Just to add to my thoughts: I am very fortunate to have this channel, your support, and any of these watches. I only want to make this channel better and broaden my horizons. I still have many years of collecting to go. Explaining how I choose to allocate resources is only an element of this channel that causes me to make certain decisions
It’s refreshing to hear a watch TH-camr say “I don’t have unlimited funds so I can’t buy every watch I want” in a sea of watch content and blogs that are constantly urging us to buy and buy more.
You are just going thru what every reviewer has gone thru. At least you are not going the Bruce Williams way, when he became a full snob badly publicly dismissing every watch not a Rolex, then dismissing his own fans because he traded up to Vacheron and no one else would get one. Just to realize he could not grow that way, so had to come back to review Seikos 😅
Yo don't have to sell your watches. You can still do watch reviews. Just change your angle. For example, you can make a video titled "The 10 best digital watches under $100". And buy some inexpensive Casio or Timex watches and review them. Believe it or not, not everyone watch collector collects expensive watches. Some people collect Casio watches. Others collect Citizen watches. Some collect Swatch watches. Create a video for new watch collectors, to introduce young people to watch collecting. Help them find good, inexpensive watches.
I think this is a very honest assessment of what real world watch collecting is like for most men under 45. I have probably 15K in watches and honestly, even if I had the money to throw around, I wouldn’t even want more in watches. Problem is… there are other watches I’d really love to have. It’s a real dilemma.
Yeah you're speaking my language. I think that's where these trade off's come in. Despite having this channel, the issue of having to swap around watches even when you love them still remains!
I understand what you mean. I have about 8 automatic watches in my collection. I probably spent close to $20,000 on those watches. So I think I have reached the limit of what I want to spend on watches. But recently I bought a couple of Casio G-Shock watches, and it made me realize that watches don't need to be expensive in order to be enjoyable. I also bought a Citizen Promaster Aqualand JP2007-17W. It wasn't expensive, but I love the look of the watch. It's very unique, and will probably get more attention than most of my expensive watches.
I’m 45 years old and have $40k in watches and I have to make decisions like this as well. I have just chosen to wait and save up rather than sell but it’s a MUCH longer process. I waited 9 years to buy my Submariner (saving up)
Thanks for what you do here...I just got my Pelagos 39 this week, partially due to your videos on it and I'm absolutely in love. I knew I wanted it when it first came out, but sat on the decision until now because I couldn't justify the money at the time and wanted to be sure it was what I wanted. I love your take on the budget aspect of collecting. After close to 10 years in the hobby, I'm sitting at 8 watches in the collection, totaling around $15k and I think it's my sweet spot for what I'm comfortable having at any given time. I've got a few that I'll never sell, but I've moved to a "one in-one out" philosophy to experience as much variety as I can going forward.
A man of his word! Great video man. As an owner of Omega, Breitling, Rolex, and Seiko, I'm finding that I'm doing the same. Letting go of certain pieces to fund and experience other pieces from other manufacturers. I love watches too much to just experience the same 3 watches for the rest of my life. There's a couple of core watches (sorta like you) that are staying forever though. And like you said , its easier to let go when you know they can easily be acquired again anyway. We should note that we will generally lose money by doing this. But eh,it's all part of the hobby man and it's a small price to pay (imho anyway) to experience a bunch of cool watches.
Thanks for keeping it real by being humble enough to demonstrate that you have the same dilemmas as the rest of us. I respect you and your thinking when it comes to juggling your channel and choices of watches. God bless
Hats off from a fellow working class watch enthusiast. I’ve always admired your honesty, especially about money, which is quite rare here on TH-cam. It actually made me respect your collection and thoughts even more. Keep doin what youre doin, brother! Oh and yeah I do the same thing as well, which is part of the reason why I’m currently on the hunt for the SMP300 2220.80, the Casino Royale Coaxial Seamaster.
I agree with your reasons and have done the same thing believing I may eventually buy the watch again since it should continue to be relatively available. That being said, I'd say my one selling regret that still sticks with me was selling my Glycine Airman 18 Purist. I really cannot find that watch anymore, at least not the version(s) I want. It was the perfect size and overall design at 39mm with sapphire on both front and back with screwdown crowns for 200m WR. My hope is they will eventually remake them in the future. It's really the perfect middle size with the best robustness. On my 7" wrist, 40-42mm tends to wear just a bit too big due to the wide and long lug design. And 36mm felt a tad too dainty, although more true the original vintage scale.
