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Old 7 August 2012, 09:19 PM   #1
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DS SD and Pelagos Comparison

I have seen a few threads commenting on the Pelagos sizing in relation to the DS so I thought I would take the opportunity to take some comparison pics with the SD and SDDS

Note the light is rubbish, the photography is rubbish and the timepieces are filthy :-)

Also wrist is 7.5" ish...

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Old 7 August 2012, 09:38 PM   #2
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Great comparison shots, the more I see the more I want. Pelagos not as large as the DSSD but bigger than the SD.

Thanks again, and very nice collection you have there.

How is the weight given it's Ti? Cheers
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Old 7 August 2012, 09:48 PM   #3
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Very interesting, great comparison shots. Thank you !!
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Old 7 August 2012, 09:49 PM   #4
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Pelagos is about the perfect size IMO, can't wait to see one in person.
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Old 7 August 2012, 09:56 PM   #5
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great post! thanks for the pix.
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Old 7 August 2012, 10:04 PM   #6
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Very interesting pics, thanks for posting

The Pelagos is a substantial watch, but will be relatively light being all titanium. To my eye its proportions are nicer than those of the DSSD (height vs diameter)
The all-matte finish gives it a very no-nonsense, almost military look

I expect that if the designers had proposed 44/45 mm diameter, 18/19 mm height and 4,000 metres w/r, then internal politics would have prevented this (DSSD remains 'king of the hill')

I wish that Rolex had kept the matte finished, lumed ceramic bezel insert for themselves. On a Sub it would be fantastic, especially with a matching matte dial. Perhaps our Photoshop experts could kindly oblige?
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Old 7 August 2012, 11:24 PM   #7
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Great comparo. That Pelagos is looking good - just what Goldilocks order, me thinks. And the price certainly gives the Pelagos a distinct advantage over the SD and DSSD.
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Old 7 August 2012, 11:39 PM   #8
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Great pics. I don't think this is the case, but it looks as if there is AR applied to the Pelagos crystal.
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Old 7 August 2012, 11:44 PM   #9
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I didn't think the Pelagos would be that big. It looks great but somehow I've had bad experiences with Ti watches getting scratched easier than 406L ss. But even with that, I'd love getting a Pelagos.
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Old 7 August 2012, 11:45 PM   #10
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Old 7 August 2012, 11:51 PM   #11
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Great pics. I don't think this is the case, but it looks as if there is AR applied to the Pelagos crystal.

I believe the Pelagos' crystal does have an a/r treatment, but I don't think this is mentioned on the Tudor website

I just wish they had done this watch in steel. A 42 mm steel watch with an ETA auto movement is not going to be heavy. My feeling is that the choice of material was made to differentiate the Pelagos from the DSSD
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Old 7 August 2012, 11:55 PM   #12
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Old 7 August 2012, 11:58 PM   #13
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Ti almost kills it for me. SS and I would buy it sight unseen. Ti, and I'm going to have to handle it. Im not a fan of Ti in watches. Case back is OK, but not the whole thing.

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Old 8 August 2012, 12:02 AM   #14
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I would pick the Pelagos, but its a shame it doesn't have a cyclops as my eyes aren't what they used to be



I think the titanium make this watch fantastic.
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Old 8 August 2012, 12:06 AM   #15
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Ti almost kills it for me. SS and I would buy it sight unseen. Ti, and I'm going to have to handle it. Im not a fan of Ti in watches. Case back is OK, but not the whole thing.

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Why don't you like Ti, Eddie?
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Old 8 August 2012, 12:57 AM   #16
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Old 8 August 2012, 01:10 AM   #17
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Why don't you like Ti, Eddie?
Mike, it's just a personal thing. It is a fine material, tarnish free and scratch resistant. I just like the heft of SS.

Not a quality thing, just a personal preference.

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Bigger than I thought.......

Great comparison pics and thanks for taking the time to do so!!
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Old 8 August 2012, 09:48 AM   #20
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Old 9 August 2012, 09:44 PM   #22
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Great comparison shots, the more I see the more I want. Pelagos not as large as the DSSD but bigger than the SD.

Thanks again, and very nice collection you have there.

How is the weight given it's Ti? Cheers
It is very light on the wrist when taking its size into account, it feels lighter than a 1680 sub.
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Old 9 August 2012, 09:52 PM   #23
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Bigger than I thought it would be. Great comparison. Thanks.
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Old 9 August 2012, 11:12 PM   #24
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Great technological advancement coming from Rolex/Tudor.

Really cool lume in the bezel and ceramic/titanium pointed crown guards are a great package.
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Old 9 August 2012, 11:14 PM   #25
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Great shots of some great watches.

Nice to see comparison.
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Old 9 August 2012, 11:28 PM   #26
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I had a real itch for one when I saw the official photos....now I'm not too sure. Looks too much like a DSSD is it's stature.
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Old 10 August 2012, 12:18 AM   #27
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Great comparison. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 10 August 2012, 02:13 PM   #28
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Thanks for those photos, they really put the Pelagos into perspective. I'm actually surprised that it has a "bigger look" than I imagined it would. Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow and I just can't wait!!! :)

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Old 10 August 2012, 02:21 PM   #29
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Thanks for sharing! I had been wondering what the size differences were!
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Old 20 August 2012, 08:21 PM   #30
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Saw a video clip on the pelagos clasp.. It comes with "free adjustment zone" too.. Wondering is this clasp available on the rubber strap too?
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