Tudor blue Pelagos

[Wes911]

Traveling today so stopped in the local AD in Burlington, Vermont.
They had the white gold/ blue faced submariner 116619 in the case and I tried it on. This is my absolute favorite Rolex. If cost wasn’t an object this would be the one I would own. I’m ok with spending 10-15k on a single watch but just can’t justify a 30-35k+ purchase.

They also had a nice Tudor selection including the Blue faced pelagos. Nobody in my home area sells Tudor so this was my first time trying it on. Was quite impressed with it. I actually like bigger watches, I am 6’3” with a large wrist. I have a 116710 GMT and it is about as small a watch as I will wear so I had no issues with the slightly larger size of the Tudor and also liked it comes with the blue rubber band.

As I said this was my first time ever seeing Tudors in person and just don’t know much about them. Curious about the general satisfaction level from other owners? Specifically any pros or cons with the Pelagos in particular. Certainly isn’t anywhere on the level or a gold Rolex but seems to be a pretty nice value for the price.

Appreciate any feedback. Thanks

[mfm22]

Just got mine today , very cool watch. Wear it in good health

[Steerpike999]

I've had my Blue Pelagos since Dec '18
Very Happy with it. Its VERY accurate, wears lite on the wrist, comfortable and looks good with bracelet / strap / Nato. Great summer / weekend / fun watch. I would recommend.

[Dan Pierce]

No breaking news that I'm a Tudor fan. The blue Pelagos is a stunner. Lots of technology for a great value.

My most recent BB GMT purchase has brought back my passion. And at 6'4" w/ large hands I also enjoy the slightly larger size.

Been a proud owner of the Heritage Chronograph for over 8 years and BB GMT since March, as well as a few vintage pieces. If I wanted to complete my modern Tudor land, sea, air collection, the blue Pelagos would certainly be it.
dP

[Flstfirider]

My Pelagos blue gets a lot of wrist time! Additionally, it is more accurate than any of my Rolex.

[Spartacus]

I’m going on two years, it’s a fun and unique part of my collection.

[s46]

I have the blue pelagos -- love it --- highly under rated and excellent value for money - I would highly recommend

[calh22a]

I’ve been on the fence about getting one but might have to pull the trigger soon. I like the BB blue as well. Kind of torn between those 2

[Sublovin]

Very interested! Have a black dial and think it is an awesome watch! Check this out

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=693248

[frankfrazetta]

Have it.
Love it.
EXTREMELY readable.
No ugly, goofy cyclops bump.
Wear it on a cheap Barton leather band.
Gets as much wrist time as my Subc.

[othertbone]

One Tudor never hurt anyone. I have a BB that I travel with. Something decent to wear without worrying about it being lost or stolen while on vacation.

[Ksporty]

Search this forum for Tudor Pelagos - you'll find a lot of good info and enthusiasm for this watch. I love my blue Pelagos for the color/modern styling, accurate movement, and awesome bracelet. It's a lot of watch for the money, and shares equal wrist time with my other Rolex references.

[soxfan39]

You can buy a really nice pre-owned for $27-$29k. Makes it seem a little better than $35k+. I say keep saving for the Smurf! It's absolutely the most beautiful rolex ever made imo. The blue dial is truly mesmerizing. And it's completely stealth to those that don't know.

[Wes911]

Originally Posted by soxfan39

You can buy a really nice pre-owned for $27-$29k. Makes it seem a little better than $35k+. I say keep saving for the Smurf! It's absolutely the most beautiful rolex ever made imo. The blue dial is truly mesmerizing. And it's completely stealth to those that don't know.

Even at 27-29 it is more than I would spend on a watch. It is not a matter of affordability. I just cant justify that much for something that will sit in the safe the majority if the time. Maybe if I win the lottery it will change my perspective.

[SkyJuice]

Pelagos is one of my fav watch. Its really alot of watch for a great price too!

[sickened1]

it's a great piece. I love mine.

[214270Explorer]

Tudor looked at the Rolex Submariner and said "How can we update this thing?"

So they did by creating the Pelagos:

Fully lumed bezel (Rolex is getting behind the times here, with other manufacturers doing the lumed bezel too!)
Larger/wider indices and hands = easier to read
The lume is GREAT
Gas escape valve -- great if someone ties your feet to bricks and tosses you overboard (???????? what ?????????)
Keeps time (in-house movement) as good as any of my Rolex, mine = minus 0.2 sec/day
Movement, head and bracelet are easily as durable as a Rolex
70 hour power reserve
Deeper dive capability = 1640 feet versus 1000 feet for a Submariner (not that we'd use it like that)
Dial overall slightly larger than a Sub so that is nice too
Ceramic bezel
Externally all Titanium - except the crystal and two springs in the bracelet
My Pelagos LHD is also not getting as much abrasion wear as the SS Rolex, and I do not baby my watches at all
LHD version (only) has slightly "aged" ivory lume, a very nice aspect
The engineering of the adjustable bracelet is VERY nice
Comes with extra dive straps, color-dependent on watch dial color
No annoying cyclops
Roulette date wheel - even days are in red, odd in black (LHD model only)
The Pelagos is close to one-half the cost of a Submariner for a vastly improved but otherwise similar item
This has become my daily wearer - knocking out my favorite Rolex
I could go on, but you by now get my opinion of the Tudor Pelagos

Can you tell I love my Pelagos LHD ???