It's part of the journey and i don't regret doing some missteps myself. It led me to what is ultimately my taste in watches so i can do a 3-watch collection just fine now. A very happy place to be honest that you don't need to hunt anymore.
I just tried one on… I was shocked my A.D. had one in the window. Great little watch. And even though I’m usually a fan of snowflake hands… It was just too strong on this watch. The hand was the killer for me.
You’re very honest not just pretending can have everything. Thats why I subcribed your channel. We need watches channel that can review not just showing new watch everytime.
I feel the same way right now with my Tudor black bay 41 burgundy on jubilee. I love the watch it’s absolutely beautiful. I just jumped the gun to buy it.
I think lots of us get caught up in the hype cycle of new Tudor releases, make purchasing decisions too quickly, and then have some regret and buyer’s remorse. I am not immune from this phenomenon, either. Instagram and TH-cam don’t help. In any event, I enjoyed the video and hearing why you made the decision.
You’ve just sold an extraordinary watch. I made several selling mistakes while trying to find the best 5 watch collection. I had to stop, think hard about my collection and the amount of money I was spending. Now I have conecto a decision and that is to keep what I have - 5 great watches - and make the journey with them. Stop buying.
Fully agree. Often the issue is not insisting on a watch and not giving it the time in the long term. This said, the gentleman here is a youtuber, so I can understand the necessity to sell and buy again. In my case I keep my watch and "invest" in them. I trust why I liked them in the first place and continue in trusting in that.
Did you have any issues with the bezel? Mine never seemed consistent in the way it would turn, and eventually started falling off. It happened once while I was walking into a lounge in the airport, and if a guy hadn’t mentioned me dropping something, I wouldn’t have noticed. This is the only watch I’ve ever owned with this issue. Just sent it in to Tudor about a week ago. Love the watch otherwise.
Good points and I appreciate your sacrifices for our entertainment! I also really enjoyed but ultimately let go of my P39. My main 2 reasons were lack of a date function and the fact that Tudor will not refinish the case/bracelets on their titanium watches. I don’t necessarily mind the scratches but over 10 years it would look pretty beat and I would like to at least have the option. With that said, if they release a date model… I’m going to buy it lol.
Question for you. I was between the Pelagos 39 and the Omega No Time to Die for a titanium diver. I bought the NtTD because it felt more exciting and dynamic and I loved it. The price bothered me and I wound up selling it even though I loved the watch. I’m looking at the Pelagos again but wondering if I’ll get bored with it after having the NTTD
Try it on at your AD a few times first would be my advice. Personally I found the NTTD nice colour but a bit faux.... it's not really a military watch but pretends to be. Also, Pelagos is a bit more of a tool watch and less expensive if you find yourself uncomfortable with wearing more expensive watches (I'm the same with my 16710 GMT so am going to sell it).
Sizing is perfect. The shiney bezel and dial are not for me. If they did a matte dial and bezel ala the old Tudor Sub I would have broken down the door at my AD to buy one. Instead I would rather have the new FXD in black now as that feels MUCH more toolish.
Sorry you had to let the Pelagos go (temporarily), but I totally get it. I appreciate your perspective on it and it is an idea I should probably consider.
I had one for 6 months and moved it on , the prob with the 39 is the current watch market truth be told. Lets be real a $4500 watch is not a toolwatch, this is us enthusiasts trying to justify the price. it is a piece of jewelry and while the Peli 39 is fit for purpose it doesn't make any sense to use it as such. It is expensive with zero bling factor , I paid the same for the watch as I did my 16610 Sub new, it were 10 years ago the watch would be $1500 and at that price the watch makes sense IMHO.
I own the pelagos 39 and it gets more wrist time than the other 2 Rolex’s I own. That’s partly due to the rubber strap a keep it on. I love the aesthetic and how light it is. It’s almost like an expensive G-shock although I don’t wear it like one 😅 I took would love to see other variants of this watch mainly colour wise as I think it’s brilliant. Been tempted by the BB54 but haven’t seen it in the metal as of yet but looking forward to it.
