Excellent no nonsense review, and the most important point is the one that seems to appear in the PO reviews - it wears small for it's size, so do not be put off by 43.5mm. It is also such a great step up over the 300m Seamaster. For a while, I considered the titanium model, but tried on the stainless watch in an Omega boutique, and it wears lightly too.
I’ve watched so many PO reviews, and this one is, by far, the best. Answered all my questions which are mostly practical (i.e. wearability, etc.). Thank you!
Planet Ocean is a great Diver, I have an original 2201.50 42mm PO 2500 and aesthetically still my favorite iteration of the line, mine has been flawless since 2008.
As a PO owner of 7 years, my left arm as gotten buffed and toned to perfection 😊. Seriously, I’m wearing it now and I don’t feel it obtrusive or heavy at all.
The PO is an amazing watch. I have the 43.5mm GMT version. Everyone has a 300M these days. That is what I love the most from the Planet Ocean. It is different. With that being said, the Rolex Seadweller is in a different league, so If you can get one at retail, enjoy both and go for it.
I bought the black 42mm Planet Ocean in 2008 but handed it over to my father after picking up the orange chronograph one year later. I fell in love with it even before buying the three hand PO but I wasn't sure if its size, weight and color would keep me invested over longer time. Now I am in my 50s and I love it even more than 14 years ago when I bought it.
Love the review. I'm the recent owner of the PO Summer Blue, which is the 39.5mm size. I have the same sized wrist as you do and I love the fitment of the 39.5mm PO. It wears perfectly and I'm glad I went that size over the 43.5mm variant, though having the 8900 movement would have been brilliant with this. I currently wear it on an Artem loopless sail cloth with their Omega-like clasp and it is fantastic. The PO is highly underrated versus its brother the Seamaster 300 Pro. Absolutely adore this watch.
Agree that the PO wears really well for its size. Certainly does on my 6 3/4 inch wrist. Thanks for the video, well constructed, interesting and honest as normal.
Couldn't agree more. The new 300m is too fussy looking. The older 2254.50 with sword hands and the Speedmaster bracelet is much better looking and thinner. I have both the GMT and Electric Blue versions of that watch and love them both. As to the newer Seamasters, I have the 43.5 PO in black. Great watch and very comfortable on the wrist. I think it's a more adult look than the Bond 300m. You've got to try on the Ploprof. It's also has a short lug to lug and is a great watch. I tried one on in Switzerland and couldn't resist! The You're Terrific RUclips channel has a great review of the watch.
Hi, Andy! I bought the exact same watch in the spring of 2020, special appointments due to covid and all, and love it. I bought it on the bracelet, and like you, have subsequently bought the exact same rubber strap. I wound up damaging the crystal and sent in to Omega requesting a crystal replacement. They repaired it under warranty. I can't speak highly enough about that level of customer service. I planned on paying! On bracelet, it weighs the same as my Deepsea, but it is much more wearable to me. All the weight in the Deepsea is in the watch, but the Omega bracelet is much more substantial, so spreads the weight evenly around the wrist. It's a watch that wears great on bracelet, on the deployant rubber strap, on NATO, I have two NATO straps I wear it on in summer. It is one of the few watches I just have no regrets over. A happy surprise to me after I bought it is was the quick set hour hand, I travel a lot for work and that is such a useful feature. It wasn't even on my radar. I was shopping the SMP 300M and tried the PO and decided it was the one for me. 🙂
What a great, thoughtful review! I've always thought that the Planet Ocean was a far more attractive watch than the Seamaster 300m. Besides the non-tapered, 'blingy' bracelet, and scalloped bezel with a poor grip (as you mention), I really dislike the skeletonized handset on the Seamaster 300m. There's not much room for lume on them, and they just look like a sort of corny party trick to my eyes. I love how the Planet Ocean carries on the tradition of the broad arrow handset (double broad arrow?), which looks stunning. Fantastic review, thanks for sharing!
I have the white dial and orange bezel Planet ocean and its a stunner. I wanted a white dial watch, and with the orange/red bezel this version really pops. But what really swayed me was the lume on this particular colour variant, its on the whole bezel too and looks incredible fully lumed up.
I highly recommend the blue 39.5mm PO. Bought it four years ago for my 40th, still love wearing it and the short lug-to-lug is great for slender wrists. Not as thick as the bigger ones.
Fantastic review. Thanks! I'm probably going to pull the trigger on a black 43.5 mm PO on Monday. Getting the bracelet and the fitted rubber strap with orange stitching at the same time.
Very nice piece. Outside my vintage collection, I focused on a set of Omega SMP "sword hands" versions for swimming. Very affordable and not too thick, and 2 are in full titanium. And a 1500m SuperOcean with glidelock on rubber strap. I call them "The Deep" in my collection. But they're more for practical use like holidays than the passion I feel for the mighty vintage ones, which I call "The Memories". Also in the collection "The Legacy", "The Fun" and "The Formals".
For an extra 1.2mm thickness & 0.75mm in case size, you can have the Omega SMP 300m Chronograph. For me, that’s the Jewel of Omegas diving line up. Absolutely stunning on an OEM rubber pin buckle strap!👌🏻
Great vid! I own the same Omega Planet Ocean in the black on the Blk rubber gator strap and it’s been a favorite in the collection since buying it new in 2017. At first I wasn’t sure about the thickness but certainly has grown on me. The dial is quite fascinating to view and all markets and hands are very legible at any time. I own 10 watches currently, 2 Panerai, 3 Tudors, 2 B&Rs and a few others, but this one gets half of the wear time.
I am 58 and just bought the black dial/orange rubber insert bezel on the rubber strap. This is a young man’s watch? Well I am happy to feel young when wearing it! I own a lot of watches, among them a Rolex Deep sea, but of all my watches I can honestly say I have never been so mesmerised by looking at this thing…
I still have my 1994 Seamaster 300 Quartz (all I could afford back then 😂). It accompanied me on several diving expeditions with the military and is still going strong (though sadly doesn’t get worn much in the current rotation). Great video. Thank you 🙏
Well said, awesome watch. A bargain and totally under appreciated. Orange bezel is my favourite. Generally, I prefer smaller (36-39mm) watches, but when I went for the PO, I went 43mm (The 39 looked too small). It wears so much smaller, with its short lugs and dial proportion. The thickness disappears on the wrist and is completely fine. I think it wears smaller than my 41mm Sub - let alone the SD43 (and it has better QC than my Sub). , I'd say the 39 is for people who like very small watches or have small wrists and for women. And women looking at 36/38mm divers should really look at the 39 PO - a totally manageable choice for a female friendly pro diver. A very nice watch with outstanding quality and who knew, a dive extension and quick adjust that actually goes over a wetsuit.
