Tudor Pelagos LHD: What, Why, and Why Not
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- I bought a Tudor Pelagos LHD (m25610tnl) in Rome, Italy and this is why I did, why you might want to, and maybe why you shouldn't.
Tudor Pelegos LHD - www.tudorwatch...
Straps:
Tan perlon - some cheap thing, they're all the same
Leather - Colareb Venezia Rust
NATO - UTE Watch Co.
Black rubber - Comes with every Pelagos - Наука та технологія
As your channel grows, please don't change anything - it's perfect as it is. Don't become one of those shouty show-offs with stupid catchphrases.
"It's 10:30--let's get down to business..." *Dies of cringe*
@@Annoyedsince1986 ahhh the guy still living in the 2010 UA-cam comments section...
Agreed, kind of reminds me of an 80s movie narration.
Except for, “Fuck no.” “Fuck no” can stay.
Wow, you are spot on for my taste, so tired of the watch nerds rattling off like they are watch gods. Ugh. This channel has it right.
I love how ur American but u always lead measurements in metric instead of imperial. Good stuff. And on behalf of 99 percent of the world. Thank you.
This is hands-down my favorite watch channel. Talking about watches in terms of fun and not just sheer value is so refreshing and the jokes are always spot on. 🍻
And no reaction photos in the thumbnail. I pride myself on that.
@@YoureTerrific Those stupid open mouth reaction shots or hands on the face like you’re freakin’ Macaulay Culkin drive me insane. Your corner of the world is a better place.
Great note on the end links - most watch reviews don't note how male/female affects wearability and I wish they would. I have the original 2-line black Pelagos, purchased before the blue/LHD came out, and it has been an exceptional watch. While I agree it could be nice if it was thinner, I sometimes like the extra chunk of the Pelagos compared to my Sub (124060). The thickness gives the watch some significant presence without feeling overdone because it is all matte.
Love my LHD! Easily my favorite diver. Took it cave diving last week and the lume is incredible. Almost the same as my dive computer.
How long does the lume last?
LOL
The MT5612 (current movement in pelagos) is 6.5mm thick. The MT5402 (movement in the BB58 and new ranger) is 5mm thick. I know it is unlikely, but if they were to just swap movements and reduce the thickness by 1-1.5mm as a result the pelagos would be my absolute dream dive watch. 12.6mm and titanium would be an absolute dream
Good point. But that dream would turn into a nightmare quickly when the watch becomes unobtainable at retail and trades at triple MSRP on the secondary market. You're Terrific said it best ... our brains are broken. So is my heart. I need a new hobby.
They definitely will at some point
@@GCPlati85 in some places maybe... In paris they told me i need to wait 6 months for the BB Pro and they put me in their waiting list (is not a wish one... Hehehe), but the watch is waiting for me since a couple of months in my home country! My AD even asked if I was going to pick it up in august, but I've told him september...
They already managed to make a thinner Pelagos with the FXD, by dropping the water resistance down to 200m and eliminating the helium escape valve. Downside is that it's missing the best in class bracelet and clasp.
@r2l100 what about the P39?
This review was a big reason I picked up the LHD thanks! nice feature on Teddy's channel too, excited to see your channel develop this year.
I watched your video last week & the thinner Pelagos you talked about wanting is here now 👍 I might just buy the new 39 myself.
Exactly what I was thinking. I came back to this video today to see if anyone was mentioning the 39 in the comments. I have a BB58 but plan to sell for the Pelagos. I used to own an LHD but sold it within a year due to the thickness.
Congratulations on the new pickup! I’m looking forward to to seeing what you make of the SSK too.
Today agree that square indeces work so much better with snowflake hands than round ones. It’s how a Tudor diver is supposed to be! I know I’m very much in the minority but it’s why the Black Bay 58 always looks just slightly “wrong” to me. But hey, different strokes for different folks and all that.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.... THIS MAN DOES NOT MISS!!!!
I adore my Pelagos, if there was literally any one thing I could change, it would be the spring bar / lack of access. It's wild how difficult they are to replace.
Dude, seriously. I broke out sweating while changing straps.
