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I've got a Rolex Hulk and. Batman -- but the Blue Pelly gets the most wear-time. They did something ingenious with it's design ... the dark metal, the flat sharp contrast, the sloped inner ring and almost 3d indices ... it is the perfect watch. I've sometimes even contemplated buying a second one as a spare. It's the best watch I've ever owned. Also the case proportions are nearly perfect - all the angles and shapes work together in perfect harmony.
This was my first proper watch, haven’t even considered upgrading from this. I truly love this thing. Tool watch heritage, tool watch soul, tool watch performance, and tool watch looks. I also have huge hands & wrists (I’m 6 foot 4) so frankly it’s the perfect size for me. It might be kind of controversial but I still think it looks good with a suit just as it does with hiking gear, and it fits under every cuff I have tried to wear it with. I feel like the issue for me with the P39 is the lack of helium escape valve, the clasp, and the differences with the lume pips on the face. It’s a nice watch, but it’s a bit overrated. The proper goat is the 42.
The Pelagos looks outstanding with a suit. I'm a lawyer and wear suits and sports coats quite frequently. I love the look of the Pelagos with my Brooks Brothers or Polo Blue Line suits.
@@georgetown8986 Totally agree. For me (and I can tell you) the watch is pretty proportional when I wear it with a sport coat. I also quite like the matte finish of the watch with as suit as well. I think the common critique coming from people about the 42 that it is too big for this is because they are too small to wear the watch in the first place haha Georgetown! I applied there back in the day- ended up at Notre Dame. Awesome university and one of my favorite campuses I've ever visited. Cheers to you
More and more people are seeing the light :) Like me you are one of the few that will stay with the Pelagos 42mm! I totally agree with you that there is only ONE real Pelagos!
I've had my Blue Pelagos since 2015. Like you I have a larger wrist size (7 1/2") and like you it would probably be my last watch to be sold. The quality and look of this watch is unmatched for a true tool watch/diver. It still puts a smile on my face every time I put it back on. And believe me that's a rare feat in today's watch world. Keep up the good content!
The 42 is still the champion. It seems like many in the watch media are only waking up to the Pelagos since the 39 came out, even sounding surprised at features (like the included rubber strap) that have been there since the first release! The 39 seems a bit "fancier" in the finish, but the aggressive sterility of the original is what made it appeal to me - I'll be keeping mine!
Yeah agreed on all your points! I'm glad that more people are recognizing the glories of the Pelagos and the surprise many feel is pretty funny at times lol! I really like the Pelagos 39 and at one point i was ready to fire sale some watches to get one! But after spending time with mine I'm surprised by how little I've thought about the 39mm version. Like you said, that clinical efficiency and legibility of the original just doesnt get old and even if a Pelagos 39 does join it some day, I now know that it will stand its ground more than comfortably
Thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! I really thought that the Pelagos 39 would take the edge off my Pelagos, but it sharpened that edge that much more lol!
Don't worry about the ISO 6425 rating. The Tudor divers are rock solid on this score. Before I bought my Black Bay 58 I challenged the makers over this: they responded by reminding me that Tudor had been making excellent dive watches long before the advent of ISO 6425, and that I could take it as read that if tested, the Tudor would comply. As an aside, James Heaton, in a recent article for Hodinkee said that over the years Tudor and Rolex were the only dive watches that had never given him a problem. They are totally reliable, and you can take them to their stated rating in complete confidence. In other words, go for it!
Oh yeah i have no doubts on them meeting the standards, what i was saying was I actually think they go the extra mile by having the bezel fully lumed! It makes checking the time and elapsed time in low light situations so easy that I think that fully lumed bezels should be part of the ISO standards! Of course it would be expensive for many watch companies but still. If I were to go diving id take my citizen promaster diver and my pelagos for sure, they feel like they can handle everything!
I have the Pelagos 42mm in Blue on order. But I do find myself wondering if maybe black would be a better choice, due to it more subtle. What’s your take on the color? Being that you have owned the black for some time now.
Yeah the pelagos will look great on your wrist for sure! The ETA versions are great i love that it has an easily serviceable movement the simpler dial is a nice plus too. At the very least I just wish my version didnt have "rotor self winding" there its just such a useless phrase. No need for nods to history on such a modern watch!
The 42mm is still hard to get from an AD in western Canada, I'm flying to Victoria on Vancouver Island to pick up the only one I could find. All of the western Canadian AD websites say "by request only" on most popular Tudor watches including the entire Pelagos lineup, which of course means they don't have any in stock or available. I was given a call about two weeks after inquiring with all the Tudor AD's from Ontario to Vancouver Island. I'm pretty jacked to be going to Victoria, it's a beautiful place, it has a great array of boutique restaurants and my brand new Pelagos awaits!
Just got the P39. My absolute dream is the P42 reimagined into a smaller offering. Call it the P40. 40mm, 13mm-ish thick, Helium Escape valve, 20mm bracelet tapering to 16mm, and of course the sweet clasp. The P42 is too big for me and it kills me to not have it haha. I hope they just come out with a scaled down version of P42 and remove the paragraph on the dial. Love the P42 though!
I love the Pelagos 42, and from my experience with my LHD I can't disagree with your views, Its super comfortable on the bracelet such that I've never felt the need to change it or swap to the rubber strap, something that I was going to try those years ago when I purchased it. My LHD is a keeper. Having received the call from the AD last Thursday I picked up the 39 yesterday. I can say that in my case it is different enough to coexist with my LHD without treading on any toes.
Oh wow congrats on the new pick up!!! At first i was worried about the Pelagos 39 stepping ont he toes of my Pelagos but after wearing it for 2.5 weeks straight i have no doubt in my mind that they would be able to coexist and hearing from you that you think they can coexist within your collection is just the confirmation i needed! For the time being I'm just happy that i feel this way bc its saving me $4400 lol but i have a feeling that i wont be able to resist a 39 for much longer especially if they release one in navy blue! Hope you wear your Pelagos 39 in good health!
