Another point that I forgot to mention when discussing the movements, for the in-house caliber you are also getting a certified chronometer. I hope you guys enjoy the video! What are your thoughts on the Pelagos?
Appreciate the point. However, something bugs me. How come this comment was posted 17 hours ago whereas the video itself was posted just 40 minutes ago?
I purchased a pre-owned Pelagos a couple weeks ago and I’ve been loving it. Originally was aiming at the ETA version but I fell for the blue-dialed variant so that decision was made for me. I have a 6.5” wrist and find that it wears well overall but my only gripe is the length of the clasp. When adjusted for the looser positions I find that it doesn’t quite hug my wrist as well as I wish. But overall definitely a winner!
I’ve had the privilege of owning 3 black bays and a Pelagos. I subsequently sold the black bays and swapped the Pelagos for a LHD, these are amazing watches.
Pelagos, for me the best watch ever. Pelagos is Pelagos, accept the size, and I hope Tudor understands that (don't make a fool of this perfect watch). It's not that big at all... I have a small wrist and it's just a piece of art, and it doesn't look big.
Love this watch. I was actually thinking of buying this watch recently. Upon trying this watch on two, relatively minor, concerns stood out to me. 1. The case height - this thing is thick. Even me, a 6’5’’ guy with a large wrist, found it to be much more than I could handle. 2. The titanium is very light, but in making the watch feel light it loses that “high quality” feeling I have grown to love from, relatively heavier, tudors, rolexs and omegas made of steel. Even though this is that case, this watch is made primarily to function and that it does very well.
I recently tried on both the BB and Pelagos and loved the Pelagos. Fits not too much larger than the BB (non-58) and has a way better bracelet. Looks the business. And in the lighter weight titanium, is way more comfy. Still, that vintage aesthetic of the BB just gives me the feels. The simplest solution: get BOTH!
I appreciate your comments Teddy, I am strongly considering the Pelagos over the Black Bay. I like the models that are less mainstream and this fits the bill. I like a 42MM vs a 41MM and I also like the rubber strap that comes with the Pelagos. I kinda like the more modern look also
I own both the Black Bay in red and the Pelagos LHD and I have to agree...the Pelagos just doesn't get the credit it deserves. Its titanium construction and the self-adjusting clasp make it one of the most comfortable watches in my collection. Even at 42mm, it wears very well on my small wrist. It far outperforms the Rolex Submariner as a diver and the antiqued/cream indices and red accents of the LHD variation look so good! As an avid collector, the Pelagos is easily in my top 3 and its versatility earns it the most wrist time of any watch in my collection.
Good sir/or ma'am, if you are right handed and year you LHD on your left wrist, does the crown ever bug you digging into your forearm? I am right handed but like the LHD model most because I love the cream indices and red accents as well
I just bought me a Tudor 58 (you wouldn't believe how lucky I was to stumble upon one at the store) and it is by far my absolute favorite piece! Love the size and everything else about it!
The 58 is great too. I just am not a fan of the color way Tudor chose for it. I hope to see Tudor offer an equivalent smaller case option for the pelagos and more colors for the 58 then we are talking winning all around!
You are exactly right, Teddy! Historically, for decades Tudor has used eta movements to power their time and date watches. The eta powered Pelagos is a descendant of that heritage, and has the innovations that make the Pelagos really special as a cool diver. This version will always be special.
I have a Tudor Pelagos LHD and it has become my daily wear. The size doesn't bother me and it is such a comfortable watch to wear. The clasp is fantastic and i wear it in the float position at all time.
Been loving my Pelagos 42mm, only had it a short while, but it's subtle and not as flashy as a Sub. Appreciate the fine nuances and attention to detail. Really happy with my purchase.
Im normally a Speedmaster guy but this Pelagos is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen, and a watch that will grow on you I think. Great review, the note on the balance with the date and 9 o’ clock dial was very cool. Thumps up 👍🏻
Love my 6 month old pelagos....for me the bracelet, clasp and new movement are a must....very few negatives about it! Overall possibly the best dive watch in its league.
It's a brilliant watch - one I own and always enjoying wearing (I love how on-point the design and aesthetic is - everything is so well thought out and in harmony. It's definitely under appreciated, but punches well above its weight.
I stumbled upon this video on my google feed - Really great review! I have a Tudor 5 line pelagos but to be honest I wish I went with the LHD, some of the details like the roulette date and the red pelagos text are just awesome. Subscribed!
I just bought this watch and your video helped make my final decision. The slimmer case, the easy to service eta and the two lines of text make it more appealing than the new pelagos. Great content keep up the work!
I like the Pelagos. I think it’s one of the best dive watches on the market. I think it’s amazing that Tudor can build such a high level dive watch for the price point this watch is at. I’m thinking of adding the Pelagos to my collection.
Yes, going by your photo I can see you would need smaller. Hate to shock you but people come in all shapes and sizes, where even 42mm looks ridiculously small on some of them. Also, by saying watches shouldn't exceed 40mm case diameters does not make you sound intelligent like you think it does. It's sheep mentality.
I love the 58. But if the pelagos came in a 39m, and a few color options then watch out world! I do like the pelagos line and believe it deserves more praise
This watch blew me away when it was released, it has a contemporary look that is hard to ignore. I love it, I just don’t get the appeal of the black bay and how it overtook the popularity of the Pelagos. My only qualm is that it is not particularly light. From the get go, the Pelagos seem to be THE Tudor watch, but it soon became overlooked, I just don’t understand why. I have a 7.5 inch wrist, it really suits me, one day I will get one. It’ll have to be used, as they do not hold their value, pity. A great review Teddy, thank you.
Out of all watches this watch has the biggest difference real vs picture. In real this watch looks 20k. It's a bargain and looks so muscular, solid and captivating. I could not believe my eyes how this watch looks in real vs picture. My next 100%.