Hello Watch People! Great Show Andy! I’m a watch collector in one my favorite Watches is the PO personally own the 45.5 mm Chronograph black dial, orange bezel great watch 12 hour sud dial chronograph at 3 o’clock a great complication, comparing the PO with my Rolex Sea Dweller 50 Anniversary both watches are great time pieces but I won’t say that the Sea Dweller is better them PO Bruce Maldonado Florida
I have the 39.5 in the blue with a 7 inch wrist and find it is perfect. Just found the thickness of the 43.5 just too thick. I my opinion the PO is the best diver there is. Enjoy yours. There will be a new one next year.
I have to agree with you, I feel the planet ocean is the way. Recently, purchased the planet ocean GMT (which some call the Oreo, but I call the ORCA. Makes more sense with a watch called the planet ocean). It's a great piece.
Awesome. I was seriously looking at that one. Love the black and white bezel. I just purchased the black PO 600 because I really didn’t need the gmt and it is a bit pricier. Hopefully, will be receiving it in the next week or so! How does your gmt wear?
Thank you. I like your style and the type of information you share. That is, your experience and feelings about the watch. I have the black model and I last set it four months ago and it is off three seconds. It will lose a bit while wearing or on a winder (I’m talking 2 seconds in two weeks, but it will gain it back when stored crown up.). So the accuracy is phenomenal. And I have no issue with the size on 7-1/4” wrist. Thanks again.
Great review thanks, I had the black & orange in late 2019 certainly not a young man’s watch as your sales guy explained as I had it for my 50th ! I had it with the stainless which is great but I also got the black/orange strap & clasp (genuine I don’t do fake or aftermarket) free of charge £450 worth ! I use the rubber strap mainly as it doesn’t mark like the stainless can do, just tiny marks but it bothers me. The black/orange rubber strap is super comfortable & also less sweaty than the stainless strap in hot weather. I like all the PO finishes but had to be the black/orange for me it stands out beautifully. I love the black ceramic chronograph too but I did see one on eBay at a very cheap price as the corner where the spring bar is located had chipped off so for an expensive watch the ceramics have put me off so stick with the steel case. Thanks again for your review & your love for the PO, an amazing piece of engineering !
Agree with everything you say. I also don’t like the 300m and agree the only real dive watches are the Pelagos (owned and sold 3), Planet Ocean and Sea Dweller. I also had the 43.5 in blue and only wore it on a rubber strap. Same as Deep Black strap but blue. Don’t sell it anymore. Was a great watch. I now have the Sea Dweller 43 and a Sky Dweller, which are my perfect pieces, but want to add a Planet Ocean to my collection again. And we agree again as I’m likely going to get the all black Deep Black. Wears so well (I have a 7.75 inch wrist), incredibly comfortable, love the strap, ceramic case, transparent case back which I miss having Rolexes.
I own a 43.5mm Planet Ocean. Basically the same one you featured, but made in 2021. It’s a beautiful watch and very underrated! I definitely have the wrists to wear it though, at almost 9 inches.
I have the 43.5mm PO 600m with black ceramic dial and bezel, I love it. I wear it everyday and noticed I was putting some scratches in the bracelet and clasp so to preserve the bracelet I took the bracelet off and replaced it with an Omega black with orange trim rubber dive strap, the same strap as the black one in the video except with orange trim, I think it looks amazing, the black with orange trim compliments the black dial and bezel and the orange Seamaster logo on the dial as well as the orange tip of the seconds hand, the rubber strap also makes the watch a lot lighter feeling to wear.
@@davidjust5253 Interesting I didn't know that, but anyway I prefer the black I didn't want a blue face, and I'm not concerned about it's future value I will never sell it, I'll pass it to my son eventually.
Nice watch. So lately I've been getting into smaller watches like the trend is going. I have Seiko speedtimer 39mm. I have a 7 inch wrist, and wears very well. I just came back from the Omega boutique, and the 39.5 wears like a woman's watch. Like i said, my Seiko is 39mm, and looks great on my wrist. I thought it would be a great fit, but the 43.5 was better. That seems to be the consensus with people who have actually tried on these watches, or own them. These watches(excluding thickness) wear much smaller than listed specs. Great watch
Great review thanks. I've been through four different wave dial Seamaster 300m's and finally decided I wanted to try the Planet Ocean. I have a wrist smaller than yours, but I'm used to wearing bigger watches - my largest piece is a 43mm Carrera chrono with 16.5mm height. I initially wanted the blue dial version as all my other watches are either black, orange or silver, but finding blue on the grey market within my budget was impossible. I end up picking the Black and Orange version of the PO in 43mm (on rubber), rather than the plain black version. The lug to lug is less than the wavedial Seamaster so I know on that basis it will be fine for me. (Meant to say, I have the old and new Breitling Superocean, the old one is particularly noteworthy with it's 500m rating and a very slim watch considering).
Great review Andy, I’ve been looking forward to this one. I love the PO, can’t wait to get one soon. I’m thinking black on steel but am tempted by the blue on steel, both look great. Keep up the great work 👍
I have the same exact 43.5 blue planet ocean as you. Was in my Omega boutique last week. I tried on the ultra deep , actually I found it not much different to my Planet Ocean. In fact the dial of the ultra deep is smaller in diameter than my planet ocean. For me the ultra deep ticks quite a few boxes - no helium valve. - no date - and the beautiful Omega hippocampus logo on the case back
I’m looking at a Planet Ocean. I like the GMT black and white and the blue one like you have. Need a rubber strap though. I think they are a step above the 300m
Always look forward to your episodes Andy and this was a great journey on the PO. So yeah I was also surprised at how they do seem to “just fit”. This young kid who works at the boutique I was in was as skinny as a rail. Angel hair pasta wrists, but he was rocking that 43.5 ( the black and orange you mentioned). They are all gorgeous watches. And I agree, far better looking than the 300 !
