ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

IT Nerd · 21 April 2015, 01:15 PM

The Tudor Pelagos is a watch that I have found to be a great looking piece. Being late to the game.. I discovered just yesterday that the new models will get an in-house movement with some of the modern upgrades, such as a silicon hairspring and improvements to shock resistance. These features put it on my personal radar (I like the peace of mind knowing I have a solid and accurate movement, less prone to shock and magnetism - in no way do I mean to flame the ETA).

Both watches have aesthetics that I really like, which are unique to each of them. In my quest to remain a minimalist watch collector, I would enjoy hearing your opinions on how the new Pelagos stacks up against the SDc4000. I sort of feel that they are on the same playing field, albeit on opposite ends.

If you had to choose one or the other, which would you go for?

Side note, I have a 116600 incoming tomorrow.

Old Expat Beast · 21 April 2015, 01:22 PM

I'd go for a new Blue Pelagos. It's a great looker, is way cheaper (ok, 'more affordable'), and I think would be more fun to wear, in a carefree kind of a way.

IT Nerd · 21 April 2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'd go for a new Blue Pelagos. It's a great looker, is way cheaper (ok, 'more affordable'), and I think would be more fun to wear, in a carefree kind of a way.

Carefree fun is a great point actually. There's always going to be the voice of an overprotective mother telling me to "be careful" when wearing the SD

Old Expat Beast · 21 April 2015, 01:58 PM

Same here. I always cringe when I knock a Rolex on something, but smile and shrug it off when it's a Tudor.

Speed · 21 April 2015, 02:00 PM

I think I would keep thinking about the SD

IT Nerd · 21 April 2015, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I think I would keep thinking about the SD

This is the dilemma

bbressler · 21 April 2015, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IT Nerd

Side note, I have a 116600 incoming tomorrow.

I would enjoy the heck out of that incoming SD. If you like the new Pelagos, start saving and add one down the line

kilyung · 21 April 2015, 03:37 PM

Stick with the 116600... I've owned both.

Cru Jones · 21 April 2015, 03:42 PM

Other than power reserve, in no practically measurable way will the new in-house Tudor movement be better than its top-line ETA movement, but it will be more expensive to buy and service.

fishingbear · 22 April 2015, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I think I would keep thinking about the SD

Yep; this.

hedgie25 · 22 April 2015, 05:38 AM

"Affordable"...why settle when you only live once?

handsfull · 22 April 2015, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Other than power reserve, in no practically measurable way will the new in-house Tudor movement be better than its top-line ETA movement, but it will be more expensive to buy and service.

Spot on. Well said.

watchwatcher · 22 April 2015, 05:47 AM

I would just enjoy your new SDc and then down the road look for an "affordable" 2 liner Pelagos.

Ferdelious · 22 April 2015, 05:58 AM

SD4000, without question.

Bartosz · 22 April 2015, 06:47 AM

SDc4000 only.

Brandon(phila) · 22 April 2015, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bartosz

SDc4000 only.

Yes
Also....just get it insured and you can wear that carefree as well

RRGHOST1 · 22 April 2015, 06:55 AM

i would rather have the SD myself.

IT Nerd · 22 April 2015, 07:03 AM

The SDc just landed on my wrist today - what a stunner! I think the new Pelagos would be a tough sell for me now, but who knows!

captainnice · 22 April 2015, 08:02 AM

Sd4000

AK-Rolestar · 22 April 2015, 08:13 AM

There's just something about the SD4000!!!!!!

sickened1 · 22 April 2015, 08:18 AM

Definitely an SD4k.

Steve36Efc · 22 April 2015, 08:22 AM

As my collection stands now I would go with the New Pelagos Blue, but that is because I have a Sub and would,add something with a totally different look.

psv · 22 April 2015, 08:35 AM

Not even close. Stick to the SD4000.

AK797 · 22 April 2015, 09:21 AM

SDc for me, never really warmed to the Pelagos, don't like the pearl.

waiting · 22 April 2015, 09:54 AM

I was fascinated by the Pelagos until I put it on. Quality is incomparable, obviously, but still. I too would always think about the SD. I haven't seen the new blue Pelagos so maybe it's better.

incontrol · 22 April 2015, 11:51 AM

I really like the look of the SD4000, in particular the D-Blue. No contest in my mind except if you are looking for a watch you might worry much less about. In that case the blue Pelagos would be my choice.

SC11 · 22 April 2015, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incontrol

I really like the look of the SD4000, in particular the D-Blue. No contest in my mind except if you are looking for a watch you might worry much less about. In that case the blue Pelagos would be my choice.

D-Blue is the DSSD (116660) not the SDc (116600) you are getting the two mixed up!

I already have a SDc and it's a great watch my current favourite and it's causing my Daytona to sit in the safe, I am however consider the SubC (114060) Vs Pelagos at the moment, more to live on rubber/nato as my do anything watch!