I've owned the Blue Pelagos for a year, and I've since sold almost all my other watches. I wear the Speedmaster at work, and the Pelagos gets the rest of my wrist time. It just rocks. The concerns of some folks... case thickness, text dial, and titanium scratching... totally not valid arguments once its on your wrist and you live with it every day.
The Supermanning I’ve never understood all the comments on the titanium scratching. On mine the titanium is in great shape, the only part of the watch showing any significant wear is the stainless clasp.
I love Tudor, I actually own a Black Bay GMT and a Blue dial Pelagos with the in house movement. I was really excited when I saw this video as I am torn between the 2 and which is my favorite. I think like any loving parent would say, I Love them both the same. AWSOME VIDEO!!
Go for it... I just have and it's a truly stunning time piece (both in terms of spec and proportions). Added to which, it's comfort is unparalleled. What I fell for most, however, is the masterful subtly of the marriage of tool-like performance and under the "look at me" aesthetics. Yes, it is an expensive indulgence, but you have to be a watch enthusiast to recognise it (unlike, say... Omega, TAG, Breitling) which suits me just fine. I'm a 7 and 3/4 inch wrist, so benefit from a 42mm looking and wearing more like a 40mm on an an average wrist... bonus! For a final bit of context; I have previously owned an Omega Plant Ocean and was disappointed from day one (ran +40 sec a day and was never able to be sorted and not that cumfy in everyday use). No such feelings with this, only my second premium watch purchase. Class combo of sports and elegance... enough said.
Great video. I’m also hoping Tudor releases more 39 mm watches as well. Why the hell are Tudor’s in-house movements tend to be so thick? The BB, GMT, etc. PS, need more Courtney in your vids.
One other thing I've noticed that may recommend the Peligos is that I think it offered in a left-handed orientation.(9 o'clock crown, reversed clasp) There aren't a lot of offerings for guys who prefer to wear theirs on their right hand. I think only Sinn and Tudor.
I think the Pelagos, esp the blue one, is the best photogenic watch hands down. With he matte color pallette and the sapphire that seems to not exist..... WOW 🤩🔥
Nice review, and I agree with your main points. I tried this on a year ago and found it extremely comfortable, and due to the weight, it almost felt cheap. It was a strange feeling, but day to day would be super comfortable!
I own the Pelagos as my daily wearer. I just love that it’s the modern day sub. It’s priced right, so much quality, and not flashy. Classic good looks of a sub. The 42mm size is perfect. I’ve tried 40mm watches and they feel small (my wrist size 6.25”)
Nathan F It’s 2 millimeters difference, but I enjoy hyperbole to make a point. The sub at 40 mm just seems dainty and feminine, they should include a pair of earrings along with a purchase
Great video! I own the Black Bay 41 and Pelagos w/ in-house movement and love them both. The BB41 for it's simple and elegant time-only design give it so much versatility, and the Pelagos for the daily wear sports watch. You forgot the mention the insane lume for the Pelagos - one of the features no other watch in my collection compares to. More from Tudor, please!
I recently became a proud owner of a Black Bay (41mm) and absolutely love that watch. The thing is, I was eye-balling the Pelagos the entire time as well and the only thing that made me choose the BB was the 5-lines of text on the Pelagos dial. The one you featured on this video only had 2 and if that was the one at the AD i would've bought it instead. Beautiful watch. Great vid
Hey Teddy. As you know I am a religious zealot for this watch. I do not know if Bobs Watches have the relevant availability but I think it would be good to look at the blue version, but especially the LHD as well, which has the roulette date and the yellowed lume, as well as some red text on the black dial. For me, as a diver, Black Bay is for people in the pool, Pelagos is for people in the sea. I've taken mine diving various times and swam in France with it on an MN strap. Regarding the size - yes it is 42mm, however the lug-to-lug width really needs to be considered when talking about watches at this size. It makes a hell of a difference and is a very important part of the overall consideration. I have a Pelagos LHD, a Hulk, a 42mm Polar amongst others - in a zombie apocalypse the Tudor is coming with me and the guns.
To me the Pelagos and Black Bay are a continuation of one watch, the Submariner. To re-release a new Submariner would be no fun and they'd have to hold on to their classic design while embracing a contemporary feel. But instead they've released two. One that has everything we love about the classic Sub and the other embodies the present with killer specs to boot. Unfortunately I never took to wearing titanium, and after trying it on I disappointingly gave it back to the sales assistant and thought 'not for me'. But I do think Tudor has done something these two
Well, the Black Bay is the Tudor Submariner while the Pelagos is on its own. The Sea Dweller is Rolex top-specs diver to face the Ploprof or other 100+bar divers.
I love the Pelagos and have a black 2 line and Blue 4 line. I also have the BB GMT and a BB and a BB Heritage. I think the Pelagos is my favorite - the 2 and 4 lines are both great.
My blue Pelagos definitely gets a lot of good attention without it being too in your face. It's also versatile as hell and insanely comfortable because of its surprisingly lightweight and adjustable clasp.
Great video. My blue Pelagos lives in my collection equally with much higher end watches and definitely holds it's own. I couldn't justify buying the Smurf and this really does it for me. I've owned many Black Bays and they don't really compare. Additionally, the text shape like a snowflake on the in-house version is a nice touch IMHO and my Sub has nearly as much text and you dont hear many people yammering on about that having too much text. Cheers
@User 2389 I don't care either way but why is it inferior? Easier to service, part of the original model release... generally more accurate. In fact, a lot of collectors are starting to think that the original release with the ETA will actually be the one that hold or goes up in value. Be careful thinking that automatic watches are so special considering that humans were making clocks that kept a few seconds a day 200 years ago. There's nothing really that special about any of these watches until you get up into around a $20,000 piece. Don't fool yourself that there's something special about a Submariner movement etc... and no I do not own this watch or any ETA movements.
