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All are Certified Chronometers with a water resistance to 300 meters.
The Seamaster Chrono Diver 2599.80.00 has been around a while and uses a modified ETA/Valjoux based cal 7750 movement. Current US Retail on it is $2995.
The Seamaster Regatta Racing Chronograph 2569.50.00 is big. It's listed as 44mm, and is probably larger from the front. Sorry, I don't know the base movement off hand. It retails in the US for $4395.
The Seamaster Professional America's Cup Chronograph 2594.50.00 is discontinued. It's been replaced by the Seamaster Professional "Non-America's Cup" (my nickname) Chronograph 2594.52.00. The difference here is it no longer has the America's Cup affiliation. Instead of saying America's Cup on the dial, it says 300m/1000ft. It also has caliber 3301 rather than 3303. Cal 3303 has a delux finish while 3301 has a "standard" finish. It currently retails in the US for $3495. Omega Caliber 33xx are the new chronograph movements developed with F. Piquet. They have Column Wheel chronograph operation and Free Sprung Balance.
The 33xx movements have had some problems, but I've heard and read the problems have been resolved. Let's hope so. Omega is using these movments in all of it's lines as their new chronograph. DeVille Co-Axial Chronograph, Seamaster Pro Chronograph, Speedmaster Broad Arrow and The Legend, Constellation Double Eagle Co-Axial Chronograph being released this year.
Between the 3 watches you mention, my pick would be the Seamaster "Non-America's Cup" Chronograph 2594.52.00. Bugs aside, it think it's just a higher quality movement than the 7750 based movements. I also like the design better with the tri-compax layout, date at 6:00, and applied metal logo and markers, and sword hands.
I hope this helps,
Keith
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