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Jason71 · 21 September 2012, 07:09 AM

I am abroad at the moment, and I had the opportunity to see and try-on the Pelagos and the Black Bay today. Let me tell you......they are both winners. I really like the Pelagos. I thought it might seem a little large or thick, but it is stunning in-person. I also liked the black bay, but the surprise was the Pelagos for me. The attention to detail was just great. The chamfers on the lugs was a nice touch as well as the matte dial and bezel insert.

These watches were both spot-on from Tudor. They really did a nice job IMHO.

inLine4 · 21 September 2012, 07:09 AM

WatchingTime · 21 September 2012, 07:13 AM

I like this MUCH better than a SUB, at a very appealing price. Very nice! (Had me re-considering an EXP II 42mm, but not quite). Tudor is my favorite watch line, next to Rolex.

capote · 21 September 2012, 07:20 AM

I haven't seen it in the metal, but it looks very nice on the pics, more so than the Black Bay IMO.

sierra11b · 21 September 2012, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchingTime

(Had me re-considering an EXP II 42mm, but not quite).

Same here.

I'm glad I did get the 216570 as I don't think much can beat it in the Rolex sports watch arena.

BUT I was on the Pelagos bandwagon from the start and things went aloft. I still drool over the Pelagos but now have a Dornbluth on order as a sort of 'heirloom' piece that I ordered after finding out my wife is pregnant with our first child. I suppose the Dornbluth will be more special but I still have 6 months to wait.

I think prices are still too high on the Pelagos so hopefully by the time the hype dies down the prices will have as well and I will be ready.

gwalker · 21 September 2012, 07:33 AM

I really love the Pelagos and will pick one up when the hype dies down some and prices become reasonable. It looks much better than the BB to me. In all honesty I couldn't decide if I liked the BB and after seeing pics of it for months now I can say I don't care for it. The Pelagos on the other hand is a homerun. I think it's about as good as it gets for a $4k price or less right now. I know they are going for much more but to me it is a $3000-3500 watch. I'll say it's the best watch in its area of the market but I'm not going to say its in the same league as the Sub, GMT, ExpII, or the Omega PO 8500. The design is great but I just can't say it's better than those I mentioned with in house movements.

thewatchguy93 · 21 September 2012, 07:35 AM

Me likey!!

Congrats!

KBM · 21 September 2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

I'll say it's the best watch in its area of the market but I'm not going to say its in the same league as the Sub, GMT, ExpII, or the Omega PO 8500. The design is great but I just can't say it's better than those I mentioned with in house movements.

X2

The Pelagos looks great, but I have seen it listed in the FS forum for around 5k and thought to myself that a PO 8500 for 4.5k was a far better buy. It would kill the competition at 3-3.5k, though.

Dr. Robert · 21 September 2012, 08:21 AM

They look great.

RTea · 21 September 2012, 08:21 AM

I loved it too the first time I saw it but then I saw the price and even though I expected it to be pretty high for an ETA movement, it still made my eyes grow wide.

For the prices right now, a PO 8500 would be my hands down pick over it but at the ~$3K mark, the Pelagos would be tough to beat.

Sam Philip · 21 September 2012, 08:22 AM

Both watches are gorgeous, however if I had to choose between the Black Bay and Pelagos it would be the Pelagos

honeybear · 21 September 2012, 09:01 AM

Agreed, I would get the Pelagos in a heartbeat if it was $3K.

Frogman4me · 21 September 2012, 09:10 AM

Nice Jason thanks for sharing! You already know I live these Tudors ;)

nixx · 21 September 2012, 09:19 AM

The Pelagos is beautiful... and it's on my hit list. lol
(Oh and.. nice legs!)

nauticajoe · 21 September 2012, 09:32 AM

Both beautiful pieces. Can't go wrong given the price point.

mikkolopez · 21 September 2012, 09:37 AM

Am definitely on board with the Pelagos. Only thing I am worried is the Titanium case/bracelet, I do like the weight and heft of a SS case. Let's see once it hits our shores.

TheChimp · 21 September 2012, 10:03 AM

What's the msrp for the pelagos in US $ ?

mjclark32 · 21 September 2012, 10:06 AM

Love it, and the lume on it too

superdog · 21 September 2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChimp

What's the msrp for the pelagos in US $ ?

they don't sell tudor's in the US.

edit: ah, now i see the dollar sign.

sleddog · 21 September 2012, 11:03 AM

The Pelagos is certainly a fantastic piece, and one that I've got a small hankering for myself!

I had the opportunity to try it on about 3 weeks ago. Boy was I impressed!
The finish, feel and clear legibility were fantastic....not to mention the wonderful clasp!

Which one is coming home with you Jason??

Canadianjam2 · 21 September 2012, 12:38 PM

Pelaaaaaaaaaagos

BOA · 21 September 2012, 01:02 PM

TRF should have a new section called "Enabling Threads" for these kinds of discussions.

subkrawler · 21 September 2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheChimp

What's the msrp for the pelagos in US $ ?

