I agree that the 39.5mm PO is a good size. My wrist is about 7 5/8" and it fits pretty well. My watches range in size between a 36"mm Datejust to a 42mm Speedmaster. I had a Heuer 85th Birthday watch, which is nearly 43mm, and that was too much for me. The PO dial has a lot of dimension and detail that I like but, for some reason, it hasn't received any sustained wrist time lately. I either need to start wearing it again or send it to another home...
The PO is beautiful. I really can't do anything with a lug to lug over 46mm, the SKX is right at my upper limit (6.5 inch round wrists resembling chicken drumsticks) I've wanted one since 2012, soon, soon I may spring for one...
It's a really pretty watch, but I still prefer my watches (even dive watches) to be thinner, like the old SMP or Sub. I'm not into this whole "wrist presence" thing.
How big are your wrists?
Mine are 17cm and the Planet Ocean 39.5mm I eventually purchased in January 2020 is a great fit! (see image)
If you have a similar wrist size to mine I’d recommend trying on the 39.5mm 8800, 42mm 8500 and the 43.5mm 8900 to find your best fit.
Good luck!
7 inch Flat wrist here and the 39.5mm is by far the most comfortable PO I've worn. I've owned both the 2500 in a 42 as well as the 8500 in a 43.5. Great sizes and filled the wrist nicely, BUT far to heavy and clunky for an everyday watch.
7 inch Flat wrist here and the 39.5mm is by far the most comfortable PO I've worn. I've owned both the 2500 in a 42 as well as the 8500 in a 43.5. Great sizes and filled the wrist nicely, BUT far to heavy and clunky for an everyday watch.
My wrist is around the same size, possibly a smidge bigger and quite flat also. I have the 43.5mm, the lugs sit nicely between the edges of my wrist so definitely not stupidly sized in that regard. However I agree with your statement, it is just too big and heavy for a daily wearer.
I think the biggest I'd probably want to go for as a daily would be the current seamaster pro 42mm, which I tried on last year. I'm toying with the idea of flipping my PO and getting the new white dial SMP. However, I do love the quick hour set you get on the 8900 movement in the 43.5mm PO.
I'm worried I'll miss the PO if flip it. I just don't know if I want another omega in my collection, as I've already got the PO and a 2500 SMP, which I got for a very good price so don't really care that much about and use it for work etc.
7” wrist and 39.5 PO and SMP 2500. I feel the SMP is the ideal size watch for my wrist. I sometimes wish the PO was just a touch wider in diameter, maybe a true 40mm. But, then I imagine that the 43.5 would be too thick for a daily.
After two 2500 PO's I ended up with a 300mc. I get to keep the classic styling, matte dial along with the modern tech. The stated thickness is a little deceiving due to the domed crystal. Brush the PCL's and you're in business.
After two 2500 PO's I ended up with a 300mc. I get to keep the classic styling, matte dial along with the modern tech. The stated thickness is a little deceiving due to the domed crystal. Brush the PCL's and you're in business.