Agreed they are better looking than the other dive variants. If I was after a chunky monkey I’d go SD43. I was offered a two tone one but I think they look a bit Frankenstein like a two tone DJ mated with a Submariner or some such. Also they are very head heavy. The James Cameron even more so. And there lies the rub with larger dive watches they are just uncomfortable to wear and clatter off every door frame in the house and out and about like wearing a tuna can on your wrist unless you are very very careful.
Hah. Just realised I was in standard Rolex mode. Actually ADs seem to have planet oceans just sat there and sat there as other Omega models take the limelight. I’m sure you could come on strong for a 20% discount especially at today’s super inflated prices. With Omegas aggressive ten percent year on year price increases outdoing even Rolex these watches will gather ever thicker layers of dust at ADs. Once they get up to ten grand they won’t be able to sell any of them and ads will start closing. 2023 plus they will feel the pinch.
I love the planet ocean design over 300. But it was too big and heavy. So got the grand seiko sbja015 with 5 days power reserve and all titanium constriction and beautiful dial . Its gorgeous.
Just purchased the 600m 8900 Calibre movement in black - was toying on the Orange / White combo meal deal - should arrive tomorrow - bought 2nd hand to save those pennies. Thanks for your insights - I love your channel. Chilli
I had the orange bezel version 43.5 a couple of years ago, sadly I got rid of it, with hindsight I wished I had kept it. The problem was it was running at 7SPD which is outside of Metas, so got rid. I had it on a watch winder most of the time so should have worn it more and given more time to settle in. Would I but another in future yes its still a good watch all be it expensive, I bought mine for £5000, they are now £6000.
Great video as always. I do like a good dive watch and the Omega PO was a new one to me (only really looked at the Seamaster 300 before) & i like it. At the moment my daily driver is a Sinn UX (EZM 2B), which i recommend a look at. The UX is perfect for everyday as its a high precision temperature-stabilised quartz movement (might lose a second a month), 44mm case and only 13.3 mm thick which is mad as its 5000m WR. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
I like the PO, but I prefer the original design. I liked the metal inner ring on the bezel. The orange bezel variant was the best imo. They were also thinner then too. I feel omega have gone down the rolex route of steadily increasing their prices , and tudor are now filling that gap. I remember when they were 2.5k , and now 6k , which is a lot of money for a steel dive watch.
martin, i have that orange bezel 42mm 2500 PO and i agree with you 100%. if i wated one of these shinier PO models, I think i would try to get one of the liquid metal limited edition 42mm models.
i have wear/worn 2 pieces of 45.5 Po in the last 13 years, as i get older( 36 years) i am liking smaller watches more and more. Luckily the 45.5 Po that i own is made from titanium the SS version is too heavy for me to feel comfortable wearing.
My favourite Planet Ocean is the white-orange, but unfortunately it’s too big and heavy for me. So I bought the 2nd generation in Titanium. 42mm and only 122g. Extremely comfortable for a big sports watch. It quickly has become my daily watch for the winter season. (My summer watch is a white dial Aqua Terra.)
More likely to get a date at 6 as per their other watches. Get the 3, lose the 6. I’m with you though, the Ultra Deeps look fab dateless apart from the size.
Great review. I have the same spec P.O in blue also, however on the rubber/leather strap. I was thinking of buying the bracelet for my P,O What would you say is the most comfortable. I have a zenith el primero stratos blashford on bracelet which is comfortable also my first dive watch oris aquis small second on bracelet which weighed 276g so bought a rubber strap for lightness and just looked better in my opinion Would appreciate some feedback from anyone who could help. Thank you
I don’t have experience with the other watches you mention, but if m sure every Omega AD out there has a PO on bracelet you could try. Personally I think it’s comfortable.
Yeh the Omega is a nice watch had the orange one many years ago, is it as good as a Rolex deep sea? Buy what you like. I preferred the SD over the Planet Ocean. Omega seem (to me) top heavy with the straps be too narrow.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed this video. I will say it looks great on Daniel Craig in the context of an action movie. In the real world, however, I'm not convinced. I think it looks massive on your wrist and, personally, I wouldn't be happy with those proportions for everyday wear. But to each their own, of course.
Another good one, Andy. You left out the Seamaster 300 Heritage. I love my black dial one. On my recent holiday in Paris, I came home with my “big diver “- a Panerai Radiomer. A 44mm chunk on my 20cm wrist. But I get the chunky concept. The grey Aquaterra is my daily and the Heritage is my weekender. Still love your show and hope you are doing what the rehab Nazis ask. Stay healthy!
I have the Pyonchang winter limited edition I was fortunate enough to get a really good discount it has been with me for the last five years in that time I have worn it once it is a fantastic watch it gets wound on a regular basis as I have other omegas which I wear twenty four seven and don't have any issues another great feature are the presentation boxes far better than the opposition
Hi Andy, First-time viewer, and I really enjoyed your content. I originally was considering purchasing an Aquaterra 150 M in green. However, owning Panerai, i found it too small on the wrist. The blue Planet Ocean looks tremendous, I'm planning to visit my local AD at the beginning of March. It's listed at £6500 but will definitely haggle. Anyway, mate, great video and now subbed!👍
I not watched it yet , but i own a older model PO . Is the watch too big ? It depends on your wrist , on a 16cm , yes probably . On a 18cm and bigger , it fits perfect . I bought a SMP this y , wanting to go for a Moonwatch and nope , Moonwatch too little for my wrist and i am really sad about it , but it just is what it is .
Great video, thank you! I will buy the Planet Ocean now for my wife and myself. I had doubts about the color (black or blue) but I now decided for the blue one and it fits very well with an Omega watch. One question; the smallest example is 39,5 mm? Dot you think this will be suitable for a lady? Thank you! Pascal, the Netherlands.
