IDGuy IDGuy Could you do a review on the Omega Planet Ocean new Ultra Deep? And maybe compare it to the experimental Rolex Deepsea Challenge watch of 2012?
This Omega came in different iterations. The 2054 and 2254 were the same watch, with the 2054 having the "Bond" bracelet and the 2254 having the 3-link "Speedy" bracelet. It also came in Electric Blue, as well, reference 2255.80. Both the black and blue iterations came in a quartz model, references 2264.50 and 2265.50, respectively. The watch was also made in titanium, reference 2231.50. Omega issued a limited edition of the watch with both applied indices and applied Omega logo for the America's Cup, reference 2533.50. These features were then carried over to reference 2230.50 which had removed the America's Cup text (often refereed to as the "Non-AC" dial) in favor if the classic Seamaster text. A white dialed GMT, reference 2538.20, and the 150th Anniversary Seamaster with a gray dial, reference 2232.30, are other iterations of this design.
I wore the Omega 2254.50.00 Omega through my tours in Afghanistan. I have a picture of myself in Uruzgan Province, sterile desert BDUs and modified grooming standards (beard; our unit was authorized to grow them in Afghanistan), and my trusty Omega is visible on my wrist.
There will be more in the future, I have a love for the 57 seamaster reissue ;) Thank you as always for the comments, Maynard. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip!
This was my first nice watch that I bought back in 2002. I wore it everyday for 15 years until my collection started growing. I've done a ton of legitimate scuba diving with it (which was the reason I bought it). I've also worn it with a tux at black tie events. It is so versatile. I still wear it regularly but it will go to my son in a few years as it is his favorite in my collection. If Omega re releases it I'll be the first to buy one simply for nostalgia. Just don't mess it up Omega!
Having worn this watch for 20 years, it is my favorite even among late model Rolex. Very comfortable to wear. Its too bad new Omega has become so bloated.
I purchased my 2254.50 in 2007 and it has been on my wrist almost daily since. After seeing reviews like yours, it makes me appreciate it even more. Next stop, Speedy Moonwatch. If I have only two Omegas, those are the two.
Great review. I’ve been taking my 2254 for granted recently and this review has sparked in me a new appreciation of it. The watch really does have a fantastic dial that I’ve not seen bettered in this class of watch.
Who could come up with such interesting topics that compare historical pieces to those from today? IDGuy! These video's are brilliant brother! So entertaining, educational and informative. You have such a talent my friend! Oh and been meaning to tell you, love how you end all the vids... with a final thought, then silence. So good
You're the man. Thank you as always, brother. I really love doing these and hope they continue for a long time. There are a few new series' around the corner that I hope will flesh out the channel and make it all the more accessible to a wider audience! Here's hoping...oh, and who doesn't love a good cliffhanger? ;)
So happy to see a video of the 2254. To me, it is the best looking Omega. I lost track of how old mine is, but it is the classiest watch I have. I wish Omega would go back to this design with the new movement
They do need to spend more time on the case thickness. I think a lot of it is linked to the clear casebacks. I'd also love for them to taper the watch sizes down ever so slightly. Thank you for the comment, Lakes!
@@ID-Guy i think it's because of the 3-level coaxial movements. iirc, the 2-levels were thinner but much much less reliable. hopefully they figure out how to make them thin like their inventor did
There’s a combination of factors. If we compare the thickness between solid and display version of the same omega, we see the display back adds about 1mm. That makes sense, but when we look at overall movement thickness, Omegas thicker 8500/8900 movement is still about 1mm thinner than Rolex’s Submariner movement, with the 8800 caliber being 1mm thinner again. With this math, an equivalent depth dive watch with an 8500 derived movement, like the SM300, should be the same thickness as the Submariner, but instead it’s almost exactly 2mm thicker, and one using the slimmer 8800, the Diver 300M is still 1mm thicker. Clearly the problem isn’t the movement, and it’s barely the display back (all things being equal, I’m willing to sacrifice 1mm for a good display back). Omega clearly needs to go back to the drawing board and see where this extra thickness is coming from, because while some of their pieces aren’t necessarily too thick, they’re clearly thicker than they need. Some definitely are too thick (the PO 600M is too thick across the board, and the 41mm AT really needs to be under 13mm).
I wore one of these daily for 10 years but didn’t know about it’s milspec heritage. Compared to a Rolex from same period the omega had a much better bracelet
I own both the 2254 and the 165.024 (Civil version) and they are wonderful watches. Interestingly at the time when I bought my 2254 in 2002, I chose it over a Rolex Submariner as at the time the watch had a better bracelet, sleek profile and a date complication that was subtle, also at that time significantly cheaper ( around AUD$1000!).
I own the 2254.50 and it is indeed a great timepiece......thin movement, fantastic legibility in any light condition, sword hands, and no pretentious display back.
Absolutely love this piece. A friend of mine had it on his wrist, I tried it on, and was absolutely blown away by the historic dial layout, the wave pattern, and how comfortably it fits on the wrist. I own a Submariner Hulk, and seriously considering getting this Seamaster.
Thank you, IDGuy, for bringing up this watch. Put into the right historical perspective one can clearly appreciate the uniqueness of this watch. Yes, Omega should definitely pay more homage to its mil-spec legacy. One modern iteration of this time piece would add so much more value to their portfolio than the n-th iteration of the Moonwatch ...