Smarties · 18 July 2016, 01:54 AM

I've D-Blue already. I like the look of both SD4000 and Pelagos (25600TN). Both of them are candidate of my next purchase.

gwalker · 18 July 2016, 02:22 AM

Just got a Blue Pelagos. It's a great watch and I sold my SD4k. I will say I will have a SD4k again because in less than a week I do miss it but the Pelagos is a GREAT daily wearer. I am currently looking for a TT Blue Sub or a Hulk and will prob pull the trigger in a few weeks (prob be a hulk since it's not as similar to the Pelagos.)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

masyv6 · 18 July 2016, 03:28 AM

I'd go for the SD4k, personally. The SD4k is in a whole different league than the Pelagos.

21 April 2015, 01:15 PM	#1
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	Thoughts on SDc4000 vs the new Pelagos? The Tudor Pelagos is a watch that I have found to be a great looking piece. Being late to the game.. I discovered just yesterday that the new models will get an in-house movement with some of the modern upgrades, such as a silicon hairspring and improvements to shock resistance. These features put it on my personal radar (I like the peace of mind knowing I have a solid and accurate movement, less prone to shock and magnetism - in no way do I mean to flame the ETA). Both watches have aesthetics that I really like, which are unique to each of them. In my quest to remain a minimalist watch collector, I would enjoy hearing your opinions on how the new Pelagos stacks up against the SDc4000. I sort of feel that they are on the same playing field, albeit on opposite ends. If you had to choose one or the other, which would you go for? Side note, I have a 116600 incoming tomorrow.

22 April 2015, 05:58 AM	#14
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	SD4000, without question. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

22 April 2015, 06:55 AM	#17
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	i would rather have the SD myself. __________________ RRGHOST1

22 April 2015, 11:51 AM	#26
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Thoughts on SDc4000 vs the new Pelagos? I really like the look of the SD4000, in particular the D-Blue. No contest in my mind except if you are looking for a watch you might worry much less about. In that case the blue Pelagos would be my choice. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

21 April 2015, 01:22 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	I'd go for a new Blue Pelagos. It's a great looker, is way cheaper (ok, 'more affordable'), and I think would be more fun to wear, in a carefree kind of a way.

21 April 2015, 01:58 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Same here. I always cringe when I knock a Rolex on something, but smile and shrug it off when it's a Tudor.

21 April 2015, 02:00 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I think I would keep thinking about the SD

21 April 2015, 03:37 PM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Stick with the 116600... I've owned both.

21 April 2015, 03:42 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Other than power reserve, in no practically measurable way will the new in-house Tudor movement be better than its top-line ETA movement, but it will be more expensive to buy and service.

22 April 2015, 05:38 AM	#11
hedgie25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 1	"Affordable"...why settle when you only live once?

22 April 2015, 05:47 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I would just enjoy your new SDc and then down the road look for an "affordable" 2 liner Pelagos.

22 April 2015, 06:47 AM	#15
Bartosz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Poland Posts: 76	SDc4000 only.

22 April 2015, 07:03 AM	#18
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	The SDc just landed on my wrist today - what a stunner! I think the new Pelagos would be a tough sell for me now, but who knows!

22 April 2015, 08:02 AM	#19
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Sd4000

22 April 2015, 08:13 AM	#20
AK-Rolestar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub Posts: 834	There's just something about the SD4000!!!!!!

22 April 2015, 08:18 AM	#21
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Definitely an SD4k.

22 April 2015, 08:22 AM	#22
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	As my collection stands now I would go with the New Pelagos Blue, but that is because I have a Sub and would,add something with a totally different look.

22 April 2015, 08:35 AM	#23
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Not even close. Stick to the SD4000.

22 April 2015, 09:21 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	SDc for me, never really warmed to the Pelagos, don't like the pearl.

22 April 2015, 09:54 AM	#25
waiting 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 330	I was fascinated by the Pelagos until I put it on. Quality is incomparable, obviously, but still. I too would always think about the SD. I haven't seen the new blue Pelagos so maybe it's better.

18 July 2016, 01:54 AM	#28
Smarties "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Asia Posts: 714	I've D-Blue already. I like the look of both SD4000 and Pelagos (25600TN). Both of them are candidate of my next purchase.

18 July 2016, 02:22 AM	#29
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Just got a Blue Pelagos. It's a great watch and I sold my SD4k. I will say I will have a SD4k again because in less than a week I do miss it but the Pelagos is a GREAT daily wearer. I am currently looking for a TT Blue Sub or a Hulk and will prob pull the trigger in a few weeks (prob be a hulk since it's not as similar to the Pelagos.) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 July 2016, 03:28 AM	#30
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	I'd go for the SD4k, personally. The SD4k is in a whole different league than the Pelagos.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)