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- If you’re looking to buy a serious dive watch, then the Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 is likely to be right at the top of your wish list. It’s got the history, it’s got the heritage-but it’s also got a problem: the Tudor Pelagos.
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Just picked up the Tudor Pelagos LHD yesterday; a fantastic piece!
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Production value of your work is really appreciated. The voiceover is very well written, and well presented. Excellent work always. Thank you for all of your posts.
The Pelagos is the best pure tool watch in the world of mechanical watches, bar none (my opinion). The Rolex Sea Dweller, with its mirror-like polished accents and precious metals, is still first and foremost a luxury piece of jewelry. Apples and oranges.
Grand Seiko - Spring Drive Diver for the win.
@@SirPhillyLeong GS is so ugly in comparison
@@@SirPhillyLeong
Dont think GS have a diver watch that can also be claimed as a tool watch. There is this huge dvier from GS (cant recall the ref no) think is a 46mm..... no way it will wear as comfortable as this Pelagos. GS is awesome but their turf will be in the dress watch section.
@@SirPhillyLeong lmao ref Grand Seiko....not a good look
@@williamstalvey6920 To each their own. GS makes some amazing looking watches. Don't know about the diver, but there are plenty of GS watches I'd like to have in my collection.
As a true purpose dive watch, I have yet to see one better the Rolex. Some may have a better depth rating, but they lack the finesse, others may be better looking, but lack the capabilities.
The Sea-Dweller for me is the perfect dive watch, and the 116600 for me is the perfect Sea-Dweller. The wart like HEV on other brands (and I consider Tudor to be part of the Rolex brand, because it is) looks terrible to me.
That Tudor bracelet with the spring loaded clasp, WOA. I want that solely for that purpose.
Having owned a LHD for 12 month now, I can honestly say it's an amazing watch. It wears beautifully and gets positive comments even from none watch people. Safe to say it's a keeper 👍
Tudor has become what Rolex was.
@brian johnson and you are fill off shit😂😂
brian johnson lol ok
Great david morrison!
Tudor will never scratch a Rolex itch. That's a fact.
@brian johnson Agreed! The only good Tudors are the ones made before the early 90's.
Tudor looks impressive.
When it comes to doing a bigger, bolder version of their 'standard' dive watch, I think the Pelagos definitely goes the extra distance. It's everything you want in a more 'serious' watch than a Black Bay, without it just looking like a scaled up Black Bay. The Sea-Dweller will always just look like a big submariner at first glance, but the Pelagos is hard to mistake for anything other than a Pelagos.
The big difference you didn’t mention was one has an outrageously long waiting list
If you've been considering the Pelagos, I 100% recommend it. It is absolutely gorgeous, tough as nails, and though you can't see the movement, you will appreciate the 70 hour power reserve and the less than +1 second per day that even Rolex can't beat. And nobody can accuse it of being a ripoff of (or homage to, whatever) a Submariner like the Black Bay. It really is its own watch.
Since both Tudor and Rolex are made by the same company, I don't think anybody can call one a ripoff of the other.
By the way, the +1 second/day falls within the range given by Tudor, which is -5/+5 seconds/day. It also falls within the range given by Rolex of -2/+2 seconds/day. Just because your watch clocks at +1s/d doesn't mean that Rolex can't match that. Tudors can also leave the factory at +4s/d, while Rolexes never will.
in case anyone is reading this, i just wanted to correct something, its -2/+4 sec per day range that a tudor manufacture calibre is allowed to run
regarding the +1 secs mentioned before, you can achieve this with a ETA calibre too, its not about the quality rather than the time being spend regulating it
note: doesnt mean ETA‘s are of bad quality, they are great!
if it still runs +1 secs a day after many years than you got great isochronism, the more important part than running as close as possible to 0secs a day
Tudor used to make their own submariner
What I don't like about the SD43 is that the movement is still the same as the one in the 40mm version, they just beefed up the case.
This left the date too close to the centre, a fact they then disguised using the cyclops, a feature Seadwellers have never had before.
Love my Pelagos. At less than 50% of the price of the SeaDweller is a great value for money. I personally prefer the slightly more contemporary styling of the Tudor and between the adjustability of the clasp and the lighter weight of the titanium, it is incredibly comfortable.