Hi Andy, Any thoughts on the PO GMT? Aint even gona lower myself to ask the AD about a GMT master ii? Omega are kicking it at the moment. Thanks for the vid. 👍
Nice review. When do you think Omega will come out with a new Planet Ocean design? I really want one but I’m worried if I buy the latest now a new one will come out next year and I’ll have buyer remorse
Hey Andy, great review as always. I’m really in love with this watch and i’m planning on buying it. A blue dial version just like yours. The only thing I’m worried about is the thickness. And above that i think it will be replaced soon. And if it’s being replaced for an even thick version it’s no problem for me but when the newer version has a thickness of around 14-14,5 mm that would be a bummer. Because i think that’s the only thing that’s “wrong” about this watch. But nevertheless i’m going to buy it. It just tickes all the right boxes for me (exept from the thickness). Greetings from the Netherlands.
I agree it will be replaced soon. Not sure it would be thicker though. Omega are tending to size down. However, it will be more expensive. Ones like mine can be found for around £4K, which is a steal really.
@@TheEnglishWatch hey Andy, Thanks for your reaction. But I’m afraid i’m misunderstood. I meant to say that whats “wrong” with the PO is the thickness (too thick) so I hope that New one is not so thick as this one. The PO, in my opinion, is a perfect diver when it has a thickness of around 14 to 14,5 mm. So when I buy one now, it will be a bummer of the new one is not so thick as this one because then i will feel bad for not waiting for the newer PO. But apart from that I really am in love with this watch. Sorry for being misunderstood, but I’m not a native english speaker. Greetings.
Sir, I am considering getting the model with the orange rubber insert in it. Have you heard any bad feedback on that orange insert that is rubber. Is there a chance of a cracking with age and possibly falling out? Thank you.
They are not too big. They are too thick, which is why I still have my original XL version with the 2500 movement. They wear far better on a thinner, flatter wrist. I also like the fonts for the 6 and 9 far more than all of the newer iterations (they closed the 6 and 9 numeral loops, which ruins the look). Just my personal opinion.
Love this watch and I'm hoping that this model will be my next watch (& potentially last if you listen to my wife) but looking at the orange rubber inserts on the dial and orange 6, 9 and 12. I'd love them to offer a second strap as I will probably end up buying the orange and black rubber strap available on some models but whether I can get one from the dealers, one can only ask. Nice, considered and honest video, worthy of a follow.
You should be able to get a discount and a strap thrown in. The strap and clasp combo is worth around £500 and well worth having. Goldsmiths told me they can go to 10%, but a good Indy should be a little better.
Worth a shot. I assume they are supplying grey / preowned, so the price should be pretty keen leaving you a bit over to source a strap 👍. For info, they have about 30% markup on straps, so ask for a bit off also. You can phone Omega directly to get a quote.
I’ve had them all SD43, PO43.5 and currently have the black 45.5 chronograph! I have 8.5” wrists so it fits me perfectly and doesn’t look oversized. I just love having an extremely well made piece of jewellery on my wrist. Rolex and their distributors can just go do one because I won’t be playing their silly games anymore!! The column wheel vertical clutch chrono movement in the Omega is buttery smooth in operation and feels quality unlike the Tudor chrono I recently had. Nice review!
These comments are very generic Almost as they are computer generated Great video Nice video Great show Not one saying that the watch is clearly to big for your wrist Strange
Excellent no nonsense review, and the most important point is the one that seems to appear in the PO reviews - it wears small for it's size, so do not be put off by 43.5mm. It is also such a great step up over the 300m Seamaster. For a while, I considered the titanium model, but tried on the stainless watch in an Omega boutique, and it wears lightly too.
It’s surprising but true.
I’ve watched so many PO reviews, and this one is, by far, the best. Answered all my questions which are mostly practical (i.e. wearability, etc.). Thank you!
Planet Ocean is a great Diver, I have an original 2201.50 42mm PO 2500 and aesthetically still my favorite iteration of the line, mine has been flawless since 2008.
As a PO owner of 7 years, my left arm as gotten buffed and toned to perfection 😊. Seriously, I’m wearing it now and I don’t feel it obtrusive or heavy at all.
The PO is an amazing watch. I have the 43.5mm GMT version. Everyone has a 300M these days. That is what I love the most from the Planet Ocean. It is different. With that being said, the Rolex Seadweller is in a different league, so If you can get one at retail, enjoy both and go for it.
I bought the black 42mm Planet Ocean in 2008 but handed it over to my father after picking up the orange chronograph one year later. I fell in love with it even before buying the three hand PO but I wasn't sure if its size, weight and color would keep me invested over longer time. Now I am in my 50s and I love it even more than 14 years ago when I bought it.
Love the review. I'm the recent owner of the PO Summer Blue, which is the 39.5mm size. I have the same sized wrist as you do and I love the fitment of the 39.5mm PO. It wears perfectly and I'm glad I went that size over the 43.5mm variant, though having the 8900 movement would have been brilliant with this. I currently wear it on an Artem loopless sail cloth with their Omega-like clasp and it is fantastic. The PO is highly underrated versus its brother the Seamaster 300 Pro. Absolutely adore this watch.
Agree that the PO wears really well for its size. Certainly does on my 6 3/4 inch wrist. Thanks for the video, well constructed, interesting and honest as normal.
Couldn't agree more. The new 300m is too fussy looking. The older 2254.50 with sword hands and the Speedmaster bracelet is much better looking and thinner. I have both the GMT and Electric Blue versions of that watch and love them both.
As to the newer Seamasters, I have the 43.5 PO in black. Great watch and very comfortable on the wrist. I think it's a more adult look than the Bond 300m.
You've got to try on the Ploprof. It's also has a short lug to lug and is a great watch. I tried one on in Switzerland and couldn't resist! The You're Terrific RUclips channel has a great review of the watch.
Hi, Andy! I bought the exact same watch in the spring of 2020, special appointments due to covid and all, and love it. I bought it on the bracelet, and like you, have subsequently bought the exact same rubber strap. I wound up damaging the crystal and sent in to Omega requesting a crystal replacement. They repaired it under warranty. I can't speak highly enough about that level of customer service. I planned on paying!