[rominvicta]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Tudor looked at the Rolex Submariner and said "How can we update this thing?"

So they did by creating the Pelagos:

Fully lumed bezel (Rolex is getting behind the times here, with other manufacturers doing the lumed bezel too!)
Larger/wider indices and hands = easier to read
The lume is GREAT
Gas escape valve -- great if someone ties your feet to bricks and tosses you overboard (???????? what ?????????)
Keeps time (in-house movement) as good as any of my Rolex, mine = minus 0.2 sec/day
Movement, head and bracelet are easily as durable as a Rolex
70 hour power reserve
Deeper dive capability = 1640 feet versus 1000 feet for a Submariner (not that we'd use it like that)
Dial overall slightly larger than a Sub so that is nice too
Ceramic bezel
Externally all Titanium - except the crystal and two springs in the bracelet
My Pelagos LHD is also not getting as much abrasion wear as the SS Rolex, and I do not baby my watches at all
LHD version (only) has slightly "aged" ivory lume, a very nice aspect
The engineering of the adjustable bracelet is VERY nice
Comes with extra dive straps, color-dependent on watch dial color
No annoying cyclops
Roulette date wheel - even days are in red, odd in black (LHD model only)
The Pelagos is close to one-half the cost of a Submariner for a vastly improved but otherwise similar item
This has become my daily wearer - knocking out my favorite Rolex
I could go on, but you by now get my opinion of the Tudor Pelagos

Can you tell I love my Pelagos LHD ???

Let us be sharp to the point! Tudor got to look at Sea Dweller! Otherwise completely agree with you!

[dxbtousa]

Pelagos fan checking in

[Henry F.]

Great daily for a reasonable price. I am also recommending it.

[xrole]

I bought my blue Pelagos m25600tb a couple of years ago and though it doesn't get a crazy amount of wrist time, it was a strong emotional choice. The blue and white remind me two of my favourite things:

1. Blue sky and snow-capped peaks.
2. The ocean

The titanium strap is super light and comfortable and it wears beautifully on the wrist. The adjustment clasp with spring that expands and contracts with your wrist)for example in hot climates) is just ingenious. It is, however, very prone to scuffing. It also keeps excellent time and the 72 hour power reserve is very useful if you only wear it every couple of days.

However, I am considering selling mine, as while I do love the blue colour, it is not very versatile for wearing with all kinds of attire and I don't see the point in keeping something that I only wear on an infrequent basis in my free time. The black is probably more suitable as a regular wearer.

For the price I think they are fantastically engineered watches.

[Wes911]

Great feedback everyone. Thanks for the information. Thinking it over!

[xrole]

Originally Posted by soxfan39

You can buy a really nice pre-owned for $27-$29k. Makes it seem a little better than $35k+. I say keep saving for the Smurf! It's absolutely the most beautiful rolex ever made imo. The blue dial is truly mesmerizing. And it's completely stealth to those that don't know.

LOL... the guy is asking about a $4k watch and you advise to keep saying for a $27k+ watch? Some of the members in this place seem to be living on another planet far removed from this one.

[playford]

I have the Black Bay blue with the in house. I think there is very little comparable under 3k. For Pelagos money, whats the nearest thing? An Omega Seamaster, which is a nice thing, but I prefer the pelagos design. I've seen used Pelagos go for around £2500 from a local AD, so probably a few bargains out there or at least 10-15% haggling room.

[1William]

The Pelagos is a great watch and could be a one and only depending on your watch needs.

[travisb]

Great watch no doubt. I was pretty taken back by it when I first tried one on. It’ll end up in my collection sooner or later.



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[Gold Crown]

Are these made along side the Rolex or are they made in a different factory?

[Jona]

It's a great watch. I believe the entire clasp is SS not just the springs. I do love the TI metal in the case and bracelet. The Rolex Blue Sub is wonderful of course but for the $$$,,,

[BigHand]

Originally Posted by Jona

It's a great watch. I believe the entire clasp is SS not just the springs.

Exactly right, copied/pasted direct from Tudor:

Titanium bracelet with folding clasp and safety catch in steel with bracelet extension system developed and patented by TUDOR.

[denmanproject]

Any Pelagos is just plain cool, go for it