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thebigd · 7 August 2012, 09:19 PM

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...

SD, Pelagos, SDDS

HTH

93 Turbo · 7 August 2012, 09:38 PM

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

Bernie.H. · 7 August 2012, 09:48 PM

Very interesting, great comparison shots. Thank you !!

cparks555 · 7 August 2012, 09:49 PM

Pelagos is about the perfect size IMO, can't wait to see one in person.

Cru Jones · 7 August 2012, 09:56 PM

great post! thanks for the pix.

Psmith · 7 August 2012, 10:04 PM

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?

malarky_hk · 7 August 2012, 11:24 PM

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.

dukerules · 7 August 2012, 11:39 PM

Great pics. I don't think this is the case, but it looks as if there is AR applied to the Pelagos crystal.

bigrustypig · 7 August 2012, 11:44 PM

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.

joleel7 · 7 August 2012, 11:45 PM

Thanks for the comparison report

Psmith · 7 August 2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukerules

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

azguy · 7 August 2012, 11:55 PM

Three beauties

Ebruner · 7 August 2012, 11:58 PM

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.

-Eddie

Lol-x · 8 August 2012, 12:02 AM

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.

kilyung · 8 August 2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

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.

-Eddie

Why don't you like Ti, Eddie?

snowpea · 8 August 2012, 12:57 AM

Thanks for the pics.

Ebruner · 8 August 2012, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

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.

-Eddie

sleddog · 8 August 2012, 09:38 AM

Bigger than I thought.......

Great comparison pics and thanks for taking the time to do so!!

JUSTROLEXES · 8 August 2012, 09:42 AM

Well done

subtona · 8 August 2012, 09:48 AM

great stuff thanks

mjclark32 · 8 August 2012, 10:04 AM

Great comparison, thanks for sharing

thebigd · 9 August 2012, 09:44 PM

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93 Turbo

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.

tifosi · 9 August 2012, 09:52 PM

Bigger than I thought it would be. Great comparison. Thanks.

Lol-x · 9 August 2012, 11:12 PM

Great technological advancement coming from Rolex/Tudor.

Really cool lume in the bezel and ceramic/titanium pointed crown guards are a great package.

texex91 · 9 August 2012, 11:14 PM

Great shots of some great watches.

Nice to see comparison.

TattooedGQ · 9 August 2012, 11:28 PM

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.

nauticajoe · 10 August 2012, 12:18 AM

Great comparison.

Thanks for sharing.

Hoppyjr · 10 August 2012, 02:13 PM

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!!! :)

Hoppy

liptonnr · 10 August 2012, 02:21 PM

Thanks for sharing! I had been wondering what the size differences were!

jenniferjanef · 20 August 2012, 08:21 PM

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?

7 August 2012, 09:19 PM	#1
thebigd "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Watch: I don't know... Posts: 41	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... SD, Pelagos, SDDS HTH

7 August 2012, 10:04 PM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	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? __________________

7 August 2012, 11:39 PM	#8
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	Great pics. I don't think this is the case, but it looks as if there is AR applied to the Pelagos crystal. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

7 August 2012, 11:58 PM	#13
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	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. -Eddie __________________

8 August 2012, 12:02 AM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	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. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 August 2012, 09:38 PM	#2
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	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

7 August 2012, 09:48 PM	#3
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	Very interesting, great comparison shots. Thank you !!

7 August 2012, 09:49 PM	#4
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	Pelagos is about the perfect size IMO, can't wait to see one in person.

7 August 2012, 09:56 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	great post! thanks for the pix.

7 August 2012, 11:24 PM	#7
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	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.

7 August 2012, 11:44 PM	#9
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	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.

7 August 2012, 11:45 PM	#10
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	Thanks for the comparison report

7 August 2012, 11:55 PM	#12
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Three beauties

8 August 2012, 12:57 AM	#16
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	Thanks for the pics. __________________

8 August 2012, 09:38 AM	#18
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Bigger than I thought....... Great comparison pics and thanks for taking the time to do so!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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8 August 2012, 09:48 AM	#20
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	great stuff thanks __________________

8 August 2012, 10:04 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great comparison, thanks for sharing __________________

9 August 2012, 09:52 PM	#23
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Bigger than I thought it would be. Great comparison. Thanks. __________________ Russ

9 August 2012, 11:12 PM	#24
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Great technological advancement coming from Rolex/Tudor. Really cool lume in the bezel and ceramic/titanium pointed crown guards are a great package. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

9 August 2012, 11:14 PM	#25
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Great shots of some great watches. Nice to see comparison.

9 August 2012, 11:28 PM	#26
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	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. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

10 August 2012, 12:18 AM	#27
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great comparison. Thanks for sharing.

10 August 2012, 02:13 PM	#28
Hoppyjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 441	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!!! :) Hoppy

10 August 2012, 02:21 PM	#29
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Thanks for sharing! I had been wondering what the size differences were!

20 August 2012, 08:21 PM	#30
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	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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