Great video once again. My first decent watch was the Omega Seamaster 300m which I bought in 1993 (now I feel old). Still have it, it’s on a B&J blue and yellow NATO that’s works well with the dial and patina. It’s now a beater but still love it.
Hahaha! Is it a quartz version by any chance? Love the patin of those older pieces. And thank you as always for the comment, Mark. I reckon those original SMP's are some of the coolest in the family (plus your 1993 model its the same age as me...so we can both agree that we're feeling pretty old) ;)
Omega goes down in history for making the worst choices in the watch industry. They had the design and the history, could of easily outdo the sub but they messed it up. Made chunky unwearable monsters instead.
This is my favorite watch in my collection. It’s been my daily driver and I just love it. It looks both modern and classic at the same time and it’s my travel watch since it’s so readable, especially at night. I don’t know why they don’t re-release it.
I’ve been hung up on the Bond Seamaster for years, somehow I just recently discovered this version and now I think I’m actually leaning towards it. What a classy watch.
@@thetruebatman4632 I actually have the Bond Seamaster Limited Edition and I barely wear it. The skeleton hands make it hard to see the time in low light conditions, but this one you can see the hands in any conditions, plus the bracelet is just classier.
@@tlevans62 The simpler dial and the beautiful bracelet are the real draws for me. I like the uniqueness of the Bond bracelet (anything that’s not oyster-style really) but the Moonwatch bracelet is so fun to look at.
@@thetruebatman4632 totally agree, the design just works. It's an elegant "tool watch" which is hard to define. But it's classic, elegant and modern all at the same time.
Another 2254 owner from new, when everyone else was buying the Bond. I bought "Pierce Brosnan's Choice" (as it was marketed) because I liked the black rather than the Bond blue. I've worn mine every day since and it now sports a Bond G10 Nato strap like the Spectre edition, but it's definitely the best £770 that I ever spent!
What a great tribute to the 165.024 the 2254 is. If only Omega had left the quarter Arabic numerals on the 2254 that made the 165.024’s dial so gorgeous. I suppose there is still the Trilogy Seamaster 300 ‘57 for that look. The sword hands are so much more attractive than the modern skeletonised Seamaster hands and the 2254 pretty much looks like the modern day interpretation of a military issue watch. I wonder if there are any members of the forces out there wearing the 2254 in the field? Yet another great video my friend. ✊
Thank you, brother. I agree, the Arabics would compliment it so much (but it does look pretty clean without them) and I promise to reply to your emails. Admittedly, I have been overworking and haven't had time to think... As always, thank you for leaving comments on the videos and your baby proplof looks absolutely stunning (fits very much in line with these milspec inspired pieces) ;)
I remember the day like it was yesterday. North Vancouver, British Columbia, 1999. Looking at that watch in the display case thinking it was the most beautiful watch I'd ever seen. Oft forgotten fact: When that watch was introduced, the rest of the world got it on the speedy style bracelet whereas the US got it on the Bond bracelet. My son has it now and to this day still gets compliments on it 20 years after the fact. The 1120 movement is rugged and reliable and still keeps COSC time. Like the old Seiko 6139 it's indestructible. There was a lot of chatter on that watch back then on Rolex forums. "Should I get the Submariner or the 2254?" Moderators got so sick of the question they forbade it being asked further. IF any of you are old Timezone types you'll remember that. Still my favourite watch, ever. p.s. There's something wrong with the watch at the 7:45 mark. The 2254 did not and does not have a white date wheel ;)
This is such a lovely reference. It has everything I miss in the modern Submariner - matte dial, painted indices, aluminum bezel insert - in a very handsome case with excellent proportions. One thing to note, the screw down helium valve provides positive assurance against leakage through the helium escape valve. Even with the crown open, the watch is still water resistant to a depth of 50m per design. If the time setting crown is left unscrewed, full water resistance is still maintained. Leaving either open doesn't flood the inside of the watch or otherwise expose the interior to water if the gaskets are in good order. Of course, it is good practice to leave both screwed down when they're not in actual use.
The omega came in 1967 and was already in civilian production for a few years before. The Rolex milsub had to adopt the seamaster sword hands and bezel markings to comply with mod specs
Swatch group couldn't design their way out of a paper bag. Their only concern these days is to raise prices on all their overly thick, or unkerned fonts, and whatnot. Yes, the 2254 is a great watch. Omega please return to closed casebacks and thinner cases. Stop bloating and highlighting features that need to be subtle.
You're going to enjoy my future video pitting the new SMP against the current Submariner...there are a lot of issues with the newer watch that needs to be highlighted (especially the overemphasis on the irrelevant parts) Thank you for the comment, Smoko!
Another factor is the Rolex vacuum caused by lack of availability of Rolex sports. Many brands are now either moving into the 5 to 10K sector, like Oris, or making redesigns , refreshes and limited editions in that range. It's going to be interesting the more people cannot get Rolex sports and are not stupid enough to pay fifty or one hundred percent aftermarket for Rolex.
My favourite seamaster. Great history and homage done perfectly for a timeless design. I wish new seamasters had those beautiful sword hands and bracelets.
