zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: And I wouldn't hesitate to do business with
: either one of you. But John, may I ask why
: you sold the watch so quickly? I know you
: have been wanting that model for a while.
: Just wondering if you care to share it here
: although I know it's none of my business.

That's a fair question given that I had such a difficult time deciding whether to buy a PO in the first place. My Bond SMP and my 2254.50 black SMP are really my "daily wearers", as they see the most wrist time. Though the PO looks very different than the 2254.50, it was still essentially another black diver's watch that didn't give me any new features like a GMT function, chronograph, etc.

So, I sat down with both of them (the PO and the 2254) and looked at the pros and cons of each both technically and aesthetically. Clearly, the PO won the battle from a technical standpoint with its co-axial movement, and I gave it high marks for its applied markers and arrow hands. The 2254 got higher marks for its bracelet, as I prefer the brushed/polished contrast to the all brushed finish on the PO. I also prefer the waves on the dial of the 2254, which the PO lacks.

Lastly, there was the the overall dial/bezel appearance. When you look at a 2254.50, you have no doubt it is a black watch. However, in certain lighting the PO's dial looks blue while its bezel looks black. I've been told the AR coating on both sides of the crystal can cause this bluish hue. So, when I sat them down side-by-side and asked myself which one did I personally find more aethically appealing, the 2254.50 was the winner. I will grant you that the PO looks more elegant and dressier than the 2254.50, while the 2254.50 has a bit more of a sporty look to it.

Now, had the PO come with waves on the dial, the 2254.50's bracelet, and lacked the blue AR coating that causes that bluish hue, it would have been a sure-fire keeper.

Given how much wear I get out of my Bond SMP and 2254, the PO was one of those watches I just didn't "need". Right now I have my sights set on a Moon Watch next, since that will give me something totally different and unique (a manual wind chronograph with a lot of history behind it). Of course, if Omega comes out with something else that I just "have to have" before then, well....

Okay, that was more information than you cared to know, but those were my personal reasons for selling the PO and keeping my beloved SMPs.