Newbie. Which Seamaster?

[VXR_Driver]

I've been looking at Seamaster Aqua Terras for my first nice watch. Unfortunately I can't choose between 2803.80.37, 2503.34.00 and 2503.33.00 see links.

Blue Face, Leather
White Face, Rose Gold, Steel
White Face, Blue, Steel

I'm new to all this. Is there any way I can view them all side by side, so I can make an informed decision? I haven't seen any of them in the high-street. If I ask my local Goldsmiths to order them all, are they likely to tell me to jog on?

Lastly, I understand that all of the above have the 2500 movement, and that the range are slowly being transitioned over to the 8500. If I buy one of the above now, will I regret not waiting and buying a watch with the newer movement? Will it cost alot more to buy/service a watch with the 8500? What are the main differences other than the longer power reserve on the 8500?

Sorry about all the questions.

Mark.

Edited by VXR_Driver on Sunday 16th August 17:00

[VXR_Driver]

Dominic H said:

Also, the replacement straps are probably in the region of £175 to replace. Which could start to be a pain if the watch is worn everyday.

Thank you, sir. I do plan to wear the watch daily, so this is a slight concern for me. Tell me more. Are croc straps not very hard-wearing?

[VXR_Driver]

CommanderJameson said:

White/Blue/Steel.

To be honest, it'll look better on the strap - but you're on about a daily wearer, so a strap is going to be a consumable.

See my comments above. I thought (assumed) that alligator would be hard-wearing. Is that not the case? I'm likely to buy it on steel, but I plan to buy a croc strap and wear it on that right away. If the croc is not very hard-wearing then I'll have to re-think.

How long would you expect a croc to last on a daily wearer? I have a desk job, so it will get rubbed on mouse mat / desk quite alot.

Thanks for your advice so far I wonder if there are any movement junkies or hardcore Omega fans who can answer my 2500 vs 8500 question?