Sorry I binned my original comment along the lines of that I don't link black and blue on the same dial so this now looks confusing I know. Its rather a shame there isn't a date wheel matching the blue dial SMPs out there but for some reason there isn't it seems. I suppose matching the electric blue would be tricky as a lot of the look is in the shine contrast of the waves and those wouldn't be on the wheel presumably.
Only thing I’d consider is perhaps fitting a reversed date wheel. White numbers on a black background would look less intrusive.
I had the electric blue and never really loved it, I think due to the bezel. Another factor was the "bond" bracelet that was on my EB - I would have liked it better with the "speedy" bracelet. Being a man with similar sized wrists (6 inches) I personally think the 42 is pushing it but still works. I love how Omega's bracelets have enough links to take out to fit wrists like ours and have the clasp centered. For my 5 digit submariner I needed to have a permanent link removed..
Anyhow, I ended up selling it (the EB) when I got a 2254.50. I liked (and still like) the black one much much better than the blue. If it were me, I would sell both and get a 2254.50 and an Omega mesh to swap on and off and call it a day. Alternatively, you could go the modding route and pick up a blue bezel and slap it on, I think that looks good as well, although not technically kosher.
The midsize looks too small to me, and I am a guy who generally prefers smaller watches. Some pics:
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 strap! Care sharing its origin?
