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First omega advice - 2254 or PO 232.30
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Annapolis
·Both awesome watches. And only on a watch forum would anyone look at them and say they’re very different. 😀 Of course we know they are, but 99% of people who aren’t into Omegas would call them nearly identical.
I own one of the models that’s aesthetically identical (more or less) to the 2254. Excellent watch—great proportions, classic Omega DNA.
The Planet Ocean has a sleeker, more contemporary design. It’s gorgeous, but I might prefer the more traditional look of the 300…
One consideration has to be size/fit. The PO is a mm larger (which creates a lot more circumference than one might expect) and nearly four mm thicker—that’s an extreme increase and one of the things some first-time PO owners aren’t ready for. It’s a thick watch that sits high and squat on the wrist. The 300 is thinner and more elegant.
Great options!
I own one of the models that’s aesthetically identical (more or less) to the 2254. Excellent watch—great proportions, classic Omega DNA.
The Planet Ocean has a sleeker, more contemporary design. It’s gorgeous, but I might prefer the more traditional look of the 300…
One consideration has to be size/fit. The PO is a mm larger (which creates a lot more circumference than one might expect) and nearly four mm thicker—that’s an extreme increase and one of the things some first-time PO owners aren’t ready for. It’s a thick watch that sits high and squat on the wrist. The 300 is thinner and more elegant.
Great options!
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Jip7698
·Thanks Annapolis!
I find myself leaning towards the 2254 for exactly the reason that it’s slimmer and would be a better fit on my rather tiny 6 1/2 inch wrist.
Main concerns with it really are the aluminium bezel being prone to scratches.
I also question how long omega will continue to offer full services for this movement, but maybe over thinking things (as one is prone to doing when looking for a new watch!)
Only places iv been able to find one in the uk are eBay (worry about authenticity or it breaks within a week) and various well known sites (over-priced)
so much to consider…..but I think I’m in love with it!!!
I find myself leaning towards the 2254 for exactly the reason that it’s slimmer and would be a better fit on my rather tiny 6 1/2 inch wrist.
Main concerns with it really are the aluminium bezel being prone to scratches.
I also question how long omega will continue to offer full services for this movement, but maybe over thinking things (as one is prone to doing when looking for a new watch!)
Only places iv been able to find one in the uk are eBay (worry about authenticity or it breaks within a week) and various well known sites (over-priced)
so much to consider…..but I think I’m in love with it!!!
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time flies
·I'm fortunate to have both. The 41.5mm 8500 PO with orange numerals and what I think is a nice example of a 2254.50. I would be happy (I think) were the 2254 my only watch though I find myself going to the PO more as a everyday go to watch for the silly reason I think the 2254 is too pretty( HE valve and small crown aside) to mess up. Having said that...were it my only watch I would wear the hell out of it without thinking twice about it. It's great on just about any strap or bracelet. The PO is a bit top heavy on a nato for my taste. The PO on a bracelet wears just like a large heavy dive watch, just like it should. I like wearing it. I don't know my wrist size though they are not massive. Both wear well. Anyhow...enough about that.
edit...there are those that prefer the aesthetic of the 2500 variant and caution to search for a 2500d specifically because of the lube thing. The lube issue was or is solved with Omega service. Other members may speak directly to this.
have fun
kfw
edit...there are those that prefer the aesthetic of the 2500 variant and caution to search for a 2500d specifically because of the lube thing. The lube issue was or is solved with Omega service. Other members may speak directly to this.
have fun
kfw
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MtnMarine
·Like mentioned, you can’t go wrong with either, but out of those two I’d choose the 2254. It’s a classic Seamaster that stills has modern era performance.
I would rather have either in very good condition than the other in poor condition. Keep us updated!
I would rather have either in very good condition than the other in poor condition. Keep us updated!
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Jip7698
·I'm fortunate to have both. The 41.5mm 8500 PO with orange numerals and what I think is a nice example of a 2254.50. I would be happy (I think) were the 2254 my only watch) though I find myself going to the PO more as a everyday go to watch for the silly reason I think the 2254 is too pretty( HE valve and small crown aside) to mess up. Having said that...were it my only watch I would wear the hell out of it without thinking twice about it. It's great on just about any strap or bracelet. The PO is a bit top heavy on a nato for my taste. The PO on a bracelet wears just like a large heavy dive watch, just like it should. I like wearing it. I don't know my wrist size though they are not massive. Both wear well. Anyhow...enough about that.
edit...there are those that prefer the aesthetic of the 2500 variant and caution to search for a 2500d specifically because of the lube thing. The lube issue was or is solved with Omega service. Other members may speak directly to this.
have fun
kfw
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Annapolis
·I don’t think you’ll ever need to worry about Omega servicing the movement, by the way. I suspect it will still be eligible for official service long after we’re both dust in the wind.
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·I've also had the fortune of owning both. I recommend the PO.
The Seamaster 2254 was my first entry into Omega and Swiss watches back in 2006. Worn it everywhere, and watch was versatile and kept excellent time. The 1120 movement is a modified 2892, so widely serviceable.
My biggest issue with its aesthetics is that the arabic numbers on the bezel are too large. Especially in relation to size of the date window number. Compare it with the font size of the bezel numbers on its contemporary 2531, and the later 2220.
Small detail - but it was enough to propel me to sell the 2254 for a 2220 after a couple years of very enjoyable ownership with the 2254. Plus, being a child of the 90's, I had a nostalgic fondness for the skeleton handset on the Bond dial seamasters.
