1. Rubber strap loosens up after a week or so.. was stiff at first after a weeks wear no issues taking it off. 2. Its a 500m diver.. Planet Ocean is 600m and 2mm thicker than the Pelagos. 3. Forget the GMT if you think the Pel is too thick as the Gmt is thicker.
Cheers mate,, I appreciate that,,, and it’s all opinions for sure,, there isn’t a ‘right’ answer for all..... think it comes with both bracelet and rubber strap!
Thanks for the review. I totally get your thoughts on the ‘negatives’ but, I love my Pelagos LHD. I use my ‘tool watch’ as it’s intended and for that reason found it a much better option than a £10k sub. It’s robust, technically superb, build quality is fantastic and with the light, battle scars it has already it looks even better. The spring loaded adjustment on the strap has been useful to me when riding my motorbike as it allows the strap to extend when needed. So, all in all, I’ve been loving your reviews, loving my Pelagos, would I buy back into Rolex, doubtful, I’d rather use the 7k difference for adventures, obviously when Covid allows again. Stay safe and all the best with the new job 🙌🏻
Really appreciate the comments Ian, thank you and,, yes, I think the Pelagos could be THE tool watch of all tool watches...and feels like it would last a life time.
I bought a Pelagius from an AD with papers etc. few months later 3pm, and 4pm lumes came out. I searched and it seems to be a known problem. Anyone else experienced this? Unacceptable for a watch at this price point. I haven’t even send it back because AD said it wont be covered. SMH
The thickness on the Pelagos is still thinner than the Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 which is a classic comparison. Yes, It’s got a slightly longer case at 50mm vs 48mm. Mind you the titanium on the Pelagos makes it a lighter wearing watch. Given the price and with similar tool like features I’d say it makes it a good alternative. Accuracy with the Tudor in-house movement might even be better on the Tudor. ....... lots of value and quality for the $$$👍.
I’ve just bought exactly the same watch. Absolutely beautiful piece. Just waiting for a half link. Can’t seem to get the right amount of adjustment. Glad I stumbled on your channel 👍
The Pelagos is an awesome watch. I wear it as an alternative to my Rolex Submariner. When wearing it I don’t “wish” it was a Rolex! It is an awesome tool in its own right. Oh and it has a 70 hour reserve compared to the 40 hours on my Submariner….
Pelagos is perfect everyday watch for me.. Im a driving examiner.. I do tests on cars buses trucks from 30-60 minutes.. so I have a genuine reason to use that brilliant bezel every work day to time duration of each test.. Looks great.. legible.. and its a Killer on the rubber strap 👍🏾
I go diving in a dive watch and I love my Pelagos. You've missed the point with the spring loaded clasp. If you wear it on a drysuit or wet suit and you put it on the spring, as you dive deeper your suit will compress and the spring will make sure the watch stays in place and doesn't just droop on your arm. The contrast of the dial is superb in low light conditions. The rubber strap is good too and they've put a buckle on it as they also include a strap extension for use when using a dive suit, it wouldn't work with a clasp. I think you need to be a diver to really appreciate the watch, if you're not a diver, it's possibly not the watch for you.
You make some great points and it’s a fantastic watch, for me it’s ‘too much’ a dive watch if that makes sense...99.99% won’t be going diving and (maybe) they should of added some little smidges of luxury here and there - having said that, I admire the watch for watch it is and how it is.
@@watchandrew Totally get what you're saying. With the Pelagos, Tudor have made a 100% dive watch for divers. From the excellent straps, the non-corrosive titanium metal, the easy the read dials, the helium escape valve, the easy turn bezel and the depth rating far below that of even a professional saturation diver. You're right when you say it's a tool watch. It's actually a very good tool. When you say about adding some luxuries, I think there are nicer looking watches in Tudor's range. The red Black Bay I think you've just bought for instance. Keep up the good work!
