The PERFECT Seamaster? 39.5mm Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 

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Complaining about the thickness of a 600m dive watch is pretty silly.

I was close to buying this, the 19mm lug width on a 14+ thick watch sort of bugged me but was indeed pretty comfortable when I tried it on at the Omega boutique. Great value, no question though. The original 42mm with the 2500 movement was about the same thickness as this 39.5 and had 20mm lugs. I believe that was the sweet spot in terms of proportions. Obviously nowhere near as nice of a movement, the modern movement really is amazing. Great review!

Specs are wrong... Thickness is 14.2mm(not 15mm) and lug width is 19mm not 20mm.

Nice review. I have owned the blue version for four years. Very happy with it so far, ticks my high end diver slot in the collection and best diver I've owned for my thin wrist. Probably my favorite bracelet.

14.3 not 15mm thick. Actually 40mm not 39.5 wears thinker than the new Tudor Pro.

Dive watches should be really big, ie, 37-39mm 40mm+ is only for the giant 8 inch wrists.

I really do agree with you. It’s what I continue to save for. It’s the more user friendly case size for me and the ability to more easily change the date is a bonus

Sounds silly (to 'enthusiasts') but the only reason ièd pick a Pantet Ocean over a standard Seamaster is for the 'linear indicies' shape. ...heh....do prefer them over 'dots'. Subjective. Had the 300m had 'liner indicies'.....ièd look a tht 30M ..save myself about $10000 :) The claimed 600m racting and the helium escape valvueÉ Thatès just 'eye candyÈ IMHO....featuares no one need since NO ONE DIVES\\ :) that owns a 'luxury Swiss Dive watch'. Serious deep divers donèt wear luxry dive watches--thatès DUMB. They wear a 'digital wrist computer' speciicaly designed for 'deep diving'.....and i thinkt he deep dive depth numbers are bogus since there isnèt even one YT video showigng any 'YT watch rever at 599m' :) NOr any film footage from Omega or Rolex or Tudor or Tag....etc.. gotta wonder why not :)) ÈDive wtches' are simply 'sport wataches' some people wear everyday.

I suspect the thickness has something to do with 600m WR as the pressure at 600m is way more than at 300m.

39.5 is just too small

Stylistically the PO is one of my favorite looking dive watches. Unfortunately I just can’t handle the thickness and weight of the watch. Great review as always Guy!

no not the chunky planet ocean. the best seasmaster is the 2264.50.00

At this price point I'd take this Planet Ocean over a simple OP anyday.

I have this watch and love it but the only thing I disagree with is the lume, I think it sucks, That’s my only complaint otherwise I love the watch

I have this watch in blue and thickness measures at 14.2mm

The thickness is 14.2, not 15.

2:24 ....... it's 14.2mm EDIT: 2:56 ... standard Seamaster is 13.6mm

I like its looks much more than the regular Seamaster 300 (anyone with astigmatism understands why skeletal hands are evil). Three issues here, though: (1) As you mentions, very thick (2) Pointless date with microscopic display (3) No 12 o'clock registration in lume.

Hey Guy! Is the new 37mm Longines Spirit on your radar for review? I figured it’s size is something that would spark your interest.

The seamaster is my dreamwatch and a legend

I hope Omega will make next generation PO thinner. I prefer everything on this watch to the Diver 300m, especially the bracelet, I just can’t handle the thickness. A 39.5mm PO with a thickness below 13.5mm, a dream watch haha

Great review, but are you sure about those measurements, it’s supposed to be 14,3 mm (or 14,1 according to TGV) thick (not 15) and the lugs are 19 mm (not 20) - of that I’m certain as I own both the watch and several fitting straps at 19.

Great review Guy. I didn't even realize Omega made a sub 40mm PO. Omega makes so many pieces now though. I have had my eye on an Aqua Terra to compliment my 15 year old Seamaster 300m, but haven;t held one yet in person. Nice piece - something about the proportions reminds me of a Seiko Mini Turtle.

If I didn't get the call for a 36mm Explorer on the weekend, I was about to buy this. So so so close.