@@thewatchidiot My LHD looks different to the normal Pelegos 42 (apart from the crown position), mine has slight aged lume on the hands and markers and the roulette date wheel, the 39 has white hands and markers (the lume is nuts like the BB Pro lume slices) so may be a little closer to your Pelegos than mine, yeh a blue version would be interesting and a greater differentiator to your Pelagos. The 39 is still a tool watch but just a little more versatile than my LHD for some occasions. My LHD is still one of my all time favourites, those shoes are just too comfortable.
I'm commenting on this 1 yr old video because it's still so relevant. I'd been eyeing the Tudor Pelagos LHD for some time(and I am right handed), and have watched numerous YT's on it. I finally went to a local AD and tried on the LHD, standard 42 Pelagos, and Pelagos 39. The 39 looked great on my 7 inch relatively flat wrist, and so did the standard(RHD) 42. But the 42 LHD looked that much better. I love the cream colored lume vs the stark white lume. I love the depth of the dial thanks to the stepped chapter ring(rehaut?) and applied markers. I also tried on the Black Bay 41 and really liked it, but not nearly as much as the Pelagos LHD. I love the Pelagos bracelet and ingenious clasp. The BB's faux rivets bracelet, maybe not so much. I bought the LHD and am loving it. Thanks for these great reviews.
I think I have to say I totally agree with you. I have recently bought the Pelagos 42mm and it's really an amazing watch. The bezel, the titanium, the bracelet and rubber strap option along with the lume are all outstanding. Absolutely loving this watch.
Thats awesome man, so happy to hear youre loving your Pelagos! I keep getting surprised by how much i love mine even after all these years of ownership and it just comes down to the unique experience. May you wear it in good health!!
@@thewatchidiot thanks man. I really think this one will be a keeper. I have an Omega SMP and Bermont Martin Barker III and the Pelagos seems to be my go too. Your videos of the Pelagos actually made me want to get one. So I want to say thank you for pointing me in the direction of the Pelagos. 👌
I love the 42 in blue but It’s too big for me so I welcome the smaller size. Im a huge fan of Tudor, I have owned six of their collection and always wanted a Pelagos but it was too big. Now I can add a smaller version pelagos to my collection so it’s a win for me
Yeah and I'm so happy that they released the Pelagos 39, for folks exactly in your situation! Honestly if I didnt have my Pelagos 42 and i had to choose one right now, I'd most like go for the 39 because of that perfect size.
I fell in love 6 years after 😆 what is your Wrist size? got into this titanium after checking the 2024 models, and tought myself, Does Tudor have titanium? I alre4ady have 3 titanium watches and I love all of them over any other watches in my collection, but this one, man, beautiful and simplistic
I usually wear a Ti sports watch the 42mm pelagos is one I wore for a long while it is just awesome they should of just made the 39mm a Ti BB and left this line as it is. IMHO
Glad that your Pelagos is serving you well! in a way i think this is as close to a titanium BB58 as we could have gotten without Tudor mixing their two lines, I'm just glad that they finally got around to making a smaller Pelagos and opening it up to so many new people!
I've got a 7.5 inch wrist too! For this type of tool watch the proportions are absolutely spot on, undoubtedly the last watch i would ever sell from my collection!
I have a 168000 Sub, 2500 PO and a Pelagos LHD. Love my LHD, even though I have a smaller wrist, the titanium negates that factor. Even though the Pelagos is a 60- click bezel, the action is sublime. The bracelet is fantastic as you say, but I mostly wear mine on a crafter blue- it's a great strap and fits perfectly.
Great channel! What is your wrist size? Please review a Tudor Chrono model. I have no possibility to check this watch on my wrist and I see that we have very similar :D
How has the bracelet held up in relation to scratches? There is certainly a fine line between looking worn and used vs trashed and in need of polish. What has your experience been?
Glad we're on the same page! Yeah I'm still loving my BB Pro its still a keeper but I havent worn it in a while bc i've been wearing and enjoying the pelagos so much! I actually put on the BB Pro bc i wanted to wear it bc i missed it, but after a while (through no fault of its own) I went back to the Pelagos lol! T
I have both and they're different enough to own them both. The 42 is definitely the better watch for its intended purpose and the bracelet is unsurpassed by none but the 39 is actually better as an everyday watch.
Yeah my latest stint with my Pelagos 42 confirmed that if and when I get a Pelagos 39, the 39 wont step on the toes of my Pelagos 42 bc the 42 has its own unique charm and feel. Given how comfy the 42mm one is i can only imagine how amazing the 39 must feel on the wrist daily!
Agreed, the Pelagos 39 is a great watch no doubt but I think the 42mm Pelagos is the one to get bc if I'm going to spend the money to get a watch like this I would want to get the full tool watch/Pelagos experience even though I would likely wear the Pelagos 39 more often
Yeah I still really do like the Pelagos 39 and I'll probably still want to get one at some point but yeah after getting reacquainted with my Pelagos its pretty much wiped out my burning desire to get the 39 bc of how special and unique the Pelagos still felt. But who knows how the 39 would fare in the long run, maybe the duo can dominate!
I don't think they can get the ISO rating since they removed the lumed 3 O'clock marker (has to have a lume marker at every 5 min mark.) the previous ETA edition has a marker next to the date window. that's my understanding.
I walked in to my local watch dealer with cash on hand to buy the Seiko Marinemaster 600M as 1st choice and the Pelagos 42 as the 2nd, but came out with the Pelagos 39. That says a lot. But to be fair, I didn't even know the 39 existed until then. I've been living in a box.
Yup it absolutely does and I cant believe I forgot to mention that! it feels different when you hit 12 and to move it out of 12 it takes just a little bit of extra force. this way its hard to not reset it perfectly everytime and i can reset it without looking! The attention to detail is pretty amazing
I’m a big fan of both 39 and 42 but must admit, the proportion, wearability, and symmetry on the 39 is almost perfect. I think you have to put one on your wrist and experience this watch to make an objective call.
