I’m a tall guy with larger wrists at around 7.5inches. I tried this watch on a few days ago and it felt perfect on my wrist. For some reason I’ve been more attracted to the smaller sized watches lately and this watch felt super comfortable despite the thickness and weight. I’ve never been a fan of the helium escape valve but after trying it on i think it looks ok. I think for the price and spec, its an amazing watch. Thanks for the great review.

This is the best Planet Ocean 39.5 review I’ve seen, and has been very helpful. Thanks!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say! Thank you very much!

I really appreciate your reviews. I just ordered this exact watch five minutes ago after binging on PO reviews on KZread and various watch blogs and forums. Your review was the best!

It's been nice knowing you Planet Ocean. Sorry to see that you will be moving on so soon.

I really enjoy the unpretentious tone on your reviews. As a person with 6.5 inch wrist who have recently get into diver watches I looked into this Omega model but got the BB 58. Then I became one of the three people on earth who didn't enjoy the BB58 and settled for longines 39mm hydroconquest (older model) and I love it. I know BB58 seems to be the go to but it wasn't for me and this Omega might be too thick for my taste. Enjoy your reviews alot, keep it up!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, my friend! That is very kind of you to say! The HC 39mm is a great watch! Enjoy!

Great review man!! Thanks for the detail and thoughts, keep up the awesome work!

Great review! It looks great on you and the thickness doesn’t seem to be an issue like you said. The bracelet isn’t too thin which always is a bonus for these kind of watches. Well done!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark! Hope you're keeping well!

Nice review, and useful as I have a very similar wrist size. I was thinking about the Black Bay 58 but haven't tried on one yet. I did try the Seamaster Diver 300m No Time To Die on, with the Nato strap, and it wore surprisingly well. I was looking at the smaller Planet Ocean in the window but it looked strangely small next to the 43mm version, will have to try on one soon. Watches that look a reasonable size in a dealers window suddenly seem comically large when strapped onto my spindly wrist.

Hi Sanjay Thank you so much for another great video! I always tend to seek the 8500/8900 and didn't look into the 39.5 planet oceans, but I was surprised it wasn't that bulky. I thought your video really brought light to how good this watch is. I felt this could co-exist with marine masters, if not an upgrade to that. Nice view shot by the way!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words, my friend!

Thanks for the review. I have a 45 orange bezel 8500 PO but always wanted a smaller one. Too many memories to part with though. Love the rhodium plated hands and how the dial turns all business under water.

Thanks for the review - nicely done!

Very thorough video, covering key points. Good job!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thank you!

Great video! Really appreciate the detailed review

Thank you for comparing to the BB58. Really helped with gauging the wearability of the PO.

Subscribed. What a thorough and thoughtful review, and such a kind gent. Kinda tearing up over here. Lovely watch- that’s how I found you! I’m a female watch enthusiast- this watch just may be the ticket. I have an Aqua Terra 38 in the summer blue variant… sold off all my divers and am drawn to this one. Peace! Stay well, friend.

@engineer_wannabe

9 ай бұрын

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you very much!

I tried on a 39.5 PO and was surprised at how well it wears for 14mm thick. Just comes to show that measurements are not always absolute. So many people judge this particular version of the PO as being too thick on paper without ever trying it on. The larger sized PO's however wear very large and heavy. You almost need a 7in+ wrist to pull those off.

This review is very helpful for me. Thanks for making this video.

A great review as always. Thank you.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 😃

Enjoyed the video. Awaiting the arrival of my 39.5.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Congrats my friend! Have you got it yet? How are you liking it?

@user-jj8uf7yy4x

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very excited. It’s a beautiful watch and wears well. Still want to add a Sub or Explorer II to my collection though. As much as I like Omega, Rolex is one I want too.

I hope you are still enjoying it. Beautiful watch.

Great review Sanjay! Thanks

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Peter!

This is a nice video showing the detail of the watch. I spent months going back and forth as to whether 39.5 or 43.5 would be best. I have a smallish wrist (slightly larger than yours), but my Seamaster Diver 300 doesn't look too big on my wrist. I think this is probably because 1) I mostly wear a Fitbit Ionic which has conditioned me to larger faces, and 2) I have larger hands. I FINALLY went to the Boutique and had a look at the watches in person, and decided that I was fine with the 43.5. I'm confident I'll be banging it on walls and will have trouble getting through doorways, but my left arm will be jacked as a result of my wearing 1/2 a can of soda on my wrist.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks so much for watching! I laughed out loud after reading your comment. The 43.5 is very manageable I think. AND it has an arguably more premium movement!