I just purchased this watch and love it, I hear what ur saying about it being a little tall but I’m fine with that (maybe my wrist is more wearable for the Pelagos) . You said you wish you had purchased the Tudor GMT instead, but isn’t that just as tall? One last point , I think the helium escape valve may be unnecessary but it does break up the look of the thickness of the case , which is nice 👍. Thanks for the reviews, I like ur channel, keep up the good work 😁 best Steve
Cheers Steve,, that’s good to hear, thank you. It does break up the side I think you are right. The GMT is tall and heavy which was a concern the last time owned it, thank you for reminding me😁!
had mine for 5YEARS and love it. mine sits flat on the wrist ,so maybe you need new wrists!! lume is awesome, ETA movement is top notch visibility of face is stunning too. I've worn mine with a suit so not asure what you mean about it being too high. My Casio gravity master is higher thaan the tudor for comparrison!my only gripe is that it snags my arm hair, I have natos on my other watches except my Sea master which has an Omega silicone strap ,which is nice but stiff too as is the tudor strap. so Keep the watch and fit a nato strap, in 2023 they released thee with trhe Para strap. ,being an ex navy boy I much prefer the Nato's nice revciew Andrew I'll come back. cheers fellow.
Bought a Pelagos new about a month ago. In blue. Love watching the date change at midnight. 5 seconds past the hour the date simply clicks . New date. Magic.
So you looking for a tool watch in a dress watch design and size? I just tried this watch today and was surprised how snug it fits in my 6.5 wrist. I own 2 Tudor black bay 58 and i immediately fell out of love with them and fell in love with Pelagos, jeez that’s a freaking alpha watch period.
Great video! Thanks! Btw if you wear the watches behind your wrist bone, the caseback always digs more into the wrist and it doesn’t get uncomfortable while digging in. You also can make it tighter and you still have no issues with blood circulation ;) another advantage: no crown poking into the back of the hand LOL
Hey welcome back and congrats on the new job! I really wanted to be able to wear this watch. I went in the AD when the BB58 had just come out and saw it, looked too big but It caught my eye, then I tried it on the day I ended up buying the BB36...obviously a David and Goliath comparison. I think it might be their most handsome model, and I do prefer the black one by far...( also the sexiest lume I have ever seen) but it was like having a wedding cake on my wrist. Looks a lot better on you, and I have loved seeing all the strap combinations you've put it on, but I can see why it is on the chopping block. Great review as always! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Mike,,, great comment as usual 🙌,,, wow,, I bet the Pelagos felt like a space station after trying both the bb36 and pelagos in the same sitting!!! As it happens I’m going to try on a bb36 myself tomorrow,,, the bb41 looks too big for some reason, think the lid to lug is +50mm!
Thanks mate appreciate that.... and also appreciate the heads up! Yeah I think you may be right as the movement makes it top heavy,,, I just love the look of the watch but I may have to pass on it
@@watchandrew had the Gmt sold it for that reason.. just couldn't make it work on the bracelet.. If you can live with it on a strap then you can hunker it down on the wrist.. I'm a bracelet guy but This Pelagos on the rubber strap is 👌🏾
I got the Blue one last July and love it. The server to the watch is it's not your daily wear. It's your swimming diving get out of town in a hurry watch. It's all business. Yes the Blue is over the top but it's bold. You make too much about thickness. I have a 16 cm wrist and it's fine. The titanium cancels out the thickness completely. Wow you are a bit of a snob. It's smaller than the Seadweller and many other divers. You should have mention what a great price point it's at the great guality it has. Mine is as accurate as my GMT Master II Black. I'm going to have mine put on the rubber strap today so I'll reserve comment on that but it feel pretty good to me and they gave it too me for free. So sell it I'm sure it's next owner will love it and really get a bargain to boot.
Love this true comment, it’s an amazing watch for all the right reasons. Considering what’s packed in the watch, the value is unquestionable. I commented on this because i just picked up a 2021 blue with a 25% discount the current owner preferred the Omega sea master 300 so a win for me and i look forward to trying different strap variations. 👍
Good review as always. I’ve had the blue one for a few weeks now and love it to bits.I also have the bb eta and was worried that the Pelagos would be to tall. It’s not a issue at all for me. But if you have got small wrists then probably best to get a smaller watch.I’m on the waiting list for a sub , but I’m so happy with this watch I don’t know what I’ll do I’ve I get the call.Mind you four or five years time I may feel differently. Good luck with the new job.
