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: never seen another like it. What is it and
: was it limited in its production?
It is the Seamaster Titane. It was made in the late 1980s and sold around the world. Was dicsontinued Internationally in the early 1990s. But that series was so popular in Germany that even today Omega still makes a number of models like that exclusively for sale in Germany.
: Part 2: I am about to spring for a Seamaster
: mid-size # 2055.80. I need to know a good
: internet source for purchase
Keep in mind that ANY Internet source will be a gray market dealer. So make sure you apply the "trust not only the product, but more so the seller" rule when deciding where to buy.
: and I need to know if this automatic is
: well suited for diving
No expensive watch is 'well suited' for diving. Diving is a risky environment where many things can potentially damage or even totally ruin a watch. Not only the water pressure, but even things like coral or a sandy ocean bottom can harm a nice watch.
You don't need the distraction of watching out for your good watch. For your own safety, you need to focus on your dive, not luxury accessories. So the best suited watch for diving is one that is completely expendable like an under $50 Casio Diver.
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