Community Stories

Omega Seamaster 2254.50 Review: Is It the Best Tool-Watch Seamaster?

MikiJ
Posts
2,844
Likes
2,439
Omegafanman Omegafanman
....Too tooly.... I think Nile Rodgers once asked David Bowie if he had made a song 'too funky' - David replied no darling..is there such a thing?

300m professional dive watch / with helium release. Best legability of any watch I have (IMHO) which has amazing asthetics combined with robust top class engineering performance. A very hard combination to achieve.
.
I consider these 2254s to be Omega's "Submariners" at about 1/3 the cost and of equal quality, looks and versatility. Just my 2Cs.
 
amcclell
Posts
1,534
Likes
3,238
I woke up and put on my 2254.50 that I hadn't worn much this summer and up popped this thread. It is definitely a tool watch, but like most people, I don't tend to use it as such. IMHO this is the best all round Seamaster design from the last 20 years and would be my only watch if I had to reduce my collection to one.
20210905_084741.jpg
 
roman9662
Posts
87
Likes
94
perks713 perks713
I love mine, I want to pick up a 36mm too
I've had a 36mmm quartz version (2262.50) and I find the size to my tastes. Legibility is still stellar and the low profile makes it very comfortable to wear. The smaller size gives it a vintage vibe without the worries. Hopefully you'll get a chance to try one on to see if you feel the same way. Good Luck on your hunt!
 
C
Posts
1,579
Likes
15,222
This discussion of the 2254.50 - a gorgeous watch - is remiss without dropping in the GMT version, the 2534.50. Same dial and case, 1128 GMT movement instead of the 1120, different bezel. Equally versatile and without the helium escape valve wort. It's a watch I'll never part with.

863B9016-50F9-4BB4-87DF-722DB07D7BA9.jpeg
 
Z
Posts
169
Likes
100
This is the gmt omega should be working on right now, same size, a new movement and a redesigned bezel.
Nice watch btw 👍
 
C
Posts
1,579
Likes
15,222
Z Zanzibar
This is the gmt omega should be working on right now, same size, a new movement and a redesigned bezel.
Nice watch btw 👍
I agree. The form factor is perfection, IMO, and a new movement without the caliber 1128 recurring hour wheel issue.
 
padders
Posts
10,438
Likes
16,317
Not quite the same case. The GMT is about a mm thicker due to the addition of the GMT Gubbins. It still sits nicely on the wrist but you do lose some of the early SMP thinness when you go GMT (as well as the not universally loved He repressurisation* valve) so it is not quite a free lunch.

for info about He repressurisation* read this, it can help with buoyancy control:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/big-problem-with-helium-escape.39163/
 
C
Posts
1,579
Likes
15,222
padders padders
Not quite the same case. The GMT is about a mm thicker due to the addition of the GMT Gubbins. It still sits nicely on the wrist but you do lose some of the early SMP thinness when you go GMT (as well as the not universally loved He repressurisation* valve) so it is not quite a free lunch.

for info about He repressurisation* read this, it can help with buoyancy control:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/big-problem-with-helium-escape.39163/
Thanks! I hadn't delved into the stats on the cases and did not know this. Love to learn something new every day!
 
Pupone
Posts
33
Likes
70
When I finally managed to found one but was unsure whether I should pull the trigger or not (mainly because I couldn't try it nor see it since the seller was in a different country), I received really good advice on this forum.
So, thanks OF for that one! 😀
 
PXL_20210816_133205224.PORTRAIT.jpg PXL_20210816_132010564.jpg
Doc Olives
Posts
140
Likes
208
Pupone Pupone
When I finally managed to found one but was unsure whether I should pull the trigger or not (mainly because I couldn't try it nor see it since the seller was in a different country), I received really good advice on this forum.
So, thanks OF for that one! 😀

Sometimes you see a NATO and you think to yourself “what could that color combination possibly ever go with?” And then you see that NATO on that watch and think “oh, that NATO was born to go with that watch.” Very, very, very nice combo.
 
Pupone
Posts
33
Likes
70
Doc Olives Doc Olives
Sometimes you see a NATO and you think to yourself “what could that color combination possibly ever go with?” And then you see that NATO on that watch and think “oh, that NATO was born to go with that watch.” Very, very, very nice combo.

Thanks a lot, I too find that they go along pretty well!
 
Jrcigar
Posts
88
Likes
76
Without a doubt my favorite Seamaster reference of all time.
 
hen
Posts
2,974
Likes
8,720
There`s got to be something wrong with me, looking at pictures on the net of a watch I have on my wrist!
Anyways, good lume as well.
IMG_20210226_112654 (3).jpg
 
avidmark
Posts
259
Likes
232
hen hen
There`s got to be something wrong with me, looking at pictures on the net of a watch I have on my wrist!
Anyways, good lume as well.
IMG_20210226_112654 (3).jpg
You're surrounded by other sickos on this forum that suffer from the same affliction, haha. Myself included.
 
SaarAvigour
Posts
38
Likes
51
B brock9281
Is the 2254 considered a tool diver? Looking for a less dressy diver than the new SMP 300…also really do not like SMP bracelet and skeleton hands or how blingy it is. Would like to see pics of 2254.50 and thoughts on buying one 10+ years used as my sole do it all watch?

many thanks
Though a late reply, if you haven’t yet, GO for it. There’s much to like and enjoy. So far and IMHO it’s with the best Omega divers functionality pieces and it’s a looker if you prefer no-nonsense clean and dependable tool watches. I’m in love with mine
Edited:
 
2955376F-D1D2-4ED6-A416-AC32F0998E30.jpeg
SaarAvigour
Posts
38
Likes
51
SaarAvigour SaarAvigour
Though a late reply, if you haven’t yet, GO for it. There’s much to like and enjoy. So far and IMHO it’s with the best Omega diver’s functionally and it’s a looker if you prefer no-nonsense clean and dependable tool watches. I’m in love with mine
One advice only, if not to late… 😀. Assuming you are interested in the model with the original stainless steel bracelet (1610/930) find one offered with extra bracelet links, as the otherwise superb original clasp doesn’t provide any built in micro adjustment.
Edited:
 
jcmartinez98
Posts
722
Likes
953
B brock9281
Is the 2254 considered a tool diver? Looking for a less dressy diver than the new SMP 300…also really do not like SMP bracelet and skeleton hands or how blingy it is. Would like to see pics of 2254.50 and thoughts on buying one 10+ years used as my sole do it all watch?


many thanks

when it goes on, it often doesn’t come off for months…


AFA37E07-2C14-44C9-B47A-B81C94037968.jpeg FAC077E3-766D-4910-83C0-205044ACC30D.jpeg 28B0E622-2999-4D4D-A754-D766A83B66CC.jpeg
 
B16EFD02-B3B0-4BA7-9D69-CE9E4B292079.jpeg
josiahg52
Posts
1,476
Likes
2,987
Get one if you can.

IMG_20220417_114700_1r.jpg


Definitely a tool, definitely functional. Good looks, good proportions. It does feel like Omega's Submariner to me but it's not.
 
22 More Posts...
Sign up or log in to reply...