Super interesting! That 2254 is a great design and one I didn't know. So much more timeless than the Diver 300. My problem with current Omega Seamasters (Trilogy and 300 aside) is that they have too much candy.Too frantic. Too pop. Too Swatch. They should have at least one classic, refined, understated looking Diver 300 and Planet Ocean in the ranges, amid the hideous multi-coloured toot. Who buys these watches - genuinely, I've never seen one on someone's wrist? While Planet Ocean gets close, the current black model is still a bit of a mess of random orange accents and 9 fonts on the face and bezel.
I have a blue smpc. And in my opinion the new smp is too big, too flashy, theres too many models and therefore makes mine a future classic. I'll never sell, in fact I want the black one too. To be fair the new one does have a better movement
I already own a 2254 and I am thinking of getting the current Seamaster Professional 300m in blue with rubber strap. However, I feel that it is too busy and I might get sick of it very soon. What do you think?
I really like this watch. Unfortunately If omega do re-release in some form, it will likely RRP at about £7k at the start of the year, £8.5k by the end of the same year, be unnecessarily larger by several mm and have a helium valve the size of a planet. If recent form is anything to go by..🧐
I wear this quite often, and it's my absolute favorite. Mine is quartz, which I PREFER, being slimmer and lighter and not requiring the attention a spring-loaded miniature gearbox does. I did exactly as you mentioned, by purchasing a later genuine Omega complete bezel & insert to have smaller bezel numbers and modernize the looks. (PERFECT suggestion, and already done on mine 🙂). I sold the bracelet it comes on (blasphemy!), and prefer it dive-style on a genuine caoutchouc rubber Panerai Submersible strap, which was notched with a razor blade to fit the smaller lug width. Simple to do. Looks totally OEM, and talk about comfortable! Built like a tank too!
Great video mate. I like this version bc of the Broad Arrow hands, similar to my Planet Ocean 2201.50.00. Have looked at the titanium version of this one w/the blue dial...might be a runner. Keep up the great content. Cheers from the Nevada desert. 👍⌚
Ah David, I wish I was in Nevada...I dream to one day land up in Arizona (maybe if you know anyone who'd be keen to sponsor me?) ;) the 2254 is such an interesting piece and its amazing that it helped set the groundwork for the PO lines. I'm going to continue the search the Omega catalogue and hope to pull out more gems in the future. And thank you for the comment! Cheers from the south coast of England!
this is the best seamaster. Rhodium plated finish. Water resistant. Shock proof. Anti magnetic. Scratch resistant anti reflective sapphire crystal. High luminous hands. Very easy to read at night 2264.50.00 (QUARTZ VERSION) for the win!
Great review! Since you're not a fan of the helium valve on this reference, you might want to look at the ref.2538.20 or Seamaster GMT aka Great White. It has the same case, 'gladiator' hands, bracelet and dial style without the helium valve but with a 24-Hr bezel
The Rolex Mil-Sub was used by the SBS for a very short period, and was issued as all kit is as a sign out sign in, lose it pay for it....a lot got lost!! The Omega 2254 is a great watch, especially slung on a NATO strap...it then changes character into more of what it was supposed to as per design! Great and informative vid as always...would have liked to have seen a couple more examples though..perhaps more of the "Dirty Dozen"!
I love all the 1120 SMP's and am lucky enough to own the Bond, EB 2255 and the 2254. I really don't understand why Omega haven't done a reboot of the 2254. They continue to stick with the Bond bracelet and skeleton hands. I think a black SMP with Mil dial and sword hands would sell like hotcakes.
After watching this superb video, I bought this watch. It's just arrived and exceeds my expectations in every way. Your efforts in providing superb content on this channel are a tremendous asset to all watch enthusiasts. Thank you.
This is my favorite series of Seamaster. I also love the 36mm (2252.50, 2262.50, and 2236.50) versions which fit my smaller wrist better. I'm very close to getting the white gold 3d bezel 2236.
Got one of the 254's bought it in 2004, wear it everyday still looks amazing. it's only had one service. Works as good today as the day I bought it! good review!
Excellent as always! Much prefer the Omega over the Submariner myself - maybe over exposure of all the rolex clones has made me despise the design. If only Omega would get rid of the date! ( or at least put it at 6) Cheers 👍👍
I am very fond of the Omega brand but I do not like any of their modern watches - this coming from a guy who prefers tool watches divers etc. On a side note, have you seen talking watches with Moki Martin? It is my favourite one, along with Goldberger (for very different reasons) - as a diver I found the stories fascinating. Anyway - I think I will eventually get a vintage Omega. If we look at what Tudor did with the Pelagos and the history of the Tudor Submariner that can be seen in the watch (revolution watch have some excellent articles on this), I would love to see something like a reissue from Omega - if they did a Pelagos equivalent, I do not think we would get away from the He valve and that is a killer for me (I find the modern bracelets ugly as well, though I would likely put it on a MN strap anyway). I am fortunate enough to live in London where the Omega vintage shop is in Burlington Arcade - I am sure the prices in there will be horrible but I do think there are reasonable prices to be had for an older Omega diver. Just got a Tissot Janeiro z199 though so my watch buying antics are on hold for a while. I love the sword hands on the watch you have shown here but that bezel insert kills me unfortunately. As Jack said in LOST, we have to go back.
Great video, I'm not a fan of the waves in the dial so I like this version where it is more subtle. Thanks for the video, this watch is now on my radar.