I'm hearing anywhere from $3,300 to $3,900.

Jason71 · 21 September 2012, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nixx

The Pelagos is beautiful... and it's on my hit list. lol
(Oh and.. nice legs!)

My girl says "thank you very much"

Jason71 · 21 September 2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

The Pelagos is certainly a fantastic piece, and one that I've got a small hankering for myself!

I had the opportunity to try it on about 3 weeks ago. Boy was I impressed!
The finish, feel and clear legibility were fantastic....not to mention the wonderful clasp!

Which one is coming home with you Jason??

I have considered coming home with both of them.....probably will get neither of them on this trip, but I will eventually get both of them

rickyslam · 21 September 2012, 04:28 PM

Looks like a really tough choice between those two. They are really nice.

21 September 2012, 07:09 AM	#1
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Tudor Pelagos. Best new watch for a LONG time. I am abroad at the moment, and I had the opportunity to see and try-on the Pelagos and the Black Bay today. Let me tell you......they are both winners. I really like the Pelagos. I thought it might seem a little large or thick, but it is stunning in-person. I also liked the black bay, but the surprise was the Pelagos for me. The attention to detail was just great. The chamfers on the lugs was a nice touch as well as the matte dial and bezel insert. These watches were both spot-on from Tudor. They really did a nice job IMHO. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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21 September 2012, 07:35 AM	#7
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21 September 2012, 08:21 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	They look great. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 September 2012, 09:01 AM	#12
honeybear "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Vacheron Overseas Posts: 297	Agreed, I would get the Pelagos in a heartbeat if it was $3K. __________________ Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119J; Vacheron Constantin Overseas; Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Duo; Rolex Submariner 114060; Baume and Mercier Hampton Annual Calendar; Tudor Heritage Black Bay.

21 September 2012, 07:13 AM	#3
WatchingTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 277	I like this MUCH better than a SUB, at a very appealing price. Very nice! (Had me re-considering an EXP II 42mm, but not quite). Tudor is my favorite watch line, next to Rolex.

21 September 2012, 07:20 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I haven't seen it in the metal, but it looks very nice on the pics, more so than the Black Bay IMO.

21 September 2012, 07:33 AM	#6
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I really love the Pelagos and will pick one up when the hype dies down some and prices become reasonable. It looks much better than the BB to me. In all honesty I couldn't decide if I liked the BB and after seeing pics of it for months now I can say I don't care for it. The Pelagos on the other hand is a homerun. I think it's about as good as it gets for a $4k price or less right now. I know they are going for much more but to me it is a $3000-3500 watch. I'll say it's the best watch in its area of the market but I'm not going to say its in the same league as the Sub, GMT, ExpII, or the Omega PO 8500. The design is great but I just can't say it's better than those I mentioned with in house movements.

21 September 2012, 08:21 AM	#10
RTea "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Sub 116610LN Posts: 73	I loved it too the first time I saw it but then I saw the price and even though I expected it to be pretty high for an ETA movement, it still made my eyes grow wide. For the prices right now, a PO 8500 would be my hands down pick over it but at the ~$3K mark, the Pelagos would be tough to beat.

21 September 2012, 08:22 AM	#11
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Both watches are gorgeous, however if I had to choose between the Black Bay and Pelagos it would be the Pelagos

21 September 2012, 09:10 AM	#13
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Nice Jason thanks for sharing! You already know I live these Tudors ;)

21 September 2012, 09:19 AM	#14
nixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 57	The Pelagos is beautiful... and it's on my hit list. lol (Oh and.. nice legs!)

21 September 2012, 09:32 AM	#15
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Both beautiful pieces. Can't go wrong given the price point.

21 September 2012, 09:37 AM	#16
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Am definitely on board with the Pelagos. Only thing I am worried is the Titanium case/bracelet, I do like the weight and heft of a SS case. Let's see once it hits our shores.

21 September 2012, 10:03 AM	#17
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	What's the msrp for the pelagos in US $ ? __________________ Sea-Dweller 16760 Fat Lady G-SAR 9411/0

21 September 2012, 10:06 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Love it, and the lume on it too __________________

21 September 2012, 11:03 AM	#20
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	The Pelagos is certainly a fantastic piece, and one that I've got a small hankering for myself! I had the opportunity to try it on about 3 weeks ago. Boy was I impressed! The finish, feel and clear legibility were fantastic....not to mention the wonderful clasp! Which one is coming home with you Jason?? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

21 September 2012, 12:38 PM	#21
Canadianjam2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Tudor Her.Chrono Posts: 179	Pelaaaaaaaaaagos

21 September 2012, 01:02 PM	#22
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,408	TRF should have a new section called "Enabling Threads" for these kinds of discussions.

21 September 2012, 04:28 PM	#26
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,152	Looks like a really tough choice between those two. They are really nice.

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