zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Hello,

: I'm a guy with a pretty small wrist. The
: circumference of my wrist is 5.5". I
: measured at various places, but it's about
: the same 5.5". I didn't include a
: measurement going over the ulnar process
: because I don't think I'll be wearing my
: watch there. In any case, it couldn't add
: more than a quarter inch. I'd like to get a
: Seamaster 300 Professional Chronometer. So,
: should I go with the mid-size or the
: full-size version?

: Also, I'd like a watch that will be functional
: for standardized test-taking (i.e. has a
: bezel), yet will be formal enough to wear on
: a medical school interview. That said,
: should I go with the 2252.50 (midsize, black
: face, black aluminum bezel) or the 2253.80
: (midsize, blue face, stainless steel bezel
: with engraved numbers)? Though I know the
: blue watch would be slightly less formal
: than the black, I think I'm leaning towards
: the blue one a bit more. It's more
: "classic Seamaster" than the other
: and the shiny stainless steel bezel helps
: out in the formality department.

: What do you think?

Normally I tell people who are debating between full-size and mid-size to err on the side of too big rather than too small. However, at 5.5 inches your wrist really needs the mid-size to avoid that "clock on a bracelet" look.

You can't really go wrong with either of the watches you mentioned. The best thing to do is look at them side by side at your local dealer to see which one really "grabs" you. If he won't give you a good deal, e-mail me for a referral to a dealer who will give you 33% off MSRP.

Oh, as for the "formality" of these watches, my own opinion is that they are equal. While the electric blue model does have the steel bezel, it can appear to be "ultra-bright" under certain light. The black model is the mid-size version of one of Omega's best selling models (and one that probably half the people on this forum own). One of its greatest attributes is that the combination of its black bezel and wave patterned black dial make it look pure black under any lighting. You could also consider the mid-size Bond SMP, which is definitely the most elegant mid-size SMP with a bezel.

Just my 2 cents. Good luck!