Same here! I really like how the Pelagos is classic and at the same time modern!
yes, I wish I got the older model with ETA movement
how much is it actually? because I am thinking of the getting a black bay, if the price difference isnt huge I might get a pelagos.
@@pinkfatcap about $500 usd more for the pelagos in black. i was in the same pickle as you months ago. i'd say save up and wait a little longer for the pelagos because in the end it's what makes you happy every time you look down at your wrist with no regrets in the back of your mind. cheers, either way you go
@@MrCinemuso Pelagos with ETA is now more rarer
A year ago, when I first found this channel and watched this video, I knew that these were my two grail watches. Got the Pelagos LHD a month and a half ago and finally managed to get the SD about two weeks ago. Both watches have their own personality. Both get a lot of wrist time. But, the Pelagos has a slight edge(personal choice) because of how it wears. I love them both but for some random reason it's the Pelagos that I reach out for on a regular basis. You can't go wrong with either of them. The video doesn't do justice to how pretty the Pelagos looks, it's a beauty for quarter the price. Thanks for the video!
I love both brands and both watches, and I'm happy that they're both on the market to give watch-lovers more choice. Tudor went through a weird phase a few years ago so it's brilliant to see them back on form.
I always assumed that if and hopefully when I indulged myself in buying a luxury watch, it would be an Omega, possibly a Rolex. I could never justify such an outlay, but back in 2014 when I got engaged, I felt it was the perfect opportunity to warrant such a purchase. Well, the lady gets a nice, expensive diamond ring, why shouldn’t us guys get something too...?!
I went in rather blind believing Rolex were the best of the best with their phenomenal marketing and image. As most watch enthusiasts will know, in reality they are second or even third tier compared to the truly esteemed giants like Patek Phillipe, Lange & Söhne etc. That is not to denigrate Rolex, I’d effectively be denigrating my own watch and some by doing so and Rolex is an utterly phenomenal brand with such a wide range of incredibly beautiful watches that I defy anyone not to fall in love with one. The Rolex Daytona Platinum Ice Blue is my such watch and I have no shame in admitting that is out of my price range...!
Anyway, with a budget of up to around £5k I started looking and began with Omega in confidence. While many of the watches were/ are great, when it came to one that I wanted to own, wear and pay my hard cash for, nothing truly spoke to me. The Omega Seamaster garnered obvious interest, but just didn’t do it for me, despite Omega getting much critical acclaim about their wonderful Co-Axial movement.
A touch despondent, I then looked at Rolex, a little reluctantly as I was put off by the admittedly subjective “look at me” stigma it would bring, but supremely confident I would fall in love with one nonetheless. Yet the more I looked, the more I was just underwhelmed and much as I love the aforementioned Daytona, even if I had that kind of money, it is a bit flash for me. The submariner range came closest to getting a bite, but just as with Omega, nothing that remotely convinced me. They were a little small, flashy/ glossy and I didn’t like the amount of text on the face. And I hate cyclops!
Utterly despondent, I began browsing all ranges. A few Tag (I know...) watches looked nice, but ultimately meh, then when all hope was lost, something called a Tudor Pelagos leapt out of the screen. I’d never even heard of Tudor... a little research and I soon learned what we all know, in very crude terms Tudor is effectively made by Rolex at affordable prices, but in real terms that does a complete disservice to the rich heritage and individuality of Tudor in its own right.
