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Old 6 April 2012, 03:15 PM   #1
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New to me: Pelagos/Black Bay Gallery

Stumbled on these via search. We've seen a lot of photos but these show the watches at different angles. The tone of the Titanium and the overall matte/tool appearance of the Pelagos is captured really well.

Be sure to check out the 2nd page of the gallery (by clicking the small arrow icon in the bottom corner) which shows the thickness of the Pelagos on the wrist.

http://www.watchonista.com/1/watchon...ck-bay-pelagos
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Old 6 April 2012, 03:16 PM   #2
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Thanks for sharing.
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Old 6 April 2012, 03:18 PM   #3
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Great photos!
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:09 AM   #4
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Some heft to the Pelagos for sure but still looks nicely proportional on the straight-on wrist shot. My guess is this guy has 6.75" wrists.





Nice bracelet shot:

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Old 7 April 2012, 01:12 AM   #5
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Thanks for sharing. Both Tudor subs are really interesting, yet vastly different.
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:18 AM   #6
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I can't wait to get these but I wonder how sturdy the clasp springs on the Pelagos are? It looks like it's visible in that last photo.
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:25 AM   #7
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I think it looks great. I love the heft it has to it
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:31 AM   #8
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Can't freak'n wait!!!
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:33 AM   #9
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great pix! thanks.

i see that there are 30 shots posted, but, i can only figure out how to view the first 16.
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:44 AM   #10
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I can't wait to get these but I wonder how sturdy the clasp springs on the Pelagos are? It looks like it's visible in that last photo.
I just have three spring concerns that will hopefully be answered by those that will undoubtedly get the watch before I do:

1) Is the bracelet rendered completely useless if the springs fail or is it just the expansion feature?

2) How common are these springs if they do fail? Can I pick-up a set at my local hobby shop and install myself or do I need to send it in for servicing? Maybe there's a suitable replacement to act as a bandaid before sending it back to RSC?

3) Will USA RSCs service this watch or do I need to send it across a boarder or overseas?

I'm sure the springs are robust enough for years of service and are just like any other part of a watch that's likely to break if abused. I would hope any person with a Rolex parts account could source the springs and install.
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:44 AM   #11
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great pix! thanks.

i see that there are 30 shots posted, but, i can only figure out how to view the first 16.
Click on that tiny arrow icon on the bottom right of the gallery.
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:47 AM   #12
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Click on that tiny arrow icon on the bottom right of the gallery.


thanks for trying, but, nope, don't see it....it could be that my browser doesn't render the page correctly, as the browser at work is ANCIENT. i'll have to check it at home.

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Old 7 April 2012, 02:09 AM   #13
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[QUOTE=sierra11b;3197445]Some heft to the Pelagos for sure but still looks nicely proportional on the straight-on wrist shot. My guess is this guy has 6.75" wrists.

Well... this one seems the most smart in Tudor sport line! how much is it?
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Old 7 April 2012, 02:12 AM   #14
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Here are the rumored prices:

Black Bay $3200 to $3500
Pelagos $4150
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Old 7 April 2012, 02:28 AM   #15
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I love the heft it has to it
The Pelagos is titanium so not much heft at all.
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Old 7 April 2012, 02:34 AM   #16
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Really great looking !
Shall we all buy together - in group - and see what discount we can get ?
If Groupon can do it, TRF should be able to ?
If we find a dealer . . .
And we pay all directly to him ?
So that no money stays wherever but reaches it's destiny.

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Old 7 April 2012, 03:30 AM   #17
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I can not wait for the release and I'm a bit nervous, since I placed a deposit with an AD in Canada for a Pelagos without actually ever seeing the piece... fingers are crossed!
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Old 7 April 2012, 03:35 AM   #18
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I can not wait for the release and I'm a bit nervous, since I placed a deposit with an AD in Canada for a Pelagos without actually ever seeing the piece... fingers are crossed!
Hopefully you can be the first to review here on TRF?
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Old 7 April 2012, 03:44 AM   #19
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Hopefully you can be the first to review here on TRF?
Will do.. I've been wanting to try creating my first review and will post many pic's!
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Old 7 April 2012, 05:29 AM   #20
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Wow. I don't know which one to get first!!
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Old 7 April 2012, 05:35 AM   #21
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I read that these Tudor subs are 42mm in diameter.......I wonder what the case length is? 48mm like the 40mm subs?????
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Old 7 April 2012, 06:19 AM   #22
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Very nice thank you
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Old 7 April 2012, 06:34 AM   #23
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Can't wait for the Black Bay to come out!
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:40 PM   #24
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[QUOTE=Dr. Robert;3198025]I read that these Tudor subs are 42mm in diameterQUOTE]

The Black Bay too? Interesting... It's like they're testing the waters for a possible 42mm Sub
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Old 7 April 2012, 01:51 PM   #25
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Great pics - thanks for sharing the link

Pelagos is a very convincing design. I do wish it were steel though.
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Old 7 April 2012, 02:45 PM   #26
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I'm looking forward to seeing the release of these new models.

Hopefully they will be out in the next couple of months if the rumours are true
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Old 7 April 2012, 03:50 PM   #27
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Prefer the pelagos as I'm not keen on the flashy red bezel.
The titanium looks incredible though.
A little disappointed its a honkin' 42mm... might be a deal killer for me.
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Old 7 April 2012, 03:56 PM   #28
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The phantom hands look on the Pelagos is very cool.

Just thought I would mention that because no one seems to have noticed
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Old 7 April 2012, 04:13 PM   #29
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Tried the Black Bay a couple of weeks ago, And can't wait to get it for my lovely wife!






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Old 7 April 2012, 05:22 PM   #30
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Looks great Eric
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