With him having a bigger wrist, makes sense he prefers the 42mm. The matte black on the 42mm is better too, but overall the 39mm, to me, is a better watch.
Oh yeah the 39 is an incredible looking watch and I would love to get one at some point! My ideal watch size is 38-40 so the 39 is pretty much perfect so this video was i guess me being super surprised by how much i still love the bigger 42 given that there is a 39mm version in existence. I thought that the 39 would be gnawing at my heart the whole time and that it would render my 42 redundant, but im glad to see that that most likely wont be the case!
I believe that it comes down to wrist presence and specs. If you really need your watch to be a little bit smaller and you don't care about almost perfect specifications go for the 39. It's a great looking watch. If you really like a great, buffed up Diver’s watch go for the 42. If the 39 pelagos comes out in blue that will mean that TUDOR is going to discontinue the 42. Don't believe it's gonna happen. As for the price difference it isn't as much as it should be. The 39 is overpriced.
This may be controversial but I very much see the Peli as a Sea Dweller SD4000 Tudor, not Submariner! Obviously the new SD43 has a cyclops, which I think, counts it out. Great video, thanks!
Tried this at dealer. Doesn't need to be titanium, feels flimsy and cheap at 39mm. The colour is very yes or no too. They should just have done a T Fit BB58 in straight black and white, and made the Pelagos exactly the same as 42mm, but smaller.
i have two GMT Rolex and a Deepsea James cameron, and have just ordered this 42mm today i fancy wearing it with the rubber strap. I couldnt do a 39 mm it would be too small on my 7.5 inch wrist, love the matt finish on this watch
For a large wrist like yours, the 42 is the way to go. It have tried it on and it is too large for my 6.75” wrist. However, the FXD fits me well. I want to try on a 39 - if it wears like my BB58, I may buy one.
Regarding the weight, I disagree. It’s not light. It’s got some decent heft to it. My friend has a citizen that is made of titanium and that thing is feather light. This in no way is light to me. I love it. Your video hits on all the great points. The lume is insane! The titanium looks beautiful but unfortunately scratches so easily. That shouldn’t bother me as I bought this for an every day wear quality watch but unfortunately it does. I’m curious what your thoughts are on how easy it scratches and what you’ve done to fix or avoid this issue
I proved the 42 on my 7 3/4 inch wrist, but I felt it was to chunky, So I went with the p39, ive used a 38 Victorinox and my wrist is kind of big, but didn't like the chubbyness of the 42
Thank you so much! Yeah it missed out on a few things for sure, i think that they could have managed to squeeze in that stepped chapter ring but either way the 39 is a pretty sweet watch!
Hi Mr Idiot (or can I call you Watch?). This is a great video of a fantastic watch. BUT: while this would be excellent worn over a wet suit my wrists would be too small for me, and many other people, to wear in normal circumstances. This is where the Black Bay 58, Pelagos 39 and Sinn U50 score. However, I really need to try the FXD, which would suit me much better, both for its uniqueness and reduced thickness. I'd still need to try it though, because for me the sheer size of many tool watches makes them impractical to wear. I'm glad you relate so well to the Pelagos. Many people struggle to find THE watch, but if you can cope with the size the Pelagos is an excellent choice.
Glad you enjoyed the video! and yeah thats absolutely right, I'm so glad that the Pelagos 39 came out because it now offers so much of the pelagos charm but in a much more manageable size. For me my ideal watch size is 38-40mm so if i didnt already have and love my 42mm pelagos i'm pretty sure that I would have chosen the Pelagos 39 right now! I used to have a U1 but even tho it technically fit my wrist it was just too big for me so i got really excited that they made the 41mm size. I'm just hoping that they make a 41mm version of the oil filled quartz UX, bc the dial illusion is just incredible and unlike anything else. The Pelagos FXD is an interesting one and i hope you get to try it one bc it definitely feels much thinner and if you put it on a single pass strap it wont sit high on the wrist at all. that being said the visual weight of it on the wrist is still relatively alot bc the dial is one flat piece instead of having the stepped chapter ring on the original pelagos. But that was my experience, I hope it is better for you!
Of course the 42mm version is still awesome, unfortunately I'm sized out of it anyway, so I don't have to break my head over which one to get...hell, my wrists are so girly, I can barely pull off the Pelagos 39 or the BB58, they are the maximum of what watch size that looks somewhat proportionate on my wrists...
loool yeah not having to decide is a nice thing in this case! Yeah the pelagos 39 probably wears a bit bigger with the bigger bezel but at least the lug to lug is shorter than the lug to lug on the BB58. Btw check out the Seiko SNE569 and its variants if you havent already, its quartz (not sure how you feel about that) but its 37mm and less than 11mm thick and it was my most worn watch last year! I cant get enough of it, its so comfy
@@thewatchidiot thanks for the advice, might research a bit more about that Seiko, measurements sound amazing. Out of curiosity: Do you have experience with Christopher Ward? Since my wrist is so small I'm thinking about getting the CW C60 Trident Pro 300 in the 38mm version, should be a size that suitable for my wrist...the CW C63 Sealander GMT also seems nice.
The Pelagos 42 is definitely Tudor's more purposeful and tool-like model - it's marvellous. However, I dislike the ratchet/spring clasp although it works as intended, but in this day and age let's face it, 99% of wearers will not be needing it to snorkel, let alone saturation dive. Hence why the latest 39 will appeal to a wider audience with its more compact aesthetics, excellent specs and that 5-digit Submariner vibe (incl red text), not to mention that fabulous T-Fit clasp. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and it's nice to now have a choice.
I like the Pelagos 39, but the 21mm lug width is not a good thing... I wear a black BB58, I'm seriously contemplating acquiring a blue 42mm Pelagos. My 7.5" wrist handles 42-44mm watches just fine, and I really want a blue Tudor...