I loved that it was largely Rolex quality, but without the albeit subjective stigma’s that come with a Rolex. I loved that it looked like a submariner, but without the glossy, flashy elements. I loved that clean face/ dial with minimal, plain text as opposed to the cluttered, confusing dial of Rolex. The matt finish of the bezel and face made it majestically understated and wonderfully legible. The lume was resplendent, the clasp with its micro adjustments ingenious. The rubber strap included (though given the bracelets ingenuousness I have worn that almost exclusively). The snowflake hands, which after some research is a nod to the historical Tudor submariners that were provided to the French navy in the 1960’s, sums up much of the wonderful contradictions of the Pelagos; a contemporary, modern watch, yet with classic, historical connotations. And I simply adored that it was brushed titanium rather than shiny steel, a big preference for me. Oh, and it didn’t have cyclops!!! It just flew under the radar which I loved and was a watch you wouldn’t be frightened to wear, a proper tool watch. If ever a watch was made for James Bomd, this was/ is it ;-)
After more research than is probably healthy ;-) I looked in to the movement which of course is a massive thing for watch enthusiasts, probably the biggest thing for most and of course the (original) Pelagos has an ETA 2824 movement (albeit a high quality one with Tudor enhancements) rather than an in-house movement. Now I understand my conclusions will be an anathema to those that believe a luxury watch simply must have an in-house movement, but given there was little real world benefit as the Pelagos comfortably runs within chronometer specifications and some, I regarded it unimportant. It would be easier and cheaper to service and though investment potential was and is irrelevant to me, hindsight, whilst still currently subjective of course, indicates the original ETA Pelagos will be more of a collectible that the in-house 5 liner Pelagos given the original 2 liner was only manufactured for 3 years. It is also the first titanium watch made by either Tudor or Rolex. There is precedent of ETA watches, even for Rolex (technically a Valjoux as they were purchased by ETA in 1966) being more collectible than in-house versions.
So as you can probably guess, I bought the Tudor Pelagos and am absolutely delighted with it. Over 5 years later it is losing 1.9 seconds a day (this changes in the summer to around the same but gaining). The 5 liner is a beautiful watch too, I love the blue version, yet as per my stated enthusiasm for understated, non-flashy watches, I admire it yet wouldn’t want it. And I certainly prefer the 2 liner to the 5 as to me the original Pelagos is noticeably different to any Rolex which was a great allure for me, the 5 liner and the lines, pardon the pun, become more blurred. The loss of the marker at 3 is another negative on the new version, but which ever version you have, the Pelagos is amazing.
I’ve never quite understood why the Pelagos doesn’t garner far more acclaim, even playing second fiddle to the Tudor Black Bay, albeit a fine, wonderful watch in its own right. Maybe one day it will be remembered as it deserves to be, but in the mean time I will enjoy wearing it and admire its understated majesty every single day.
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Excellent review. It’s crazy but you just sold me on the 5 liner LEFTY. That I feel will be an instant classic.
A great review. The Sea-Dweller is a great watch yet the Pelagos is intriguing in an entirely different way.
Jason Yau personally I’m a bigger fan of face on the sea dweller but still love the pelagos.
00Shot agree,
I dream of a Pelagos in a 40mm size
If you want a reduced pelagos, ask omega how to accomplish it.
And in SS instead of Ti
I think you’d be surprised at how the Tudor kind of wears like a 40 mm
@@robs2341 so true I have it in Snorkle Blue. It definitely wears like a 40mm.
The Pelagos is the most expensive watch I own, and I do love it. I look at it as the watch James Bond should of worn.
4:38 an important difference between the two for those looking at buying, the tudor is matte all over, including dial, bezel, and the rolex is polished in most areas apart from the bracelet (bracelet sides are polished). so if you prefer low key, proper tool watch guise, go for the tudor. if you prefer a little more bling, go for the rolex. i had the tudor but it didnt do it for me, so i got the sd43, and suffice to say imo its the perfect watch for me. both watches are beasts, they will easily outlive us and take whatever we can throw at them. the tudor is insane value. wear your watches in good health.
I got my pelagos 9 months ago but already had an eye on the first ETA version. Unfortunately I first got dissapointed by ETA version and terrible alligned indices. Nevertheless I decided to go for the inhouse movement version last year. Once I've seen the watch at the AD, I got dissapointed again. Again the indices which weren't placed perfecty and by a white spot under the crystal. After waiting for a second watch, I finally bought my pelagos and didn't regret it at all. It keeps the time at +0,2 seconds!!! No Problems with the Titanium and scratches. Love my Pelagos!!! It's the better Sub 🤪
I have a sub and a pelagos lhd. I always lean towards the peli as my daily.
Best part about the Tudor?
You can actually get one
Kudos for those macro shots, not easy to get them as clean as this.