His decision, but I don’t get it either. 5 figure collection, bought a house, camera, multiple streams of income, etc. Money doesn’t seem like a major concern. Life’s too short. Just keep the watches that mean something to you! Idk I don’t get it lol. Is it guilt or imposter syndrome? The 3 watch collection is a trend and doesn’t apply to everyone. You can be emotionally attached to 10+ watches! Long as you’re financially responsible, why needlessly put restrictions on yourself? Esp restrictions you likely didn’t create yourself but you heard from someone else online (like a “3 watch collection”)? I’m keeping every watch that means something to me unless there’s an emergency that my emergency fund can’t handle 🤷🏽♂️
I feel you, I have the Pelagos 39 as well and I love it, but now I got my grail (for now lol, we watch guys know how things change), that being the Explorer 124270 and since then the Explorer get's all the wrist time, so I figured I turn my Pelagos 39 into money again, currently looking for a buyer...
I had owned the 124270 for 7 months but couldn’t get used to the size. I really wanted to love the watch and be it my one and done. Wished it wore a little bigger like the OP36 or Date Just 36. Hope you get lots of enjoyment from your Explorer.
I sold mine as well... for me it was the perfect size but... imo the titanium was to dark and i kep putting my sub back on. My original thought was to sell my sub and use the tudor and pocket the profit butttt it is what it is. I wouldn't buy it back unless they made it steel. I get it tho. The wish more watch co. Would take the dimensions of it for more pieces for sure cause it is the perfect size. Cheers!
The Pelagos 39 is the watch Rolex SHOULD be making. It is the real submariner. My issue is that I tend to lean on the pelagos in my wearing cycle, because it is so perfect as a tool watch. By design tho, it is innocuous. So, more interesting watches in my collection just sit on winders.....probably a good problem to have, I suppose.
Thanks for sharing! I had a look at a few Tudor watches, BB54, 925, etc and i just coupdnt see the hype, not for that kind of money. Nothing wrong with them but just.... boring. I was really disappointed as i believed in the hype but glad I finally walked into a hewlers and got to see a few. For an only one watch collecting theyre probably freat but in acollection there just wasnt enough going for them. Might pick up a solar seiko, the SBDN069 looks similar to your ex pelagos, and though trade in wont be much, for around £300 (plus taxes) it looks like a bargain. Cheers!
Not going to lie Tudor grew on me. I dislike boring watches, but the 39 with jubilee bracelet is on my list for my next watch. I'm somewhat flamboyant and dress eccentricly.
Bought a pelagos lhd 6 months back , not really worn my other watches much since, doubt ill sell it, its my second "luxury" watch need at least another 2 to fill the dive, chronograph, dress , compliction set . After that who knows .
Have you considered trying a titanium G-shock like the G-SHOCK GMW-B5000TVA-1JR? It has the same wearable feeling like the Pelagos 39 (I have both) for a fraction of the price. I think it should fit your life perfectly. Titanium is just the perfect material for me, it's just so comfortable even compared to the rubber variants.
It's so rare to find a watch that you'll never sell.. I've gone through this with the Speedy , Aqua Terra, and my IWC Mark 16 (recently re- bought it)....its very normal for the honey moon period to end and to move on to something new...I no longer pretend that ANY watch is a "keeper".. For now the IWC is great... but will I have it in 3 years? ... hmmm
Agree, I have owned Omega, Rolex, Tudor, tag, longines etc but the only watch I can't seem to let go of is my iwc mark 18, I've worn it everyday for almost 2 years, it may be my forever watch but iwc watches are very tempting so I may buy a mark xx or big pilot 43
No need to sell pieces that you love to fund content. There are plenty of watch TH-camrs that talk about watches they don’t own, or get watches sent in from subscribers, etc. I love watches, I also work a job and am not rich either so I understand. Just hold onto the pieces you love and if it’s time to move on, move on, not because you need funds but because it’s just time. Hope this comment finds you well. Happy Thanksgiving God bless.
We have very simlur tastes in watches & perhaps compound bows I have a Explorer and a Hoyt Axius now. I am looking to get a Tudor Diver, or a Explorer ii Polar next
This is so sad! For me it is also the perfect diving watch. But unfortunately I have quality problems with the watch, which is why I'm thinking about selling it.
@@RabbitWatchShop I have huge problems with the bezel on my Pelagos 39. Whenever I have contact with water on the watch, the bezel becomes difficult or impossible to turn until the water drips out or dries out. I sent it to Tudor, who replaced the ball bearing on the bezel. Despite the service, I still have the same problem. We even tested the Pelagos models 39/42 at AD under water, they all had the same problem, that can't be right?
