Significance of Pelagos?

[Twisted Vicar]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

The significance of the Pelagos is the sheer joy it brings every time I wear it.
dP

Absolutely, Dan. Mine doesn't get worn that often, but then when it is, I wonder why it isn't.

[Watchsprings]

I love my P39, it’s been a great companion on a few adventures.

[Steerpike999]

I love all my Tudor Pelagos models




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[TinFoilCat]

The significance of the Pelagos is that it is one of the few divers in that price range that isn’t ashamed to be a proper tool watch… rugged, tough and understated. Many other divers have gone more down the route of looking like luxury watches and therefore will garner more “attention”, good and bad as they look like expensive luxury watches rather than high-end functional tool watches…. Neither approach is wrong, they are just different.

If you want a luxury looking watch then a sub will be more appropriate… however, unfortunately these are also more likely to be bought by people as a public display of wealth (not by those on this forum as people here genuinely love watches and buy Rolexes because they make them smile)…. And therefore their wearers can be unfairly judged (a bit like BMW drivers 🤣). But it’s true that you are way more likely to see a sub on the hands of investment bankers and car salesmen than people who actually get them wet. Also, the Pelagos will get less negative attention than a sub because the sub is an instantly recognisable icon, even to a casual observer…. Very few people recognise a Pelagos.

Even though something like a sub is objectively a better watch (and it clearly is), I prefer the Pelagos for how unashamed it is to be a proper tool watch…. But that’s why watches are so much fun… everyone has different tastes and for different reasons… “if it smiles at you then buy it, if it doesn’t then don’t” is generally a good rule to go by.

Sorry! I got a bit carried away there!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by CaptT

Well said, and great photo, captures the blue so well. Way too enabling!

Originally Posted by Twisted Vicar

Absolutely, Dan. Mine doesn't get worn that often, but then when it is, I wonder why it isn't.

Thanks, gents!!
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[Bill2e]

Originally Posted by slus

Standard 42mm Pelagos is more aligned with the Sea Dweller lineup in Rolex speak, I used to say it was akin to Rolex doing a "clean sheet" redesign of the SD line without regard for Rolex signature incremental improvements on previous designs, but those make believe lines have been further blurred now with the introduction of the Ti YM 42 with more obvious parallels to the Pelagos lineup. Disregarding ....all of that.... the Pelagos like all Tudors is a fantastic line on it's own and needs no attachment to Rolex at all.

42mm is the technical deep diver, punches well above it's price class into the Rolex lineup if one does not need a watch to say "ROLEX" on it to be happy
39mm is a seriously great alternative to a Submariner no date
FXDs are unique throwbacks to the heritage of the Marine National Tudor submariners of the 60s and 70s. I wear my standard 42mm on an MN strap most of the time so the black FXD really appeals to me.

So true, wearing my Blue one right now. Love the watch, love my Rolex too, but the Pelagos Blue is a great watch.

[Bill2e]

Originally Posted by TinFoilCat

The significance of the Pelagos is that it is one of the few divers in that price range that isn’t ashamed to be a proper tool watch… rugged, tough and understated. Many other divers have gone more down the route of looking like luxury watches and therefore will garner more “attention”, good and bad as they look like expensive luxury watches rather than high-end functional tool watches…. Neither approach is wrong, they are just different.

If you want a luxury looking watch then a sub will be more appropriate… however, unfortunately these are also more likely to be bought by people as a public display of wealth (not by those on this forum as people here genuinely love watches and buy Rolexes because they make them smile)…. And therefore their wearers can be unfairly judged (a bit like BMW drivers 🤣). But it’s true that you are way more likely to see a sub on the hands of investment bankers and car salesmen than people who actually get them wet. Also, the Pelagos will get less negative attention than a sub because the sub is an instantly recognisable icon, even to a casual observer…. Very few people recognise a Pelagos.

