is the seamaster 2254.50 2500 A/B/C/D?
Omega Cal. 1120.
Omega Cal. 1120.
I would choose the 2254.50 because of the looks, the slimness, the lume, the ruggedness, the comfortable bracelet, the good movement, the case back, the way it dresses up or down with different straps, the uniqueness, the future classicness, the wave dial, the turn proof bezel, the big numbers and hash marks on the bezel, the black date wheel, the solid feel, the SAS connection and the HEV, you always have a bit of helium on tap for funny voices.
The Tudor is a bit more Rolex than a Steinhart, I guess that`s something.
I have the choice to buy a Tudor black bay pro new or Omega seamaster 2254.50 in good condition. All my watches are Omega I have a speedmaster professional and some vintage omegas. Which one would you choose and why?
I would go for the 2254. like some mentioned above, it has so many qualities that others just can not keep up with.
The overall design is timeless. The lume is one of the best in the business. It is slim, robust, versatile and reliable. It is one of my favourite watches Omega has ever created.
But just like any other watch, 2254 is not perfect. Those are my personal minor issues:
1) Due to the fact that the watch is so slim, the relatively long crown would allways dig into my forearm. Therefore i could almost never wear it on the steel bracelet due to comfort issues.
2) Bezel grip is not ideal, especially when handled with wet hands.
3) i dont like useless gimmick such as Helium Escape Valve, although if you got rid of it, then it feels like something is missing. I guess it balances the overall look of the watch. But it is pretty useless nevertheless.
Tudor Black Bay Pro i would not even consider, as i have no use for GMT hand. On the other hand the BB58 in Silver i do find very attractive and at the same price point maybe even an alternative for the 2254, depending on personal preferences.
I made my decision
