check out the tudor bb 58 gmt though 🙂
Tudor can't be compared to Omega and iwc.
@@Mega-zi7ys I am not comparing - I am considering it along the AT and mark XX, of course taking into account the price for these 3 watches. Tudor bb 39 gmt has metas, the looks and the functionality for 30% less than the AT and mark XX. So for me this validates me considering it. Have to check it out in the metal yet though 🙂
Sorry, but for me IWC looks like a cheap chinese watch in this comparison.
Excellent comparison. I've never understood the IWC. All that money for a dressed-up version of a military-issue type watch, the originals of which would have very much been built down to a budget. Smacks of rich guys playing soldiers I'm afraid and profoundly lacks credibility. The AT on the other hand, and for all its faults, is a cohesive, modernish design and all the better for it.
Now do dive watches
Nope, rich guys flying their own planes or driving their Porsches to track days.
The AT are much more likely to be someone’s grail watch, while the XX are most likely to be someone’s third or fourth tiered watch.
There owners are not really in the same demographic.
@@KC-bv9kf I'd love to see your market research that backs that up. Ah, right. You've fallen for the line that the IWC is somehow a 'tool' watch. Right. Good luck,
@@RandallSlick if you have to ask, then you really can’t afford it, lol
Enjoy
@@KC-bv9kf Whoosh!
I was at the boutique looking at this very watch. It's gorgeous especially the green dial but I didn't really like the push button clasp. The rep showed me another brand they are authorized for its called a Rolex Datejust 41 in sunburst green dial this one is configured with a smooth bezel and a solid bracelet. I ended up getting the Rolex even though it was close to $1700 more, even if they aren't as well known or has the heritage of Omega I just prefer the more simplistic design.
😂
What? A Rolex Datejust isn't as well known as an Omega AT? I think it's the complete opposite.
IWC easily