Honestly, in the back of my mind I was going to mention the GMT...but since we were focusing on dive watches I didn't want to deviate too far away from it. The GMT does deserve a video and I will do a revision of it in the future (and all the lines of these Milspec inspired pieces) Thank you for the comment, Søren!
1st time not agree with you. This watch is an "in between" and far far from the nice bleue bond seamaster. It jumps To the eyes when you show them side by side. Even the numbers on the bezel are too big!
It is a watch more geared for a certain type of person and it definitely doesn't get everything right. The bezel numerals bug me (check out "planet ocean insert 2254" on google) But it is a sick watch in the family, especially for that overly saturated SMP time period. Thank you for the comment, Eric! I hope to redesign this piece in the future
Thanks for the history lesson. Kind of interesting how the Rolex looked nearly the same as the vintage Omega. I like the one without the wart on the left-hand side. In fact, I hate it. I also hate the skeleton hands. I like the sword hands and the ones without the wart on them. Not sure if I would have to go vintage as that helium escape valve has been there a long time, and I doubt 99% of the people who use this watch to do deep water diving will use it. I like how other dive watches have the valve flush with the watch and you really don't see it.
It is a strange kettle of fish...And I hope to emphasise a lot of these points further in a video coming out soon about the SMP. But the history behind the watch is amazing...hell, those 165.024's were fire... If this channel gets enough clout one day I'll be getting a series of them remade... Thank you as always for the comment, Scott. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip!
adxundas Thank you for your reply, after watching & posting my question, I went out trying to find out why. Came to the same conclusion but didn’t notice the date window. ✌🏼Thank you
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IDGuy IDGuy Could you do a review on the Omega Planet Ocean new Ultra Deep? And maybe compare it to the experimental Rolex Deepsea Challenge watch of 2012?
Bought this watch because of your video. I put it on the Phoenix admiralty grey nato strap. Looks incredible!!!!
This Omega came in different iterations. The 2054 and 2254 were the same watch, with the 2054 having the "Bond" bracelet and the 2254 having the 3-link "Speedy" bracelet. It also came in Electric Blue, as well, reference 2255.80. Both the black and blue iterations came in a quartz model, references 2264.50 and 2265.50, respectively. The watch was also made in titanium, reference 2231.50. Omega issued a limited edition of the watch with both applied indices and applied Omega logo for the America's Cup, reference 2533.50. These features were then carried over to reference 2230.50 which had removed the America's Cup text (often refereed to as the "Non-AC" dial) in favor if the classic Seamaster text. A white dialed GMT, reference 2538.20, and the 150th Anniversary Seamaster with a gray dial, reference 2232.30, are other iterations of this design.
I wore the Omega 2254.50.00 Omega through my tours in Afghanistan. I have a picture of myself in Uruzgan Province, sterile desert BDUs and modified grooming standards (beard; our unit was authorized to grow them in Afghanistan), and my trusty Omega is visible on my wrist.
At last, vintage Omega divers receiving some love.
There will be more in the future, I have a love for the 57 seamaster reissue ;) Thank you as always for the comments, Maynard. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip!
Agree brother.
This was my first nice watch that I bought back in 2002. I wore it everyday for 15 years until my collection started growing. I've done a ton of legitimate scuba diving with it (which was the reason I bought it). I've also worn it with a tux at black tie events. It is so versatile. I still wear it regularly but it will go to my son in a few years as it is his favorite in my collection. If Omega re releases it I'll be the first to buy one simply for nostalgia. Just don't mess it up Omega!
I own one too; it's a great watch, but I'm not sure about it going with black tie, haha. That's a bridge too far.
Great video. My 2254 is the pride of my collection.
Thank you, Terry! I'm glad I did your watch justice! Continue wearing it in good health and thank you for the comment!
Having worn this watch for 20 years, it is my favorite even among late model Rolex. Very comfortable to wear. Its too bad new Omega has become so bloated.
I purchased my 2254.50 in 2007 and it has been on my wrist almost daily since. After seeing reviews like yours, it makes me appreciate it even more. Next stop, Speedy Moonwatch. If I have only two Omegas, those are the two.
Another fantastic and in-depth review. I expect the internet searches to light-up on this Seamaster.
It is pretty fuckin incredible that a fullset 2254.50 or 2531.80 still are reasonably priced
Reed Grabowski 😁👍🏻
Thank you Reed, it was a pleasure to make. The watch is really something to be looked at!
@@evh4611 Right? Mind-blowing...
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Couldn’t have put it better myself my friend....
2254 is my first mechanical watch. I chose it over the bond Seamaster for all the reasons you mentioned.
Loved it ! About time someone else talks about how good this 2254 is...
Absolutely David. This watch needs to be seen and admired for what it brought forward. Thank you for the comment!
Is there a GMT version? Is it the '50th Anniversary' Seamaster?
I bought one of these in quartz just because I love looking at it
I’ve had a quartz one also. I love if
Great review. I’ve been taking my 2254 for granted recently and this review has sparked in me a new appreciation of it. The watch really does have a fantastic dial that I’ve not seen bettered in this class of watch.
Who could come up with such interesting topics that compare historical pieces to those from today? IDGuy! These video's are brilliant brother! So entertaining, educational and informative. You have such a talent my friend! Oh and been meaning to tell you, love how you end all the vids... with a final thought, then silence. So good
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You're the man. Thank you as always, brother. I really love doing these and hope they continue for a long time. There are a few new series' around the corner that I hope will flesh out the channel and make it all the more accessible to a wider audience! Here's hoping...oh, and who doesn't love a good cliffhanger? ;)
So happy to see a video of the 2254.
