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08bonnie · 6 August 2019, 11:28 AM

Evening Gents,

I'm in the market for a Diver and am strongly considering the Pelagos. Tried it on at the AD and it fit great. The Ti makes for an easy wearing watch even though it is considerably larger than my daily (36DJ). I love the looks and functionality, especially the cool bracelet and am close to pulling the trigger.

First question; i really like the cream colored dial on the LHD and they only make that dial in the left hand configuration. I like it more than the blue or white dials but I've never worn a watch on my right wrist, even though I write with my left hand. Has anyone here made the jump from left to right wrist and did you find it acceptable or annoying? I guess i could wear it on my left wrist but I don't think it looks right with the crown on the wrong side. I never adjust or wind my watch when it's on my wrist, I always take it off.

And last question; value. List price is around $4400, but there are a few for sale in the classifieds that are practically brand new. Those are selling closer to $3k and come with all docs. What % discount would you consider a reasonably fair deal on a new one be? How about lightly used from a trusted seller? FWIW, I'm on the 'list' for a HULK with this AD but I don't expect a Pelagos purchase would make any difference in me getting that Hulk any sooner.

TIA

EndlessEight · 6 August 2019, 12:41 PM

As a lefty, i wear watches on my right wrist. I love that the crown is on the right side of the case when I wear a watch on my right wrist. Never worry about crown digging in.

Wear it on your left wrist as you normally would. The crown on the left will add to more comfort.

watchwatcher · 6 August 2019, 12:44 PM

Who says you have to wear it on your right wrist?

41mets · 6 August 2019, 01:28 PM

Left wrist

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Hendrikus · 6 August 2019, 04:51 PM

I wear my LHD on my left wrist. More comfortable!

Hendrikus · 6 August 2019, 04:53 PM

Wearing a watch with crown on the left hand side is not unique remember - for example, many Tag Heuer Monaco watches have the crown on the left, and that is not considered a watch for left handed people only. Go for it!

Ian Macdermott · 6 August 2019, 05:04 PM

I wear mine one my left wrist it's very comfortable.

Just do it.

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Scaramanga74 · 6 August 2019, 06:12 PM

I wear mine on the left! Great watch :) Much better than the regular black Pelagos.

Go for it...

Andad · 6 August 2019, 06:17 PM

Sorry.

Couldn’t help it.

JR16 · 6 August 2019, 08:00 PM

I had one - wore it on left hand. Never bonded with it , traded toward Seamaster 300M and couldn’t be happier. Before pulling the trigger I highly recommend checking out the SM300 in person and looking through the threads in the omega subforum of TRF

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Hampshirescott · 6 August 2019, 09:00 PM

Love it. Recently wore it in my right as I hurt my left wrist. Felt odd at first but got over it quickly. Interestingly the watch looked different to me on the other wrist as you see the other side of the case when looking down. I liked it more. Brilliant watch either way. I have a feeling it will be collectible in the future. Different, numbered, not super popular. Just watch! Those that sold them for $3000 will regret it one day.

Hampshirescott · 6 August 2019, 09:02 PM

Looks great anywhere! Our trip to champagne!

08bonnie · 6 August 2019, 09:30 PM

Great feedback, thank you. Anyone purchase new at AD w discount?

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JR16 · 6 August 2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hampshirescott

Love it. Recently wore it in my right as I hurt my left wrist. Felt odd at first but got over it quickly. Interestingly the watch looked different to me on the other wrist as you see the other side of the case when looking down. I liked it more. Brilliant watch either way. I have a feeling it will be collectible in the future. Different, numbered, not super popular. Just watch! Those that sold them for $3000 will regret it one day.

Not to take away from a great watch, but they are ubiquitous and sit in AD cases ... so don’t think they will be “collectible” more than any other Tudor diver

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1William · 6 August 2019, 11:00 PM

I am an owner and the LHD is a great watch. I also own the blue dial and can not tell you which one I would part with should I have too. The titanium case, great bracelet and clasp and the dial and lume make for quite the package. I would see what the AD that you are on the list for the Hulk will do on pricing. On brand new from an AD with no buying history I would expect around $3500, all in. You can save a few hundred more off pre-owned from our Trusted Sellers but I would say that it is not worth the $200-300 savings on a pre-owned watch. A purchase from the AD might not help you get a Hulk sooner but it does prove you are a customer and not a tire kicker. I would buy the Pelagos and start enjoying it. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Hampshirescott · 6 August 2019, 11:04 PM

I understand what you are saying regarding the sitting on shelves but when those dry up or go back to Tudor or when they discontinue it then there might be a rush to buy. Remember the Daytona?

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08bonnie · 7 August 2019, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR16

I had one - wore it on left hand. Never bonded with it , traded toward Seamaster 300M and couldn’t be happier. Before pulling the trigger I highly recommend checking out the SM300 in person and looking through the threads in the omega subforum of TRF

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I have a Speedy so am a fan of Omega. The current Seamaster doesn't do it for me though. Is there an older version with the date window at 3pm and without waves?

westsiderkg · 7 August 2019, 12:29 AM

Really cool watch but get ready to shave your arms, bracelet pinches hair like a biatch!!!

Dante221 · 7 August 2019, 12:32 AM

the LHD crown is a welcome change on the left hand giving a welcome
and comfortable rest for my wrist

Dante

PossumDixon · 7 August 2019, 01:01 AM

Like the watch very much. When I looked, I was offered 10% off, which put me at $4000, plus another $270 in tax, so out the door at $4270. I have no history with the AD. Somebody mentioned $3500 all in, but when I pushed for more off than 10%, I was politely told no. YMMV. So, if I purchase, I will go preowned, where I see them around $3000.

tudorbaja27 · 7 August 2019, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PossumDixon

Like the watch very much. When I looked, I was offered 10% off, which put me at $4000, plus another $270 in tax, so out the door at $4270. I have no history with the AD. Somebody mentioned $3500 all in, but when I pushed for more off than 10%, I was politely told no. YMMV. So, if I purchase, I will go preowned, where I see them around $3000.