I really hope that the popularity of the BB58 pushes Tudor to make a smaller sized version of the Pelagos. I love titanium for a watch, and if they made a 38-40mm diameter and 12-13mm thick version I would be all over it
I have a new found love for this watch, at first I wasn’t a fan. But now the more I see it the more I love it. I’ve had a thing for the BB58 for awhile now, but the lack of a date aperture has been a deal breaker for me. I think the Pelagos with the ETA movement will be my next major watch purchase. Thanks for the great review! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great Review. I recently purchased a Black Pelagos and its one of my favorites. One of my 3 favorites including my Omega 300smp and 2000 Polar Explorer 2
Thank you. Your review sealed my decision to get this and boy I friggin love it. Dont worry about the 42mm size. Its perfectly fine and awesoem for my 6,7 wrist.
I was lucky to visit the local Tudor dealer the day he received the Pelagos LHD, Nov 2016. I saw it and could not believe it. It was number 16 of the series. I had to have it and still use it every other day.
Ti LHD with cream colors instead of white is my favorite...even for a right handed guy. If it was avail in a say, 40 mm when I tried one one on I'd be wearing it now. Thickness with the in house is a point well taken too Keep up the great work Teddy, great channel thanks!
Thanks Teddy, I have a pelagos LHD and love it. It feel lights and comfortable and is just something a little different, I also got the Tudor GMT at the same time which is very different and for different occasions. The pelagos is my everyday watch and the gmt for now and again as looks a little smarter. I wish more people would look at the pelagos as it’s fantastic.
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It’s quite simply one of the best tool / casual watches out there . Simple but everything is just executed to the highest standards. I think it’s very difficult to compare it to the bb. My pelagos and 58 sit proudly together and they are two absolute keepers .if required My Rolexes would be shipped out long before these two fantastic pieces.
I think you mean fixed rather than fixated when speaking about the clasp. You also didn't mention that titanium is hypoallergenic. Anyone who can afford the Pelagos with the in-house movement should certainly choose it over any other of the Tudor watches. I was impressed enough to buy one in blue as my everyday watch and I have been very pleased.
Amazing tool watch. I normally agree with smaller = better (39-40), but in this case, the proportions are perfect and certainly wears smaller on the wrist!
Nice review. I just bought the blue variant Pelagos about a month ago. For the price point I think this is an amazing piece. To be honest, the BB didn’t even get a look in during my purchase decision making.
I really love my 2nd generation Tudor Pelagos, would always add it to my watch collection and I've never quite understood the hype around the Black Bay line. The only improvement I'd suggest to the Pelagos, is to upgrade the material to grade 5 Titanium. With the current hardness of the Ti, the watch seems to get dings and scratches by simply looking at it 😉
It is Grade 5 from the beginning. All grades of titanium scratches more easy against stainless steels (check the Rockwell scale). The tool watch needs scratches, like real men need scars. The most important is the robustness, and the everyday wearability.I don't care about scars, they make my watches more mine from day-to-day.
Very nice review as always Ted! As an owner of both Rolex and Tudor I'm able to say that although my recent Pelagos with the in-house movement is indeed a bit bulkier than my Rolex Datejust 41 for an example the difference is significant yes but not a deal breaker. For anyone who's reading this don't get me wrong: I'm not, in the slightest into big cases BUT for the Pelagos I think this doesn't apply. NOW if we were talking about massive case sizes I had a Romain Jerome DNA Moondust (steel, rubber and carbon fiber in the case) with an exceptional blue dial) and I guarantee what I'm going to say to anyone: the case on that watch puts Panera to shame (whether it's been on size or thickness). Nevertheless exceptional review. Regards from Brazil.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve always preferred the look of the Pelagos over the Black Bay but, as you point out, some options in size and colour would be well received.
My Pelagos LHD is the most comfortable EDC watch ever made! I’m righ handed too...Well done Tudor 👏🏼 I’d like to see more love for the pelagos too, I don’t really like the black bay (personally)....
Enjoyed the review! Last summer I was looking to purchase another everyday watch and with the way things are at Rolex these days I found the Tudor Pelagos LH a unique option in titanium with the unusual Left hand wind, roulette date and dive features that are really appealing and readily available at a price that's hard to match. Personally, I don't care for the sliding clasp feature and my folding extension was all scratched up the first time I used it. Over all I love the watch and enjoy it on a Horus red digital camo rubber strap.
I have owned many watches. Lower cost watches than the Pelagos. The most recent being an SKX007. I wanted a Rolex but I didnt feel the cost was a responsible thing in my position. I bought the ETA Pelagos and have never looked back. I’d still own a Deepsea but there is much less desire. I love everything about the Pelagos. Understated, Tough, Quality. Its the same qualities I expect out of myself. I dont drool over watches anymore. This one fits me and someday will belong to my son and hopefully his son.... Great great watch.
Good video, thanks! I really wanted a Rolex Sub, but have been put off by the price (I don't think it's worth it) and by the non-existent availability at an AD. A friend had mentioned a BB58 he had bought last year and at the time really didn't think about it much as I am very much an Omega man. I started seeing more adverts and marketing at watch shops over the last few years for Tudor, but have been ignorant. Recently, I have looked into Tudor and have been fascinated and was drawn to the Pelagos more than the BBs (from pictures). For me, coming from mainly Omegas, the idea of having a titanium watch, in-house movement, 600m waterproof (I know I will probably never go below 20m) for the current price of the Pelagos was totally insane! I soon realised that this is some seriously underrated watch. Well, I got one last week, the 2nd the AD had sold that day. I even got a discount. I love it, seriously nice watch. Some mention it is too thick, well, it's thinner than my Seamaster 300 which is one of my favourites. When it comes to the diameter, it's the same as my Speedmaster Moonwatch. The Pelagos does not wear like a 42mm wide, 14mm thick beast, the dimensions are deceptive and it's worth always trying it on. I personally think they should not mess with the size as it is perfect. It needs to be this big for a nice clear screen that can be read easily, it's a functional tool watch. If I want a smaller watch, I'll get a BB58, but have my eye on the BB bronze. The Pelagos is definitely a keeper and one of the most underrated watches out there, I think Tudor watches are all underrated.