To me, it is the best looking Omega. I lost track of how old mine is, but it is the classiest watch I have.
I wish Omega would go back to this design with the new movement
Love the fact this is 4 years old and a perfect reference point for potential buyers.
My 2264.50 arrives in 2 days.
Thanks ❤
Same here! My 2264 is also on the way. I can’t wait!
Great watch, and because is so thin it wears better than a submariner. Omega needs to put their new watches on a diet.
They do need to spend more time on the case thickness. I think a lot of it is linked to the clear casebacks. I'd also love for them to taper the watch sizes down ever so slightly. Thank you for the comment, Lakes!
I suspect they can't because the movements inside are so thick?
of course they can, change the movement. It's not like Seiko with those monster watches
@@ID-Guy i think it's because of the 3-level coaxial movements. iirc, the 2-levels were thinner but much much less reliable. hopefully they figure out how to make them thin like their inventor did
There’s a combination of factors. If we compare the thickness between solid and display version of the same omega, we see the display back adds about 1mm. That makes sense, but when we look at overall movement thickness, Omegas thicker 8500/8900 movement is still about 1mm thinner than Rolex’s Submariner movement, with the 8800 caliber being 1mm thinner again.
With this math, an equivalent depth dive watch with an 8500 derived movement, like the SM300, should be the same thickness as the Submariner, but instead it’s almost exactly 2mm thicker, and one using the slimmer 8800, the Diver 300M is still 1mm thicker.
Clearly the problem isn’t the movement, and it’s barely the display back (all things being equal, I’m willing to sacrifice 1mm for a good display back). Omega clearly needs to go back to the drawing board and see where this extra thickness is coming from, because while some of their pieces aren’t necessarily too thick, they’re clearly thicker than they need. Some definitely are too thick (the PO 600M is too thick across the board, and the 41mm AT really needs to be under 13mm).
I love my Omega 2254.50. It was my first luxury watch and i still wear it pretty often. Next to the 2531.80 the best Seamaster of m all.
I'm so glad I did your watch justice and thank you for the comment! It is such a looker. Continue wearing the piece in good health!
Brilliant, great piece IDGuy. I’ve had one from new for about 16 years and it’ll always stay with me. Love it.
I wore one of these daily for 10 years but didn’t know about it’s milspec heritage. Compared to a Rolex from same period the omega had a much better bracelet
I own both the 2254 and the 165.024 (Civil version) and they are wonderful watches. Interestingly at the time when I bought my 2254 in 2002, I chose it over a Rolex Submariner as at the time the watch had a better bracelet, sleek profile and a date complication that was subtle, also at that time significantly cheaper ( around AUD$1000!).
I own the 2254.50 and it is indeed a great timepiece......thin movement, fantastic legibility in any light condition, sword hands, and no pretentious display back.
Pretentious? Ooooookay.
I’d love to see your review of the 1st gen planet ocean. That and the 2254 I think are the best modern omegas
Absolutely love this piece. A friend of mine had it on his wrist, I tried it on, and was absolutely blown away by the historic dial layout, the wave pattern, and how comfortably it fits on the wrist. I own a Submariner Hulk, and seriously considering getting this Seamaster.
Thank you, IDGuy, for bringing up this watch. Put into the right historical perspective one can clearly appreciate the uniqueness of this watch. Yes, Omega should definitely pay more homage to its mil-spec legacy. One modern iteration of this time piece would add so much more value to their portfolio than the n-th iteration of the Moonwatch ...
THE WATCH SHOWN AT 5:05 IS A OMEGA 22.64.50.00 QUARTZ THE OMEGA 2254.50.00 WOULD SAY CHRONOMETER ON THE DIAL ROLEX LOOKS OLD AND ITS OVER PRICED
Tommy Sands he’s a design guy not a watch guy
Right. But from a design perspective the argument is the same. The 2264 does have the cleaner 3 lines of text vs. the 4 of the auto.
Truly an icon the 2254
Excellent Video Very Informative Easy to make my decision to purchase it for myself
It really is a stunner and thank you for the comment Altamash! I hope you find an absolute gem!
Man, those 11 minutes just flew by. Great watch, fantastic video.
Great video once again. My first decent watch was the Omega Seamaster 300m which I bought in 1993 (now I feel old). Still have it, it’s on a B&J blue and yellow NATO that’s works well with the dial and patina. It’s now a beater but still love it.
Hahaha! Is it a quartz version by any chance? Love the patin of those older pieces. And thank you as always for the comment, Mark. I reckon those original SMP's are some of the coolest in the family (plus your 1993 model its the same age as me...so we can both agree that we're feeling pretty old) ;)
IDGuy Haha. Now I feel really old and of course it’s a quartz, that’s all I could afford back then 😂
Mark P & IDGuy - Age hopefully leads to wisdom. Wait till you realize in years from now that 60 is the new 40! ;-}
Live with no regrets!
Reed Grabowski Thank you Reed. It’s not long off but great advice. Take care - until the next episode the young whipper snapper has cooked up 😂
Mark P -LOL per the younger vernacular.
