zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

I own the full-sized Bond Seamaster (2531.80) and the full-sized 2254.50 (black bezel, dial, and highly visible hands, markers). Both are just this side of borderline on my 6.75" wrist.

Something to consider in addition to the case size is the bracelet. You're probably looking at a 48.5mm minimum spread for the deployant clasp. I've also noticed that the case lug dimension can be deceiving when considering larger watches for smaller wrists. The lugs measure a little over 47mm, but the bracelet arc spans that out to 52.5mm.

You know your profession better than I do; but as a "patient," I don't think it would move my opinion one way or the other which face, bezel my doctor had on his watch. I do think the diver's markings are more practical than the GMT numbers, and I use my watches quite frequently to time meetings, et cetera. This may influence your thinking on engraved versus color-contrasted bezel numbers.

I do have a strong opinion against the skeleton hands ("Bond" style watches), as they are very hard to read and frequently disappear under several lighting conditions. I don't know about the electric blue you're looking at, but, again to the 2531.80, the high-gloss dial is inferior to the matte black on the 2254.50, in my opinion.

Regardless of where you end up buying, why not try one on at a local AD and see what you think? The Omega website has a locations page I've linked below, if that helps.

By the way: I'm wearing my black 2254.50 right now as I make this Post, and I wouldn't be any more reluctant to interview at the University of Michigan Medical School (about 5 minutes from here) now, as opposed to any other time.