Trying to make some decisions

[bigwatchman]

I am selling my Rolex 14060 Sub to acquire a Planet Ocean 2500 in orange. With the cash left over, which model should I go for: 2254.5 or the classic Bond in blue wave? I had the 2264.5 and sold it to acquire my Sub. I would have kept it if it was the auto model. I have always loved the blue but never been crazy about the font of the numbers on the bezel. That said, I like both watches but think that the bezel rings are pretty useless without some sort of a coin edge. I am going back to an all Omega watch collection and would appreciate any input you may have to offer. Thanks form looking.

[Maxtor]

I have the 2254.50 and love it. I do admire the blue Bond though so no bad choice.

[And]

For me, the most important difference between the two are the hands. Sword or skeleton. I think the sword are much easier to see so that would be my choice.

[subtona]

2254.50 is absolutely on the top of my list!

[bigwatchman]

I'm leaving towards the 2254 but there is something about that blue too... tough choice.

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by bigwatchman

I am selling my Rolex 14060 Sub to acquire a Planet Ocean 2500 in orange. With the cash left over, which model should I go for: 2254.5 or the classic Bond in blue wave? I had the 2264.5 and sold it to acquire my Sub. I would have kept it if it was the auto model. I have always loved the blue but never been crazy about the font of the numbers on the bezel. That said, I like both watches but think that the bezel rings are pretty useless without some sort of a coin edge. I am going back to an all Omega watch collection and would appreciate any input you may have to offer. Thanks form looking.

Have you considered the speedy pro?

[bigwatchman]

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Have you considered the speedy pro?

Unless it was the limited edition white dial version, I don't care for that model as much. I am a diver so the Seamaster line is up my ally. Not that it is remotely close, but the first watch I purchased, in college, was a Seiko quartz chrono that was modeled after the speedy-pro. Same hands and dial configuration. I still wear it. Of course that was a long time before I became a WIS. I didn't even know Omega as a brand then...

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by bigwatchman

Unless it was the limited edition white dial version, I don't care for that model as much. I am a diver so the Seamaster line is up my ally. Not that it is remotely close, but the first watch I purchased, in college, was a Seiko quartz chrono that was modeled after the speedy-pro. Same hands and dial configuration. I still wear it. Of course that was a long time before I became a WIS. I didn't even know Omega as a brand then...

The white dial is amazing. Never see that for sale out there.

I suggested the speedy pro because it can be had for a reasonable sum and is an awesome watch. But alas not a friend of water. In fact I had moisture under the Chrystal on mine recently requiring a service. And I'm not a diver. Unless you count doing the dishes.

My vote is for the 2254.50

[bigwatchman]

Originally Posted by SUBversive

The white dial is amazing. Never see that for sale out there.

I suggested the speedy pro because it can be had for a reasonable sum and is an awesome watch. But alas not a friend of water. In fact I had moisture under the Chrystal on mine recently requiring a service. And I'm not a diver. Unless you count doing the dishes.

By today's standards of using our watches, the dishes could count...

[SUBversive]

Originally Posted by bigwatchman

By today's standards of using our watches, the dishes could count...

I get right in there. Aggressive!