I tried it on today. Sadly it does feel a little small. Also the bezel is VERY shiny. That sunburst really explodes on the dial, didnt notice it on the dial really though at all. It looks mad luxe though. 100% a rolex killer. But if you have some weight to your arms or go to the gym regularly, this thing is just going to feel a but tiny unfortunately.
Yeah no doubt about it I'm really happy that so much of that pelagos magic can now be experienced by more people! For me my ideal watch size is 38-40 so a 39mm pelagos is right up my alley too but this video wasnt made to say heres why the 42mm version is better than the 39mm one. Its more to say heres why the 42mm version just as a watch on its own is still incredible! (given how forgotten this model usually is lol)
@@thewatchidiot You are right mate. It’s just amazing how ppl downgrade constantly this watch because they own a 42. The reality is that the Pelagos 39 wears like 40 due to bezel diameter being 40mm
Yeah exactly theres no need for any watch to be put down just bc there's another similar watch. two watches can be simultaneously awesome, and that's very much the case with these Pelagos'
The P39 has certainly put the Pelagos on the map. It’s a shame that it has ruffled BB58 owners feathers and they are being negative about what is a stunning watch which is perfect for a lot of people. My only gripe is that the bracelet tapers so much to the clasp. The extra 1mm at the head should have carried down to the clasp. Gives it an overly feminine feel IMO.
Why would you worry about lug width? That watch should never come off its factory bracelet and if for some reason you were crazy enough to remove it it comes with a rubber strap
The Pelagos has so much further it could go. Tudor really need a ceramic bezel steel watch and I feel this would best be served by a Pelagos Steel™️ and leave all the aluminium ‘heritage’ fake stuff to the BB range.
There's something about the flat dial and bezel that just make the Pelly work and I think its a big reason why I'm so meh on the new 39mm. First, I hate grade 2 titanium. Its grey and too toolish and SCRATCHES but it fits the theme of the OG Pelly, not so much on the fancy sunburst dial and bezel. I might have let my anti-G2 Ti bias go if it had a more toolish look.
Yeah i get what you're saying, if a watch is going to go full on tool watch, it might as well go all the way! The stepped chapter ring on the 42mm one looks great too. I'm ok with the dial and bezel on the 39 for the time being since they seem to be subdued in some lights ( although I've yet to seen one in person). But a fully matte 39mm version would be undeniably cool tho!
Most of the positives you mention about the 42mm Pelagos also apply to the Pelagos 39. I’m not sure how this explains why the 42mm is preferable. Personally, I feel the Pelagos 39 is a welcome refinement of the original Pelagos.
for regular diving, youre right, there is no use for a date function. However, the pelagos was designed for saturation divers and they need a date function bc they can be living in a tiny windowless dive bell for up to 4 weeks and they lose sense of what day it is!
The 39mm version is super cool for sure but its made for more general use as opposed to the original Pelagos was designed solely as a diving/saturation diving instrument so it was never made or sold in big numbers (although many ADs have waitlists for the Pelagos 42). Its kind of like saying that the porsche GT3 or GT3RS are failures bc they sell fewer than standard 911s. Both incredible cars just designed for different uses and made in different numbers
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I was so pumped for the 39.. saved up. But then went to a couple shops and ended up buying the big boy 42 . It’s so good❤
I've got a Rolex Hulk and. Batman -- but the Blue Pelly gets the most wear-time. They did something ingenious with it's design ... the dark metal, the flat sharp contrast, the sloped inner ring and almost 3d indices ... it is the perfect watch. I've sometimes even contemplated buying a second one as a spare. It's the best watch I've ever owned. Also the case proportions are nearly perfect - all the angles and shapes work together in perfect harmony.
Bought my Pelagos about six months ago and, much like yourself, I love it to death. It’s never leaving my collection.
This was my first proper watch, haven’t even considered upgrading from this. I truly love this thing. Tool watch heritage, tool watch soul, tool watch performance, and tool watch looks. I also have huge hands & wrists (I’m 6 foot 4) so frankly it’s the perfect size for me. It might be kind of controversial but I still think it looks good with a suit just as it does with hiking gear, and it fits under every cuff I have tried to wear it with.
I feel like the issue for me with the P39 is the lack of helium escape valve, the clasp, and the differences with the lume pips on the face. It’s a nice watch, but it’s a bit overrated. The proper goat is the 42.
The Pelagos looks outstanding with a suit. I'm a lawyer and wear suits and sports coats quite frequently. I love the look of the Pelagos with my Brooks Brothers or Polo Blue Line suits.
@@georgetown8986 Totally agree. For me (and I can tell you) the watch is pretty proportional when I wear it with a sport coat. I also quite like the matte finish of the watch with as suit as well. I think the common critique coming from people about the 42 that it is too big for this is because they are too small to wear the watch in the first place haha
Georgetown! I applied there back in the day- ended up at Notre Dame. Awesome university and one of my favorite campuses I've ever visited. Cheers to you
More and more people are seeing the light :) Like me you are one of the few that will stay with the Pelagos 42mm! I totally agree with you that there is only ONE real Pelagos!
I've had my Blue Pelagos since 2015. Like you I have a larger wrist size (7 1/2") and like you it would probably be my last watch to be sold. The quality and look of this watch is unmatched for a true tool watch/diver. It still puts a smile on my face every time I put it back on. And believe me that's a rare feat in today's watch world. Keep up the good content!
The 42 is still the champion. It seems like many in the watch media are only waking up to the Pelagos since the 39 came out, even sounding surprised at features (like the included rubber strap) that have been there since the first release! The 39 seems a bit "fancier" in the finish, but the aggressive sterility of the original is what made it appeal to me - I'll be keeping mine!