I found the ETA version of the black bay to wear very tall and look almost a little frumpy. I think that was due to the smaller size but thicker case. And it was almost too vintage. The factory blue perlon strap was fantastic, the bracelet left some to be desired though. The thing I love about the Palangos is that it’s not a blatant vintage homage. It juxtaposes new tech (like the bezel, i’ll titanium construction, the fantastic bracelet) against the heritage of the Tudor subs, with the snowflake hands and the 2-line dial. 👌🏼👌🏼
It fits me perfectly. Also the blue version is just stunning gets more attention than a Rolex from people that don’t know much about watches. It certainly catches people’s eyes.
I really like this watch...As far as the size is concerned, I truly believe that 42 is just perfect cause it gives the right presence on the wrist and better legibility. Don't forget it's a divers tool watch and some extra mm in the diameter won't look off on anyone's wrist unless it's smaller than 16cm. Check out the NTH Näcken watch which is a very nice affordable and well made homage
I owned a LH black dial in house movement Pelagos for nearly a year now, love it though I own a Rolex sub and a GMT , it wears nice and pretty light since it’s made of titanium, the watch lumes at night like an alien craft and puts the Rolex lume to shame, beautiful piece and I think it’s going up in price too
I’ve had mine since 2013. I love it and it’s stayed in my collection as it’s so comfortable on the wrist and very under the radar. The titanium case and bracelet still look in great shape but the steel clasp is a mess of scratches and dings.
I love the watch it had a blue one but I would not say under-the-radar because people ask me about it all the time primarily because they say it looks gigantic and they couldn't help but see it. So, my experience is the opposite of yours but either way I still like the watch!
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Almost bought a Pelagos earlier this year, but because I had a chance to get a great deal on a Tudor bronze, I went for the bronze instead. I’m used to a larger watch with my Panerai watches so I like the way it looks on my wrist and kind of looks like a vintage watch now some 6 months later.
Another point that I forgot to mention when discussing the movements, for the in-house caliber you are also getting a certified chronometer. I hope you guys enjoy the video! What are your thoughts on the Pelagos?
Appreciate the point. However, something bugs me. How come this comment was posted 17 hours ago whereas the video itself was posted just 40 minutes ago?
Thoughts on pelagos... a hugely underrated watch for sure, although i agree that it can be smaller, like a 40mm for the 500m water resistance.
Excellent review, I'm torn between the red one and a BB 58 🤔
Love it,, if it was steel ,,, I would own it ,,, I wish one of their black bay dive watches had a date function
I purchased a pre-owned Pelagos a couple weeks ago and I’ve been loving it. Originally was aiming at the ETA version but I fell for the blue-dialed variant so that decision was made for me. I have a 6.5” wrist and find that it wears well overall but my only gripe is the length of the clasp. When adjusted for the looser positions I find that it doesn’t quite hug my wrist as well as I wish. But overall definitely a winner!
I’ve had the privilege of owning 3 black bays and a Pelagos. I subsequently sold the black bays and swapped the Pelagos for a LHD, these are amazing watches.
Pelagos, for me the best watch ever. Pelagos is Pelagos, accept the size, and I hope Tudor understands that (don't make a fool of this perfect watch). It's not that big at all... I have a small wrist and it's just a piece of art, and it doesn't look big.
It looks big on small wrists. Accept the fact.
@@ivanoschen He clearly owns the watch and disagrees with you.
Just bought a blue one today, after hesitating and watching videos about it for 6 months.
I love it.
Most beautiful thing
Love this watch. I was actually thinking of buying this watch recently.
Upon trying this watch on two, relatively minor, concerns stood out to me.
1. The case height - this thing is thick. Even me, a 6’5’’ guy with a large wrist, found it to be much more than I could handle.
2. The titanium is very light, but in making the watch feel light it loses that “high quality” feeling I have grown to love from, relatively heavier, tudors, rolexs and omegas made of steel.
Even though this is that case, this watch is made primarily to function and that it does very well.
I recently tried on both the BB and Pelagos and loved the Pelagos. Fits not too much larger than the BB (non-58) and has a way better bracelet. Looks the business. And in the lighter weight titanium, is way more comfy. Still, that vintage aesthetic of the BB just gives me the feels. The simplest solution: get BOTH!
I appreciate your comments Teddy, I am strongly considering the Pelagos over the Black Bay. I like the models that are less mainstream and this fits the bill. I like a 42MM vs a 41MM and I also like the rubber strap that comes with the Pelagos. I kinda like the more modern look also
I own both the Black Bay in red and the Pelagos LHD and I have to agree...the Pelagos just doesn't get the credit it deserves. Its titanium construction and the self-adjusting clasp make it one of the most comfortable watches in my collection. Even at 42mm, it wears very well on my small wrist. It far outperforms the Rolex Submariner as a diver and the antiqued/cream indices and red accents of the LHD variation look so good! As an avid collector, the Pelagos is easily in my top 3 and its versatility earns it the most wrist time of any watch in my collection.
Love this, are you left handed by any chance?
Good sir/or ma'am, if you are right handed and year you LHD on your left wrist, does the crown ever bug you digging into your forearm? I am right handed but like the LHD model most because I love the cream indices and red accents as well
I just bought me a Tudor 58 (you wouldn't believe how lucky I was to stumble upon one at the store) and it is by far my absolute favorite piece! Love the size and everything else about it!