@rossdev

2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have your Planet Ocean and any regrets getting the 43mm version? I'm in a similar position, small wrist (6.5") and currently have a Seamaster 300 amongst my collection. I was thinking of getting the smaller PO, but worried it might be too small for me (particularly the dial given the bezel width) as I'm used to wearing larger pieces.

❤great indepth review cover lots...keep it up from london😊

Great professional review! Thanks!👍🤛

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words!

Great review thank you... I've promised myself an Omega one day. I'm not sure whether Id go for this or the Speedmaster. Ive currently got a quartz Longines and a Seiko 5KX as I wanted a mechanical watch. 👍

Great video bro! This watch is awesome. Gotta love omega.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much Omar! Good to see you!

Great review! Thank you. 🙏

Nice review. That watch suites you!

Looks great 👍 on your wrist Sanjay 😎!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks UWC. I appreciate that 😄

Great review. I've owned the blue variant for close to 4 years, and very happy with it. For sure the best diver for the slim wristed individual. :) If it was 1-2mm thinner and had a 20mm lug width it would be completely perfect. Highly recommended!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that you've had yours for so long. It's a fantastic watch!

Well done review. I've owned a couple Diver 300's, but I think this would be a better fit (literally) for me.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Matthew 😃

Thanks for the great video!

I’ve had a couple PO’s in different sizes, struggled with the thickness on both but then I found a titanium model. If you have a hard time with thickness and weight I recommend looking into the titanium, it’s crazy light (100g) and thinner 👍

@walkerb1734

10 ай бұрын

Agreed! I own the blue dial, 42mm, titanium version and it’s so light and comfortable. Even better…I put it on a silicone strap and it becomes practically invisible,

Wonderful review. Back in 2014 I purchased the 42mm P.O. and sold it last year as I just found it too big for my 6.5" wrist. I replaced it with the 41mm Omega Aqua Terra and sold that as well. Still too big and really like the P.O. style more. After watching your excellent review I just sold the Aqua Terra and picked up the 39.5mm. The small size is great but the 45mm lug to lug and smaller height of 14.16mm vs 16mm on the 42 makes a big difference. You stated you have a lot of 19mm watch bands. Which companies have you found a good selection of 19mm that offer a short length option?

great video, thanks for sharing your thoughts

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words 🙂

Great review on a awesome watch 👍

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you, my friend!

Amazing watch! I was debating getting this or the SMP300. Really wish the Arabic numerals were lumed and it had a jump hour. One can hope for the next gen 🙏

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Lumed numerals would be so nice!

Great watch! I have the 43.5mm version of this timepiece.

Love the styling of the watch, love it he movement, and I love that it had on the fly adjustment. Unfortunately I have found thickness and weight are pretty crucial for comfort. I can’t find myself wearing anything other than my Oris 65 because of how lightweight and thin it wears (even though it is technically 13mm thick, it truly wears like a 9-10mm thick watch)

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

The Oris 65 wears wonderfully. But I urge you to try this on if you get the chance. That said, it is quite heavy on bracelet

@praetor47

2 жыл бұрын

agreed. thinness, weight and caseback/lug geometry are crucial. that's why i had a MM300 for only a couple of months (and why most Seikos suck, despite the usually short lug2lug) and was disappointed when i tried this P.O. at the local boutique... and ended up with a BB58 (which i wear as a daily on a Nick Mankey hook strap. easily the most comfortable combo i have ever tried, by far)

Just subscribed , keep up the good work 😊👏💯👍

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, my friend 🙌

Great review, well done! I'm looking for 1 versatile watch that will work for every occasion. I'm torn between the two watches you showed here, the Omega Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 39mm and the Black Bay 58 39mm. Do you see any differences in terms of ease of serviceability? How about resale value, will one hold it's value better than the other?

Great video, would you say the PO wears larger on the wrist than the 58? I have a 7 inch wrist and had a 58 but felt it was slightly too small for my taste .

Love it on the orange strap .

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty sweet! Thanks Joe!

@5essentials

10 ай бұрын

I agree too! The orange strap looks fantastic. Where did you buy it?

I bought this watch a month ago. This exact ref. 39.5mm in black.

Hello there love this video review. Do you still have this at the top of your small wrist diver watch list? Interested to see how things have panned out for you over the longer run and if there are any other watches that have impressed you.

I checked this model out at the local AD. It's my next watch.

Nice review for me!