Yeah agreed on all your points! I'm glad that more people are recognizing the glories of the Pelagos and the surprise many feel is pretty funny at times lol! I really like the Pelagos 39 and at one point i was ready to fire sale some watches to get one! But after spending time with mine I'm surprised by how little I've thought about the 39mm version. Like you said, that clinical efficiency and legibility of the original just doesnt get old and even if a Pelagos 39 does join it some day, I now know that it will stand its ground more than comfortably
On my most wanted list.
PELAGOS 42 FOR LIFE!!!!!! Original and best 👌 👍 Brilliant video
Thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! I really thought that the Pelagos 39 would take the edge off my Pelagos, but it sharpened that edge that much more lol!
Totally agree. The new 39 is a nice alternative for those who want it but it is a bit overhyped and isn’t really in the same league as the OG.
Don't worry about the ISO 6425 rating. The Tudor divers are rock solid on this score. Before I bought my Black Bay 58 I challenged the makers over this: they responded by reminding me that Tudor had been making excellent dive watches long before the advent of ISO 6425, and that I could take it as read that if tested, the Tudor would comply. As an aside, James Heaton, in a recent article for Hodinkee said that over the years Tudor and Rolex were the only dive watches that had never given him a problem. They are totally reliable, and you can take them to their stated rating in complete confidence. In other words, go for it!
Oh yeah i have no doubts on them meeting the standards, what i was saying was I actually think they go the extra mile by having the bezel fully lumed! It makes checking the time and elapsed time in low light situations so easy that I think that fully lumed bezels should be part of the ISO standards! Of course it would be expensive for many watch companies but still.
If I were to go diving id take my citizen promaster diver and my pelagos for sure, they feel like they can handle everything!
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I have the Pelagos 42mm in Blue on order. But I do find myself wondering if maybe black would be a better choice, due to it more subtle. What’s your take on the color? Being that you have owned the black for some time now.
I think the Pelagos 39 will be my first and only Tudor. Love the dimensions, bracelet and clasp.
And that would be the perfect one Tudor to have! Its a seriously cool watch and i definitely want to get one at some point
Exaactly
With my 8+ inch wrist, the 42mm is a must for me. I am looing for a great condition older 42mm, with the ETA. I love the less cluttered dial.
Yeah the pelagos will look great on your wrist for sure! The ETA versions are great i love that it has an easily serviceable movement the simpler dial is a nice plus too. At the very least I just wish my version didnt have "rotor self winding" there its just such a useless phrase. No need for nods to history on such a modern watch!
The 42mm is still hard to get from an AD in western Canada, I'm flying to Victoria on Vancouver Island to pick up the only one I could find. All of the western Canadian AD websites say "by request only" on most popular Tudor watches including the entire Pelagos lineup, which of course means they don't have any in stock or available. I was given a call about two weeks after inquiring with all the Tudor AD's from Ontario to Vancouver Island. I'm pretty jacked to be going to Victoria, it's a beautiful place, it has a great array of boutique restaurants and my brand new Pelagos awaits!
Just got the P39. My absolute dream is the P42 reimagined into a smaller offering. Call it the P40. 40mm, 13mm-ish thick, Helium Escape valve, 20mm bracelet tapering to 16mm, and of course the sweet clasp. The P42 is too big for me and it kills me to not have it haha. I hope they just come out with a scaled down version of P42 and remove the paragraph on the dial. Love the P42 though!
Having a 6.25 wrist size, this is perfect. I do have a no date sub pre ceramic but only wear it on weekends. This is perfect for a beater.
Guy deserves more subs . Great channel , well done .
I love the Pelagos 42, and from my experience with my LHD I can't disagree with your views, Its super comfortable on the bracelet such that I've never felt the need to change it or swap to the rubber strap, something that I was going to try those years ago when I purchased it. My LHD is a keeper. Having received the call from the AD last Thursday I picked up the 39 yesterday. I can say that in my case it is different enough to coexist with my LHD without treading on any toes.
Oh wow congrats on the new pick up!!! At first i was worried about the Pelagos 39 stepping ont he toes of my Pelagos but after wearing it for 2.5 weeks straight i have no doubt in my mind that they would be able to coexist and hearing from you that you think they can coexist within your collection is just the confirmation i needed! For the time being I'm just happy that i feel this way bc its saving me $4400 lol but i have a feeling that i wont be able to resist a 39 for much longer especially if they release one in navy blue! Hope you wear your Pelagos 39 in good health!
@@thewatchidiot My LHD looks different to the normal Pelegos 42 (apart from the crown position), mine has slight aged lume on the hands and markers and the roulette date wheel, the 39 has white hands and markers (the lume is nuts like the BB Pro lume slices) so may be a little closer to your Pelegos than mine, yeh a blue version would be interesting and a greater differentiator to your Pelagos. The 39 is still a tool watch but just a little more versatile than my LHD for some occasions. My LHD is still one of my all time favourites, those shoes are just too comfortable.
Go Blue! I really prefer the Blue 42. Super wearable titanium case and band (with micro adjustments).
I'm commenting on this 1 yr old video because it's still so relevant. I'd been eyeing the Tudor Pelagos LHD for some time(and I am right handed), and have watched numerous YT's on it. I finally went to a local AD and tried on the LHD, standard 42 Pelagos, and Pelagos 39. The 39 looked great on my 7 inch relatively flat wrist, and so did the standard(RHD) 42. But the 42 LHD looked that much better. I love the cream colored lume vs the stark white lume. I love the depth of the dial thanks to the stepped chapter ring(rehaut?) and applied markers. I also tried on the Black Bay 41 and really liked it, but not nearly as much as the Pelagos LHD. I love the Pelagos bracelet and ingenious clasp. The BB's faux rivets bracelet, maybe not so much. I bought the LHD and am loving it. Thanks for these great reviews.
I think I have to say I totally agree with you. I have recently bought the Pelagos 42mm and it's really an amazing watch. The bezel, the titanium, the bracelet and rubber strap option along with the lume are all outstanding. Absolutely loving this watch.
Thats awesome man, so happy to hear youre loving your Pelagos! I keep getting surprised by how much i love mine even after all these years of ownership and it just comes down to the unique experience. May you wear it in good health!!