In direct comparison with the PO, another consideration is how often you plan on using the bezel, and how dry your hands are in your bezel use cases. The scalloped bezel on the 2254 looks great, but is less functional. When I'm doing laundry, or trying to time things at the beach or pool, I always had to find a towel to dry of my fingers because I couldn't get sufficient grip on the scalloped bezels with wet fingers.
The Seamaster 2254 was my first entry into Omega and Swiss watches back in 2006. Worn it everywhere, and watch was versatile and kept excellent time. The 1120 movement is a modified 2892, so widely serviceable.
My biggest issue with its aesthetics is that the arabic numbers on the bezel are too large. Especially in relation to size of the date window number. Compare it with the font size of the bezel numbers on its contemporary 2531, and the later 2220.
Small detail - but it was enough to propel me to sell the 2254 for a 2220 after a couple years of very enjoyable ownership with the 2254. Plus, being a child of the 90's, I had a nostalgic fondness for the skeleton handset on the Bond dial seamasters.
In direct comparison with the PO, another consideration is how often you plan on using the bezel, and how dry your hands are in your bezel use cases. The scalloped bezel on the 2254 looks great, but is less functional. When I'm doing laundry, or trying to time things at the beach or pool, I always had to find a towel to dry of my fingers because I couldn't get sufficient grip on the scalloped bezels with wet fingers.
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·I've also had the fortune of owning both. I recommend the PO.
The Seamaster 2254 was my first entry into Omega and Swiss watches back in 2006. Worn it everywhere, and watch was versatile and kept excellent time. The 1120 movement is a modified 2892, so widely serviceable.
My biggest issue with its aesthetics is that the arabic numbers on the bezel are too large. Especially in relation to size of the date window number. Compare it with the font size of the bezel numbers on its contemporary 2531, and the later 2220.
Small detail - but it was enough to propel me to sell the 2254 for a 2220 after a couple years of very enjoyable ownership with the 2254. Plus, being a child of the 90's, I had a nostalgic fondness for the skeleton handset on the Bond dial seamasters.
In direct comparison with the PO, another consideration is how often you plan on using the bezel, and how dry your hands are in your bezel use cases. The scalloped bezel on the 2254 looks great, but is less functional. When I'm doing laundry, or trying to time things at the beach or pool, I always had to find a towel to dry of my fingers because I couldn't get sufficient grip on the scalloped bezels with wet fingers.
You might be the first person I've ever heard of that prefers the Bond style skeleton hands!
Omega never should've abandoned the sword hands, they are SO much better than the skeleton hands IMO.
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Jip7698
·Thanks everyone! I pulled the trigger on the 2254, it’s being serviced and should be with me soon! Will post pictures when I get it!
Really considered the PO but felt I’ll still want to own a 2254 at least once in my life, so it may aswell be now!
Really considered the PO but felt I’ll still want to own a 2254 at least once in my life, so it may aswell be now!
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·Congratulations! Please post pictures when it arrives, and keep us all updated on your adventures with it over time. Oh! At the risk of over-communicating, reminder that on the older Omega movements like 1120, avoid using the quick-date change between the hours of 9pm and 3am (on the watch's time, can be any time during real life 😉). Not sure if this was a consideration your Oris, but I'd thought I'd point it out in case it wasn't a limitation you had to keep in mind on your Oris with newer movement tech.
rbird - haha, ya, I blame it on all of the contemporary product placement and marketing. From magazine ads, billboards, even into video games (Goldeneye on N64 anyone?), the Bond seamaster was Omega's feature product for advertising back in the 1990s. Skeleton hands are forever ingrained in my mind with Pierce Brosnan and the Cool Britannia 90s pop culture at large. Can't explain how exactly my mind got so broken, but seeing those skeleton hands against that blue wave dial invokes memories ranging from Mr Bean to Harry Potter to the Spice Girls.
rbird - haha, ya, I blame it on all of the contemporary product placement and marketing. From magazine ads, billboards, even into video games (Goldeneye on N64 anyone?), the Bond seamaster was Omega's feature product for advertising back in the 1990s. Skeleton hands are forever ingrained in my mind with Pierce Brosnan and the Cool Britannia 90s pop culture at large. Can't explain how exactly my mind got so broken, but seeing those skeleton hands against that blue wave dial invokes memories ranging from Mr Bean to Harry Potter to the Spice Girls.
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·Congratulations! Please post pictures when it arrives, and keep us all updated on your adventures with it over time. Oh! At the risk of over-communicating, reminder that on the older Omega movements like 1120, avoid using the quick-date change between the hours of 9pm and 3am (on the watch's time, can be any time during real life 😉). Not sure if this was a consideration your Oris, but I'd thought I'd point it out in case it wasn't a limitation you had to keep in mind on your Oris with newer movement tech.
rbird - haha, ya, I blame it on all of the contemporary product placement and marketing. From magazine ads, billboards, even into video games (Goldeneye on N64 anyone?), the Bond seamaster was Omega's feature product for advertising back in the 1990s. Skeleton hands are forever ingrained in my mind with Pierce Brosnan and the Cool Britannia 90s pop culture at large. Can't explain how exactly my mind got so broken, but seeing those skeleton hands against that blue wave dial invokes memories ranging from Mr Bean to Harry Potter to the Spice Girls.
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Alfista88
·That's in exceptional condition! Perfect fit for your wrist too. Enjoy all your future life adventures with your new Omega on your wrist 🥰
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koppsg
·I own both and both are excellent watches in their own right. If I could only choose one....it would be the PO. It makes a statement that's hard to miss. Just make sure that it's comfortable on your wrist.
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hen
·Looks great! 👍 good choice jip.