Omega goes down in history for making the worst choices in the watch industry. They had the design and the history, could of easily outdo the sub but they messed it up. Made chunky unwearable monsters instead.
They didn’t make enough limited additions lol
This is my favorite watch in my collection. It’s been my daily driver and I just love it. It looks both modern and classic at the same time and it’s my travel watch since it’s so readable, especially at night. I don’t know why they don’t re-release it.
I’ve been hung up on the Bond Seamaster for years, somehow I just recently discovered this version and now I think I’m actually leaning towards it. What a classy watch.
@@thetruebatman4632 I actually have the Bond Seamaster Limited Edition and I barely wear it. The skeleton hands make it hard to see the time in low light conditions, but this one you can see the hands in any conditions, plus the bracelet is just classier.
@@tlevans62 The simpler dial and the beautiful bracelet are the real draws for me. I like the uniqueness of the Bond bracelet (anything that’s not oyster-style really) but the Moonwatch bracelet is so fun to look at.
@@thetruebatman4632 totally agree, the design just works. It's an elegant "tool watch" which is hard to define. But it's classic, elegant and modern all at the same time.
@@tlevans62 and not terribly priced 👌🏻
I have a submariner, planet ocean, and a Marinemaster. This watch is absolutely lovely and could replace all three.
Another 2254 owner from new, when everyone else was buying the Bond. I bought "Pierce Brosnan's Choice" (as it was marketed) because I liked the black rather than the Bond blue.
I've worn mine every day since and it now sports a Bond G10 Nato strap like the Spectre edition, but it's definitely the best £770 that I ever spent!
Great looking watch, better than the current version if just for the hands alone!
I think the case back is underappreciated on this watch. I often take mine off just to look at it.
Great video. I like the 2255. That electric blue is beautiful.
What a great tribute to the 165.024 the 2254 is. If only Omega had left the quarter Arabic numerals on the 2254 that made the 165.024’s dial so gorgeous. I suppose there is still the Trilogy Seamaster 300 ‘57 for that look.
The sword hands are so much more attractive than the modern skeletonised Seamaster hands and the 2254 pretty much looks like the modern day interpretation of a military issue watch.
I wonder if there are any members of the forces out there wearing the 2254 in the field?
Yet another great video my friend. ✊
Thank you, brother. I agree, the Arabics would compliment it so much (but it does look pretty clean without them) and I promise to reply to your emails. Admittedly, I have been overworking and haven't had time to think... As always, thank you for leaving comments on the videos and your baby proplof looks absolutely stunning (fits very much in line with these milspec inspired pieces) ;)
I remember the day like it was yesterday. North Vancouver, British Columbia, 1999. Looking at that watch in the display case thinking it was the most beautiful watch I'd ever seen. Oft forgotten fact: When that watch was introduced, the rest of the world got it on the speedy style bracelet whereas the US got it on the Bond bracelet. My son has it now and to this day still gets compliments on it 20 years after the fact. The 1120 movement is rugged and reliable and still keeps COSC time. Like the old Seiko 6139 it's indestructible. There was a lot of chatter on that watch back then on Rolex forums. "Should I get the Submariner or the 2254?" Moderators got so sick of the question they forbade it being asked further. IF any of you are old Timezone types you'll remember that. Still my favourite watch, ever. p.s. There's something wrong with the watch at the 7:45 mark. The 2254 did not and does not have a white date wheel ;)
Well spotted , the date wheel must be modded for some reason ?
This is such a lovely reference. It has everything I miss in the modern Submariner - matte dial, painted indices, aluminum bezel insert - in a very handsome case with excellent proportions.
One thing to note, the screw down helium valve provides positive assurance against leakage through the helium escape valve. Even with the crown open, the watch is still water resistant to a depth of 50m per design. If the time setting crown is left unscrewed, full water resistance is still maintained. Leaving either open doesn't flood the inside of the watch or otherwise expose the interior to water if the gaskets are in good order. Of course, it is good practice to leave both screwed down when they're not in actual use.
The omega came in 1967 and was already in civilian production for a few years before. The Rolex milsub had to adopt the seamaster sword hands and bezel markings to comply with mod specs
Great video - I love mine and will give it more wrist time after watching this. Thanks
I'm so glad I did your piece justice.. Thank you so much for watching and continue wearing your 2254 in good health!
Swatch group couldn't design their way out of a paper bag. Their only concern these days is to raise prices on all their overly thick, or unkerned fonts, and whatnot.
Yes, the 2254 is a great watch. Omega please return to closed casebacks and thinner cases. Stop bloating and highlighting features that need to be subtle.
You're going to enjoy my future video pitting the new SMP against the current Submariner...there are a lot of issues with the newer watch that needs to be highlighted (especially the overemphasis on the irrelevant parts) Thank you for the comment, Smoko!
Another factor is the Rolex vacuum caused by lack of availability of Rolex sports. Many brands are now either moving into the 5 to 10K sector, like Oris, or making redesigns , refreshes and limited editions in that range. It's going to be interesting the more people cannot get Rolex sports and are not stupid enough to pay fifty or one hundred percent aftermarket for Rolex.
I’ve been longing for an up to date review of the Omega 2254, excellent watch, excellent vid, thank you
Bought this because of you and this video. Thanks!
Wow .. good call .. that's nice.
Thanks a lot, Terry. It really is a superb looker and I hope this video brings more attention to it!