@@thewatchidiot thanks man. I really think this one will be a keeper. I have an Omega SMP and Bermont Martin Barker III and the Pelagos seems to be my go too. Your videos of the Pelagos actually made me want to get one. So I want to say thank you for pointing me in the direction of the Pelagos. 👌
The Pelagos 42mm is by far the best-looking diver, so I'd better start saving up. Thanks for the video 👍
Have you had it serviced? And if so, do you recommend it?
I love the 42 in blue but It’s too big for me so I welcome the smaller size. Im a huge fan of Tudor, I have owned six of their collection and always wanted a Pelagos but it was too big. Now I can add a smaller version pelagos to my collection so it’s a win for me
Yeah and I'm so happy that they released the Pelagos 39, for folks exactly in your situation! Honestly if I didnt have my Pelagos 42 and i had to choose one right now, I'd most like go for the 39 because of that perfect size.
I share your love for my 42 Pelagos Blue. Also my favourite watch
The mission of BB58 and Pelagos39 is to let you understand that Pelagos 42 it the one and only right choiche.
Hey man do you still have your pelagos 42? And would you prefer it over the fxd?
I fell in love 6 years after 😆 what is your Wrist size? got into this titanium after checking the 2024 models, and tought myself, Does Tudor have titanium? I alre4ady have 3 titanium watches and I love all of them over any other watches in my collection, but this one, man, beautiful and simplistic
I have a 7 5/8” wrist you think the 42 would be a good fit?
I usually wear a Ti sports watch the 42mm pelagos is one I wore for a long while it is just awesome they should of just made the 39mm a Ti BB and left this line as it is. IMHO
Glad that your Pelagos is serving you well! in a way i think this is as close to a titanium BB58 as we could have gotten without Tudor mixing their two lines, I'm just glad that they finally got around to making a smaller Pelagos and opening it up to so many new people!
Amazing, I dont own a Tudor but im thinking to get this model as my first Tudor just becouse of his perfect quality
I’m leaning towards the 42mm pelagos @ a 7.5 in wrist. If I may ask, what is your wrist size?
I've got a 7.5 inch wrist too! For this type of tool watch the proportions are absolutely spot on, undoubtedly the last watch i would ever sell from my collection!
I have a 168000 Sub, 2500 PO and a Pelagos LHD. Love my LHD, even though I have a smaller wrist, the titanium negates that factor. Even though the Pelagos is a 60- click bezel, the action is sublime. The bracelet is fantastic as you say, but I mostly wear mine on a crafter blue- it's a great strap and fits perfectly.
I'm saving up for this watch rn. I CANT WAIT
Great channel! What is your wrist size? Please review a Tudor Chrono model. I have no possibility to check this watch on my wrist and I see that we have very similar :D
How has the bracelet held up in relation to scratches? There is certainly a fine line between looking worn and used vs trashed and in need of polish. What has your experience been?
Totally agree! Also are you still enjoying the BB Pro? Cheers
Glad we're on the same page! Yeah I'm still loving my BB Pro its still a keeper but I havent worn it in a while bc i've been wearing and enjoying the pelagos so much! I actually put on the BB Pro bc i wanted to wear it bc i missed it, but after a while (through no fault of its own) I went back to the Pelagos lol! T
I have both and they're different enough to own them both. The 42 is definitely the better watch for its intended purpose and the bracelet is unsurpassed by none but the 39 is actually better as an everyday watch.
Yeah my latest stint with my Pelagos 42 confirmed that if and when I get a Pelagos 39, the 39 wont step on the toes of my Pelagos 42 bc the 42 has its own unique charm and feel. Given how comfy the 42mm one is i can only imagine how amazing the 39 must feel on the wrist daily!
Agreed, the Pelagos 39 is a great watch no doubt but I think the 42mm Pelagos is the one to get bc if I'm going to spend the money to get a watch like this I would want to get the full tool watch/Pelagos experience even though I would likely wear the Pelagos 39 more often
Yeah I still really do like the Pelagos 39 and I'll probably still want to get one at some point but yeah after getting reacquainted with my Pelagos its pretty much wiped out my burning desire to get the 39 bc of how special and unique the Pelagos still felt. But who knows how the 39 would fare in the long run, maybe the duo can dominate!
I don't think they can get the ISO rating since they removed the lumed 3 O'clock marker (has to have a lume marker at every 5 min mark.) the previous ETA edition has a marker next to the date window. that's my understanding.
Wonder if this is too large for my wrist. I also own a 42 mm Seamaster. White dial. And that fits me fine.
I’ve just bought a 42 mm. I hope it lives up to my expectations
I agree, definitely the 42 for me too!
Glad to see the 42 still getting some love!
@@thewatchidiot it has to be for my big wrists!
I walked in to my local watch dealer with cash on hand to buy the Seiko Marinemaster 600M as 1st choice and the Pelagos 42 as the 2nd, but came out with the Pelagos 39. That says a lot. But to be fair, I didn't even know the 39 existed until then. I've been living in a box.
Nothing rivals the 42 for survival situations. If you’re ever marooned on an island, you have a novel to sustain you, right there on the dial.
with the crazy bright lume, its my bed time reading most nights😁
@@thewatchidiot Awesome watch to be certain
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Is it true the bezel has a different click feel when it lands at 12?
Yup it absolutely does and I cant believe I forgot to mention that! it feels different when you hit 12 and to move it out of 12 it takes just a little bit of extra force. this way its hard to not reset it perfectly everytime and i can reset it without looking! The attention to detail is pretty amazing
Totally agree with you. I absolutely love my blue one.
I agree brotha. I still really love the Pelagos 42 > the new 39. Nice video 🙂
I’m a big fan of both 39 and 42 but must admit, the proportion, wearability, and symmetry on the 39 is almost perfect. I think you have to put one on your wrist and experience this watch to make an objective call.