Can't beat the 1st gen 42mm PO

This watch does not wear as thick as the numbers suggest, and I find this true of most Omega. The way they are able to break apart the case helps with this visually. I found this to wear much more comfortably than a ceramic sub. edit: I somehow get the feeling they will discontinue the 39.5 model soon because it overlaps too much with the Seamaster. Also with the release of the bigger PO's it seems more likely.

Man, 1.5 MM keeps this watch from being historically good. Come on Omega, you can do it!

4:45 I have a 2020 orange bezel Planet Ocean and it has a bigger 5 stage micro adjustment like the Diver 300m. The best micro adjustment on the market for me. I use it every day and you don't have to take the watch off to adjust. Just open the clasp and push the button

Isn’t normal semester 300 much bigger at 42? Also have small wrist.

This watch in a thinner form factor without the display back, without the date and without the helium escape valve would constitute the perfect diver. Shame that Omega refuses to do that. They always have to add so many useless features that make their watches more fussy looking, it's time for Omega to learn that less is more.

Thanks Guy. Like you love this watch. Like you I just wish it was thinner. 15mm is way too thick. For most of us, this watch will only ever be a desk diver.

I'm a fan of the PO but I'm biased as well, to me the best looking and proportioned is still the original, I have a 42mm Planet Ocean 2500 matte black dial/bezel with white tri arabic's " open 6 and 9 font", as great as the newer models are they've traded the more subdued tool diver aesthetic for a much shinier blingy look, there's a certain elegance to the original that more harkens back to the classic Seamaster's of the late 60's while still being of modern construction, Omega make great quality watches but there's nothing new they offer that could tempt me to trade my PO 2500, it's been a great watch that I've come to only appreciate more over the years and will continue to enjoy for many more years to come.

I like the new format. A full-body shot to open and finish would be over the top..

This watch has 19mm lugs, not 20mm

Such a beautiful looking piece in my eyes. Thanks for your review and opinion. I would love to add this to my collection. 👍🏽

Man, I love this watch. I like that at a watch around the 40mm range, can be had that's this chunky. Subjectively speaking, I like a fair amount of "heft," with most of my watches. Especially my divers. Which makes the PO line, right up my alley. Great content, as always Guy. I still firmly believe, that you produce some of the best timepiece productions, anywhere. I can definitely see the maturation, of the channel. Thanks so much for all of your hard work

Awesome watch! Thanks!

nice watch really like it... cheers

I considered the planet ocean but ended up going with the SM300 Heritage, just for the rapid timezone change function. I think this is a beautiful watch. For me the heritage, is like a false GMT. I wanted my first luxury watch to be a stylish, durable, daily driver. And I knew I wanted a classic no date watch as my first. I can wear it anywhere, travel with it, and with the function it’s great to reset on the go. I love it.

Guy, price point and finish aside, do you enjoy this piece over your Seiko SPB143 for everyday wear? Apples to oranges, I know, but for overall enjoyment, I am curious to hear which one you enjoy wearing more.

Excellent review Guy, I have a 2007 PO 45.5, it is a beast but somehow doesn't seem as thick as these new ones.

Great video 👍🏼 as always 🎩 One question please: does the bracelet pinch hair ? 😊 Thank you 🙏🏼

Heavy and uncomfortable

Robotic Talking Syndrome - not for me.

Rolex seadweller is superior in every conceivable way. That being said, besides the horrendous bezel, the PO is a greqt watch for $6k

Great review, Guy. The problem with Rolex is that they came up with the classic design in the submariner. I feel sorry for anyone trying to compete with Rolex in this space. While the Omega is a better value, in the end, Rolex wins. You wouldn’t trade your Sub for the Planet Ocean plus $5k - in a few days you’d wish you still had the Submariner. On the other hand, and your point in this video, is that the Omega is a great value, a stunning watch and if you want to get a top end Diver without paying Submariner prices, the Planet Ocean is AWESOME and the purchaser will love it! Thanks again for the great review.

Naaah, come on fellas. A less than 40mm Planet Ocean is not a Planet Ocean. That's a baby Planet Ocean.