Pretty cool watch, thanks for share. How’s your choice between PO or Black Bay 58 for a daily watch? Seems the Black Bay is more thin and comfortable to wear

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! That's a difficult choice but I'd pick the Planet Ocean. The bracelet is so much better (for my smaller wrist) among other positives! I plan to do a comparison in the future 👍 BB58 is very nice, but the PO comes out ahead!

Stellar review! I wonder this compares to the older 37.5 in titanium. I believe the lug to lug size is very similar but in 18mm lugs.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, you’re too kind. I’ve never actually had any experience with a Titanium model. The steel model had the date almost in the middle of the dial…it was hard to look past 😅

Good video dude

Damn Sanjay, I need to stop watching your videos. Having the same wrist size, it's bad for my wallet! Glad you like the PO - I would probably consider this my grail. Perfect lug-to-lug, female end links and well done to Omega for realising that smaller watches require smaller clasps for us circumferencially challenged folk. 😆

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha my bad, Mark! It's definitely a worthy grail! BB58 + Uncle Seiko Half link is a great option to tide you over 😛😉

Nice watch, Sanjay! Got me thinking about adding one to the stable!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

It's well worth it. There are deals to be had out there on this guy 👍😃

We appreciate you also !

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Junior! 😃

Personally I think omega really have to think about refinement when it comes to their dive watches . For the most part they are thick and heavy ..I also feel there’s a clunky ness about them . Perhaps this wears a little better than the others . Would love to see them put proper focus on weight thickness, and looking to upgrade and taper their bracelets . I own the smp 300 and the non tapering uncomfortable bracelet is a deal breaker for me the watch feels heavy and clunky on wrist . Feel this would definitely look better with a tapering bracelet . Nonetheless it’s still a great watch .

@hathaway.1166

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Rolex is tops because they just wears right, Omega should just discontinue some of their unnecessary models and refine their divers.

@trinity3422

2 жыл бұрын

The Diver is a beautiful watch, the bracelet is the main deal breaker for me, it looks great on straps though! I just feel if I get a diver I have to have a solid bracelet with it that I can wear along with straps

Beautiful watch! The design is decidedly modern and the size is near perfect. Wear it in good health and spirits. I hope it stays in your collection for a long time!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James! Yeah I think this will be in the collection for some time 😃

Been wanting a 39.5mm PO for a while now. They just come up so rarely!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

For some reason, they seem to be popping up here in the Toronto area ADs recently

I’m am still deciding whether to get this or the 42 mm seamasters.

It's not a click but on the outer most setting it gives enough play for a link to smack into the clasp.

I spotted a beautiful seiko in the back round Which model seiko is that

We miss you Sanjay!

@engineer_wannabe

Ай бұрын

Miss you too my friend. Hope to chat again soon!

It’s a great looking piece and the right size but I think the glossiness is a deal breaker for me. In matte it could do better

If they could trim 2 mm from the thickness this watch would near perfect.They could help do that by having a solid caseback.

What brand is the nato strap? It looks fantastic on your wrist, sir.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, thanks! It's a Watchgecko strap 👍

Patiently waiting for Omega to release a new midsize SMP

@chrisbenning2097

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

Omega must have changed the way they measure them. I've got one of the first generation, which was advertised as 42mm but I measure it at 40 without the asymmetric part. So it's about the same size, and also 14.5mm thick, which is just as well hidden as on yours.

Great review. What size is your wrist?

@final_mile_music9713

2 жыл бұрын

Listen carefully. He says in the video.

Going back on sale at the AD soon?

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha not yet....only if I need to make the A384 happen fast

@kennetha.1937

2 жыл бұрын

@@engineer_wannabe if you decide to sell it, let me know! Been looking for one of these!

Is there any taper on that bracelet? The bigger versions seem to have a slightly tapered bracelet, but the 39.5mm version looks like it has no taper at all, making it look a bit clunky...

@davidr2802

2 жыл бұрын

no taper. I have the PO Toyko 2020 version 39.5 which is white with red accents. It came with a bracelet, leather strap and Nato. Tried in on first at a Omega Boutique on the leather but wasnt convinced. Then went back a week later and ask them ahead of time to put it on the bracelet and really bonded with it. Also have a black BB58 and Rhodium Yachtmaster so there different form factors. Its a watch that really needs to be tried on. Go to a Boutique or AD and then you can also try on a whole host of Omega divers.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

I just measured my bracelet and I seem to get a very slight taper. 19mm to 18mm. @David, the Tokyo 2020 PO is very cool. Great pickup!!

