Tudor Pelagos

**Bonesey** · 24th December 2014, 19:55

Great pictures, great write up, great watch. Had mine for almost two years. Bracelet is a bit scratched but like you say, it's meant to be worn.

**rikfr** · 24th December 2014, 20:58

Enjoyed your review Robbie. I wore a Rolex submariner for many, many years, and some time ago I gave it to my son. I really missed it, but couldn't justify the cost of replacing it. Then I saw the Pelagos...... I've had mine for 7 months now, and I love it. For the the first few months I wore it on the bracelet, which is great, then switched to the the rubber strap, which I also like very much. Recently I've been trying other straps. Your picture on the Timefactors new grey NATO looks great, but I really prefer Zulu to NATO. Have you come across any suppliers of Zulu in the same grey colour (Admiralty Grey?) as Eddie's NATO? For me this would be the perfect strap, especially with bead-blasted hardware.
How's your accuracy? Mine started out at +7/8 seconds per day, but has now settled at +4 secs in constant wear. (If I leave it off overnight, dial up, it improves to + 2 secs).

**robbiekhan** · 24th December 2014, 23:16

Cheers folks again!

rikfr, I'm not sure who else would do TZ-UK style nylon but with Zulu hardware. I searched various sources a while back but in the end went with non Zulu. Perhaps Eddie could branch out? :D

Mine was about 8 seconds ahead when I first got it but it's settling down to 6 at present depending on wear ratio and how it's placed. My Longines was the same but after almost 2 years went down to and stayed put at +2 seconds a day. Same movement so I imagine the Pelagos will follow the same path.

**DJAlex** · 25th December 2014, 01:07

I admire the small details on this watch it looks extremely well put together..
Great write up and fabulous pictures, the watch looks amazing. Enjoy owning and wearing it daily.!

**MTM84** · 26th December 2014, 13:52

Thanks for posting - I enjoyed reading that.

**robbiekhan** · 27th December 2014, 00:16

Cheers again (again!) and it's great to see so many who appreciate an all out tool diver like this! May this and the Black Bays mark an iconic modern-period for Tudor :)

**Bademester** · 27th December 2014, 13:18

Great post

**TomDavoren** · 2nd January 2015, 01:31

Great spot on the shield and rook design details on the strap and clasp, I tried one on just before Christmas and didn't even notice! Nice design touch from Tudor there.

**robbiekhan** · 2nd January 2015, 02:15

It wasn't me who spotted them initially, I saw it mentioned elsewhere but couldn't find any annotated photos so decided to shoot my own :P

**loup.gris** · 2nd January 2015, 15:17

It's a fabulous watch in its class, this Pelagos!

**Jimmcb** · 2nd January 2015, 19:25

A fascinating read and very good pics. Thanks for sharing.

Looking forward to reading about your next purchase.

Jim

**robbiekhan** · 2nd January 2015, 19:45

That's at least a few (if not several!) years away lol. I really don't think I will be getting a new watch to replace this but perhaps adding a watch in time and only then a dress watch. For leisure and business this Pelagos does everything right for me.

Happy to photograph and review watches that are sent to me of course, and maybe build a foundation out of it, perhaps!

**Jimmcb** · 2nd January 2015, 21:14

Its certainly grabbed the attention of many here Robbie. well done!

cheers

jim

**Richy** · 2nd January 2015, 21:27

Excellent review, and that is a lovely watch that I am sure you will enjoy for years to come.

**Cat7** · 4th January 2015, 10:50

Great photos, keep coming back to the Pelagos, I guess it's just a matter of time. Sorry if I have missed it but what pads do you use for taking out any scratches?

**alun** · 4th January 2015, 15:08

I love my Pelagos. I really didn't want a new sub - just something feels too generic about them to me right now. But the Pelagos is great. Just been inspired by this thread to buy a fibreglass pen from eBay to clean it up!

**Cat7** · 4th January 2015, 19:56

Ok cleaning pads and fibre glass pen? Can someone please explain....

**Jimnic007** · 13th January 2015, 19:12

Originally Posted by Bonesey

Great pictures, great write up, great watch. Had mine for almost two years. Bracelet is a bit scratched but like you say, it's meant to be worn.