Even though something like a sub is objectively a better watch (and it clearly is), I prefer the Pelagos for how unashamed it is to be a proper tool watch…. But that’s why watches are so much fun… everyone has different tastes and for different reasons… “if it smiles at you then buy it, if it doesn’t then don’t” is generally a good rule to go by.

Sorry! I got a bit carried away there!

Great post

[The Londonist]

Originally Posted by Tio_Rico

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Thanks for the photos; interesting how the Sea-dweller (at 43mm) appears smaller than the Pelagos (at 42mm). I wonder why that is…

[Tio_Rico]

Originally Posted by The Londonist

Thanks for the photos; interesting how the Sea-dweller (at 43mm) appears smaller than the Pelagos (at 42mm). I wonder why that is…

Excuse the poor pics and note that my measurement tool costs less than $10 on amazon... but here's the Bezel and Lug-to-Lug measurements zeroed for the painters tape.

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[The Londonist]

Originally Posted by Tio_Rico

Excuse the poor pics and note that my measurement tool costs less than $10 on amazon... but here's the Bezel and Lug-to-Lug measurements zeroed for the painters tape.

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Thanks very much; very helpful!


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[BETRNSX]

I’m seriously thinking about a Pelagos LHD considering Rolexes are hard to come by. I have another titanium watch and the weight is amazing.

[The Londonist]

Originally Posted by Tio_Rico

Excuse the poor pics and note that my measurement tool costs less than $10 on amazon... but here's the Bezel and Lug-to-Lug measurements zeroed for the painters tape.

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I think one difference may be that the lugs on the Sea-Dweller are far more curved in towards the wrist than those of the Pelagos, which has the effect of masking its size, making it appear smaller than it’s 43mm…

[slus]

I always attributed the larger look of the Pelagos to the black rehaut vs silver on the SDs, making the dial appear larger.

I believe the actual dial face size is very similar between the Submariner, SD43 and DSSD, just more case/bezel/rehaut/ring lock as the size gets larger.

[Kreyzhorse]

Originally Posted by CaptT

Having dived with Subs and Sea-Dwellers as well as the Pelagos LHD (and other brands), I'd offer that the Pelagos is a technically and functionally better dive watch than the Sub (or Sea-Dwellers). All can handle any dive depth you'll throw at it; however the Pelagoas dial is much easier to read.

The bracelet is fantastic: adjustable (+ dive extension) and comfortable.

I don't understand the call outs around scratching with the Pelagos. The part that shows the most scratches (on the LHD) is the clasp, which is steel, not titanium. The rest of the watch and bracelet is titanium and shows considerably fewer scratches than any of my steel (or gold) watches. And the LHD gets worn "harder". I wonder if this claim around scratches is sometimes (not always) from people that haven't actually owned the watch, but are making some assumptions about titanium or the grade.

Regardless, the Pelagos line offers a nice variety of cool options, and is a truly great diver. Solid on its own, or as a complement to the Sub/Sea-Dwellers.

I have a LHD. I do understand the questions regarding the bracelet scratching. While I think the titanium does scratch easier the dull metal doesn't seem to show them as bad. The steel clasp, that thing is a scratch monster.

And to echo you, its a great diver and a great watch and born to be worn.

[CaptT]

Originally Posted by Kreyzhorse

I have a LHD. I do understand the questions regarding the bracelet scratching. While I think the titanium does scratch easier the dull metal doesn't seem to show them as bad. The steel clasp, that thing is a scratch monster.

And to echo you, its a great diver and a great watch and born to be worn.

👍 and well said - “born to be worn”!!

[Lightsped]

Unable to find the weight of the blue FXD with the strap. Curious how the weight compares to a Sub or something similar.....

[1William]

To say I am a fan might be an understatement.

[vipereaper30]

Originally Posted by 1William

To say I am a fan might be an understatement.

Wow that's a serious lineup! Only missing a Alinghi Red Bull there, lol.

[BETRNSX]

Originally Posted by 1William

To say I am a fan might be an understatement.