@@Julian_O91 I noticed it to, but I don’t see it as an issue. I’m not sure if that would be an issue for divers. What’s odd is that my Black Bay 54 is easy to turn when wet. Perhaps just buy some air duster cans and blow the water out
@@RabbitWatchShop I think that's probably the case with the Pelagos in general, but it's very bitter for a diver. If you want to dive professionally with it, you will logically want to use the bezel after a dive. Funnily enough, the bezel of the BB54 also runs perfectly for me after coming into contact with water. Which should I sell now, both are too many in my collection 🤔
@@Julian_O91 the 54 is my favorite diver of all time. Hence, I would sell my Pelagos before my 54. You have to ask yourself what you like more: a modern, professional diver in titanium with modern dimensions, or a vintage inspired midsize diver. The 54 is more versatile in that it will look good with both a suit or dress attire or casual clothes. The Pelagos just looks like a straight up tool.
@WristSwap your reasons are understandable, but I hope you got a reasonable amount when you sold. This is probably the worst time to sell right now. Best price I've heard when selling to a reputable preowned dealer was $2500 for the 39. Ouch!
Hi, I’ve got the Pelagos 39 as well. And I’m probably going to sell it, if I got a Sub. Because then I would rearrange my current collection quite a bit. But I’m no watch youtuber in the first place. What about cooperate with a local dealer or maybe some brands to get in watches for a review? You couldn’t buy all watches by yourself. That would be insane! Best wishes, Claus
I've bought all of them so far. It's certainly painful! I have been working towards that. Just hard to get them to agree depending on the size of the channel and the duration of the relationship.
Might be an idea to think about asking people/companies or even your subscribers to loan you their watches to allow you to make your videos... I'm sure many of your subscribers would really appreciate a watch review of their watches...
I just bought a used pelagos 39 for almost half off retail. It was an impulse buy but I’m surprised how much I like it. I also own. Rolex sub date but this one hits me differently.
I sort of wish I was in the market for one now (I've had mine since March)-- the 39 especially has dropped in pre-owned price. Still one of the hardest to get new in the US, I've seen all the Tudors on display at ADs except for that one.
No. It’s not sad or anything like that. I think. That’s a path. We all have ones, and they change through life. I’m glad I didn’t realise my itch to make vids about my watches- I would have got to this point exactly, I presume. And I haven’t sold a watch in my life. I just can’t 🤷🏼♂️. I have 45 or so, and I give watches as presents every few months- it was my late father’s ‘thing’ and since he past, I took it upon myself- the collecting part, and the gifting part. BTW, not rich. Not very well off. I make a very modest salary, VERY.. yet I’m lucky to have a supportive wife, that’s my great secret. She makes big money, and I try hard to make the world a better place, so my rewards are a heart full of satisfaction- and a watch collection, a big one, and all of them are displayed in our living room 🤗.
That’s incredible! I can relate. I also have an incredibly supportive wife. I’ve given my father a watch and my father in law, but I plan to make it more of a thing as the years go on. Very cool man!
You’re too disciplined right now. Guess I’ll have to wait to see the chapter of the irresponsible watch geek, throwing money at inanimate objects. C’mon, do it for the channel! Joking of course. This wonderful hobby allows us to sell and purchase another till our hearts content. And you’re exactly right, the P39 is obtainable, so it’s gotta go!
Its a good watch but its a bit soulless and feels too light for my liking. Again I think the Tudor hype has settled and now ADs can't shift Rolexs what hope does Tudor have..
Uh oh. Someone's wife applied the handcuffs. You joined the club. This is how we can rationalize with our wives to buy more watches. Always selling and buying, buying and selling.
So, bottom line : you like this Pelagos but you realized you had bought it for the channel, not for yourself, and then you sold it. Ok. Standard watch TH-camr stuff, no real need to make a video about it.
Why you silly l dollar l sold this watch.. Makes sense. I'd also add Rolex watches a very hard to get.. The one you want.. Because they properly offer their watches in ' limiter quantity'... And you can't order any specific model from an AD.. In the USA and Canada. You busy what is in the shop
My biggest problem is pretending logic and sense is king of watch collecting. In reality pricey mechanical watches with almost no exceptions are emotional purchases. “Doesn’t make sense.” 😂😂 😂. Nothing makes less “sense” than buying an expensive watch, especially a Rolex, in the digital and quartz age. This vid, especially w this title, seems like pure click bait.