Bonesey, I wonder if you could post up some pictures of your two year old Pelagos? I read Robbie's thread and have pretty much decided (obviously reserve the right to change my mind!!) that a Pelagos is the watch for me, but I would be really interested to see how the watch looks two years in. Has the titanium started to go slightly darker as I understand that is what is likely to happen, which could look fantastic.

Thanks

**robbiekhan** · 13th January 2015, 21:38

Originally Posted by Cat7

Ok cleaning pads and fibre glass pen? Can someone please explain....

What would you like explaining!

Originally Posted by Jimnic007

Bonesey, I wonder if you could post up some pictures of your two year old Pelagos? I read Robbie's thread and have pretty much decided (obviously reserve the right to change my mind!!) that a Pelagos is the watch for me, but I would be really interested to see how the watch looks two years in. Has the titanium started to go slightly darker as I understand that is what is likely to happen, which could look fantastic.

Thanks

Interested also in seeing pics of an older Pelagos to know what I can expect :)

**mowflow** · 14th January 2015, 11:44

I've always had a thing for Tudor watches as I remember my dad buying one when i was very young and this was my first memory of quality timepieces. Unfortunately, in a moment of madness he gave that watch away to a friend.

I actually never knew anything about the Pelagos until recently. I was looking at a Black bay in a local dealers when a Pelagos caught my attention. They seem to be a watch that really needs to be seen in the flesh to be fully appreciated. I hope to make one a 40th present to myself in a few years.

JV · 14th January 2015, 19:46

Great write up. Thanks.

**robbiekhan** · 16th January 2015, 08:57

Here's a "worn and wound" style shot :D

Originally Posted by mowflow

I've always had a thing for Tudor watches as I remember my dad buying one when i was very young and this was my first memory of quality timepieces. Unfortunately, in a moment of madness he gave that watch away to a friend.

I actually never knew anything about the Pelagos until recently. I was looking at a Black bay in a local dealers when a Pelagos caught my attention. They seem to be a watch that really needs to be seen in the flesh to be fully appreciated. I hope to make one a 40th present to myself in a few years.

He gave it away? Definitely madness!

But you are right, seeing one in person has a different effect to seeing online pictures :p

**mowflow** · 17th January 2015, 23:09

Yeah, I only found out that he gave it away a few weeks ago. We were discussing watches and he said he'd noticed a lot of tudor advertising recently. I asked if he still had his and he replied "no, I gave it to Colin". Now, this is where the story gets interesting.

Colin was his best friend and was a really nice guy. Colin's brother on the other hand was a prick. Sadly Colin passed away just under a year ago. During Colin's illness his brother travelled up from London and stayed at his house, during that time several valuable items went missing. Unfortunately this watch was one of those items. However, Karma is a bitch. About 2 months ago the brothers house was burgled and guess what they took?

**robbiekhan** · 18th January 2015, 02:42

Damn, sorry to hear about Colin

That watch has some serious history to it now and someone has it without knowing its story. Thinking about that for a moment blows my mind.

**Cat7** · 28th January 2015, 12:08

Hi Robbie, just interested to know more about what people use to keep their watches in top condition. Fibre glass pen for deep scratches and cleaning pads for slight scratches I suppose, any further info would be appreciated, including what type and where to buy, thanks.

**robbiekhan** · 28th January 2015, 12:20

Essentially yes that's right! I give mine a bi weekly wipe down with a microfibre cloth or small electric razer brush anyway just to keep dirt/dust away from the link crevices and underside etc. Stays in good condition :)

**Erwind** · 24th February 2015, 18:56

Nice write up. Thanks.

**bruteawful** · 25th February 2015, 14:04

Great write up there. I've had my Pelagos for over a year now and absolutley love it.

I worried it was just slightly too thick initially but that soon passed. I wear mine for everything from desk diving to gardening and swimming and it looks great still. Feels such fine quality compared to other similar value watches I've had. A definite keeper.

**robbiekhan** · 25th February 2015, 14:16

Ah glad to hear it and thanks again folks!

My clasp has acquired a really fine hairline scratch that's deep and won't scotch pen out. It's only visible from certain lighting angles. A battle scar :D

I have various Nato straps and stuff but lately I've been using the bracelet more and more. There's something about it that is just "right".

**Binsull** · 25th February 2015, 14:32

I appreciate a leather strap on a diver is a bit of a no no for some but I'm currently doing a spot of desk diving with mine on a Hirsch Buffalo...