On bracelet, it weighs the same as my Deepsea, but it is much more wearable to me. All the weight in the Deepsea is in the watch, but the Omega bracelet is much more substantial, so spreads the weight evenly around the wrist. It's a watch that wears great on bracelet, on the deployant rubber strap, on NATO, I have two NATO straps I wear it on in summer. It is one of the few watches I just have no regrets over. A happy surprise to me after I bought it is was the quick set hour hand, I travel a lot for work and that is such a useful feature.
It wasn't even on my radar. I was shopping the SMP 300M and tried the PO and decided it was the one for me. 🙂
That’s great. The SD is a fine watch, but much much more expensive. The PO is the sweet spot.
What a great, thoughtful review! I've always thought that the Planet Ocean was a far more attractive watch than the Seamaster 300m. Besides the non-tapered, 'blingy' bracelet, and scalloped bezel with a poor grip (as you mention), I really dislike the skeletonized handset on the Seamaster 300m. There's not much room for lume on them, and they just look like a sort of corny party trick to my eyes. I love how the Planet Ocean carries on the tradition of the broad arrow handset (double broad arrow?), which looks stunning. Fantastic review, thanks for sharing!
I have the white dial and orange bezel Planet ocean and its a stunner. I wanted a white dial watch, and with the orange/red bezel this version really pops. But what really swayed me was the lume on this particular colour variant, its on the whole bezel too and looks incredible fully lumed up.
Got the 39.5 PO Tokyo edition almost two years ago and still love having it in the rotation
I highly recommend the blue 39.5mm PO. Bought it four years ago for my 40th, still love wearing it and the short lug-to-lug is great for slender wrists. Not as thick as the bigger ones.
I have the 39.5mm PO in blue and it is the thinnest PO at 14.2mm - the sweet spot in my opinion.
Thankyou, I've decided to flip my Seamaster 42mm for this. I love the size and look.
Fantastic review. Thanks! I'm probably going to pull the trigger on a black 43.5 mm PO on Monday. Getting the bracelet and the fitted rubber strap with orange stitching at the same time.
I have the 43.5mm Planet Ocean, a 6.5 inch wrist, and it fits fine. I have never felt that the watch was too big. It is an awesome watch
Very nice piece. Outside my vintage collection, I focused on a set of Omega SMP "sword hands" versions for swimming. Very affordable and not too thick, and 2 are in full titanium. And a 1500m SuperOcean with glidelock on rubber strap. I call them "The Deep" in my collection. But they're more for practical use like holidays than the passion I feel for the mighty vintage ones, which I call "The Memories". Also in the collection "The Legacy", "The Fun" and "The Formals".
For an extra 1.2mm thickness & 0.75mm in case size, you can have the Omega SMP 300m Chronograph. For me, that’s the Jewel of Omegas diving line up. Absolutely stunning on an OEM rubber pin buckle strap!👌🏻
@@alfieakaronaldog do you think I use my diving watch to go diving? Pahhhh! 😂
Great vid! I own the same Omega Planet Ocean in the black on the Blk rubber gator strap and it’s been a favorite in the collection since buying it new in 2017. At first I wasn’t sure about the thickness but certainly has grown on me. The dial is quite fascinating to view and all markets and hands are very legible at any time. I own 10 watches currently, 2 Panerai, 3 Tudors, 2 B&Rs and a few others, but this one gets half of the wear time.
I am 58 and just bought the black dial/orange rubber insert bezel on the rubber strap. This is a young man’s watch? Well I am happy to feel young when wearing it! I own a lot of watches, among them a Rolex Deep sea, but of all my watches I can honestly say I have never been so mesmerised by looking at this thing…
I still have my 1994 Seamaster 300 Quartz (all I could afford back then 😂). It accompanied me on several diving expeditions with the military and is still going strong (though sadly doesn’t get worn much in the current rotation).
Great video. Thank you 🙏
I’m trying to get a 99 sea master quartz atm lol
@@markhor1988 Good luck. They have a real neo vintage vibe and are very slim on the wrist (due to it being a Quartz). I hope you find one 🙏
Thanks for the video Andy. I'm on the verge of getting a Planet Ocean and the 2nd gen (8500 calibre) in black is currently my favourite.
Well said, awesome watch. A bargain and totally under appreciated. Orange bezel is my favourite. Generally, I prefer smaller (36-39mm) watches, but when I went for the PO, I went 43mm (The 39 looked too small). It wears so much smaller, with its short lugs and dial proportion. The thickness disappears on the wrist and is completely fine. I think it wears smaller than my 41mm Sub - let alone the SD43 (and it has better QC than my Sub). , I'd say the 39 is for people who like very small watches or have small wrists and for women. And women looking at 36/38mm divers should really look at the 39 PO - a totally manageable choice for a female friendly pro diver. A very nice watch with outstanding quality and who knew, a dive extension and quick adjust that actually goes over a wetsuit.
Good to hear about wearability on smaller wrists. I agree about the 39mm, it just doesn't look right in terms of proportions.
Hello Watch People!
Great Show Andy!
I’m a watch collector in one my favorite Watches is the PO personally own the 45.5 mm Chronograph black dial, orange bezel great watch 12 hour sud dial chronograph at 3 o’clock a great complication, comparing the PO with my Rolex Sea Dweller 50 Anniversary both watches are great time pieces but I won’t say that the Sea Dweller is better them PO
Bruce Maldonado
Florida
I have the 39.5 in the blue with a 7 inch wrist and find it is perfect. Just found the thickness of the 43.5 just too thick. I my opinion the PO is the best diver there is. Enjoy yours. There will be a new one next year.
I have to agree with you, I feel the planet ocean is the way. Recently, purchased the planet ocean GMT (which some call the Oreo, but I call the ORCA. Makes more sense with a watch called the planet ocean). It's a great piece.
Awesome. I was seriously looking at that one. Love the black and white bezel. I just purchased the black PO 600 because I really didn’t need the gmt and it is a bit pricier. Hopefully, will be receiving it in the next week or so! How does your gmt wear?
@@whiteschecter Wears great on me. But have a larger wrist 8.5".