I’m 5 seconds into the video, and I can preface my view by saying I’ve always found Tudor watches to be nothing special. With that fit and finish, none of their models besides solid gold should cost more than $1500. You get much better fit and finish from China these days, take it from someone who directly compared his Chinese watch with a P39 and a BB58 925. Shitty brand that only uses false advertising and branding to their advantage
As we say in Britain, "you should have gone to Specsavers"! Can't support your view about Chinese origin watches. I find them truly terrible and it's almost the antithesis of a quality watch. Every time I look at my watch, if it were from China, I would feel a failure. A Tudor is a working watch. It isn't supposed to be all shiny like a piece of jewellery. It's designed to be under a boat, not on deck drinking a cocktail.
Our boy here is broke. A minute silence for his bank account. But I get it. Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Breitling... they are overrated and overpriced. Buy 'em second hand, make some content, move them on.
Not broke, but trying to be smart! That's actually what I've been doing with buying them secondhand, but I typically lose money in the end.The channel has definitely been personally funded the last two years for each review. Worth it, but just means I can't sit on watches for too long if I have to reinvest.
@@DexterAlenkoIt's a "learning experience" "part of the hobby" "trial and error". I don't disagree. Everyone has the right to their own opinion and experience. I personally skipped the Tudor step. I don't think skipping it improved my watch-collecting journey or hurt it. 0 impact to me. All it did was save me hardship, stress, and money. Glad I did. As much as I like to believe people when they say it's part of the journey, I can't help to think their just trying to rationalize their mistakes. Just call it how it is. As it seems everyone buys them, becomes bored and unhappy with them, then sells the tudor at a loss. The ratio of people buying and selling a tudor subs because their unhappy is significantly more then a rolex sub. Normally, we use data and common sense when buying things, we do that in many markets like real estate and stocks. But for some reason don't follow rule of thumb when it comes to watches.
@@mikekingsborough1probably because the ratio of subjective value to objective value skews more towards objective when it comes to stocks and real estate. Watches, cars, clothing, accessories etc. aren’t sound investments. 99% depreciate over time. The same CAN be said about SOME stocks and real estate, but generally they’re a much sounder INVESTMENT.
@@latinballa88 probably! I didn't bother with Tudor due to the overwhelming amount of consistent pre purchase feedback which collectively seemed more objective gen subjective.
Tudor ownership goes very quickly from hype on TH-cam to fake scarcity to realising Tudor ownership is a hollow unfulfilling experience to selling. The Pelagos 39 is plagued with quality issues too like many Tudor’s and once you find out Tudor doesn’t actually make anything themselves you start to feel slightly cheated. That new Tudor factory only assembles watches with parts made by various manufacturing companies.
This isn't my experience. All my Tudors (there are many!) have been 100% reliable. Many manufacturers buy in components. This is the very origin of the Swiss watch industry. Tudor do make some parts themselves. Before writing, please do your research. There's enough wildly inaccurate information flying around nowadays.
Just to add to my thoughts: I am very fortunate to have this channel, your support, and any of these watches. I only want to make this channel better and broaden my horizons. I still have many years of collecting to go. Explaining how I choose to allocate resources is only an element of this channel that causes me to make certain decisions
Makes sense! Unfortunate that we have to sell any of these watches, but glad to hear your overall thoughts didn't change! It's still on my list
It’s refreshing to hear a watch TH-camr say “I don’t have unlimited funds so I can’t buy every watch I want” in a sea of watch content and blogs that are constantly urging us to buy and buy more.
You are just going thru what every reviewer has gone thru. At least you are not going the Bruce Williams way, when he became a full snob badly publicly dismissing every watch not a Rolex, then dismissing his own fans because he traded up to Vacheron and no one else would get one. Just to realize he could not grow that way, so had to come back to review Seikos 😅
Yo don't have to sell your watches. You can still do watch reviews. Just change your angle. For example, you can make a video titled "The 10 best digital watches under $100". And buy some inexpensive Casio or Timex watches and review them. Believe it or not, not everyone watch collector collects expensive watches. Some people collect Casio watches. Others collect Citizen watches. Some collect Swatch watches. Create a video for new watch collectors, to introduce young people to watch collecting. Help them find good, inexpensive watches.
Do you buy and sell on eBay or recommend somewhere else?
Took him 8 min to say he needed the money.
Thanks for posting this. We appreciate being on this journey with you bro.
Happy thanksgiving
Appreciate it! Happy Thanksgiving!