OMG! A diver's extension on a dive watch!!! What on earth was Tudor thinking? God forbid a dive watch should have the characteristics of a dive watch. Perhaps they should make a ladies' version and that would make you happy? The funny thing is...I don't even care for the Pelagos all that much. You can do better for far less money, and the chapter ring is terrible - but your criticism solely for its dimensions is completely misplaced.
BB Chrono is 14mm thick, pretty much the same. Tried it in my local AD since I am waiting for Pelagos LHD. It's not as dramatic as everyone has making it out to be. We now have 39, but he feels like a Pelagos wannabe
Apart from the BB58 (which is too dainty) all Tudor divers need to go on a diet. Ever tried on a SeaDweller? You’ve got that thickness and the weight. Ridiculously head heavy. If you’ve got slim to medium wrists stick to a Submariner. That Pelagos is cool but a bit too cartoonish for my taste.
Wonderful review. Beautiful watch. I am saving to get one. What do you think of the accuracy? Is it reliable (some automatic watch if you use more, you gain more) ? How does the overall quality of the watch compare with Omega (Planet ocean)? Thank you..
The Air King is a horrible looking watch. To say thats an everyday watch and the Pelagos is not just shows how people like yourself are so biased to Rolex. Just cuz it has a 5 pointed crown its the best lol😂
For wear-ability do you prefer the Pelagos or the Superocean 42 you had? I'm on the hunt for a dive watch and these two are on my list. I know the Tudor is a technically better watch but the Superocean looks like something I'd want to wear more often.
I think the SO is more versatile and wears really low so I remember it being comfy. I think for daily wearability it’s the SO - but the Tudor is the better watch
It takes a big man to wear a big watch I love the depth - true diver..... Could of done with been a 45mm if I'm honest I see 42 and get a bit down about it
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The Pelagos is my first luxury watch, working within the oil & gas industry, I have never spent much on my watches as they tend to get beat up pretty badly (Tissot's are about as far as I stretch to). However, I got promoted to the BU Manager this last summer so decided to treat myself. I love the look of the Pelagos, it is a pure tool watch that shouts "I mean business" and looks good with my work attire be that flameproof coveralls or shirt and tie (double cuff sleeves folded over of course 😎). It did take me a while to get used to the thickness but it is such a minor detractor for an amazing time piece.
Good review and I hear your opinions. It does sound like it's coming from someone who places the rolex above all others, though. No disrespect, to each his own. Not the channel for me though. Unsub, but I did refer yours to all my other rolex die hard friends. Keep up and cheers! I wish all the best for your channel.
very nicely put Michael, thank you - but since this video was released I've bought a GS GMT, Chris Ward super compressor, Omega Speedmaster, Tudor bb58 blue and my collection and interests have varied a lot. My best watch is also my most expensive watch which means I want to use that one more than others, it happens to be a Rolex as well. Does that mean I put Rolex above all others? Probably yes but not to the detriment of my interest in other watches and brands. I'd say die hard Rolex is not quite the correct term for me. Thanks for the comment but not thank you for the un-sub!!! Take care👍
You should experience diving with your favourite watch.. The Pelagos deserves to go scuba, when you do you'll truly appreciate the besal and build of the watch..
Be warned bezels can be temperamental seize wobble etc , crown can completely undo especially on the LHD . Sadly I have had to recently send my Pelagos back as it decided to stop during the night and would not wind manually or on wrist . Tudor have had issues with these be “careful “.
nice video as always!! However, i'm a diver, and the Pelagos SMASHES the Sub in every way when it comes to being a dive watch!!! A fairer comparison is the Seadweller to be honest....