**bruteawful** · 25th February 2015, 17:54

Originally Posted by robbiekhan

Ah glad to hear it and thanks again folks!

My clasp has acquired a really fine hairline scratch that's deep and won't scotch pen out. It's only visible from certain lighting angles. A battle scar :D

I have various Nato straps and stuff but lately I've been using the bracelet more and more. There's something about it that is just "right".

The clasp is stainless I think, rather than Ti - probably needs a bit more work to get a scratch out.

**robbiekhan** · 25th February 2015, 19:13

It''s a combi of Steelinox and Ti but I've gotten scratches off it before, this one is deep though man, deep!

**sweets** · 25th February 2015, 20:03

Nice write up.
I am a big fan of mine

I love the purity of the design, the fact that they didn't add any adornment.

It is a rare thing in this day and age, and I applaud the restraint they showed.

Dave

**robbiekhan** · 25th February 2015, 20:16

Good pic! Just shows how nicely balanced the dial is whatever the ambient condition :)

**Tahiti** · 3rd March 2015, 09:47

Cracking review and a lovely (and nicely different) watch.

I tried one on when they relaunched in the UK and its been on my want list ever since.

**robbiekhan** · 3rd March 2015, 21:18

Thank you :)

I have a hand made dark brown "aged" leather Nato on its way, stand by for pics when it comes :D

**bigweb** · 10th March 2015, 13:45

Awesome Photos and a lovely watch. Cant decide between this and a Heritage Chrono

**geek0** · 10th March 2015, 23:22

Originally Posted by robbiekhan

Good pic! Just shows how nicely balanced the dial is whatever the ambient condition :)

The dial is not the only thing been nicely balanced... I was shocked how lightweight it is on the wrist...I have to get one some time..

**robbiekhan** · 11th March 2015, 09:17

Yup the Titanium does add a lot of surprises to the weight and overall look and feel of the watch. I can't help but think it wouldn't be the same if it was just SS :p

It's that duller silver colour, the warmth when against the skin and the weird 'precise' roughness, if that makes sense.

**geek0** · 11th March 2015, 20:38

Yes, absolutely... The only thing is that on the other side you have a thick watch on the wrist without feeling it... Pros and cons...😜

**bitfield** · 11th March 2015, 21:41

It is beautiful, and though I'm not normally a fan of Ti watches, I have tried this one on and loved it. To my mind, the greatest Tudor of all time (so far, I mean).

**oldoakknives** · 12th March 2015, 14:58

Great review had never considered Tudor as a brand before. As a relative newcomer who has only tried a PO and various Seiko's its really helpful to read about what you guys have.
Ian

**robbiekhan** · 12th March 2015, 20:09

Was in the same boat as you then! I knew nothing of Tudor until someone on another forum pointed this model out and I just had to see one in person :p

Today the leather band arrived. I like it!

**bigweb** · 12th March 2015, 20:27

Where did you get the strap?

**robbiekhan** · 12th March 2015, 20:35

hey, the strap was via Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/uk/transaction/1009433273

**bigweb** · 12th March 2015, 20:38

Thanks. Looks great

**abryant64** · 13th March 2015, 21:09

Great write up, thanks!

**amextime** · 16th March 2015, 00:23

Thanks for the great post!

This piece is really growing on me as it thought i preferred the black bay originally but changing my mind now!

- - - Updated - - -

Originally Posted by robbiekhan

Was in the same boat as you then! I knew nothing of Tudor until someone on another forum pointed this model out and I just had to see one in person :p

Today the leather band arrived. I like it!

Great band choice.

**robbiekhan** · 18th March 2015, 19:01

Looks like buyers looking at a Pelagos are in for a treat!

Tudor have their new in-house movement and are re-releasing the Pelagos with it.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/the-new...house-movement

The great thing? Only a small cost increase!

I don't intend on getting one to upgrade but the blue, the more I look at it the more I'm drawn in.

**dowsing** · 18th March 2015, 19:59

Thanks for posting this, I love it.

Originally Posted by robbiekhan

Looks like buyers looking at a Pelagos are in for a treat!

Tudor have their new in-house movement and are re-releasing the Pelagos with it.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/the-new...house-movement

The great thing? Only a small cost increase!

I don't intend on getting one to upgrade but the blue, the more I look at it the more I'm drawn in.

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