I find it difficult to believe that any diver would pay $12,000 for a dive watch from Rolex. Especially when considering there are many watch brands, just as good, just as reliable, and much less expensive. Oh, and I almost forgot, I am a diver.
a poor diver lol
I was under the impression divers used dive computers these days for diving and not a wrist watch
Bill Cosgrave imagine a Rolex counter at your local dive shop. Lol
848 EVO lots will wear both purely because they enjoy dive watches. Computer for work, precise time, and navigation, and the watch for short intervals, and just because they’re nice.
YOU so correct !! I'm a diver too and never ever will take a Rolex , be it Seiko Turtle or Golden tuna
just picked up the blue dials Pelagos. Owned every modern Rolex from hulk to deepsea and in between... sold them all. Tudor is amazing value for 70% less
Gosh, the Pelagos is a stunner.
If you dive, A dive computer is best with a Frogman as your backup . But if you need a backup backup the Pelagos is a better backup backup watch than the SD............you will agree with me when you take your expensive SD down and it starts banging against your tanks , regulators , D-rings of your BC , and dive boat ladders.
I’ll take each and every excuse to see the excellent 126600 covered on CZcams. Of course...I am a little biased 🙂
In any case, your videos are always enjoyable and worth the time investment. 👍🇺🇸
I like the Tudor more than the Rolex.
Pelagos all the way.
Certainly! I'm a proud owner of the Pelages (in-house movement). That's what you call a real tool watch. Don't get me wrong: I love rolex. But I tend to use the ones that I have on specific occasions (like the datejust for an example). The Pelagos is a tough every day watch. Gotta love it!
This channel has changed my mind about Rolex. I've always written them off as a piece of gaudy jewellery, worn by people who know nothing of watches, as part of a uniform of success. Whilst that is often true, I've come to appreciate the clean, simple and precise execution that defines them.
Ya know....Rolexes are many things, but gaudy they are not. That's just a misperception based on the fact that some people that buy/wear them may do so ostentatiously - but the watches themselves are quite understated compared to other Swiss marques.
I have a Rolex GMT Master II, a Tudor BB58, and a Pelagos LHD (and a pile of daily beaters (O&W, Seiko, Hager, Glycine, W3, etc)). Dare I say, the Rolex...well... it is breathtaking in every way. But the Tudors are perfect in every way that a man wears a timepiece. Durable, function and form, and most of all; price point. In sum, this is a fantastic review and praises both pieces for what they are. As always, great review.
I own the Pelegos and it's an awesome watch in it's price range.
I've got both, and much prefer my Pelagos.
Can you explain, what you like better about the pelagos over sea dweller
Have you fuck, get back to your Seiko
1220 M. Of desk diving
That matte black on the Tudor looks amazing though, have to give it to them!
Wow, the pelagos is such a beauty
That Pelagos bezel!! Image a GMT bezel with lume...😍
Sea dweller 50th anniversary is excellent watch. I have one and love it. 🤗
Just when I didn’t need another reason to want a Pelagos...awesome video! Both great divers.
Well... Now I want a Pelagos
Pelagos is my daily watch...mine is the blue dial with blue rubber strap...=P
The problem I find with Tudor is that they still have to let Rolex stand out first and whilst the Pelagos has its own identity it cannot conflict in the same market as Rolex. In some way they have to be held back by Rolex and consult with Rolex that what they release will not hurt them. It’s like being the second team member of a Ferrari to Michael Schumacher back then where he must alway be first whilst Tudor has to be second best. I am sure if Tudor said I want the finishing to be as good a Rolex they would have been blocked from doing it.
I have the 5 liner Pelagos in black. I surf with it daily, and have traveled to surf/dive/fish on both US coasts plus Mexico, Hawaii, Indonesia, and the Caribbean to name a few. On a NATO the Pelagos flies under the radar, and the last I checked was running -0.8. It seems the more you wear it and use it for hard wear the more the Pelagos likes it. A true tool watch.
Awesome adventures. Keep rocking
Phenomenal video! As an owner of the Pelagos and a diver I can vouch it is an amazing little watch.
