I recently acquired 2 Seamasters in blue, a 2007 2255.80 Electric Blue (referred to as "EB") and a 2014 SMPc mid-size 212.30.36.20.03.001 (referred to as "SMPc").

My wrist size is just a tab over 6.25'. I own a few speedy moonwatches and never thought its 42mm size looks too big on me. So I thought I could pull off the EB with 41mm case diameter. On the other hand, I always want to give the midsize a try. So I just acquired both and would try them out before deciding which one I should keep. Now having them for a few days, I'm really torn between the two, each has its own unique characters and shortcomings. I'd like to seek for opinions from the forum to help me decide. Here's how I feel about each of them:

SMPc

Pros:
1. I think the overall size looks better in proportion to my wrist size. As if a 41mm SMP would look on a 7-7.5' wrist. No overhang at all from lug to lug, and for the first time a NATO strap looks right on my wrist.
2. It's more modern looking, better material used, sharp but elegant.
3. Better movement (2500D).

Cons:
1. Size is a double edged sword here. With the bezel width, the dial really looks quite small. It definitely feels smaller than my 36mm Explorer I. Half of the time I look at it and feel it's elegant, the other half I feel it's a bit girly.
2. It's a bit thicker than the EB to my surprise. See the side view pictures below.
3. Not so sure about the font on the bezel and the skeleton hands.

EB

Pros:
1. The dial... just amazing how it plays with different light conditions. And it just explodes under the sun.
2. I prefer the sword hands and rectangular hour indices.
3. Thinnest 300m diver I've ever seen.
4. A size that's generally preferred by watch lovers, and more appropriate to its designed function as a diver.

Cons:
1. Once I got used to the midsize, every time I put the EB on I feel it's too big for my wrist. NATO looks way too bulky and does not work...
2. Craftsmanship and material used is not as refined, no applied logo, white gold (correction: should be SS) indices, etc.
3. Inferior movement.

What does the forum think, Which size looks better? Can I pull off the 41mm EB? Does the midsize look too small? Please let me know your opinions.

Thanks!!

 

Electric Blue on a MN strap would be perfect I think, MN straps are thinner than regular NATO

 

Keep the big one and ditch the NATO strap. Try a leather or fabric strap. A full size SMP fits any wrist on the right strap.

ps. Am happy for Al to correct me on this as he often does but I would guesstimate the commonality of parts between the 2500 and 1120 movements at over 80%. It’s only the escapement where they really differ and watchmakers aren’t universally keen on Omega’s coax at all costs philosophy. Quite the opposite it seems.

 

Tough one that. I really like the proportions of the midsize on your wrist in the wooden floor pics - looks perfect, possibly becasue the NATO bulks it out. The EB looks OK but the NATO bulks it out too much I feel. However on the first set of pics I think the EB looks better.

It's so close, too close to call. Why not wear each watch for a week solidly and see what you feel? From my own personal experience if I keep swapping between watches multiple times a day I never make the right decision.

edit: Now I've spotted your other midsize pics on the other thread with a couple of other angles, I think the midsize definitely. As well as appearing to fit you better with more strap options and wrist angles, it looks a little more elegent and less tool watch. Obviously just my opinion though

 

Keep the full size EB, it fits you well, while the shrank ceramic look really odd. Mid-size ceramic it out of the proportion imo.

I somehow understand why you consider 1120 as the inferior to 2500, at least it is like that on the paper.
In practice, I own watches with 1120, 2500 and 8500 - frankly do not see much of the difference in their accuracy. A longer power reserve is a nice feature in 8500, but considering 1120 vs 2500 - I vote for 1120 as a better movement. It does not have the co-axial, and when needs to be serviced - you will probably appreciate a lower cost of the service.
It may be read as un-popular opinion on Omega forum - but I wish Omega would had never implemented the co-axial.

Also, I am fairy certain no Diver 300m has the white gold indices, so that is not necessary a 'con' against EB indices.

 

Last but not least - if you like EB dial, but also are die-hard for the mid-size - go for 2253.80 or 2053.80.
These are mid-size EB automatics, though it may take time to hunt one.

 

I thought the GSOTM Meteorite looked HUGE on my wrist when I first tried it on. I then tried on almost every other Seamaster and Speedmaster in the OB, "decided" on a midsize Seamaster, and went home to think about it. Returned to the OB to make the purchase and bought the GSOTM! In day-to-day real life use - whether work or play - it looks fine on the nice leather deployant strap. Buy what you like.

 

Electric Blue for me

 

Am rather partial to one myself. The sharp eyed will notice that this one’s quartz which some including myself are a bit sniffy about but it makes great grab and go piece. ie one to travel with or wear to the pub:

 

Nice watches - I am drawn to that EB dial. Maybe if the 50th Anniversary turns out to be a dud, I'll roll my deposit into one.

 

My vote would be for the mid-size. I think that watch sizes will continue to reduce in the coming few years and settle around 38 mm as a standard watch - not 40+ at the moment.

Also, I think the blue bezel looks fantastic.

 

Wait
You don’t wear an automatic to the pub?

 

It’s a rough pub!

 

Thanks! Mind sharing some pictures?

 

Omega disagree with you there. The SMP is getting bigger, up to 44mm for the ceramic version and as yet there is no sign of a smaller mid size version of the new design. I had a 36mm SMP and as the OP says, the dial area is tiny, just too small to be paractical. The 41mm is a much nicer piece IMO

 

Thanks and Point taken. Movement may not be that different. I plan to wear them in different straps, in process of getting a few, and will share with the forum how they look. No hurry to make a decision!

 

I like the EB version...slightly modded, which I especially like!

 

Thanks, I currently lean towards midsize too. I’m a bit doubtful of the “one size fits all” concept for the full size. I mean if 41mm fits perfectly on a 7.5’, to get the similar visual effect, a 6.25’ wrist would need a 36mm... proportionally, right? But I’ll give both more time to get a better sense, try on different strap etc. ordered an aftermarket speedy style bracelet for the midsize, will show more pictures!!

 

Points well made! I got the “white gold” info from the thread below, but apparently it could have got the facts incorrectly... thanks for pointing out!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/video-omega-seamaster-pro-300m-ceramic-review.16319/

 

That strap looks really good!