With him having a bigger wrist, makes sense he prefers the 42mm. The matte black on the 42mm is better too, but overall the 39mm, to me, is a better watch.
Oh yeah the 39 is an incredible looking watch and I would love to get one at some point! My ideal watch size is 38-40 so the 39 is pretty much perfect so this video was i guess me being super surprised by how much i still love the bigger 42 given that there is a 39mm version in existence. I thought that the 39 would be gnawing at my heart the whole time and that it would render my 42 redundant, but im glad to see that that most likely wont be the case!
@@jimlittle5769 ya 39 all day long for me..I've had them both on the wrist..the spb143 is my go to until I can splash out for a 39
I believe that it comes down to wrist presence and specs. If you really need your watch to be a little bit smaller and you don't care about almost perfect specifications go for the 39. It's a great looking watch. If you really like a great, buffed up Diver’s watch go for the 42. If the 39 pelagos comes out in blue that will mean that TUDOR is going to discontinue the 42. Don't believe it's gonna happen. As for the price difference it isn't as much as it should be. The 39 is overpriced.
This may be controversial but I very much see the Peli as a Sea Dweller SD4000 Tudor, not Submariner! Obviously the new SD43 has a cyclops, which I think, counts it out. Great video, thanks!
Tried this at dealer. Doesn't need to be titanium, feels flimsy and cheap at 39mm. The colour is very yes or no too.
They should just have done a T Fit BB58 in straight black and white, and made the Pelagos exactly the same as 42mm, but smaller.
i have two GMT Rolex and a Deepsea James cameron, and have just ordered this 42mm today i fancy wearing it with the rubber strap. I couldnt do a 39 mm it would be too small on my 7.5 inch wrist, love the matt finish on this watch
This is one of 2 videos that sold me on the Pelly.
I absolutely 100% agree. Love mine. Hard to wear anything else 😅
For a large wrist like yours, the 42 is the way to go. It have tried it on and it is too large for my 6.75” wrist. However, the FXD fits me well. I want to try on a 39 - if it wears like my BB58, I may buy one.
Regarding the weight, I disagree. It’s not light. It’s got some decent heft to it. My friend has a citizen that is made of titanium and that thing is feather light. This in no way is light to me. I love it. Your video hits on all the great points. The lume is insane! The titanium looks beautiful but unfortunately scratches so easily. That shouldn’t bother me as I bought this for an every day wear quality watch but unfortunately it does. I’m curious what your thoughts are on how easy it scratches and what you’ve done to fix or avoid this issue
What about pelagos 42 lume issues? Seems to happen quite many? I think the p39 is the way to go 😁
Tudor solved that
I bought the 39mm and sold for the original 42mm - more appropriate fit for me. Now, if they made a 42mm no-date!! That’d be the perfect watch.
Ok so at the end you don’t like it at all right?! 😂
Thanks for sharing such good vibes 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Absolutely love this watch. Bought one for resale and it went far too quickly😢
I proved the 42 on my 7 3/4 inch wrist, but I felt it was to chunky, So I went with the p39, ive used a 38 Victorinox and my wrist is kind of big, but didn't like the chubbyness of the 42
The Pelagos is the coolest watch of the Rolex family. If Rolex were making their first state of the art 😊dive watch in 2021, it would be a Pelagos!
As always, great review. Has so many great features lost on the 39mm
Thank you so much! Yeah it missed out on a few things for sure, i think that they could have managed to squeeze in that stepped chapter ring but either way the 39 is a pretty sweet watch!
Hi Mr Idiot (or can I call you Watch?). This is a great video of a fantastic watch. BUT: while this would be excellent worn over a wet suit my wrists would be too small for me, and many other people, to wear in normal circumstances. This is where the Black Bay 58, Pelagos 39 and Sinn U50 score. However, I really need to try the FXD, which would suit me much better, both for its uniqueness and reduced thickness. I'd still need to try it though, because for me the sheer size of many tool watches makes them impractical to wear. I'm glad you relate so well to the Pelagos. Many people struggle to find THE watch, but if you can cope with the size the Pelagos is an excellent choice.
Glad you enjoyed the video! and yeah thats absolutely right, I'm so glad that the Pelagos 39 came out because it now offers so much of the pelagos charm but in a much more manageable size. For me my ideal watch size is 38-40mm so if i didnt already have and love my 42mm pelagos i'm pretty sure that I would have chosen the Pelagos 39 right now! I used to have a U1 but even tho it technically fit my wrist it was just too big for me so i got really excited that they made the 41mm size. I'm just hoping that they make a 41mm version of the oil filled quartz UX, bc the dial illusion is just incredible and unlike anything else.
The Pelagos FXD is an interesting one and i hope you get to try it one bc it definitely feels much thinner and if you put it on a single pass strap it wont sit high on the wrist at all. that being said the visual weight of it on the wrist is still relatively alot bc the dial is one flat piece instead of having the stepped chapter ring on the original pelagos. But that was my experience, I hope it is better for you!
Why should I buy a blinged up TANK, was my first thought having seen the new 39: less is not more looking for a TOOL-watch!!
What I don't like is the grade titanium Tudor uses. It does easily mark whereas a Seiko titanium with diashield is more robust.
Grade 5 titanium?
Of course the 42mm version is still awesome, unfortunately I'm sized out of it anyway, so I don't have to break my head over which one to get...hell, my wrists are so girly, I can barely pull off the Pelagos 39 or the BB58, they are the maximum of what watch size that looks somewhat proportionate on my wrists...
loool yeah not having to decide is a nice thing in this case! Yeah the pelagos 39 probably wears a bit bigger with the bigger bezel but at least the lug to lug is shorter than the lug to lug on the BB58.
Btw check out the Seiko SNE569 and its variants if you havent already, its quartz (not sure how you feel about that) but its 37mm and less than 11mm thick and it was my most worn watch last year! I cant get enough of it, its so comfy
@@thewatchidiot thanks for the advice, might research a bit more about that Seiko, measurements sound amazing.