Having held the new sea dweller in my hands I can say that it isn't as big in real life. If you can easily pull of a Datejust 2 41mm you can pull of this one. The bracelet is the best in the world in my opinion and the bezel is thick and smooth but still clicky. I feel like it is the perfect size for a "big" serious Diver.
ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ ΛΙΑΡΟΣ totally agree, I have both watches you mention.
Serious divers use Frogman G-Shocks. But the wealthy old dudes that are paying them for exclusive deep sea experiences are wearing the Sea Dweller.
@@katalysis exactly, i dive and use a Frogman . But i also use a Pelagos LHD as a backup. The Sub is relegated to city wear or pool duties as i dont want to ruin the finish banging on Scuba equipment. I figure 90% of Sub/SD owners don't dive or use their watches for its intended purpose. But they are both great watches .
The new Sea Dweller case looks too thick and 43mm is big. However, it all depends on your wrist size. I already own an older Submariner and 40mm for me is the sweet spot. I also own the newer Datejust 41mm and even though that is a 1 millimetre bigger, its case is thin and so, it works for me. But as elegant as Sea Dweller is, it's still
a serious Dive Watch and therefore, needs that thickness to withstand water pressure. I would say the Tudor Pelegos is a better watch for the value because if you are not doing as deep diving, then, the Pelegos is a great choice. Titanium case, adjustable clasp like the Rolex and best of all, a luminous ceramic bezel with big luminous dial markers make it a winner not to mention the difference in price. Not sure how hard they are to purchase at an Ad. Probably, no where as bad as trying to buy a Submariner.
@@macoyupadoodle Agreed! I go snorkelling once or twice a year in my Sea Dweller. It's lucky if it sees 3 meters of depth haha.
I appreciate this camera work 1:57
Bought the Pelagos LHD 18 months ago and it's without doubt the best watch I've purchased, and I refer to JLC, Hublot and Blancpain. Sold those 3 and will never sell my Tudor. If you're considering it, just buy it. Ask me any questions.
I have a 2018 sub and I tried on a black Pelly yesterday and fell in love. I threw down a down payment and will pick it up in a week or so. It was lighter and more comfortable and less conspicuous in my opinion.
Just picked up a Pelagos this past weekend after looking at it and the Sun for a few years. Thrilled with it and don’t have a single regret
I may have to put a Pelagos on my wrist. Very nice.
You must !
Im sure its nice to have a 4000m watch, but no one open water dives past 200m anyway. Lower than that and you are in submersible/assisted diving scenario.
Dont get me wrong I love the over engineering. I have a 4000m Zelos Abyss II :) Its nice to know if I die and sink to the bottom of the Mariana Trench my watch is good to go
Saturation divers go to depths as deep as 1000ft(300m), but both watches will do that.. that’s what the helium escape valve is for.. I love both brands but the Pelagos offers almost the same for less than 1/2 the price.. I feel like Rolex is more of status symbol.. but hey it’s my opinion.
The Abyss 2 looks interesting. I have a SINN UX which is ridiculously waterproof but with a quartz movement.
@@sdemosi I like the Abyss for the internal rotating 12 hour bezel.
Nice to know that the watch someone takes off your lifeless wrist after drowning in the Marianas trench is still working, no?
Ha! Barely splash proof. I wear the H2O Kalmar 2 Oceanictime limited edition 8000m. 😉
I bought the LHD and got a Speedy for the price of the SD. Winning 😁
Are you right or left handed?
Amazing 2 piece collection. You're good to go for life if need be!
@@ImportantComment i wear my LHD on the left hand and love having the crown away from the back of my wrist
My plan is to have this lhd, eventually a first edition Seamaster, the really good-looking one with the black guy lat 42 mm, and eventually a 41 mm Datejust. Perfect 3 watch collection for me. Not really a chronograph guy but obviously the Speedy is the way to go!
Blue tudor pelagus please
Excellent video as always. Really fancy that Pelagos. LHD such a great idea. Ditched on dive watch due to the digging in on the wrist.
I thought I'd like the Black Bay 58 better. But in person, work my own eyes, the Pelagos looked more elegant.
Rolex dial macro's always look sooo good.
