The Ultimate Dive Watch for the Small Wrist - Omega Planet Ocean 39.5mm - Owner's Review 

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.

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!

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

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 .

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

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.

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.

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 👍

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.

Going back on sale at the AD soon?

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

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

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

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

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

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 🙏

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

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.

The Deep Black is smaller. Lighter and stronger.

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?

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

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!

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. 😆

Awesome, thank you!

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

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)

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. 👍

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

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

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.

I hope you are still enjoying it. Beautiful watch.

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

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?

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

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

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

Looks great 👍 on your wrist Sanjay 😎!

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.

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

The click is just the extended link tapping the buckle

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?

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...

Great video! Really appreciate the detailed review

We miss you Sanjay!

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

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

Too thick

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

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

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

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 .

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!

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.

Mine never makes that click.

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.

Nice review. That watch suites you!

Wish they would taper the bracelet

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

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

First!

Great review! Thank you. 🙏

Love it on the orange strap .

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

Thanks for the review - nicely done!

Is the watch heavy?

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

Patiently waiting for Omega to release a new midsize SMP

Thanks for the great video!

Yes no date!!!!!!!

Good video dude

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

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.

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

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

Nice review for me!

welche Wrist size hast du?

Very thorough video, covering key points. Good job!

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!

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

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

Great professional review! Thanks!👍🤛

great video, thanks for sharing your thoughts

Enjoyed the video. Awaiting the arrival of my 39.5.

Great review. What size is your wrist?

A great review as always. Thank you.

Great review on a awesome watch 👍

Great review Sanjay! Thanks

We appreciate you also !

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

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

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!

The thickness is what you need to address as well

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!

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.