Thank you. I like your style and the type of information you share. That is, your experience and feelings about the watch. I have the black model and I last set it four months ago and it is off three seconds. It will lose a bit while wearing or on a winder (I’m talking 2 seconds in two weeks, but it will gain it back when stored crown up.). So the accuracy is phenomenal. And I have no issue with the size on 7-1/4” wrist. Thanks again.
Great review thanks, I had the black & orange in late 2019 certainly not a young man’s watch as your sales guy explained as I had it for my 50th ! I had it with the stainless which is great but I also got the black/orange strap & clasp (genuine I don’t do fake or aftermarket) free of charge £450 worth ! I use the rubber strap mainly as it doesn’t mark like the stainless can do, just tiny marks but it bothers me. The black/orange rubber strap is super comfortable & also less sweaty than the stainless strap in hot weather. I like all the PO finishes but had to be the black/orange for me it stands out beautifully. I love the black ceramic chronograph too but I did see one on eBay at a very cheap price as the corner where the spring bar is located had chipped off so for an expensive watch the ceramics have put me off so stick with the steel case. Thanks again for your review & your love for the PO, an amazing piece of engineering !
I'm of similar vintage (wrong side of 50) and have made the same choice for the black and orange version. Good taste!
Yo! Bro andy, very good content.. btw, Love Planet Ocean, mine with "Orange bezel" 43.5 Cal. 8900. Stay healthy brother💚🤟🤟🤟💚.
Agree with everything you say. I also don’t like the 300m and agree the only real dive watches are the Pelagos (owned and sold 3), Planet Ocean and Sea Dweller. I also had the 43.5 in blue and only wore it on a rubber strap. Same as Deep Black strap but blue. Don’t sell it anymore. Was a great watch. I now have the Sea Dweller 43 and a Sky Dweller, which are my perfect pieces, but want to add a Planet Ocean to my collection again. And we agree again as I’m likely going to get the all black Deep Black. Wears so well (I have a 7.75 inch wrist), incredibly comfortable, love the strap, ceramic case, transparent case back which I miss having Rolexes.
I own a 43.5mm Planet Ocean. Basically the same one you featured, but made in 2021. It’s a beautiful watch and very underrated! I definitely have the wrists to wear it though, at almost 9 inches.
I have the 43.5mm PO 600m with black ceramic dial and bezel, I love it. I wear it everyday and noticed I was putting some scratches in the bracelet and clasp so to preserve the bracelet I took the bracelet off and replaced it with an Omega black with orange trim rubber dive strap, the same strap as the black one in the video except with orange trim, I think it looks amazing, the black with orange trim compliments the black dial and bezel and the orange Seamaster logo on the dial as well as the orange tip of the seconds hand, the rubber strap also makes the watch a lot lighter feeling to wear.
Should of got it in blue face it will hold more value
@@davidjust5253 Interesting I didn't know that, but anyway I prefer the black I didn't want a blue face, and I'm not concerned about it's future value I will never sell it, I'll pass it to my son eventually.
Nice watch. So lately I've been getting into smaller watches like the trend is going. I have Seiko speedtimer 39mm. I have a 7 inch wrist, and wears very well. I just came back from the Omega boutique, and the 39.5 wears like a woman's watch. Like i said, my Seiko is 39mm, and looks great on my wrist. I thought it would be a great fit, but the 43.5 was better. That seems to be the consensus with people who have actually tried on these watches, or own them. These watches(excluding thickness) wear much smaller than listed specs. Great watch
Great review thanks. I've been through four different wave dial Seamaster 300m's and finally decided I wanted to try the Planet Ocean. I have a wrist smaller than yours, but I'm used to wearing bigger watches - my largest piece is a 43mm Carrera chrono with 16.5mm height. I initially wanted the blue dial version as all my other watches are either black, orange or silver, but finding blue on the grey market within my budget was impossible. I end up picking the Black and Orange version of the PO in 43mm (on rubber), rather than the plain black version. The lug to lug is less than the wavedial Seamaster so I know on that basis it will be fine for me. (Meant to say, I have the old and new Breitling Superocean, the old one is particularly noteworthy with it's 500m rating and a very slim watch considering).
Great review Andy, I’ve been looking forward to this one. I love the PO, can’t wait to get one soon. I’m thinking black on steel but am tempted by the blue on steel, both look great. Keep up the great work 👍
I have the same exact 43.5 blue planet ocean as you. Was in my Omega boutique last week. I tried on the ultra deep , actually I found it not much different to my Planet Ocean. In fact the dial of the ultra deep is smaller in diameter than my planet ocean. For me the ultra deep ticks quite a few boxes - no helium valve. - no date - and the beautiful Omega hippocampus logo on the case back
I look forward to seeing one myself.
A nice review of a great watch. I've just bough the 42mm NOS titanium version, now need to look for a rubber strap. Health to wearing the piece.
I’m looking at a Planet Ocean. I like the GMT black and white and the blue one like you have. Need a rubber strap though. I think they are a step above the 300m
Always look forward to your episodes Andy and this was a great journey on the PO. So yeah I was also surprised at how they do seem to “just fit”. This young kid who works at the boutique I was in was as skinny as a rail. Angel hair pasta wrists, but he was rocking that 43.5 ( the black and orange you mentioned). They are all gorgeous watches. And I agree, far better looking than the 300 !
I really enjoy my 42 mm titanium PO. Good combo of matte bracelet and glistening bezel. Like it as much as my submariner.
I totally agree. The matte bracelet makes the shiney bezel really stand out.
Nice video. Considered one of these, the heritage 300 and the SMP300. Ended up with the latter as it seemed a bit more ‘all purpose’.
Agreed they are better looking than the other dive variants. If I was after a chunky monkey I’d go SD43. I was offered a two tone one but I think they look a bit Frankenstein like a two tone DJ mated with a Submariner or some such. Also they are very head heavy. The James Cameron even more so. And there lies the rub with larger dive watches they are just uncomfortable to wear and clatter off every door frame in the house and out and about like wearing a tuna can on your wrist unless you are very very careful.
Hah. Just realised I was in standard Rolex mode. Actually ADs seem to have planet oceans just sat there and sat there as other Omega models take the limelight. I’m sure you could come on strong for a 20% discount especially at today’s super inflated prices. With Omegas aggressive ten percent year on year price increases outdoing even Rolex these watches will gather ever thicker layers of dust at ADs. Once they get up to ten grand they won’t be able to sell any of them and ads will start closing. 2023 plus they will feel the pinch.
