50th Birthday and travels

Hi All,

I don't post much here. I have a Seamaster 2254 which I bought in London in 2008 and absolutely love. It has been away for service for the past couple of months and I got it back 2 days ago and am dead happy with the service.

I am going to be 50 next July and want to buy a watch to celebrate the milestone, I know this is an Omega foru
m and these watches all not all Omegas but I am trying to narrow my selection down to one of these (in no particular order) -
Rolex Datejust

Omega Speedmaster moonwatch sapphire 310.30.42.50.01.002

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 210.30.42.20.04.001

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 215.30.44.21.03.001


I was going to ask which is best but it is a stupid question as they are all so different and a matter of personal taste. My current favourite is the date just but I think I have little to no chance of sourcing one of those at msrp so the next choice is the white face seamaster.

I live near Charlotte, NC and am off to Tokyo, Hanoi and Bangkok next month. With the strength of the USD, Do you think I would be better off buying a watch on my travels or is there better value buying in the US?

Thanks all,

My next choices will be in that order : Moonwatch, Seamaster Planet Ocean blue dial and the last Seamaster white dial.

Any pictures of your 2254? For what it's worth for me the white Seamaster!

Sure......

I think the white seamaster is a nice contrast to the watch I already have. The clasp was really scratched before the service and I also got a new bezel.

Get the Speedy for your 50th, get your name down and you might get the Rolex for your 60th.😉

Many a true word is spoken in jest.

In a few years time all these watches will look outdated due to design, color, size or whatever tastes changes will come, I said all but in fact it will not be the case for the speedy that will remain a classic forever. A watch that can be classy with a nice leather strap or sporty with a steel bracelet. Furthermore a chronograph will bring contrast to the nice dive watch you have while having a family look. Look for a sapphire sandwich (it is soooo nice inside !) with the new movement 3681 to have coaxial escarpment, silicium spire and antimagnetic protection.

No, I don't post here much, but the Rolex is hideous and the Speedmaster is awesome. You asked.

Dan

I was in Schiffmans in Winston Salem on Saturday picking up my 2254 and I tried on a speedmaster and a planet ocean with an orange bezel. My wife liked the planet ocean and I said to her almost exactly what you just mentioned.

I think the date just is a classic, in that configuration is a bit loud for my taste but might suit the OP perfectly.

I’d take advantage of the dollar / yen rate and pick up something lightly used in Japan, a great holiday souvenir.,

Why not swap the DJ for a Globemaster?