Love the vid and LOVE my 5 line black Tudor Pelagos
I would love to see a Sinn be given to Watchfinder & Co. treatment, specifically the U2, or UX (for an interesting / different quartz watch video)
Fortunate to own the blue pelagos and Rolex 41mm Cermit, Batman, Explorer & yacht master...the pelagos gets more wrist time followed closely by A Sinn ezm 9
Always stunned by the macro shots. Excellent channel!
Tudor Pelagos MT5612 now comes with 5 years manufacturer’s warranty from 1st January 2020.
The Tudor is beautiful.
Great video as always, just wanna mention that the SD43 has a washed out black matte’ish dial compared to the deep black sub dial. They’re very different 🙂
Fine comparison of past and present, of tradition and modernism, of romantic and High Tech times!
I think that the Pelagos offer a great value, and functionality and i also love the Blue Pelagos color with the Titanium case and bracelet.
That blue Pelagos is a dream, I agree.
Just hate the fact that they purposefully make it all matte and unpolished to differentiate it from the Rolex line...also hate that it just seems you can't afford "the real deal". A shame because I actually love all the recent tudors..
@@desmoMarco91 Don't fall for the "real deal" trap. Get what you truly love and ignore everything and everyone else. I'm saving up for a Pelagos as well. And also, the unpolished/brushed metal will age much more brilliantly than the polished ones. And with getting a Tudor, you automatically differentiate yourself from the crowd as a person who know true value for money and appreciates horology. Its a great tool and you get what you pay for. But for Rolex, most of the money just goes for the brand name and there is much lesser value. I dislike Rolex in absolutely no way, but that is the truth.
@@desmoMarco91 typical Italian comment and I tell you why. In Italy you think buying a Tudor is a wanna be Rolex... while maybe you just like it more. This is a stereotype very common in Italy where people would just buy a Rolex to express a status symbol. Sometimes they go even broke to do so... and then they post on CZcams this kind of comment. The Tudor in this case is just better than the Rolex..money wise, look wise etc. So bro take what u like not what the others think u should wear to be cool.
hovensteve it actually is true that rolexes are a status symbol in italy and that 95% of people buy them as a status. I also understand your point of view but i’ll tell you one thing for sure: it is ALWAYS wrong to generalize the behaviour of a population, everyone is different and everybody has their own personal taste. Let me explain mine: I personally like the new tudors (not only the pelagos, i like the blackbay 48 as well): the two major downsides are the lack of a polished look that I very much appreciate and the purposeful “downgrade” look to not hinder its bigger brother sales. For these reasons i like them but I don’t love them. I don’t have plans on owning one soon as many other watches precede them on my personal wishlist
70hr pwr reserve, silicon hairspring, adjustable clasp, anti-magnetic, chronometer, what else could you possibly want? And half the price.
Only thing i am not sure about is the titanium. Too light and scratches too easily. But i don't know about the grade of titanium Tudor uses.
Seems like the better watch. Rolex build quality is excellent, but how much better is it really? My Explorer isn't built better than my Omega Speedmaster. Never owned a Tudor so i have nothing to compare it too.
Selling my Pelagos as the Titanium is a pro and a con. I love the dark hue and unique finish it has yet it is such a scratch magnet!
You aren't really scratching the titanium though yet the oxidised layer which looks worse than a scratch on steel as the colour of the scratch is much brighter.
Great watch in EVERY other regard though yet I really must part with the titanium and stick with my steel pieces.
I just noticed the engraved Rolex text doesn’t seem to line up with the minute markers , that seems odd
I purchased a Tudor pelages blue last week. I can't take my eyes off it. its a beauty - and a real tool. I echo what another commentator said, the Lume - is wicked bright , for hours . I think I made a good choice in watches . enjoyed the video. ~ JDS/CT
TUDOR Pelagos LHD LeftHandDrive 🤩 ❤
Excellent review. My military friends began embracing the Pelagos, when it first came out, and it has pretty much taken the place the sub used to occupy.
My Pelagos is by far my favorite watch!
If you just want a good solid watch for for money, it cant go wrong with Tudor pelagos titanium. But Tudor is alway a Rolex shadow, it just a shade of it. Now if you want to solid watch but dont want to get into the poor man Rolex controversy, I recommend Omega seamaster it just as good and similar price of the a Tudor
I've got both and prefer the LHD. It's just near perfection, the case could have been slimmer and less writing on the dial. The lume is simply amazing. And the LHD is widely available with discount while I was very lucky to get one at retail.