The PO is the coolest watch ever!! got the same watch and i love it.
It looks fantastic on the rubber strap. Great review. Thanks.
Cool Sunday review, I shake hands!
PO is the most criminally underrated watch in all of switch watches
Love my PO with black ceramic dial and black orange rubber. Handsome watch with fabulous personality....
If you want a nice rubber strap for your PO, then the blue AT 20mm strap should fit and match your watch quite nicely.
I love the planet ocean design over 300. But it was too big and heavy. So got the grand seiko sbja015 with 5 days power reserve and all titanium constriction and beautiful dial . Its gorgeous.
Just purchased the 600m 8900 Calibre movement in black - was toying on the Orange / White combo meal deal - should arrive tomorrow - bought 2nd hand to save those pennies. Thanks for your insights - I love your channel. Chilli
Great review! I love my 300m diver - great watch. Seriously considering this due to larger dial.
I had the orange bezel version 43.5 a couple of years ago, sadly I got rid of it, with hindsight I wished I had kept it. The problem was it was running at 7SPD which is outside of Metas, so got rid. I had it on a watch winder most of the time so should have worn it more and given more time to settle in. Would I but another in future yes its still a good watch all be it expensive, I bought mine for £5000, they are now £6000.
Great video as always. Really like the Planet Ocean, but im still in love with my blue Diver 300M…
Great video as always.
I do like a good dive watch and the Omega PO was a new one to me (only really looked at the Seamaster 300 before) & i like it.
At the moment my daily driver is a Sinn UX (EZM 2B), which i recommend a look at. The UX is perfect for everyday as its a high precision temperature-stabilised quartz movement (might lose a second a month), 44mm case and only 13.3 mm thick which is mad as its 5000m WR.
Keep up the great work 👍🏻
I think a Sinn may be a good pilots / instrument watch while I’m saving for an IWC. Thanks for your support.
I like the PO, but I prefer the original design. I liked the metal inner ring on the bezel. The orange bezel variant was the best imo. They were also thinner then too. I feel omega have gone down the rolex route of steadily increasing their prices , and tudor are now filling that gap. I remember when they were 2.5k , and now 6k , which is a lot of money for a steel dive watch.
martin, i have that orange bezel 42mm 2500 PO and i agree with you 100%. if i wated one of these shinier PO models, I think i would try to get one of the liquid metal limited edition 42mm models.
Seamaster 300 heritage is also underrated and gorgeous
i have wear/worn 2 pieces of 45.5 Po in the last 13 years, as i get older( 36 years) i am liking smaller watches more and more. Luckily the 45.5 Po that i own is made from titanium the SS version is too heavy for me to feel comfortable wearing.
My favourite Planet Ocean is the white-orange, but unfortunately it’s too big and heavy for me. So I bought the 2nd generation in Titanium. 42mm and only 122g. Extremely comfortable for a big sports watch. It quickly has become my daily watch for the winter season. (My summer watch is a white dial Aqua Terra.)
It is a great watch and titanium makes it very wearable.
Ah, the little sister to my big sister(she has the sub dials,in two tone dark blue dial & bezel). Works great at deep diving(150' or more)!
I think it wears it thickness well, unlike the slap sided Tudor Just wish they would make a no date version and keep that 3
More likely to get a date at 6 as per their other watches. Get the 3, lose the 6. I’m with you though, the Ultra Deeps look fab dateless apart from the size.
Great review. I have the same spec P.O in blue also, however on the rubber/leather strap. I was thinking of buying the bracelet for my P,O What would you say is the most comfortable. I have a zenith el primero stratos blashford on bracelet which is comfortable also my first dive watch oris aquis small second on bracelet which weighed 276g so bought a rubber strap for lightness and just looked better in my opinion
Would appreciate some feedback from anyone who could help. Thank you
I don’t have experience with the other watches you mention, but if m sure every Omega AD out there has a PO on bracelet you could try. Personally I think it’s comfortable.
A little bit on the large side for me Andy. From a design perspective I much prefer the Planet Ocean to the 300m Professional. Nice watch 👍
Yeh the Omega is a nice watch had the orange one many years ago, is it as good as a Rolex deep sea? Buy what you like. I preferred the SD over the Planet Ocean. Omega seem (to me) top heavy with the straps be too narrow.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed this video. I will say it looks great on Daniel Craig in the context of an action movie. In the real world, however, I'm not convinced. I think it looks massive on your wrist and, personally, I wouldn't be happy with those proportions for everyday wear. But to each their own, of course.
Excellent video. I have now subscribed.
How about the Hamilton Below Zero. 1000m waterproof and well made.
Always a pleasant channel to watch. Keep up the fantastic work
Another good one, Andy. You left out the Seamaster 300 Heritage. I love my black dial one. On my recent holiday in Paris, I came home with my “big diver “- a Panerai Radiomer. A 44mm chunk on my 20cm wrist. But I get the chunky concept. The grey Aquaterra is my daily and the Heritage is my weekender.
Still love your show and hope you are doing what the rehab Nazis ask. Stay healthy!
I do love the heritage. Maybe one for another episode.
I have the Pyonchang winter limited edition I was fortunate enough to get a really good discount it has been with me for the last five years in that time I have worn it once it is a fantastic watch it gets wound on a regular basis as I have other omegas which I wear twenty four seven and don't have any issues another great feature are the presentation boxes far better than the opposition
Just got back from Aruba. Me and my PO had a wonderful time!
Omega boutique has this at 15k and Jomashop brand new is 6300 all in lol
I have the black dial brother to your blue. Love it. Enjoy yours on good health.
Hi Andy, First-time viewer, and I really enjoyed your content. I originally was considering purchasing an Aquaterra 150 M in green. However, owning Panerai, i found it too small on the wrist. The blue Planet Ocean looks tremendous, I'm planning to visit my local AD at the beginning of March. It's listed at £6500 but will definitely haggle. Anyway, mate, great video and now subbed!👍
Don’t settle for less than 10% off. It’s achievable. Great watch.