Which is your fav? I’m really liking the LHD for its overall quirkiness, yellow markers, red numbers…

[carwash66]

Originally Posted by Lightsped

Unable to find the weight of the blue FXD with the strap. Curious how the weight compares to a Sub or something similar.....

Happen to be wearing the blue FXD on an Erika’s Original MN strap while working in the farm shop right now. Can’t attest to the accuracy of this older scale, however it should be real close.
It shows 85 grams.

[watch_the_time]

I've been missing a diver in my lineup so finally pulled the trigger on a blue FXD. I can't take it off my wrist. I've been trying to figure out why I'm so captivated by it. I think being a collector for many years there's a moment where you appreciate luxury through simplicity. There's a duality where the blue catches the light and you know the watch is high end but then the ruggedness and tactile feel of it screams utilitarian. That marriage is Utopia for me.

Why is it significant? While I still want a Sub I feel like it's become bigger than itself (not its own fault). These AD games and speculation make me forget why I loved this hobby before the hysteria. Thankfully, the Blue FXD has brought me back and I hope it's the gateway for many more..

[The Londonist]

What does everyone think is the minimum wrist size for the 42mm versions (including FXD)?

My wrists are a bit skinny at 6.75” so would be good to know if it dominates slimmer wrists or be would look a bit silly.

By the way, I tried the 39mm and didn’t like the shiny dial with the matt bezel (as well as not having a blue one in the smaller size)…the bracelet though was nice.

[Scottyboy]

Blackbay (Diver) 41, 54, 58 = Submariner / Seamaster
Pelagos = Sea Dweller / Planet Ocean.

All IMO of course, but were in the same neighbourhoods.

[Scottyboy]

Originally Posted by The Londonist

What does everyone think is the minimum wrist size for the 42mm versions (including FXD)?

My wrists are a bit skinny at 6.75” so would be good to know if it dominates slimmer wrists or be would look a bit silly.

By the way, I tried the 39mm and didn’t like the shiny dial with the matt bezel (as well as not having a blue one in the smaller size)…the bracelet though was nice.

Really depends on the shape of your wrist. If its flat, the 42 could work. The lug to lug on larger watches is the biggest killer of smaller wrists, and I believe the fixed strap lug design of the FXD make it wear larger than most 42MM watches.

[The Londonist]

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

The lug to lug on larger watches is the biggest killer of smaller wrists, and I believe the fixed strap lug design of the FXD make it wear larger than most 42MM watches.

Exactly; I found the FXD sadly too big because the fixed lugs don’t curve into the wrist sharply enough (as compared to the sharply curved lugs on the Sea-dweller 43mm which make it wear smaller than it is, and I feel I could wear fairly comfortably)…


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[Lightsped]

Originally Posted by carwash66

Happen to be wearing the blue FXD on an Erika’s Original MN strap while working in the farm shop right now. Can’t attest to the accuracy of this older scale, however it should be real close.
It shows 85 grams.

A few google searches show that a Sub weighs approximately 152ish grams. Amazing that the FXD is so light. I am sure alot of that is due to no bracelet, but still....

[1William]

Originally Posted by BETRNSX

Which is your fav? I’m really liking the LHD for its overall quirkiness, yellow markers, red numbers…

The black FXD is the one right now that is getting the most wrist time. I am a huge Submariner fan and the ND of the FXD and the titanium case with increased size makes it a good one/two combination for me.

[Gazoak]

Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Wow that's a serious lineup! Only missing a Alinghi Red Bull there, lol.

...and the 39mm

[vipereaper30]

Yep, 1William is slacking for sure!

[bioyuki]

Originally Posted by The Londonist

What does everyone think is the minimum wrist size for the 42mm versions (including FXD)?

My wrists are a bit skinny at 6.75” so would be good to know if it dominates slimmer wrists or be would look a bit silly.

By the way, I tried the 39mm and didn’t like the shiny dial with the matt bezel (as well as not having a blue one in the smaller size)…the bracelet though was nice.

I have a 6.75" wrist and wear the FXD with no problems at all. IMO minimum wrist size for a FXD is probably 6.5".