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Planet ocean 42mm or 39.5mm??

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Hello and thanks for the warm welcome!!

This all makes sense, possibly after wearing the bigger watch for some time, it probably start to feel normal?
 
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When I tried on 43.5. Just not sure.

Think having it on the leather made it feel a little smaller.
 
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It is not the diameter alone, it's the design that matters. In this case the height really did bother me so I would not have the 8500 version. The 2500 version I have had on worked perfectly both on 42 and on the xl.

You HAVE to try them on. 39 is traditionally a very elegant size and Shaved several watches on that size that I love.

Basically you can wear anything from 36 to 45 and if it is well designed it will look perfect....as to how it feels that is a personal thing.

Don't go by pictures, unless you know how to take the pictures the camera will distort the image and the watch will look bigger than it is. at the closer the shot the more distortion. Look in a mirror, or if you want take a picture on the mirror reflection. That will give you a better idea of the balance.

Alternatively take the picture from a distance and then crop it down.

Good luck!
 
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I like the sound of this.

I do like the rubber straps on the PO
 
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42mm on rubber.
Wear it everyday and don't even notice it's there.
My favorite watch.
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PRW PRW
42mm on rubber.
Wear it everyday and don't even notice it's there.
My favorite watch.
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That's looks lovely !!

Is that a strap with deployment clasp ?

What size wrist do you have?

Thank you
 
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Explorador Explorador
As an example, my order of priorities are:
1. reliable accuracy
2. date function
3. reliable impermeability
4. readability of the display
5. lume
6. availability
7. rotating bezel
8. wearing comfort

I think this is an interesting exercise, Explorador, and might even make an interesting thread topic.
My current priorities are:
1. reliable impermeability (its got to outlast me)
2. wearing comfort (its not going to sit in a safe)
3. readability of the display (especially as I get older)
4. lume (I bond with my watch at night underneath the covers)
5. reliable accuracy (can't be too important, or I'd get a quartz)
6. rotating bezel (else whats the point of a bezel)
7. date function (a pain when setting the time)
8. availability (I like the hunt)
 
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42 has my vote, perfect in size and I transition it thru the week with a 16710 along with a 16520 which wear much slimmer in profile.
 
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42mm as well when I tried on the 39.5 it felt too small. Overall I think the 43.5 fits better than the 42. I have a 7.5 in wrist.
 
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You need to try them on. I can wear a 45.5 Planet Ocean first gen but not the 2nd gen.
I recently tried on a 39.5 and I loved it.

wrist diameter is not the sole factor.
 
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Happy Happy
That's looks lovely !!

Is that a strap with deployment clasp ?

What size wrist do you have?

Thank you

I have just over a 7 inch wrist.
Yes it's on deployment but due to me wearing it everyday for work I wear it on an after market strap as I believe the stitching is vulnerable to fraying? Save the original for retirement!
Love everything about this watch, even the boxing is cool.
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Is that the normal packaging that comes with your version of the PO? I far prefer that over the huge wooden box.
 
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steelfish steelfish
Is that the normal packaging that comes with your version of the PO? I far prefer that over the huge wooden box.

Yes, that's how it came.
Partly what drew me to it.
 
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PRW PRW
Yes, that's how it came.
Partly what drew me to it.
Nice, I have never seen that style of box either.
 
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Starman71 Starman71
I think this is an interesting exercise, Explorador, and might even make an interesting thread topic.
My current priorities are:
1. reliable impermeability (its got to outlast me)
2. wearing comfort (its not going to sit in a safe)
3. readability of the display (especially as I get older)
4. lume (I bond with my watch at night underneath the covers)
5. reliable accuracy (can't be too important, or I'd get a quartz)
6. rotating bezel (else whats the point of a bezel)
7. date function (a pain when setting the time)
8. availability (I like the hunt)
You made my day, Starman71, thank you!!! I've never opened a thread myself, but after your words, I'm thinking about it.
I see, you not only know WHAT you want, but specially WHY you want it. May this help others take better long lasting decisions.
Thank you.
 
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Don't forget the difference in movement! 39.5 PO's have the 8800 series.

Personally, I prefer the 8500 and 8900 ranges available on the larger 42, and 43.5 Planet Ocean models. Twin barrels, silent rotor spins, jump hours for easy timezone adjustments.

Beyond the utility of having jumping hours when traveling, what really tips the scale for me is how much I appreciate the silent rotor movement on 8500 and 8900.

I had a 8800 movement Seamaster 60th for a couple years. Ended up selling it, because I found the sound + feel of that rotor spinning around within the watch case made the watch feel cheap.
 
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Alfista88 Alfista88
Don't forget the difference in movement! 39.5 PO's have the 8800 series.

Personally, I prefer the 8500 and 8900 ranges available on the larger 42, and 43.5 Planet Ocean models. Twin barrels, silent rotor spins, jump hours for easy timezone adjustments.

Beyond the utility of having jumping hours when traveling, what really tips the scale for me is how much I appreciate the silent rotor movement on 8500 and 8900.

I had a 8800 movement Seamaster 60th for a couple years. Ended up selling it, because I found the sound + feel of that rotor spinning around within the watch case made the watch feel cheap.[/QUOT


So much for me to learn, so glad I joined the forum.

Thank you for posting
Alfista88 Alfista88
Don't forget the difference in movement! 39.5 PO's have the 8800 series.

Personally, I prefer the 8500 and 8900 ranges available on the larger 42, and 43.5 Planet Ocean models. Twin barrels, silent rotor spins, jump hours for easy timezone adjustments.

Beyond the utility of having jumping hours when traveling, what really tips the scale for me is how much I appreciate the silent rotor movement on 8500 and 8900.

I had a 8800 movement Seamaster 60th for a couple years. Ended up selling it, because I found the sound + feel of that rotor spinning around within the watch case made the watch feel cheap.
 
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