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 One of the best purchases I've ever made... Jan 04, 2009
So after college & business school I decided to buy a watch. I had a Citizen eco-drive which I wore for years, and it did the job just fine but had zero sex appeal. This was right around the time that Casino Royale came out, and the shameless Omega product plug during the train scene convinced me to add Omega to my research list (others were Rolex, Tag, Breitling). I was drawn to the Bond watch (blue face) but I was turned off by the skeleton hands. I was turned on to 2254.50 for two reasons: the band is much better looking (actually, probably the best band on a sports watch ever - and I've seen a lot of bands) and the face of this watch really suited my sense of aesthetics (large hands, inverted triangular 12 o'clock marker, and the black waves). In addition, the Seamonster engraving on the back of the watch is really beautiful. I ended up buying the Omega, narrowly beating out the Submariner.
In the two years since I've owned this watch, it has always stayed accurate within +2 seconds per day. The super luminova paint on the hands and dial markers is extemely bright, I have been told to take it off in bed because it is so bright. I have worn it probably 99% of the time since I picked it up. I wear it in the shower, I wear it while sailing, I wear it to the office, I wear it to the gym, I wear it to sleep. I am not a diver (prefer to live my life nearer the surface) but this watch does feature 1000 ft depth capability, a helium release valve, and a band extender for wearing over a wetsuit. I have banged this watch up pretty bad while sailing, and it still looks great.I am planning on sending it back to Switzerland to get polished and to have it serviced. I've heard from other owners that its better to send it to the service center in Switzerland versus the center in the United States. Because of my overwhelmingly positive experience with this watch, my next purchase will be the Omega Planet Ocean, and I plan to get something from the Omega product line for my significant other.
Great Watch .. An absolute Joy Dec 29, 2008
I've had this watch for a little over a year now. I pestered my wife into buying it for me. It's absolutely perfect. I adore it. I wear it everyday and use it pretty much everywhere. I've played tennis wearing it, been to the gym with it, worn it in the sea and it's still absolutely perfect. The dial is gorgeous.
When i was purchasing this watch, i couldn't decide between this one and the 2594 (the chronograph). I think the 2594 is georgeous but i little too bulky. This one is absolutely perfect and i don't regret my decision.
One note though, the clasp is ridiculously easy to scratch. I bet you can't keep it a week before scratches appear on the clasp. I get mine polished once every six months. I hear rolexes withstand scratching to the clasp a lot better .... this is the only drawback i can think of.
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wonderful, beautiful watch Jun 08, 2008
just got it last week after much anticipation.
i have to say, the quality is just perfect.
everything about the omega seamaster is flawless.
it's the nicest watch i've owned. i really recommend it.
however you might consider waiting a few months, maybe end of 2008,
rumor has it that the new models will have the co-axial escapement mechanism that requires less lubrication, which means that you can go 10 years before having your watch serviced. otherwise, with this model, you have to have it adjusted every 4 years or so, which costs a few hundred dollars each time. still, beautiful watch. when/if the coaxial version comes out i might trade it in towards that one.
minor point, maybe.
but the official description on this pages says the watch is "46mm or 1.61 inches" in diameter.and anyway 1.61 inches is not 46mm, it's 41mm.
i don't think omega makes a seamaster that's 46mm.
it's 41mm, the "gent's size".
I love this watch - a winner in all categories! Jun 01, 2008
I had been eying the 2254.50 for a while before I bought it. I was a little hesitant because of the price, but as a wise man once said, "long after price is forgotten, quality lives on!" I couldn't agree more.
I wear this watch 95% of the time, and I regret the days when I choose another timepiece to wear. The fit and finish of this watch is top notch, and I prefer this model over a Rolex Submariner any day (or other comparable high-end dive watch for that matter, none of which I actually own though I did research my purchase extensively - plus I borrowed a Submariner for a few days to compare).
In summation, I will most definitely be purchasing another Omega if this watch is typical of their products overall. And if you're looking for a quality timepiece at an affordable price I hope you'll do the same.
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Price is rising, buy now! Apr 20, 2008
I bought mine last year for $1399. The dollar is getting hammered against the euro. So the discount price this year was retail last year. STILL WORTH IT.
5 Stars. With the exception of name recognition this watch is superb. To be honest I don't wear this watch more than 2x a month. I usually wear a Seiko. When I do put it on, what a treat. Immaculate details like a leather "made in Thailand" box and leather wallet for the chrono-certification and model/movement identification. I do wear it in salt water on occasion when windsurfing. In my opinion it looks better than a standard Rolex Sub. I do have a Submariner and its a toss up. When I wear the Rolex everyone things its fake anyway.
Get it now!!!!
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