The 58 is great too. I just am not a fan of the color way Tudor chose for it. I hope to see Tudor offer an equivalent smaller case option for the pelagos and more colors for the 58 then we are talking winning all around!
@@TeddyBaldassarre in my humble opinion a 58 Harrods would be a killer!
@@nodieusa I just got a 58 too and I LOVE the colorway it's far different in person than it looks in press pictures and even on video.
BB58 is the best watch Tudor makes. A future classic no doubt, it's perfectly proportioned.
@Kwenz Landah Sounds like your wife is your hand.
You are exactly right, Teddy! Historically, for decades Tudor has used eta movements to power their time and date watches. The eta powered Pelagos is a descendant of that heritage, and has the innovations that make the Pelagos really special as a cool diver. This version will always be special.
I have a Tudor Pelagos LHD and it has become my daily wear. The size doesn't bother me and it is such a comfortable watch to wear. The clasp is fantastic and i wear it in the float position at all time.
The Pelagos is a BEAST!! In unique full Titanium it is one of the most amazing dive watches iv'e seen. Just awesome. great review.
Been loving my Pelagos 42mm, only had it a short while, but it's subtle and not as flashy as a Sub. Appreciate the fine nuances and attention to detail. Really happy with my purchase.
I have one too. It's functional, not flashy, but very cool.
Im normally a Speedmaster guy but this Pelagos is one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen, and a watch that will grow on you I think. Great review, the note on the balance with the date and 9 o’ clock dial was very cool. Thumps up 👍🏻
Love my 6 month old pelagos....for me the bracelet, clasp and new movement are a must....very few negatives about it! Overall possibly the best dive watch in its league.
It's a brilliant watch - one I own and always enjoying wearing (I love how on-point the design and aesthetic is - everything is so well thought out and in harmony. It's definitely under appreciated, but punches well above its weight.
The Pelagos LHD is my favorite piece in their line up. It has even more unique characteristics and nuances.
I stumbled upon this video on my google feed - Really great review! I have a Tudor 5 line pelagos but to be honest I wish I went with the LHD, some of the details like the roulette date and the red pelagos text are just awesome.
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I just love the Pelagos it’s such a complete package. Love it.
I just bought this watch and your video helped make my final decision. The slimmer case, the easy to service eta and the two lines of text make it more appealing than the new pelagos. Great content keep up the work!
I have a tudor pelagos 2019 model in blue i think this will be a future classic. Worth holding on too if you own one
I like the Pelagos. I think it’s one of the best dive watches on the market. I think it’s amazing that Tudor can build such a high level dive watch for the price point this watch is at. I’m thinking of adding the Pelagos to my collection.
Love my Pelagos LHD❗️Probably due to its true utilitarian design, and comfort, it gets more wrist time than any of my Rolex watches.
Great video 👌
Awesome. How does the titanium hold up? Is it true that it is a scratch magnet?
It would be a home run if they were a tad smaller or had a smaller variant!
Yes, I love my Pelagos LHD but would lie if I say I don’t want it to be 2mm thinner and case maybe 40mm
Yes, going by your photo I can see you would need smaller. Hate to shock you but people come in all shapes and sizes, where even 42mm looks ridiculously small on some of them. Also, by saying watches shouldn't exceed 40mm case diameters does not make you sound intelligent like you think it does. It's sheep mentality.
Sydney Rooster how is wanting a smaller watch sheep mentality some people just have smaller wrists and want their watch to fit well
Prince Nguyen Fits great on my 6.75 wrist. Looks big but the slighter titanium makes it NOT heavy.
@@sydneyrooster8427 hahah just say your fat.
Just picked up one of these after months of hemming and hawing…ABSOLUTELY in love with it!
I love the 58. But if the pelagos came in a 39m, and a few color options then watch out world! I do like the pelagos line and believe it deserves more praise
True that
another sheep who thinks he's a watch connoisseur by supporting a 39-40mm case diameter
@@sydneyrooster8427 i wasnt aware you knew what size my wrist were
@@sydneyrooster8427 lol dude can wear what ever size he wants.
This watch blew me away when it was released, it has a contemporary look that is hard to ignore. I love it, I just don’t get the appeal of the black bay and how it overtook the popularity of the Pelagos. My only qualm is that it is not particularly light. From the get go, the Pelagos seem to be THE Tudor watch, but it soon became overlooked, I just don’t understand why. I have a 7.5 inch wrist, it really suits me, one day I will get one. It’ll have to be used, as they do not hold their value, pity. A great review Teddy, thank you.
Just got a LHD yesterday with a 10% discount :)
I love the Tudor Pelagos and will be my next watch. I took a good look at my local dealer and wow! It looks even better in person.
Out of all watches this watch has the biggest difference real vs picture. In real this watch looks 20k. It's a bargain and looks so muscular, solid and captivating. I could not believe my eyes how this watch looks in real vs picture. My next 100%.
The Pelagos in blue is a watch that I will add to my collection soon, I love it! Nice video, keep the good work my friend!
Francisco Perez the blue is awesome, pictures really don’t do it justice.
I've owned the Blue Pelagos for a year, and I've since sold almost all my other watches. I wear the Speedmaster at work, and the Pelagos gets the rest of my wrist time. It just rocks. The concerns of some folks... case thickness, text dial, and titanium scratching... totally not valid arguments once its on your wrist and you live with it every day.
The Supermanning I’ve never understood all the comments on the titanium scratching. On mine the titanium is in great shape, the only part of the watch showing any significant wear is the stainless clasp.
it was for me and I sold it but I' m giving serious thought to acquiring the ETA one due to the reduced thickness and minimal text on the dial
I love Tudor, I actually own a Black Bay GMT and a Blue dial Pelagos with the in house movement. I was really excited when I saw this video as I am torn between the 2 and which is my favorite. I think like any loving parent would say, I Love them both the same. AWSOME VIDEO!!