This is a LHD done right! The Rolex LHD hurts my brain. But this one is just perfectly done, and you get sooo much watch for its price
Congrats Evan, the LHD is the best pelagos, and its great to you bought it in Italy. Nice memories on the wrist. Enjoy the hell out of it, cheers P.S.: I guess we are rocking currently the same watch on our wrist, 5KX GMT is awesome 👍🏻
Watched your OG Pelagos vid on repeat for a year before I could get my own Blue Beauty, pumped to get some more great Pelly content
I've been wanting to try out a lefty for a long time. I just built a lefty Seiko mod and I absolutely love it. It only took a few days to stop thinking that it looks upside down :)
That was my initial turn-off on this Pelagos but now I know I'd actually like it.
Glad to hear you find the bracelet sharp too. The watch case was too with mine.
I did the unthinkable and took my dremel and added a small bevel to the edges. Knowingly reducing the value of the watch, but it made all the difference. I did it link by link and under magnification and you won't notice it. Can tell you that I was very nervous doing it though. Glad it worked.
Only two things that bother me with this watch are the minor misalignment of the bezel insert (hello Seiko) and the spring of the clasp being too stiff to be comfortable. Oh, and it should have been grade 5 titanium
Man, your videos are some of my favorite watch content on UA-cam. You should have five times the subscriber count, and I’m rooting you on that you get there soon!
Thanks so much. I’m not counting, though.
Thank you for showing great detail on the clasp and bracelet. A lot of us are bracelet only guys and the clasp can make or break a watch.
I can relate and report this one is excellent.
A GMT Pelagos would be really great!!! About Pelagos LHD, I love it. I 've bought it a few weeks ago and I can't take it away. When even I wear my datejust or my moonwatch I really miss it! I think no one of your "why not" is a deal breaker... common is a real tool watch! It must have those sizes and the titanium is perfect for it! Chears from Italy!
Love the LHD but my very skinny wrists was never able to pull it off. Went flr the Pelagos 39 instead that apart from missing the cool LHD features wears like a dream. Great video! 🙌
Great video usually 👍😎 absolutely agree with you, I bought LHD for the same reasons, it’s modern but the same time is so heritage and different 👌 this my favorite casual watch
Did you ever give us that updated video on your LHD? I’m in the market for one this year and would like to see how you took to it. Thanks
Great watch, bought mine a month ago and still love it and wear it every day. I had to smooth the sharp edges on the bracket which was disappointing to have to do, but it’s not the only watch I’ve had to smooth sharp edges from. Now it’s done and all good and glad I did it. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I’m enjoying mine!
Well produced and well delivered, you're on the way up, sir.
I couldn’t keep this watch more than a couple of months. Though it has the nicest dial of all Tudor tool watches, it was, as you stated it, the bracelet. The watch never felt comfortable on my rest because of it. Enjoy yours though. Hope you have a much better experience than mine.
Your reviews are some of the best around!
It's amazing how often I agree with you. It's my only Tudor, for me the model that doesn't copy Rolex. The LHD is numbered, it's more exclusive. I find that the clasp springs are too stiff, it hurts after a while when the wrist swells. greetings from France.
perfect choice: The pelagos is the best modern automatic luxury diver. I wear sytematically my bleue one (on blue rubber) in holidays and sold my Tudor Heritage.
I am in love with the blue used on the Pelagos, always have been. It's the closest tone of blue that is like the deep deep vibrant blue only found on glacial ponds; that glow from within given they're on a huge ice cube. It's a huge watch for me, but I always go back and think "could I pull it off?" I want a smaller 300m version. That would be amazing. Also, congratulazioni signore!
How big is your wrist? I have the blue pelagos and I love the colour as well. But I have 6.25 and it's fine on me. But as a tool watch it's OK to be larger I think. I would like it in the Hulk inspired green.
@@ethanfailes7908 My wrist is exactly 6 inches in circumference. Width wise I can’t do anything with a lug to lug bigger than 47.5-48mm.
@@MistaRhoi that's a shame hopefully they do make a 40mm version one day for you.
@@ethanfailes7908 Yeah, me too. The most chunky tool watch I have is the Seiko SPB213. Wears chunkier on the bracelet it comes with but still works on my wrist. That one is a 40mm.
You (really are) terrific.
I want this to be my favorite watch-reviewer-channel for as long as possible.
Also want to express my gratitude for your decision to reveal your face.
Revisiting this after the release of the Pelagos 39... Looks like it's time to shuffle the collection!
