I have decided to get an Omega Seamaster to use as my daily watch.
And for several weeks I have been bouncing back between the 2254 and the current SMPc model - blue dial.
I have been offered a 2254 from 2002 and a lovely preowned 212.30 from 2013.
Both imo are great looking watches and fit my wrist nicely.
Buying both is not an option, as I don't tend to buy two of the same style watches.

Here's what I think, but please forgive my amateurish approach and lack of knowledge:
2254
Pros
Nice looking dial
Love the sword hands
Beautifully slim case
Great lume
ETA movement - so more flexibility when it comes to be repaired.

Cons
Older watch and movement

212.30
Pros
Co-Axial movement
Ceramic bezel
nice looking dial
Current model, made from the latest designs and technology

Cons
Sits slightly higher on the wrist
The gloss finish on the dial
Colour combination of the date

There are most likely to be a few other pros and cons for either watch which I don't know about.

This would be my only dive watch and its a possibility that at some point, I would fit it onto a rubber strap.

I would very much appreciate the thoughts and advice from members on this forum. Who I have no doubt will have a far greater knowledge than I.

Many thanks for your input.