Did you at least use the bathroom in your house or did you just crap all over the floor
@Kwenz Landah so you shit all over the floor. NICE
The Pelagos LHD will one day be my first luxury watch.
Keep on saving money. One day at a time. Every dollar / euro counts. Good Luck
you won't regret it
I love my blue Pelagos. I have a Rolex Submariner and the Tudor gets more wrist time.
Go for it... I just have and it's a truly stunning time piece (both in terms of spec and proportions). Added to which, it's comfort is unparalleled. What I fell for most, however, is the masterful subtly of the marriage of tool-like performance and under the "look at me" aesthetics. Yes, it is an expensive indulgence, but you have to be a watch enthusiast to recognise it (unlike, say... Omega, TAG, Breitling) which suits me just fine. I'm a 7 and 3/4 inch wrist, so benefit from a 42mm looking and wearing more like a 40mm on an an average wrist... bonus! For a final bit of context; I have previously owned an Omega Plant Ocean and was disappointed from day one (ran +40 sec a day and was never able to be sorted and not that cumfy in everyday use). No such feelings with this, only my second premium watch purchase. Class combo of sports and elegance... enough said.
Hope you have it or are close to acquiring it!
Great video. I’m also hoping Tudor releases more 39 mm watches as well.
Why the hell are Tudor’s in-house movements tend to be so thick? The BB, GMT, etc.
PS, need more Courtney in your vids.
I really, really like the Pelagos - always have. Understated and tooly. If Tudor released a smaller version, I'd be sold hook, line and sinker.
One other thing I've noticed that may recommend the Peligos is that I think it offered in a left-handed orientation.(9 o'clock crown, reversed clasp) There aren't a lot of offerings for guys who prefer to wear theirs on their right hand. I think only Sinn and Tudor.
I just wish the LHD was the same colour indices as the right hand. Kinda like the crisp white vs the custard
I think the Pelagos, esp the blue one, is the best photogenic watch hands down. With he matte color pallette and the sapphire that seems to not exist..... WOW 🤩🔥
Nice review, and I agree with your main points. I tried this on a year ago and found it extremely comfortable, and due to the weight, it almost felt cheap. It was a strange feeling, but day to day would be super comfortable!
I own the Pelagos as my daily wearer. I just love that it’s the modern day sub. It’s priced right, so much quality, and not flashy. Classic good looks of a sub. The 42mm size is perfect. I’ve tried 40mm watches and they feel small (my wrist size 6.25”)
That must look like a wall clock on your wrist. Don't be silly, its to big.
Nathan F It’s 2 millimeters difference, but I enjoy hyperbole to make a point. The sub at 40 mm just seems dainty and feminine, they should include a pair of earrings along with a purchase
@@scottc6946 Your the one with feminine wrist bro.
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Great video! I own the Black Bay 41 and Pelagos w/ in-house movement and love them both. The BB41 for it's simple and elegant time-only design give it so much versatility, and the Pelagos for the daily wear sports watch. You forgot the mention the insane lume for the Pelagos - one of the features no other watch in my collection compares to. More from Tudor, please!
I recently became a proud owner of a Black Bay (41mm) and absolutely love that watch. The thing is, I was eye-balling the Pelagos the entire time as well and the only thing that made me choose the BB was the 5-lines of text on the Pelagos dial. The one you featured on this video only had 2 and if that was the one at the AD i would've bought it instead. Beautiful watch. Great vid
Hey Teddy. As you know I am a religious zealot for this watch. I do not know if Bobs Watches have the relevant availability but I think it would be good to look at the blue version, but especially the LHD as well, which has the roulette date and the yellowed lume, as well as some red text on the black dial.
For me, as a diver, Black Bay is for people in the pool, Pelagos is for people in the sea. I've taken mine diving various times and swam in France with it on an MN strap.
Regarding the size - yes it is 42mm, however the lug-to-lug width really needs to be considered when talking about watches at this size. It makes a hell of a difference and is a very important part of the overall consideration.
I have a Pelagos LHD, a Hulk, a 42mm Polar amongst others - in a zombie apocalypse the Tudor is coming with me and the guns.
To me the Pelagos and Black Bay are a continuation of one watch, the Submariner. To re-release a new Submariner would be no fun and they'd have to hold on to their classic design while embracing a contemporary feel. But instead they've released two. One that has everything we love about the classic Sub and the other embodies the present with killer specs to boot.
Unfortunately I never took to wearing titanium, and after trying it on I disappointingly gave it back to the sales assistant and thought 'not for me'. But I do think Tudor has done something these two
Well, the Black Bay is the Tudor Submariner while the Pelagos is on its own.
The Sea Dweller is Rolex top-specs diver to face the Ploprof or other 100+bar divers.
I love the Pelagos and have a black 2 line and Blue 4 line. I also have the BB GMT and a BB and a BB Heritage. I think the Pelagos is my favorite - the 2 and 4 lines are both great.
My blue Pelagos definitely gets a lot of good attention without it being too in your face. It's also versatile as hell and insanely comfortable because of its surprisingly lightweight and adjustable clasp.
Brilliant video, Teddy. Excellent points! You've really separated yourself from the masses of channels.
Great video. My blue Pelagos lives in my collection equally with much higher end watches and definitely holds it's own. I couldn't justify buying the Smurf and this really does it for me. I've owned many Black Bays and they don't really compare. Additionally, the text shape like a snowflake on the in-house version is a nice touch IMHO and my Sub has nearly as much text and you dont hear many people yammering on about that having too much text. Cheers
This eta version is the one for me. Love it!