Some good points here, and I think that was a great pickup on your trip! I see you holding on to this for awhile, but probably not a long term keeper unless it's quirky enough to fit into your collection lifestyle. Regardless, I'm a big fan of the watch and while I don't see them revamping the line anytime soon, I'd like to see them expand the colorway in the future, maybe introduce green or another color.
You absolute madman i noticed that cheeky okay ciao at the end
😉
Love your reasoning for buying the watch, spoken like a true watch lover! Great review!
You’re so right about the square markers. I’ve always liked the look of this watch but I could never put my finger on why. I wear a black bay 36 which I’m really happy with, but I’d be tempted to upgrade if they revamped with a similar look to this. Unfortunately my wrist could never carry off one of these bad boys
Square markers are the original for Tudor dive watches.
Your videos are fabulous and really love your style. I absolutely agree with this probably being one of the best dive watches on the market. They look awesome and I personally love titanium watches. However, I do own the Christopher Ward C60 in blue...and can’t help to find its quality and aesthetics with its value still keeping me happy after the three years I’ve owned it. It also seems to bridge the favorable qualities of the Black Bay 58 blue and blue Pelagos really, really well. Incidentally, I always felt the LHD version was for lefties...but I cannot hold anything against someone liking this particular one better than the typical black and overly bright “Scuba Blue” one-it totally rocks!
Great advice regarding Christopher Ward!
P.s. left hand watches are actually better for wearing on the left, as the crown doesn't dig into the wrist. So they're perfect for most of us who wear on the left
I actually wear my CW on my right wrist when cycling for that reason. Forget everything I said about that!
Love my LHD ❤ probably my fav in the collection.
Bracelet is a bit chunky, the rubber one feels too utilitarian (but is my go to for swimming), I have it on a parachute strap.
Ciao from Italy 👋
Great video. Makes me admire the LHD even more. I'd consider selling my collection to make the LHD my one watch collection.
It’s a lovely watch and I’m a leftie but it’s just too big for me. However I recently tried the FXD and that wears much smaller than the dimensions would suggest. But the dial and bezel colours of the LHD are still nicer
I hear that. I just can’t get on board with those fixed bars.
Evan that looks so good on you. That leather strap combo is super handsome....and who knew about the roulette ?? You learn something new on here every day.
Thanks, Michael!
Holy crap, that brown strap combo is killing it.
Pelagoseses…..Pelagi ?
Made of pure Beskar metal.
I know. That’s gonna be my cool weather combo.
It's a Greek word and the plural is Pelaga:)
Another great video. And I 100% agree. I sold off my 116610 supercase submariner date because while a great watch, it felt very “basic” (good lord, talk about being a watch doofus), and bought a Tudor LHD (preowned full kit for about $3300) a year ago. It’s my daily sport watch along with my explorer 2 polar, my aqua terra green dial, and my Nomos Neomatik 42 (the one you made me buy after seeing your video - you glorious bastard). But the Pelagos is truly a quick grab when I don’t feel the need to “think: about which watch I want to wear on any given day. Love your channel. Keep making great content.
Great suite to select from.
This is what happens when you get near to Greece, you mess up with Pelagos...
As for the lefty crown, who cares, it's a great watch. Oh, and probably the best clasp out there.
PS Nice interview btw, cool indeed.
PS2 On the perlon strap is great, but the smile on the back is priceless!
Great review on a great watch! I 100% agree with everything here. I had the blue Pelly for a period of time and found it to be too BLUE for my taste in the long run. I think the LHD has a much nicer look. But yes, if they lose the HEV and drop the WR to slim the case a bit, I probably won't be able to resist buying one. Ok ciao.
IF one is comfortable in one's own skin and not in any social media induced need of a crown and ROLEX on the dial for self validation, the Pelagos LHD is, IMO, THE perfect watch to own in place of the Submariner AND Sea Dweller. And basically ANY other "dive" watch. Well...except maybe for the fun and quirky P01. The LHD is also a perfect "one watch collection watch" if there ever was such a thing.
Congrats & enjoy!!
Like your UA-cam format. Please don’t change. Great watch which is on my wish list. Take care. 😀👍😎
Yes, the helium is more so, where things get unnecessary... The 300M submariner @ 12mm thick is the sweet spot.
This one is stunning. I once tried the blue one in an AD and since then I am confident that would I once buy a luxury diver, it will be the pelagos.
I used to own a pelagos many many years ago, and for the longest time couldn't describe why I sold it...until now. IT IS ✨sticky✨
Ready for that updated review boss!