One thing most videos on the SD43 don't mention is the matte black dial, it's not glossy like the Sub. It only looks glossy due to the sapphire crystal.
EXACTLY!!! The SD43 is not glossy. Interesting that they were showing a newer MK II dial (with the coronet between SWISS and MADE).
My only word of warning regarding the Pelagos is that it’s quite fragile and the MT movement is still under trial ... not as robust as I thought it would be luckily still under warranty
I love my black MT5612 Pelagos - it’s very accurate, extremely legible and due to the matte finishing, it’s a watch that (almost) no one notices. However, Tudor should have used grade 5 Ti, instead of grade 2 Ti - the Pelagos is a scratch magnet...! I really like the 2018 Sea Dweller, but Rolex should have issued the watch without the cyclops date magnifier. Would I buy a Sea Dweller 126600? Possibly, if it was available from a local AD without a ridiculous waiting list.
For the record, the dial of the Sea Dweller 126600 is not gloss black.
If the lhd dial had a regular case this would be the best Tudor
I'm sure the Rolex is a great watch but i've never held one. I do love my Pelagos though. The Pelagos is such an everyday watch for the my active lifestyle and unpretentious.
When you buy the Pelagos in a few years you will realise you should have laid out the extra for the Sea Dweller because the Pelagos will be just another dive watch. The Sea Dweller will always be the ultimate diver watch not some other brand that's trying to be like the the master.
Design wise: The Pelagos LGH has the superior design. The sea-dweller lives from the Rolex Brand. You can see that in the LHD there is some ideal proportion/colour setting which is superior to the sea-dweller.
I can't overlook the five lines of text. It's too narrow at the 6 o clock hour mark.
Great video! They're both great watches but definitely in different leagues in terms of price; however, not so much in terms of ability or build quality. I see the Pelagos as a hybrid of the Sub & Sea-Dweller with Tudor's history mixed in. Cheers
Waiting for you review of the Air King series.
Your pronunciation of “behemoth” at 2:57 is sickening.
bay moth
Just purchased Omega Seamaster 300 dive over Pelagos . I was so struggling but still chose the Omega .
Your macros of the SD43 reminds me of why I love mine. The finishing and details are second to none and you can sense Rolex put a lot of thought into its design, and like you said, if it came down to it, this watch could keep up with the best of what’s out there in terms of robustness and performance. A watch I think is worth its value. Truly a GREAT piece.
4:13 I mean c’mon, which would you honestly pick? I held the Pelly and for a dive watch it did not feel robust.
Ant G. Could not agree more. These guys do the best watch Pr0N in the biz...and I always enjoy seeing my SD43 on screen 👍🇺🇸
Been waiting so long 4 this one!, Thanks :)
How is the strap not loose on the Tudor? What prevents the springs from allowing the strap to open too much? Love both these watches btw, great channel
Can you do a video on the pros and cons of vintage watches, please? A 1930’s Jaeger or Rolex is a tempting buy at £750 but what of servicing, provenance or due diligence when spotting a fake? Thanks
The pelagos just needs a half link to be perfect , it gets more wrist time than the 126600
X100 for the half-link! I have to wear mime just a little looser than id like, a half link would make it perfect!
For me Rolex is overpriced bubble. They make great watches but not worth the price or waiting. They limit the supply so they can higher their prices.
Like the Tudor but the hour plots look like slabs of play dough and the hour hand that points in some general direction. Nup keeping my sd 16600. The 126600 cool piece but just not a cyclops man
That clasp is a thing of beauty.
I’m in for the bracelet......and the watch attached is pretty decent also.
Could you expand on the Rolex connection with the British armed forces please. Together with the Omex
/Rolex story.
Could Tudor use a cyclops as they did on the submariner?
It's quite strange to me that my Pelagos LHD doesn't feel as light as a Titanium watch. And the bracelet is very rough, and uncomfortable for me, so I changed it with its original rubber band, it feels good now. Overall, it's a very good watch.