@User 2389 I don't care either way but why is it inferior? Easier to service, part of the original model release... generally more accurate. In fact, a lot of collectors are starting to think that the original release with the ETA will actually be the one that hold or goes up in value. Be careful thinking that automatic watches are so special considering that humans were making clocks that kept a few seconds a day 200 years ago. There's nothing really that special about any of these watches until you get up into around a $20,000 piece. Don't fool yourself that there's something special about a Submariner movement etc... and no I do not own this watch or any ETA movements.
Great review👍 I also believe there is a bit of a difference with the date window treatment, and the loss of the lume at 3:00.
I really hope that the popularity of the BB58 pushes Tudor to make a smaller sized version of the Pelagos. I love titanium for a watch, and if they made a 38-40mm diameter and 12-13mm thick version I would be all over it
I am hoping for the same. That would be my next purchase if it comes.
This remains my favorite diver. Thaks Teddy 😎
I have a new found love for this watch, at first I wasn’t a fan. But now the more I see it the more I love it. I’ve had a thing for the BB58 for awhile now, but the lack of a date aperture has been a deal breaker for me. I think the Pelagos with the ETA movement will be my next major watch purchase. Thanks for the great review! 👍🏼👍🏼
Beautiful watch, Tudor got it right for this timepiece 👍🏻
The best clasp system I’ve ever owned, watch wears super comfortable and it looks amazing
I have the blue Pelagos and the Black Bay Dark. While I love them both, the Pelagos gets more wrist time. Keep up the good work Teddy.
Great Review. I recently purchased a Black Pelagos and its one of my favorites. One of my 3 favorites including my Omega 300smp and 2000 Polar Explorer 2
Thank you. Your review sealed my decision to get this and boy I friggin love it.
Dont worry about the 42mm size. Its perfectly fine and awesoem for my 6,7 wrist.
I was lucky to visit the local Tudor dealer the day he received the Pelagos LHD, Nov 2016. I saw it and could not believe it. It was number 16 of the series. I had to have it and still use it every other day.
I've always liked the Pelagos over the BB. Fits my wrist better and I love the blue Pelagos since it came out.
Ti LHD with cream colors instead of white is my favorite...even for a right handed guy.
If it was avail in a say, 40 mm when I tried one one on I'd be wearing it now.
Thickness with the in house is a point well taken too
Keep up the great work Teddy, great channel thanks!
Your videos are getting better and better! Congrats my frind!
A black Pelagos and a black bay gmt seems like the perfect 2 watch collection. Definitely will be what I’m working towards anyway!
Thanks Teddy, I have a pelagos LHD and love it. It feel lights and comfortable and is just something a little different, I also got the Tudor GMT at the same time which is very different and for different occasions. The pelagos is my everyday watch and the gmt for now and again as looks a little smarter. I wish more people would look at the pelagos as it’s fantastic.
Super enjoyable watching your Tudor review!
I watched your channel couple days ago and immediately subscribed. Now become addicted your channel already!
You give such an superb informative on each review. Moreover, the way you pick and create stories is fascinating, especially James Bond watches review. That clip gives an extensive knowledge how Bond’s watches reflect the major trend of watch industry in each period. It’s first time ever I’ve learned from you that there exists seiko on Bond’s wrist!
I kindly ask you to review Omega Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. I wish to hear your thought on this watch. I love this time piece (I’m originally from Thailand and rarely see this watch on preowned market) and hopefully want to get it on my wrist someday.
Please keep up with your great work. Cheers.
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Cool video. I love my Tudor North Flag. IMO a totally underrated watch.
Love this watch and am on the prowl for the eta version. Well done TB .
Did you manage to pick up an ETA Version?
@@A2Shea yep had it for 3 mos. and flipped it.
@@moofdoggmike why!? I just got one NOS from the AD and to me it's a keeper!
@@A2Shea got more than I paid for it, grew tired of the bulk of it on my wrist. Enjoy yours.
It’s quite simply one of the best tool / casual watches out there . Simple but everything is just executed to the highest standards. I think it’s very difficult to compare it to the bb. My pelagos and 58 sit proudly together and they are two absolute keepers .if required My Rolexes would be shipped out long before these two fantastic pieces.
Thanks for the review Teddy, top notch content and editing
I think you mean fixed rather than fixated when speaking about the clasp. You also didn't mention that titanium is hypoallergenic. Anyone who can afford the Pelagos with the in-house movement should certainly choose it over any other of the Tudor watches. I was impressed enough to buy one in blue as my everyday watch and I have been very pleased.
Amazing tool watch. I normally agree with smaller = better (39-40), but in this case, the proportions are perfect and certainly wears smaller on the wrist!
Nice review. I just bought the blue variant Pelagos about a month ago. For the price point I think this is an amazing piece. To be honest, the BB didn’t even get a look in during my purchase decision making.
Really want to try this on before buying but wow the dial is seriously perfect to me
this is the perfect watch imo, just love the toolish look and simple design. these will go up in value due to the thinner case!
I really love my 2nd generation Tudor Pelagos, would always add it to my watch collection and I've never quite understood the hype around the Black Bay line. The only improvement I'd suggest to the Pelagos, is to upgrade the material to grade 5 Titanium. With the current hardness of the Ti, the watch seems to get dings and scratches by simply looking at it 😉
It is Grade 5 from the beginning. All grades of titanium scratches more easy against stainless steels (check the Rockwell scale). The tool watch needs scratches, like real men need scars. The most important is the robustness, and the everyday wearability.I don't care about scars, they make my watches more mine from day-to-day.
Very nice review as always Ted! As an owner of both Rolex and Tudor I'm able to say that although my recent Pelagos with the in-house movement is indeed a bit bulkier than my Rolex Datejust 41 for an example the difference is significant yes but not a deal breaker.
For anyone who's reading this don't get me wrong: I'm not, in the slightest into big cases BUT for the Pelagos I think this doesn't apply. NOW if we were talking about massive case sizes I had a Romain Jerome DNA Moondust (steel, rubber and carbon fiber in the case) with an exceptional blue dial) and I guarantee what I'm going to say to anyone: the case on that watch puts Panera to shame (whether it's been on size or thickness).