Didn’t even know about the roulette date wheel on this one. Sneaky cool feature I’ve always loved!
Someone probably already quoted, but:"I'd be losing money if I DIDN'T buy a watch, am I right?!" Classic Evan. I always written the Pelegos off, titanium an square hour markers, bleh. But tastes change, I guess, this looks really nice. Been having Rolex/Tudor fatigue lately, but this review is refreshing, thanks🙂👍
You know me so well.
Pelagos LHD is the best to me because I like that yellowish markers. The watch is sexiest on leather. It’s saying I’m a tool rugged watch who makes no compromised but I dress up to the occasion. When it’s back on bracelet, it’s saying I’m modern, uncompromised, don’t care about being flashy and don’t care about being different, and I’m the beast.
Mister, apart from watches you do have taste on mixing colors on your outfit. Your channel deserves much more recognition
Thanks
Ugh I absolutely love your style & videos!!
Thanks so much
@@YoureTerrific of course!!
Great video! Thinking about selling my BB58 and buying this. Wish it was 1mm thinner. Wears a little thick but the titanium definitely makes up for that weight.
But I get it, this is the ultimate dive watch. Wear it with good health!
Awesome production as always! Enjoy the new toy and welcome back 🤘🏾
Thanks
Excellent video ! I was struggling to choice between all models of pelagos and finally go for the original 2 lines Black version . And i m so glad with it
I'm betting on 6 months, but less than a year. Great review.
Another wonderful video! Keep it up... love your style of presentation
If they just got the tip of that seconds hand in the same red as the top line dial text that would something. Oh and a METAS certification would be nice. I'd also throw in a display case back if I'm generating a wish list :) Great review and thumbs up!
Great review. I've ordered an LHD (due in Oct.22). You confirm a lot of the thoughts and considerations that I had before I pulled the trigger. It's definitely a bit different and I also would've preferred it a bit slimmer..... but I'm pretty sure I'm going to love it.
October?!
Another great review and the humour is top class - you must have spent some time in the UK to have such great dry sarcasm!
Don’t let the negative comments get to you. For every negative comment there are a thousand people who just watch and enjoy your videos. Cheers
Negative comments on UA-cam? Never.
God I love this watch... before even watching this video I'm expecting you tell me I should buy it.
You should. Also, you shouldn’t.
Sorry those last three words are a bit blurry on my screen. Thanks for the solid recommendation!
@@deant5006 - Yes you should! Lol. Mine gets the most wear time of all my watches, and I am fortunate to have some nice options.
I loved owning the Pelagos blue, and yet I sold it. It was almost so great, yet I don't miss it because I know Tudor will iterate on it to make it better. I'll be patient.
What ultimately made you sell it?
@@eyeheartsushi2212 The BB58. The size and dimensions were what I was looking for. The James Stacy Pelagos GMT concept would be ideal.
This video is so good, I had to watch it twice in a row. Like all your videos actually. Looking forward to the Superocean reviews. Cheers, fullsetphil
A GMT Pelagos would be great. I prefer the subdued looks and prefer 41-43mm watches.
The Pelagos 39 is out :p looking forward for your opinion
Smashed my 2-liner on the file cabinet at work today. Ugh! I looked down and there was black paint on both the crystal and bezel at @ 2:00. I wiped off the paint and took a close look. Not a mark on it the watch. Pelagos 1, File Cabinet 0.
Congrats on scratching that itch! Look forward to the updates and seeing if it winds up being a keeper for you.
Tudor has been doing great with the later releases. I echo the annoyance of a watch running slow vs fast. I have issues with titanium vs steel. For some reason as my wrist swells during the day, titanium either becomes too tight or too loose vs steel. I find titanium best on straps, and I really like that canvas strap you showed off.
You know what they say, "When in Rome..." :) Cool watch! Not a fan of the blue on the other Pelagos watches but this one is very nice indeed! Congrats on this one, enjoy it!
this watch is awesome.
Titanium has something I cant explain why I'm drawn to it...
One thing that caught me off guard is the warm, darkness of the titanium bracelet and dial indices… in a very good way.
First time I've seen your channel and got to admit I like what I see, great little review, superb camera work and editing..plus you made me laugh. Subscribed 👍🏻
Timely. I’ve been stocking this one too. Thinking of selling my BB58 once I find a LHD example to buy. Those ‘little balls’ are a real bonus. LoL!! Not sure I’ll be able to go off shore to look for one tho. Wish Tudor made them more readily available here in North America.