My favourite seamaster. Great history and homage done perfectly for a timeless design. I wish new seamasters had those beautiful sword hands and bracelets.
I would like Omega to dump the skeletal hands an go back to sword
Super interesting! That 2254 is a great design and one I didn't know. So much more timeless than the Diver 300. My problem with current Omega Seamasters (Trilogy and 300 aside) is that they have too much candy.Too frantic. Too pop. Too Swatch. They should have at least one classic, refined, understated looking Diver 300 and Planet Ocean in the ranges, amid the hideous multi-coloured toot. Who buys these watches - genuinely, I've never seen one on someone's wrist? While Planet Ocean gets close, the current black model is still a bit of a mess of random orange accents and 9 fonts on the face and bezel.
I have a blue smpc. And in my opinion the new smp is too big, too flashy, theres too many models and therefore makes mine a future classic. I'll never sell, in fact I want the black one too. To be fair the new one does have a better movement
I already own a 2254 and I am thinking of getting the current Seamaster Professional 300m in blue with rubber strap. However, I feel that it is too busy and I might get sick of it very soon. What do you think?
I really like this watch. Unfortunately If omega do re-release in some form, it will likely RRP at about £7k at the start of the year, £8.5k by the end of the same year, be unnecessarily larger by several mm and have a helium valve the size of a planet. If recent form is anything to go by..🧐
I wear this quite often, and it's my absolute favorite. Mine is quartz, which I PREFER, being slimmer and lighter and not requiring the attention a spring-loaded miniature gearbox does. I did exactly as you mentioned, by purchasing a later genuine Omega complete bezel & insert to have smaller bezel numbers and modernize the looks. (PERFECT suggestion, and already done on mine 🙂). I sold the bracelet it comes on (blasphemy!), and prefer it dive-style on a genuine caoutchouc rubber Panerai Submersible strap, which was notched with a razor blade to fit the smaller lug width. Simple to do. Looks totally OEM, and talk about comfortable! Built like a tank too!
Great video mate. I like this version bc of the Broad Arrow hands, similar to my Planet Ocean 2201.50.00. Have looked at the titanium version of this one w/the blue dial...might be a runner. Keep up the great content. Cheers from the Nevada desert. 👍⌚
Ah David, I wish I was in Nevada...I dream to one day land up in Arizona (maybe if you know anyone who'd be keen to sponsor me?) ;) the 2254 is such an interesting piece and its amazing that it helped set the groundwork for the PO lines. I'm going to continue the search the Omega catalogue and hope to pull out more gems in the future. And thank you for the comment! Cheers from the south coast of England!
this is the best seamaster. Rhodium plated finish. Water resistant. Shock proof. Anti magnetic. Scratch resistant anti reflective sapphire crystal. High luminous hands. Very easy to read at night 2264.50.00 (QUARTZ VERSION) for the win!
Great review! Since you're not a fan of the helium valve on this reference, you might want to look at the ref.2538.20 or Seamaster GMT aka Great White. It has the same case, 'gladiator' hands, bracelet and dial style without the helium valve but with a 24-Hr bezel
The Rolex Mil-Sub was used by the SBS for a very short period, and was issued as all kit is as a sign out sign in, lose it pay for it....a lot got lost!! The Omega 2254 is a great watch, especially slung on a NATO strap...it then changes character into more of what it was supposed to as per design! Great and informative vid as always...would have liked to have seen a couple more examples though..perhaps more of the "Dirty Dozen"!
I love all the 1120 SMP's and am lucky enough to own the Bond, EB 2255 and the 2254. I really don't understand why Omega haven't done a reboot of the 2254. They continue to stick with the Bond bracelet and skeleton hands. I think a black SMP with Mil dial and sword hands would sell like hotcakes.
Ωμέγα Omega . Meaning large “O” . How do you pronounce megabit, megawatts, megabytes, O mega not Omeega . I’m Greek and I should know, now you know .
Omeeeega. Good video, sir.
best seamaster ever!!! the 264.50.00 quartz version is even better. get yourself a case key so you can change your own battery 370/377
Just watched this review, subscribed.
After watching this superb video, I bought this watch. It's just arrived and exceeds my expectations in every way. Your efforts in providing superb content on this channel are a tremendous asset to all watch enthusiasts. Thank you.
Congrats on this beautiful Omega , wear in good health .... do you mind saying how much u paid ? Was it the automatic Version
This is my favorite series of Seamaster. I also love the 36mm (2252.50, 2262.50, and 2236.50) versions which fit my smaller wrist better. I'm very close to getting the white gold 3d bezel 2236.
Got one of the 254's bought it in 2004, wear it everyday still looks amazing. it's only had one service. Works as good today as the day I bought it! good review!
Great video... the 2254 brings the past and present together... all on the comfort of your wrist. This is one of the watches I most treasure.
Excellent as always! Much prefer the Omega over the Submariner myself - maybe over exposure of all the rolex clones has made me despise the design. If only Omega would get rid of the date! ( or at least put it at 6) Cheers 👍👍
2254 is by far the best Seamaster and becoming much harder to acquire lately
Your videos really offer something fresh. I know that I like or dislike a watch, but it's really nice to have someone tell me why that is!
Much appreciation for your videos from a fellow South African.