@davidr2802

2 жыл бұрын

@@engineer_wannabe I stand corrected! Thanks for measuring, visually its imperceptible. Regrading my PO I orginally registered my interest on Omega's website at some point and then forgot all about it. Then out of the blue I got an email that it was in stock at the local boutique.

@hubertuswolfthaler

2 жыл бұрын

@@engineer_wannabe Thanks 👍🏻

Oh man, that’s nice. I had a boss who owned one of these and I can’t help but still be a little smitten with them. Don’t they make one even smaller than this?

@OFFICIALUND

2 жыл бұрын

They made a 37.5 for the generation that preceded this one and the 8900. It's different in a few ways, but you'll know it immediately because there's no orange text above the 6 o'clock marker and the bezel is a gray instead of black.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah the 37.5mm does exist...but it's a hockey puck haha. And the movement is from a 26mm ladies watch, If I'm not mistaken. That means the date is in the middle of the dial. 😬

@parrisjerard

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 37.5 and you are right about the grey bezel and the dial has a matte black finish but its the 8520 movement 50 hr power reserve with a tapered bracelet no micro adjust however..and the date is in the same place as this one its my daily driver…. And if you find a 37.5 mm be sure to pick it up they’re going up in price bought mine new for 3975 now they’re 4 and change used

Great Video and watch ⌚ but the weight takes it out of ultimate contender for a Diver on a small wrist. IMHO

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

It's not too bad, really. 165g for me on a sized bracelet...great on a sailcloth strap too 👍😀

The thickness is what you need to address as well

The click is just the extended link tapping the buckle

I’m really surprised you like this so much better than the BB58! I’m torn between these two watches as I have a tiny 15.5cm wrist. If the BB had a t fit clasp I’d get it in a heartbeat. I am really worried a planet ocean would be too thick (case and bracelet) and stick out too much so I lean towards the conservative BB58.

@huygia995

Жыл бұрын

You should buy po 39,5 smaller than bb58

@Rodlikespants

Жыл бұрын

@@huygia995 I tried it on in the boutique and absolutely love it, I’m sold. I hope to buy it in 2024…

Why this 39.5 PO doesn't offer a Titanium version....WHY!!!!!!!!! Really struggling between this and the 37.5 Ti version

Sorry to see another one go. I like the PO presidential style bracelets but they PO are way to thick for my taste.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha this guy is still with me 😉👍

Uh oh, the review has come… fare thee well, sweet Planet Ocean! 😢

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha it's not going anywhere....yet

Is the watch heavy?

So usually when theres an owner review ...I hear the watch gets flipped..Hopefully this is not the case

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

It'll be okay...... 👍 Teehee

welche Wrist size hast du?

cylindrical vs. conical HEV. Even more controversial than the springbar debate.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

We are now onto microfibres 😛

I just looked at this watch in blue yesterday. I wasn’t fond of the smaller size, I like a chunkier watch. What really threw me off with it was the bezel. The action was very ratchety and there was a lot of slop. Honestly, my Phylida bond watch has much better action and is super tight, no slop to speak of. I ended up buying the speedy sapphire sandwich. Edit: I did not like the 18mm bracelet at all.

Quite a few wrist cuts on 2:32 min, hopefully horology brought some joy to your daily life like it did to me

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

All is well, my friend. Thank you very much! From my teen years. Watches wasn't what gave me peace. It was religion (specifically Jesus Christ) but that's a whole other story. Glad to hear you are well and I hope you continue to be well :)

Smallish wrist here. You think it’s too thick. Probably should work. I thought semester 42 probably too big

Oh no ... He just reviewed the P.O. That means he's getting ready for a road rage incident and to trade it in for something else!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I've been driving very carefully 😉

@BenMullenix

2 жыл бұрын

This comment aged pretty well 🤣

First!

@theminutemarker343

2 жыл бұрын

Second!

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha 😃

Wish they would taper the bracelet

It's a beautiful watch but the case thickness is too big for my taste. Case size is good. Dial is very nice.

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I totally understand. I’m generally sensitive to case thickness but i don’t mind this one 😀

Mine never makes that click.

The Deep Black is smaller. Lighter and stronger.

What's next? 😜

@engineer_wannabe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha Zenith A384?

Yes no date!!!!!!!

It won’t make that sound if you have it sized properly.

Too thick

Tudor will always be a poor relative, bad idea to include it in the video. A secondary or even tertiary watch

9:25 they're called Broad Arrow hands - good review though!