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osamu · 28 July 2016, 04:57 PM

I've been intrigued by the Pelagos recently. I tried it on, and definitely feels a bit weird going to a full titanium watch. I was wearing my Milgauss that day (which is pretty heavy), so the contrast was interesting.

I've thought it would be interesting to wear something so light daily as like a beater, and maybe I would appreciate the lightness of it. But at this point, I have a few Seikos for real beaters and have watches I love to wear daily, so not really in a place to spend that kind of money on a watch to knock around, so its a few rungs down on my "to buy" list, but I do love it.

1William · 28 July 2016, 09:09 PM

I think the Pelegos is a great watch. Case, fit wear, movement, lume,etc. I purchased the blue soon after arrival from my AD and can not be happier with a watch. I wear it to exercise, swim ect and don't think about any issues. I have owned several DSSD and for the money I prefer the Pelegos. It is also my most accurate watch at plus or minus 1 second a day. Is it a Rolex, no. But it is not created to be one. A fun watch.

sinncollector · 28 July 2016, 09:20 PM

the blue pelagos is the one to get ��. i have the black and wished i had gotten the blue one. the timekeeping is indeed spot on! mine is also running at about +1 sec per day, amazing!

Smarties · 29 July 2016, 01:26 AM

Personally I like black better. Matching clothing easier.

tginther · 29 July 2016, 01:47 AM

Love mine. Add others have said, looks are stunning - the watch gets noticed. In-house movement is fantastic. Current timing run, watch is one second fast after 26 days.

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Timesurfer · 29 July 2016, 02:13 AM

Its a nice watch and worth the money in my book, go to an AD and try it out...

Coffes4closers · 29 July 2016, 03:05 AM

I was hell-bent on purchasing the Blue Pelagos based on pictures and reviews alone. A lumed beze?! Doesn't get any better than that!! I took a little trip to the AD, saw one in the case, and got my credit card ready. Then I tried it on.... I hated it on my wrist. The titanium felt so light that I thought I was wearing something you'd fish out from the bottom of a cereal box, despite its larger case. The bezel and dial are so "matte" that they appear to be plastic, even if they are not. I was sorely disappointed, and must say that I will never purchase one for myself. Having said that, I think they do look nice on other peoples wrists, it's just not for me. Perhaps wearing Rolex and Panerai SS models just makes my wrist yearn for a little weight.

Zack1978 · 29 July 2016, 08:36 AM

Well I struck out today......both AD's I stopped at were out of stock of both watches. I will have to call a few more places next week.

jimi · 29 July 2016, 10:25 AM

Completely agree with the crown. I flipped mine after 1 week for an 116610.

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Ritch99 · 29 July 2016, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpcdude

Is yours the in-house one? I have the ETA one and it doesn't make a sound at all. I can't even hear the ticking of the movement unless I put it very close to my ear.

The new 25600TB Blue, with the new in house movement.

amh · 29 July 2016, 02:32 PM

My ETA 2-line is just as quiet (or just as loud) as my GMT - I can't hear either of them unless it's right against my ear. And the crown action is smooth too, smoother than the GMT.

And although it's extremely understated I've had more positive comments from random people than any other watch.

If they made a SS version it would likely boost popularity, although the titanium used on this model is much more shiny than other Ti watches. Perhaps the reason they picked this material is due to excellent resistance to sea water:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium

kjhawkm · 29 July 2016, 03:06 PM

Had one for a month earlier this year after wanting one for a few years to complement my Speedmaster. Loved a lot of things about it but ultimately it was too big for me. Plus as awesome as the matte finished were, especially the bezel, it felt a little dead overall.

Ending up flipping it for a 16570 Explorer II which has been great. And I am not a serial flipper, the Pelagos just didn't work out. I still think the design is great, the lume, the bezel, the chaper ring, the markers, the snowflake hands, etc are all excellent. Just wasn't for me at the end of the day.

Runnin' Rebel · 29 July 2016, 07:37 PM

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28 July 2016, 09:09 PM	#32
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I think the Pelegos is a great watch. Case, fit wear, movement, lume,etc. I purchased the blue soon after arrival from my AD and can not be happier with a watch. I wear it to exercise, swim ect and don't think about any issues. I have owned several DSSD and for the money I prefer the Pelegos. It is also my most accurate watch at plus or minus 1 second a day. Is it a Rolex, no. But it is not created to be one. A fun watch. Attached Images

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28 July 2016, 04:57 PM	#31
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I've been intrigued by the Pelagos recently. I tried it on, and definitely feels a bit weird going to a full titanium watch. I was wearing my Milgauss that day (which is pretty heavy), so the contrast was interesting. I've thought it would be interesting to wear something so light daily as like a beater, and maybe I would appreciate the lightness of it. But at this point, I have a few Seikos for real beaters and have watches I love to wear daily, so not really in a place to spend that kind of money on a watch to knock around, so its a few rungs down on my "to buy" list, but I do love it.

28 July 2016, 09:20 PM	#33
sinncollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Singapore Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 33	the blue pelagos is the one to get ��. i have the black and wished i had gotten the blue one. the timekeeping is indeed spot on! mine is also running at about +1 sec per day, amazing!

29 July 2016, 01:26 AM	#34
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	Personally I like black better. Matching clothing easier.

29 July 2016, 01:47 AM	#35
tginther "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Viera, FL Watch: Tudor Pelagos Blue Posts: 22	Love mine. Add others have said, looks are stunning - the watch gets noticed. In-house movement is fantastic. Current timing run, watch is one second fast after 26 days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 02:13 AM	#36
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Its a nice watch and worth the money in my book, go to an AD and try it out...

29 July 2016, 03:05 AM	#37
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	I was hell-bent on purchasing the Blue Pelagos based on pictures and reviews alone. A lumed beze?! Doesn't get any better than that!! I took a little trip to the AD, saw one in the case, and got my credit card ready. Then I tried it on.... I hated it on my wrist. The titanium felt so light that I thought I was wearing something you'd fish out from the bottom of a cereal box, despite its larger case. The bezel and dial are so "matte" that they appear to be plastic, even if they are not. I was sorely disappointed, and must say that I will never purchase one for myself. Having said that, I think they do look nice on other peoples wrists, it's just not for me. Perhaps wearing Rolex and Panerai SS models just makes my wrist yearn for a little weight.

29 July 2016, 08:36 AM	#38
Zack1978 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 104	Well I struck out today......both AD's I stopped at were out of stock of both watches. I will have to call a few more places next week.

29 July 2016, 10:25 AM	#39
jimi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rolex Box Posts: 100	Completely agree with the crown. I flipped mine after 1 week for an 116610. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2016, 02:32 PM	#41
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	My ETA 2-line is just as quiet (or just as loud) as my GMT - I can't hear either of them unless it's right against my ear. And the crown action is smooth too, smoother than the GMT. And although it's extremely understated I've had more positive comments from random people than any other watch. If they made a SS version it would likely boost popularity, although the titanium used on this model is much more shiny than other Ti watches. Perhaps the reason they picked this material is due to excellent resistance to sea water: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium

29 July 2016, 03:06 PM	#42
kjhawkm "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dallas Posts: 39	Had one for a month earlier this year after wanting one for a few years to complement my Speedmaster. Loved a lot of things about it but ultimately it was too big for me. Plus as awesome as the matte finished were, especially the bezel, it felt a little dead overall. Ending up flipping it for a 16570 Explorer II which has been great. And I am not a serial flipper, the Pelagos just didn't work out. I still think the design is great, the lume, the bezel, the chaper ring, the markers, the snowflake hands, etc are all excellent. Just wasn't for me at the end of the day.

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