ciclismosam
Master Apprentice WIS
After wearing my Tudor Pelagos for a little more than a month now I felt like it was time to write up a quick review. I think one important thing to cover going into a review of the watch is a little bit of Tudor’s history. Tudor is owned by Rolex and the watches are produced in the same factory and on the same machines as Rolex watches. The main difference is that Rolex produces their own in house movements while Tudor utilizes modified and decorated ETA movements. In the past Tudor has been considered a “baby Rolex” however recently Tudor has continually pushed development of their own brand separate from Rolex. This for me is very good and Tudor can try new things and makes changes much more than Rolex can.
With this in mind lets look at the Tudor Pelagos dive watch. A 42mm 500m rated dive watch than goes new places for the Rolex/Tudor brand. The case is made a titanium which gives the watch an excellent feel on the wrist, it can almost disappear and you nearly forget you are wearing it. The matte brushed titanium is fantastic and gives this watch a tool look, it feels like it is just there to get the job done. Personally, I really like this, as it is just such an honest watch. The machining of the case is very precise and extremely well done, all while being the first Rolex/Tudor watch to be made from titanium.
Case front by ciclismosam, on Flickr
Case side by ciclismosam, on Flickr
Both the dial and the bezel are a matte black ceramic and has square hour markers with rectangles at the 6 and 9 markers and a triangle and 12. The date at 3 is without a Cyclops which is normal on Tudor’s new models and a welcome change from Rolex. One great detail is the chapter ring around the outside of the dial with the second marks. The hour markers fit into cutouts in the chapter ring giving some nice 3d detailing. The dial is very clean with the Tudor shield, name, and Geneve at the top of the dial. In the lower part of the dial there is only the depth rating and “rotor self-winding” which is a nod to older Tudor models.
Dial and Bezel by ciclismosam, on Flickr
Lume shot by ciclismosam, on Flickr
The matte bezel is also very well detailed, and the teeth around the outside of the bezel are very precise. The bezel is only a 60 click bezel, yet it has the best bezel action of any watch I have had. Extremely precise and with great feedback the bezel action could not be any better.
The bracelet is also titanium and is extremely comfortable. The big deal when it comes to the bracelet is the stainless steel clasp which includes 4 adjustable settings. The first 3 are set adjustments, however the 4th setting is a spring system that auto adjusts to the wearers wrist. This is meant for the changes in pressure while diving, but I imagine it will also work well for those who feel their wrist size changes throughout the day. The Pelagos also somes with a rubber strap that integrates into the endlinks which is a really nice touch.
Clasp closed by ciclismosam, on Flickr
Clasp open by ciclismosam, on Flickr
Bracelet spring by ciclismosam, on Flickr
All in all, I have to say that I am very pleased with the Tudor Pelagos and it has met all expectations for me. This is one watch that I will own for many years, and maybe for life.
With this in mind lets look at the Tudor Pelagos dive watch. A 42mm 500m rated dive watch than goes new places for the Rolex/Tudor brand. The case is made a titanium which gives the watch an excellent feel on the wrist, it can almost disappear and you nearly forget you are wearing it. The matte brushed titanium is fantastic and gives this watch a tool look, it feels like it is just there to get the job done. Personally, I really like this, as it is just such an honest watch. The machining of the case is very precise and extremely well done, all while being the first Rolex/Tudor watch to be made from titanium.
Case front by ciclismosam, on FlickrCase side by ciclismosam, on FlickrBoth the dial and the bezel are a matte black ceramic and has square hour markers with rectangles at the 6 and 9 markers and a triangle and 12. The date at 3 is without a Cyclops which is normal on Tudor’s new models and a welcome change from Rolex. One great detail is the chapter ring around the outside of the dial with the second marks. The hour markers fit into cutouts in the chapter ring giving some nice 3d detailing. The dial is very clean with the Tudor shield, name, and Geneve at the top of the dial. In the lower part of the dial there is only the depth rating and “rotor self-winding” which is a nod to older Tudor models.
Dial and Bezel by ciclismosam, on FlickrLume shot by ciclismosam, on FlickrThe matte bezel is also very well detailed, and the teeth around the outside of the bezel are very precise. The bezel is only a 60 click bezel, yet it has the best bezel action of any watch I have had. Extremely precise and with great feedback the bezel action could not be any better.
The bracelet is also titanium and is extremely comfortable. The big deal when it comes to the bracelet is the stainless steel clasp which includes 4 adjustable settings. The first 3 are set adjustments, however the 4th setting is a spring system that auto adjusts to the wearers wrist. This is meant for the changes in pressure while diving, but I imagine it will also work well for those who feel their wrist size changes throughout the day. The Pelagos also somes with a rubber strap that integrates into the endlinks which is a really nice touch.
Clasp closed by ciclismosam, on FlickrClasp open by ciclismosam, on FlickrBracelet spring by ciclismosam, on FlickrAll in all, I have to say that I am very pleased with the Tudor Pelagos and it has met all expectations for me. This is one watch that I will own for many years, and maybe for life.