The biggest I’ve got is nautica at 44mm the smallest is my grandads retirement gold watch at 35mm my preferred sweet spot is 40mm But I gotta tell ya my next one is going to be the Pelagos in blue have been looking for a couple of years and every time I see it in the flesh my eyes mist up I was about to pull the trigger in July then found out that the North flag was being discontinued according to watches of Switzerland so I picked that up instead I know it’s a marmite watch but I adore it and any photos do not do it justice Take care in these troubled times and keep the content coming👍🏻
Funny you should say that,,, I’ve been loaned a Deepsea seadweller only a few days ago... I’ve been filming tonight. They are big boys for sure and take a bit of getting used to.... but they are quite special and a real statement watch
I’m enjoying your videos but you will always have problems with the thickness of watches if you keep wearing them wrong You’re supposed to wear it just above the wrist bone so the crown doesn’t rub against your hand when it’s moving about Give a try you might like it😉
I can’t believe you’ve called me out for wearing my watch wrong! How dare you😂 I’ve just tried to move it back an inch and it doesn’t feel right, feels like it’s a bracelet!! I used to wear on the right hand for that reason but swapped over as in right handed and easier to take wrist shots for IG on my camera... now right handed feels totally strange but always always I’ve worn my watch as close to my hand as possible.,, don’t think I’ll ever be able to do it any other way 👍🏻
Bigger watches was my preference a couple of years ago... I had the PO43.5 last year and loved it,, I try get all my watches about the same size. What’s your biggest and smallest watch in the collection?
@@watchandrew agreed - but no heavier than an Omega Planet Ocean. I had tried this on a few times but it’s weight put me off and that paragraph of text was a bit crass and unnecessary. I do keep coming back to this one though...
@@watchandrew keep up the good work . Incidentally I have the Tudor GMT , and seen a few comments saying this is also a thick watch . It's thick but I don't think it's as bad as people say it is . Try it on for yourself , happy watch shopping 👍
Yeah I’m definitely going to try it on, again,, I love the look at it and think it’s a great watch. - I’m looking forward to trying some watches on it’s been a while since I’ve been out to the shop to looks at watches
@@watchandrew I know everybody in this crazy hobby tells us you must get your watch on the bracelet . And I can't argue with that , but this time as I have no intention of selling my GMT , I got it on the fabric . It looks really nice . Can't tell you how much I hate those shit fake rivets on the bracelet
@@watchandrew I had it on order with Beeverbrookes they said Jan 21 I just happened to see it advertised with them got a lovely showroom have you been?
@@watchandrew Do you let you review there watches? They've got some unusual brands like Chopard, UBoat, Bremont, Breitling as you know. My next watch is either the Airking or the Exolorer or in my dreams the new OP turquoise..... frothing at the mouth lol
Here I am wearing mine everyday and I did not even know it was not meant to be worn daily. Crap oh yea man in 4 months time it has gained about a second yea one second. What a crappy watch.
I’d rather get an Omega or Grand Seiko with superior specs. Unless it’s a Rolex, why bother? If you can’t afford a Porsche but end up with an Audi, you can’t justify your purchase. At the price point of an Audi, you’d be better off with a Lexus or a Tesla.
pathe02. All new (non-exotic) cars depreciaTe in value over time, but some depreciate way more than others. Audi’s don’t hold value all that well. Now, if you drive your car until the wheels fall off, depreciation doesn’t matter, but if you have to sell it any time before then, you’ll wish you owned something that has a higher residual value. Audi’s are nice when they are within warranty period. After that, good luck getting top dollar when trying to sell it.
It seems we don’t approach watches in the same way. I don’t need to make money out of my watches. If I like something, I’ll purchase it. End of story...
pathe02. Respect! It’s a personal choice. You buy what you want to buy. I was talking about idiots who think buying a Rolex is somehow a good investment. Now, if you are in with an AD and you can get a SS Daytona at MSRP then by all means do it! However, how many ugly watches did that person had to buy in order to get that SS Daytona.
I got my datejust bro, you might of remembered my comment! Check it out @wssbwatches (insta). I do like pelagos but it's not for me. Keep the videos coming !.
Good review, some good points made, especially about the bezel protruding over the edge of the case. I'm torn between this and the gmt, I love the look of the gmt but it's just a bit too hefty for everyday wear. I'm going to have to have a good look at one of these and make my mind up. I also had a look at the black bay 36 in the silver dial, it was nice but just a bit too small, and the bb41's dial is just a bit too plain.
It is a shame and reason why I didn't flush my 4500. The thickness and stiff lugs are not worth it. I got NTH Nacken for now. Tudor... Wake the f up.big like on this honest review.