Out of curiosity: Do you have experience with Christopher Ward?
Since my wrist is so small I'm thinking about getting the CW C60 Trident Pro 300 in the 38mm version, should be a size that suitable for my wrist...the CW C63 Sealander GMT also seems nice.
The Pelagos 42 is definitely Tudor's more purposeful and tool-like model - it's marvellous. However, I dislike the ratchet/spring clasp although it works as intended, but in this day and age let's face it, 99% of wearers will not be needing it to snorkel, let alone saturation dive. Hence why the latest 39 will appeal to a wider audience with its more compact aesthetics, excellent specs and that 5-digit Submariner vibe (incl red text), not to mention that fabulous T-Fit clasp. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and it's nice to now have a choice.
I like the Pelagos 39, but the 21mm lug width is not a good thing...
I wear a black BB58, I'm seriously contemplating acquiring a blue 42mm Pelagos. My 7.5" wrist handles 42-44mm watches just fine, and I really want a blue Tudor...
I tried it on today. Sadly it does feel a little small. Also the bezel is VERY shiny. That sunburst really explodes on the dial, didnt notice it on the dial really though at all. It looks mad luxe though. 100% a rolex killer. But if you have some weight to your arms or go to the gym regularly, this thing is just going to feel a but tiny unfortunately.
Hi. Whats Your wrist size? 😃
Hey,
Does the 42 Titanium pelagos have
Female endlinks 🤔🕵️♂️👍🏻😎
Just love it too!
It’s a matter of wrist size, period. Some just can’t wear the 42, it’s huge
Yeah no doubt about it I'm really happy that so much of that pelagos magic can now be experienced by more people! For me my ideal watch size is 38-40 so a 39mm pelagos is right up my alley too but this video wasnt made to say heres why the 42mm version is better than the 39mm one. Its more to say heres why the 42mm version just as a watch on its own is still incredible! (given how forgotten this model usually is lol)
@@thewatchidiot You are right mate. It’s just amazing how ppl downgrade constantly this watch because they own a 42. The reality is that the Pelagos 39 wears like 40 due to bezel diameter being 40mm
Yeah exactly theres no need for any watch to be put down just bc there's another similar watch. two watches can be simultaneously awesome, and that's very much the case with these Pelagos'
@Will Harris I have 6.7 inch wrist and it was unwearable for me. In contrast the 39 fits really well
Would you agree that this is the closest to the Rolex Deepsea?
Yeah I wish the 39 had the matte dial and bezel aesthetic
The P39 has certainly put the Pelagos on the map.
It’s a shame that it has ruffled BB58 owners feathers and they are being negative about what is a stunning watch which is perfect for a lot of people.
My only gripe is that the bracelet tapers so much to the clasp.
The extra 1mm at the head should have carried down to the clasp.
Gives it an overly feminine feel IMO.
Nice watch. Im judt not feeling that hour hand.
Sounds like you need an nth Näcken with a proper matt dial in SS
What is your wrist size?
It’s 7.5 inches!👍
Why would you worry about lug width? That watch should never come off its factory bracelet and if for some reason you were crazy enough to remove it it comes with a rubber strap
I agree with everything you've said...... great video 👍🏼.....The P39 is for a different audience.....P42 is king 👑
Glad you enjoyed the video! Yeah the Pelagos 39 is an awesome watch and I think it can coexist with my Pelagos but it could never replace my Pelagos 👑
It’s the best Tudor.
Wish I had the wrists to pull off the 42
The Pelagos has so much further it could go.
Tudor really need a ceramic bezel steel watch and I feel this would best be served by a Pelagos Steel™️ and leave all the aluminium ‘heritage’ fake stuff to the BB range.
The 39 is just too damn small. In lost pictures it Looks Perfect, but put it on anything bigger than a 6.5 wrist and it just looks tiny.
There's something about the flat dial and bezel that just make the Pelly work and I think its a big reason why I'm so meh on the new 39mm. First, I hate grade 2 titanium. Its grey and too toolish and SCRATCHES but it fits the theme of the OG Pelly, not so much on the fancy sunburst dial and bezel. I might have let my anti-G2 Ti bias go if it had a more toolish look.
Yeah i get what you're saying, if a watch is going to go full on tool watch, it might as well go all the way! The stepped chapter ring on the 42mm one looks great too. I'm ok with the dial and bezel on the 39 for the time being since they seem to be subdued in some lights ( although I've yet to seen one in person). But a fully matte 39mm version would be undeniably cool tho!
Most of the positives you mention about the 42mm Pelagos also apply to the Pelagos 39. I’m not sure how this explains why the 42mm is preferable. Personally, I feel the Pelagos 39 is a welcome refinement of the original Pelagos.
the 42 smokes the 39
Tried it on... very boring. That's all I can say
The original is a much more special watch
The charms of the original Pelagos are undeniable!
The best reason to skip it is to wait for the blue version....😂
It really isn't though. Marathon GSAR/CSAR
Skip both while you’re at it
Great watch but two issues…1. It’s too thick and 2. 39mm a better fit for sub 7” wrists.
Nope 39 all day over 42mm. Size is definitely more versatile and therefore better, crown no dat etc
Sure,, that day function is really important when diving
for regular diving, youre right, there is no use for a date function. However, the pelagos was designed for saturation divers and they need a date function bc they can be living in a tiny windowless dive bell for up to 4 weeks and they lose sense of what day it is!
The 39mm is by far the better watch. The sales prove it the 42mm was a bit of a failure still is.
The 39mm version is super cool for sure but its made for more general use as opposed to the original Pelagos was designed solely as a diving/saturation diving instrument so it was never made or sold in big numbers (although many ADs have waitlists for the Pelagos 42). Its kind of like saying that the porsche GT3 or GT3RS are failures bc they sell fewer than standard 911s. Both incredible cars just designed for different uses and made in different numbers