@The English Watch I'll certainly try. Keep you posted.👍
Enjoyed this. Thinking about the orange bezel white dial version
The new gun metal color is really interesting to me
I’m a fan of Mirage watch rolls. I’ve got a two-piece and a three-piece.
Fantastic review... honestly it was like I had wrote the script... everything you said, I say to people about my PO.
Great review mate I love mine great watches that's for sure 👍
I not watched it yet , but i own a older model PO . Is the watch too big ? It depends on your wrist , on a 16cm , yes probably . On a 18cm and bigger , it fits perfect . I bought a SMP this y , wanting to go for a Moonwatch and nope , Moonwatch too little for my wrist and i am really sad about it , but it just is what it is .
Great video, thank you! I will buy the Planet Ocean now for my wife and myself. I had doubts about the color (black or blue) but I now decided for the blue one and it fits very well with an Omega watch. One question; the smallest example is 39,5 mm? Dot you think this will be suitable for a lady? Thank you! Pascal, the Netherlands.
Best to try it on. White is another good option for the ladies.
@@TheEnglishWatch Thank you!!
I love your channel and watch every episode Andy. I'm Dirk- Oisin's musician friend LOL :)
😍 Hi Dirk. You guys are the best. It’s much appreciated. It’s knowing there’s appreciation out there that keeps me going.
Hi Andy Loving your content building my own collection.Great watch really suits you.Cheers Dave
Hi Andy, Any thoughts on the PO GMT? Aint even gona lower myself to ask the AD about a GMT master ii? Omega are kicking it at the moment. Thanks for the vid. 👍
Hi Phil. My favourite would be the ultra black GMT. Pricy, but discounts to be had.
Nice review. When do you think Omega will come out with a new Planet Ocean design? I really want one but I’m worried if I buy the latest now a new one will come out next year and I’ll have buyer remorse
I suspect next year at the earliest now given the recent boutique model release.
Hey Andy, great review as always. I’m really in love with this watch and i’m planning on buying it. A blue dial version just like yours. The only thing I’m worried about is the thickness. And above that i think it will be replaced soon. And if it’s being replaced for an even thick version it’s no problem for me but when the newer version has a thickness of around 14-14,5 mm that would be a bummer. Because i think that’s the only thing that’s “wrong” about this watch. But nevertheless i’m going to buy it. It just tickes all the right boxes for me (exept from the thickness). Greetings from the Netherlands.
I agree it will be replaced soon. Not sure it would be thicker though. Omega are tending to size down. However, it will be more expensive. Ones like mine can be found for around £4K, which is a steal really.
@@TheEnglishWatch hey Andy, Thanks for your reaction. But I’m afraid i’m misunderstood. I meant to say that whats “wrong” with the PO is the thickness (too thick) so I hope that New one is not so thick as this one. The PO, in my opinion, is a perfect diver when it has a thickness of around 14 to 14,5 mm. So when I buy one now, it will be a bummer of the new one is not so thick as this one because then i will feel bad for not waiting for the newer PO. But apart from that I really am in love with this watch. Sorry for being misunderstood, but I’m not a native english speaker. Greetings.
No problem. I too hope the new one is a little thinner, but don’t put your hopes up too much.
Three watches on my to get list next this one & Tudor black bay/ steel & gold + brietling superocean 🤔
Sir, I am considering getting the model with the orange rubber insert in it. Have you heard any bad feedback on that orange insert that is rubber. Is there a chance of a cracking with age and possibly falling out? Thank you.
I haven’t heard any negative aspects of this. Worth checking the forums, but suspect you’ll be fine.
They are not too big. They are too thick, which is why I still have my original XL version with the 2500 movement. They wear far better on a thinner, flatter wrist. I also like the fonts for the 6 and 9 far more than all of the newer iterations (they closed the 6 and 9 numeral loops, which ruins the look). Just my personal opinion.
Great overview Andy. I like to hear your personal views on watches that you own. P.S. I'll shout you a coffee.
Very kind. Thx.
Love this watch and I'm hoping that this model will be my next watch (& potentially last if you listen to my wife) but looking at the orange rubber inserts on the dial and orange 6, 9 and 12. I'd love them to offer a second strap as I will probably end up buying the orange and black rubber strap available on some models but whether I can get one from the dealers, one can only ask. Nice, considered and honest video, worthy of a follow.
You should be able to get a discount and a strap thrown in. The strap and clasp combo is worth around £500 and well worth having. Goldsmiths told me they can go to 10%, but a good Indy should be a little better.
@@TheEnglishWatch thanks. Currently looking to Pride and Pinion at the moment and reached out to them after I watched your video. One can only ask!
Worth a shot. I assume they are supplying grey / preowned, so the price should be pretty keen leaving you a bit over to source a strap 👍. For info, they have about 30% markup on straps, so ask for a bit off also. You can phone Omega directly to get a quote.
@@TheEnglishWatch their watches are dispatched from Northern Ireland which is tax free for the UK and EU
I’ve had them all SD43, PO43.5 and currently have the black 45.5 chronograph! I have 8.5” wrists so it fits me perfectly and doesn’t look oversized. I just love having an extremely well made piece of jewellery on my wrist. Rolex and their distributors can just go do one because I won’t be playing their silly games anymore!! The column wheel vertical clutch chrono movement in the Omega is buttery smooth in operation and feels quality unlike the Tudor chrono I recently had. Nice review!
These comments are very generic
Almost as they are computer generated
Great video
Nice video
Great show
Not one saying that the watch is clearly to big for your wrist
Strange
A awesome watch but it must be due a rework by now🤔 a touch slimmer lighter and a bit more refined I think 🤔
Im waiting for the new, maybe next year
Nice watch , I’m stuck between 43.5 or 39.5
Well i have almost 8 inch wrist ! It s gona be perfect size..alredy have Breitling Superocean 39.00 mm and its small
I’ve got 4 Omegas, but the PO’s are just to big and clunky IMHO, and that’s why I give it a pass. Enjoy your’s though, and thanks for the video.
Great review 👍thanks
Want to love them but can't get my head around the poor cheap feeling of the bezel action for that money. Fits great on the wrist though.