Calling all enablers! Pics of 2254 on all straps and bracelets!

amcclell

I was faced with the same choice 12 years ago and I also have a smaller wrist. I went with the 2254 and have never regretted it for the following reasons:
- height - the 2254 is already a chunky watch. I happen to like chunky watches but the PO is just too tall.
- dial - the 2254 has one of the nicest dials in the history of Omega dive watches. I have quite a few vintage pieces but the 2254 is already a classic in my opinion. I don't feel the same way about the flat black on the PO.
- bracelet - the 2254 double row, polished links are the nicest design of the modern Omega bracelets and the alignment to the Speedy connects both of these iconic models.
- crystal - the AR coating on the top of the crystal kind of defeats the purpose of having sapphire. I would prefer the plain, hard sapphire of the 2254, or acrylic of the moon watch, that can be polished over the AR coated crystal of the PO.

Good luck with your choice. I realize that style is very subjective and I apologize in advance if I have offended and PO owners as both models are excellent watches.

amcclell

I was faced with the same choice 12 years ago and I also have a smaller wrist. I went with the 2254 and have never regretted it for the following reasons:
- height - the 2254 is already a chunky watch. I happen to like chunky watches but the PO is just too tall.
- dial - the 2254 has one of the nicest dials in the history of Omega dive watches. I have quite a few vintage pieces but the 2254 is already a classic in my opinion. I don't feel the same way about the flat black on the PO.
- bracelet - the 2254 double row, polished links are the nicest design of the modern Omega bracelets and the alignment to the Speedy connects both of these iconic models.
- crystal - the AR coating on the top of the crystal kind of defeats the purpose of having sapphire. I would prefer the plain, hard sapphire of the 2254, or acrylic of the moon watch, that can be polished over the AR coated crystal of the PO.

Good luck with your choice. I realize that style is very subjective and I apologize in advance if I have offended and PO owners as both models are excellent watches.

rossonero3

Lug width is 20mm

Here’s a good video about this watch...

DJG2645

So many nice straps in this thread! I think I will be sticking with the bracelet for the long haul though! I switched it out for a leather strap today to see if I liked it and it took me about an hour to get the bracelet it off and back on again (thought it would be a 5 minute job like my other watches). Lucky I love the bracelet!

time flies

There are those who promote 19mm pins for the bracelet and 20mm for a Nato. This is often heard in connection with a Speedmaster. Given it is the same bracelet... Anyhow.

have fun
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speedyproftw

I don’t have a 2254 but I love the bracelet, so I recently got one for my 2220.80. It’s perfect!

Tet

I've always wondered why the speedy bracelet is so popular on the Seamaster, yet seems pretty unpopular on the Speedy(maybe not here so much but certainly in general)? Is it just that it suits the Seamaster better?

I've never had one on my Seamaster but have owned a couple of Speedys in the past with it. I did like it but one thing I remember disliking was I seemed to constantly feel the need to adjust the bracelet even with the additional half link I bought for it, and also I seem to remember it could look a little awkward on my slim wrist with those rigid bracelet ends.

I keep being tempted to get another for my Great White which should have one(in fully brushed form)and they are still available, but at the same time feel ill probably still prefer the Omega shark mesh.

texasmade

Probably because the Speedy has been around since the 1960’s and a lot of people like the vintage bracelet look on the Speedy.

jcmartinez98

For me, SO much better than the Bond bracelet