Nevertheless exceptional review.
Regards from Brazil.
You are so right Teddy. The Pelagos is one hell of a watch.
Great vid Teddy. The Tudor Pelagos in blue is my dream...here's to hitting the lottery.
What do you think of the blue Pelagos? Really nice video Teddy!
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve always preferred the look of the Pelagos over the Black Bay but, as you point out, some options in size and colour would be well received.
My Pelagos LHD is the most comfortable EDC watch ever made! I’m righ handed too...Well done Tudor 👏🏼 I’d like to see more love for the pelagos too, I don’t really like the black bay (personally)....
Just bought this watch, thanks for the in depth review, Teddy!
Just picked up the LHD version of the Pelagos. It’s a little chunky but the titanium makes it a treat to wear!
Matt watches, classy. Matt cars... tasteless and bling. A fine watch and great detailed review, thank you
Enjoyed the review! Last summer I was looking to purchase another everyday watch and with the way things are at Rolex these days I found the Tudor Pelagos LH a unique option in titanium with the unusual Left hand wind, roulette date and dive features that are really appealing and readily available at a price that's hard to match. Personally, I don't care for the sliding clasp feature and my folding extension was all scratched up the first time I used it. Over all I love the watch and enjoy it on a Horus red digital camo rubber strap.
I have owned many watches. Lower cost watches than the Pelagos. The most recent being an SKX007. I wanted a Rolex but I didnt feel the cost was a responsible thing in my position. I bought the ETA Pelagos and have never looked back. I’d still own a Deepsea but there is much less desire. I love everything about the Pelagos. Understated, Tough, Quality. Its the same qualities I expect out of myself. I dont drool over watches anymore. This one fits me and someday will belong to my son and hopefully his son.... Great great watch.
Good video, thanks! I really wanted a Rolex Sub, but have been put off by the price (I don't think it's worth it) and by the non-existent availability at an AD. A friend had mentioned a BB58 he had bought last year and at the time really didn't think about it much as I am very much an Omega man. I started seeing more adverts and marketing at watch shops over the last few years for Tudor, but have been ignorant. Recently, I have looked into Tudor and have been fascinated and was drawn to the Pelagos more than the BBs (from pictures). For me, coming from mainly Omegas, the idea of having a titanium watch, in-house movement, 600m waterproof (I know I will probably never go below 20m) for the current price of the Pelagos was totally insane! I soon realised that this is some seriously underrated watch. Well, I got one last week, the 2nd the AD had sold that day. I even got a discount. I love it, seriously nice watch. Some mention it is too thick, well, it's thinner than my Seamaster 300 which is one of my favourites. When it comes to the diameter, it's the same as my Speedmaster Moonwatch. The Pelagos does not wear like a 42mm wide, 14mm thick beast, the dimensions are deceptive and it's worth always trying it on. I personally think they should not mess with the size as it is perfect. It needs to be this big for a nice clear screen that can be read easily, it's a functional tool watch. If I want a smaller watch, I'll get a BB58, but have my eye on the BB bronze. The Pelagos is definitely a keeper and one of the most underrated watches out there, I think Tudor watches are all underrated.
They are my favorite from Tudor. The blue dial is 🔥🔥🔥
Purchased a Pelagos black a couple of weeks ago. Hasn't come off the wrist. Search for the perfect watch has officially ended.
"weeks ago'... "Search for the perfect watch has officially ended"... lmfao
The video production is insane. well done
Thanks, my friend!!
I’m definitely leaning towards the Pelagos. Love the titanium and of course the self adjusting bracelet.
I found the ETA version of the black bay to wear very tall and look almost a little frumpy. I think that was due to the smaller size but thicker case. And it was almost too vintage. The factory blue perlon strap was fantastic, the bracelet left some to be desired though.
The thing I love about the Palangos is that it’s not a blatant vintage homage. It juxtaposes new tech (like the bezel, i’ll titanium construction, the fantastic bracelet) against the heritage of the Tudor subs, with the snowflake hands and the 2-line dial. 👌🏼👌🏼
It fits me perfectly. Also the blue version is just stunning gets more attention than a Rolex from people that don’t know much about watches. It certainly catches people’s eyes.
I really like this watch...As far as the size is concerned, I truly believe that 42 is just perfect cause it gives the right presence on the wrist and better legibility. Don't forget it's a divers tool watch and some extra mm in the diameter won't look off on anyone's wrist unless it's smaller than 16cm. Check out the NTH Näcken watch which is a very nice affordable and well made homage
Great review! Would you pick the Pelagos or the newer Seamaster?
Just sold the lhd last week damn i miss it! Great vid glad too see this
I owned a LH black dial in house movement Pelagos for nearly a year now, love it though I own a Rolex sub and a GMT , it wears nice and pretty light since it’s made of titanium, the watch lumes at night like an alien craft and puts the Rolex lume to shame, beautiful piece and I think it’s going up in price too
I’ve had mine since 2013. I love it and it’s stayed in my collection as it’s so comfortable on the wrist and very under the radar. The titanium case and bracelet still look in great shape but the steel clasp is a mess of scratches and dings.
I love the watch it had a blue one but I would not say under-the-radar because people ask me about it all the time primarily because they say it looks gigantic and they couldn't help but see it. So, my experience is the opposite of yours but either way I still like the watch!
Great video. A Tudor is definitely my next watch.
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The two line Pelagos will be the one to collect for investment for sure. In the meantime, I love my two line Pelagos
Almost bought a Pelagos earlier this year, but because I had a chance to get a great deal on a Tudor bronze, I went for the bronze instead. I’m used to a larger watch with my Panerai watches so I like the way it looks on my wrist and kind of looks like a vintage watch now some 6 months later.