Great review. Your images are so crisp, the watch looks stunning.
Just watched your video on "into the LIMELIGHT" and smiled the whole way through! Very cool! Also, congrats on the 50k subs!
Thanks!
Bought it, tried it, and loved it...BUT....I just couldn't get over the thickness and sold it within a year when the BB58 was announced. I'd absolutely prefer the style of the Pelagos, but ultimately the perfect proportions of the BB58 won out for me. The FXD was such a tease, because they thinned the case out and even ditched the date, but as much as I do like that, I'd much prefer to have the bracelet/clasp and I also prefer the LHD color scheme.
It’s like Tudor refuses to get it right although, even though I think it wears small on me, they nailed it with the BB58.
@@eyeheartsushi2212 I love my BB58, but I think a Pelagos in similar dimensions (maybe 40mm instead of 39) would be the perfect diver.
@@eyeheartsushi2212 well, I guess Tudor listened 🤣 I'm not on the list for a Pelagos 39 (which actually measures closer to 40mm).
@@bobj8877 LOL funny how that worked out.
There is no why not. Hands down my favorite watch regardless of price. This watch for some reason gets defined by its price point. This hands down beats out EVERY other diver as a diver. This has the best bezel, is the most legible, and has a seriously well thought out rubber strap and bracelet for use when diving. This is one of the few true divers that doesn’t sit in the category of dress divers. Some watches I enjoy looking at underwater but the only watches that I feel deserve to be called divers are the pelagos and aquispro.
Hands down like 6:30 ,am i right?
@@kallensaczkowski eh maybe 6:45 I have a lazy eye
@@floridaman727 fair.
I saw the Bologna 2 towers in your video, my city
I bought the lhd last year, here in Bologna, and I'm fully satisfied apart the sapphire glass that is not so good as expected about light reflects
thanks for your video
Luigi
What I don‘t need is a date that is not properly aligned in the date window. Red, black, or whatever.
As a lefty I am drooling over a left hand luxury watch
And a month later the 40mm is released
Forgot to mention one feature of the Pelagos LHD, the numbered case back. IT brings uniqueness to the watch and for me its like, thats mine and I am the first owner of number XYZ. No one else has that number. Also for those complaining about the size, grow up pls.
Yeah, it’s kinda cool. Perhaps the first numbered watch from the Rolex family.
@@YoureTerrific I got a really low number. Bought mine in Nov 2016 at launch.
Hey
Your voice seems kinda tired.
Are you okay??
Also, love the watch, and the video!
Jet lag
that text at 6 oclock is longer than Star Wars opening crawl
Still regret selling mine; cracking watch. Great video mate, keep up the fantastic content!
You can always get another. They’re not very rare.
That lume always looks so blue in the videos. Mine is more of a bright green blue. I guess the colour varies slightly? Ive seen some bezels with both the green and blue lume
Benvenuto amico! Excellent review and wit, as always! Keep it up!
It's just suuuuch a cool watch... HOW COULD YOU NOT?! I've got such a soft spot for this watch! If it wasn't so giant, I would be all over it!
A great watch.
Very cool.
Old school without being retro.
Greetings from Greece.
Roulette date wheels rule.
7:20 Haha, sneaky little girl
I taught her everything she knows.
I use my clasp spring extension a lot. I love this watch. I have the blue version
Nicely done
Your videos are AWESOME. People think I’m an asshole because I’m always talkin’ shit. But, I just call it how I see it.
I prefer the omega 300m at this price point. The industrial design is just great. However - there are definite ways the Pelagos is better - the bezel for example. It’s a lovely looking thing.
This is my favourite design for a diver. I owned it for over 2 years and loved the design. But not so much the bulkiness of the case unfortunately… and sold it
You and me both. Too thick.. looks like Tudor was listening though!
I wear all my watches on the right hand. The crown doesnt dig in to the wrist. Love the Pelagos
Does that mean youd wear it on the left then?
@@kallensaczkowski lol i have no idea
The problem is they addressed the thickness with the 39 but now it’s to small for me anyway and no more matt finish I don’t really fancy the 39 myself
Your wish for a new Pelagos was granted. What do you think about the Pelagos 39?
I love the new size, I don’t care for the dial and bezel.