I am very fond of the Omega brand but I do not like any of their modern watches - this coming from a guy who prefers tool watches divers etc. On a side note, have you seen talking watches with Moki Martin? It is my favourite one, along with Goldberger (for very different reasons) - as a diver I found the stories fascinating. Anyway - I think I will eventually get a vintage Omega. If we look at what Tudor did with the Pelagos and the history of the Tudor Submariner that can be seen in the watch (revolution watch have some excellent articles on this), I would love to see something like a reissue from Omega - if they did a Pelagos equivalent, I do not think we would get away from the He valve and that is a killer for me (I find the modern bracelets ugly as well, though I would likely put it on a MN strap anyway).
I am fortunate enough to live in London where the Omega vintage shop is in Burlington Arcade - I am sure the prices in there will be horrible but I do think there are reasonable prices to be had for an older Omega diver. Just got a Tissot Janeiro z199 though so my watch buying antics are on hold for a while.
I love the sword hands on the watch you have shown here but that bezel insert kills me unfortunately. As Jack said in LOST, we have to go back.
Great video, I'm not a fan of the waves in the dial so I like this version where it is more subtle. Thanks for the video, this watch is now on my radar.
Just bought this watch a week ago. I love it and it is my favorite watch. Wanted it ever since i saw it on ray donovans wrist
It’s so sexy it should be illegal. Congrats wear in good health , did you get the automatic or quartz like Ray Donovan?
@@SGM805 yeah, didn`t get the full ray donovan version in quartz. i got the 2254
Another fantastic video. I love learning the history of these cool watches. Thank you :)
Do you know of any micro adjust clasps that'll fit on the 2254 bracelet? Or a similar bracelet that has a micro adjust clasp that will fit on the 2254
Oooh yes! Another winner from my Saffabruvafromanothamutha!
Another outstanding video, your narratives are superb...and now I'm straight off to eBay to track down a 300 2254 :)
There’s a brand new one for sale on eBay, box & papers 2006 automatic 2k starting bid
Nice video mate
It is a Great watch.
One of first pieces I bought. Great video bro
Owner of a 2254 since 10 years and still watch videos about it😂 Its truly a gem.
You forgot to mention the gmt model without the he vale
Honestly, in the back of my mind I was going to mention the GMT...but since we were focusing on dive watches I didn't want to deviate too far away from it. The GMT does deserve a video and I will do a revision of it in the future (and all the lines of these Milspec inspired pieces) Thank you for the comment, Søren!
IDGuy The GMT model also sports a 300m water resistance. ;) Best of both worlds.
Might consider getting the 36mm version for my 6.7” wrist.
Great vid great watch: thanks for the history lesson !
Such a pleasure, Marcus! I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!
Superb video, very informative.
Utter rubbish. No one I know in the army wears one of these. We all wear a plastic Swatch in black or a G Shock……🇬🇧
I bought the 22:55:80 in 2002.
I will never sell it. Its the perfect watch for me.
Hopefully picking one up tomorrow. This video is amazing
1st time not agree with you. This watch is an "in between" and far far from the nice bleue bond seamaster. It jumps To the eyes when you show them side by side. Even the numbers on the bezel are too big!
It is a watch more geared for a certain type of person and it definitely doesn't get everything right. The bezel numerals bug me (check out "planet ocean insert 2254" on google) But it is a sick watch in the family, especially for that overly saturated SMP time period. Thank you for the comment, Eric! I hope to redesign this piece in the future
@@ID-Guy Wow. That is so much better.
👍 waiting for your redesign 😉
Thanks, made me appreciate mine a little more again. I was on the fringe of selling it!
Nooooo
I will never sell mine!!
Don't DO it, Man!
I too grow weary of Helium release valves.
Pardon my ignorance, what's the difference between the 2254.50.00 and the 168.1640? My search results are conflicting. Both look like the same watch.
Great video, man! I also love this version way more than the Brosnan.
I made a homage from different parts from different stores. Dagaz has the dial.
Dagaz?
That Rolex steals every scene of this Omega-video it is in...
I adore it too... It's R-rated gorgeous... Thank you for the comment, Bob!
For the record: I just left "Like" No. 1957 😅
that is me fewer watch
Thanks for the history lesson. Kind of interesting how the Rolex looked nearly the same as the vintage Omega. I like the one without the wart on the left-hand side. In fact, I hate it. I also hate the skeleton hands. I like the sword hands and the ones without the wart on them. Not sure if I would have to go vintage as that helium escape valve has been there a long time, and I doubt 99% of the people who use this watch to do deep water diving will use it. I like how other dive watches have the valve flush with the watch and you really don't see it.
It is a strange kettle of fish...And I hope to emphasise a lot of these points further in a video coming out soon about the SMP. But the history behind the watch is amazing...hell, those 165.024's were fire... If this channel gets enough clout one day I'll be getting a series of them remade... Thank you as always for the comment, Scott. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip!
Rolex moving forward? What?
Hello, love the watch, a bit confused: watch shown shows 3 lines at the bottom in some photos & 4 lines in others.
Four lines is mechanical, three is quartz. The date window on the quartz also sits a bit closer to the center of the dial.
adxundas Thank you for your reply, after watching & posting my question, I went out trying to find out why. Came to the same conclusion but didn’t notice the date window. ✌🏼Thank you
Really brilliant review, well done
Love my Seamaster great everyday piece! The Timex Q vid is up btw if you want to check it out :)