DavidSW

Devildog · 7 August 2019, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Sorry.

Couldn’t help it.

I'm with you Eddie

WTAF

(Sorry OP!)

6 August 2019, 11:28 AM	#1
08bonnie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 113	Pelagos LHD Evening Gents, I'm in the market for a Diver and am strongly considering the Pelagos. Tried it on at the AD and it fit great. The Ti makes for an easy wearing watch even though it is considerably larger than my daily (36DJ). I love the looks and functionality, especially the cool bracelet and am close to pulling the trigger. First question; i really like the cream colored dial on the LHD and they only make that dial in the left hand configuration. I like it more than the blue or white dials but I've never worn a watch on my right wrist, even though I write with my left hand. Has anyone here made the jump from left to right wrist and did you find it acceptable or annoying? I guess i could wear it on my left wrist but I don't think it looks right with the crown on the wrong side. I never adjust or wind my watch when it's on my wrist, I always take it off. And last question; value. List price is around $4400, but there are a few for sale in the classifieds that are practically brand new. Those are selling closer to $3k and come with all docs. What % discount would you consider a reasonably fair deal on a new one be? How about lightly used from a trusted seller? FWIW, I'm on the 'list' for a HULK with this AD but I don't expect a Pelagos purchase would make any difference in me getting that Hulk any sooner. TIA

6 August 2019, 04:51 PM	#5
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 815	I wear my LHD on my left wrist. More comfortable! __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

6 August 2019, 04:53 PM	#6
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 815	Wearing a watch with crown on the left hand side is not unique remember - for example, many Tag Heuer Monaco watches have the crown on the left, and that is not considered a watch for left handed people only. Go for it! __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

6 August 2019, 05:04 PM	#7
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	I wear mine one my left wrist it's very comfortable. Just do it. Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using Tapatalk __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

6 August 2019, 06:17 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Sorry. Couldn’t help it. __________________ E

6 August 2019, 12:41 PM	#2
EndlessEight 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,644	As a lefty, i wear watches on my right wrist. I love that the crown is on the right side of the case when I wear a watch on my right wrist. Never worry about crown digging in. Wear it on your left wrist as you normally would. The crown on the left will add to more comfort.

6 August 2019, 12:44 PM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,046	Who says you have to wear it on your right wrist?

6 August 2019, 01:28 PM	#4
41mets "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 115	Left wrist Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

6 August 2019, 06:12 PM	#8
Scaramanga74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sweden Watch: 124060 Posts: 126	I wear mine on the left! Great watch :) Much better than the regular black Pelagos. Go for it...

6 August 2019, 08:00 PM	#10
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	I had one - wore it on left hand. Never bonded with it , traded toward Seamaster 300M and couldn’t be happier. Before pulling the trigger I highly recommend checking out the SM300 in person and looking through the threads in the omega subforum of TRF Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

6 August 2019, 09:00 PM	#11
Hampshirescott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 215	Love it. Recently wore it in my right as I hurt my left wrist. Felt odd at first but got over it quickly. Interestingly the watch looked different to me on the other wrist as you see the other side of the case when looking down. I liked it more. Brilliant watch either way. I have a feeling it will be collectible in the future. Different, numbered, not super popular. Just watch! Those that sold them for $3000 will regret it one day. Attached Images

6 August 2019, 09:02 PM	#12
Hampshirescott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 215	Looks great anywhere! Our trip to champagne! Attached Images

6 August 2019, 09:30 PM	#13
08bonnie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 113	Great feedback, thank you. Anyone purchase new at AD w discount? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

6 August 2019, 11:00 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I am an owner and the LHD is a great watch. I also own the blue dial and can not tell you which one I would part with should I have too. The titanium case, great bracelet and clasp and the dial and lume make for quite the package. I would see what the AD that you are on the list for the Hulk will do on pricing. On brand new from an AD with no buying history I would expect around $3500, all in. You can save a few hundred more off pre-owned from our Trusted Sellers but I would say that it is not worth the $200-300 savings on a pre-owned watch. A purchase from the AD might not help you get a Hulk sooner but it does prove you are a customer and not a tire kicker. I would buy the Pelagos and start enjoying it. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Attached Images

6 August 2019, 11:04 PM	#16
Hampshirescott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 215	I understand what you are saying regarding the sitting on shelves but when those dry up or go back to Tudor or when they discontinue it then there might be a rush to buy. Remember the Daytona? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 August 2019, 12:29 AM	#18
westsiderkg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Pittsburgh Dad Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: '66 Submariner Posts: 1,121	Really cool watch but get ready to shave your arms, bracelet pinches hair like a biatch!!!

7 August 2019, 12:32 AM	#19
Dante221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Dante Torrese Location: Ardsley , N.Y. Watch: Seadweller 4000 Posts: 153	So comfortable... the LHD crown is a welcome change on the left hand giving a welcome and comfortable rest for my wrist Dante __________________ Seadweller 4000 Explorer II Polar 16570 GMT Master II Pepsi BLRO Milgauss 116400GV Tudor Heritage Black Bay Burgundy NAWCC member

7 August 2019, 01:01 AM	#20
PossumDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Philadelphia Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 166	Like the watch very much. When I looked, I was offered 10% off, which put me at $4000, plus another $270 in tax, so out the door at $4270. I have no history with the AD. Somebody mentioned $3500 all in, but when I pushed for more off than 10%, I was politely told no. YMMV. So, if I purchase, I will go preowned, where I see them around $3000.

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