I think this is a very honest assessment of what real world watch collecting is like for most men under 45. I have probably 15K in watches and honestly, even if I had the money to throw around, I wouldn’t even want more in watches. Problem is… there are other watches I’d really love to have. It’s a real dilemma.
Yeah you're speaking my language. I think that's where these trade off's come in. Despite having this channel, the issue of having to swap around watches even when you love them still remains!
I understand what you mean. I have about 8 automatic watches in my collection. I probably spent close to $20,000 on those watches. So I think I have reached the limit of what I want to spend on watches. But recently I bought a couple of Casio G-Shock watches, and it made me realize that watches don't need to be expensive in order to be enjoyable. I also bought a Citizen Promaster Aqualand JP2007-17W. It wasn't expensive, but I love the look of the watch. It's very unique, and will probably get more attention than most of my expensive watches.
I’m 45 years old and have $40k in watches and I have to make decisions like this as well. I have just chosen to wait and save up rather than sell but it’s a MUCH longer process. I waited 9 years to buy my Submariner (saving up)
@@BLR653 date or no date?
@@ViolinistWilliam date 116610ln but after getting an explorer 1 with no cyclops the clean dial is really nice
Thanks for what you do here...I just got my Pelagos 39 this week, partially due to your videos on it and I'm absolutely in love. I knew I wanted it when it first came out, but sat on the decision until now because I couldn't justify the money at the time and wanted to be sure it was what I wanted. I love your take on the budget aspect of collecting. After close to 10 years in the hobby, I'm sitting at 8 watches in the collection, totaling around $15k and I think it's my sweet spot for what I'm comfortable having at any given time. I've got a few that I'll never sell, but I've moved to a "one in-one out" philosophy to experience as much variety as I can going forward.
A man of his word! Great video man. As an owner of Omega, Breitling, Rolex, and Seiko, I'm finding that I'm doing the same. Letting go of certain pieces to fund and experience other pieces from other manufacturers. I love watches too much to just experience the same 3 watches for the rest of my life. There's a couple of core watches (sorta like you) that are staying forever though. And like you said , its easier to let go when you know they can easily be acquired again anyway. We should note that we will generally lose money by doing this. But eh,it's all part of the hobby man and it's a small price to pay (imho anyway) to experience a bunch of cool watches.
Agreed! Couldn’t have said it better!
Thanks for keeping it real by being humble enough to demonstrate that you have the same dilemmas as the rest of us. I respect you and your thinking when it comes to juggling your channel and choices of watches. God bless
Hats off from a fellow working class watch enthusiast. I’ve always admired your honesty, especially about money, which is quite rare here on TH-cam. It actually made me respect your collection and thoughts even more. Keep doin what youre doin, brother! Oh and yeah I do the same thing as well, which is part of the reason why I’m currently on the hunt for the SMP300 2220.80, the Casino Royale Coaxial Seamaster.
Much appreciated! Good luck on your hunt!
@@HarrisonElmore thank you!
I agree with your reasons and have done the same thing believing I may eventually buy the watch again since it should continue to be relatively available.
That being said, I'd say my one selling regret that still sticks with me was selling my Glycine Airman 18 Purist. I really cannot find that watch anymore, at least not the version(s) I want. It was the perfect size and overall design at 39mm with sapphire on both front and back with screwdown crowns for 200m WR. My hope is they will eventually remake them in the future. It's really the perfect middle size with the best robustness. On my 7" wrist, 40-42mm tends to wear just a bit too big due to the wide and long lug design. And 36mm felt a tad too dainty, although more true the original vintage scale.
I still regret selling my Credor Phoenix.
It's part of the journey and i don't regret doing some missteps myself. It led me to what is ultimately my taste in watches so i can do a 3-watch collection just fine now. A very happy place to be honest that you don't need to hunt anymore.
Agreed and fair point. Sounds like you're at a good spot!
I just tried one on… I was shocked my A.D. had one in the window. Great little watch. And even though I’m usually a fan of snowflake hands… It was just too strong on this watch. The hand was the killer for me.
You’re very honest not just pretending can have everything. Thats why I subcribed your channel. We need watches channel that can review not just showing new watch everytime.
I feel the same way right now with my Tudor black bay 41 burgundy on jubilee. I love the watch it’s absolutely beautiful. I just jumped the gun to buy it.
I think lots of us get caught up in the hype cycle of new Tudor releases, make purchasing decisions too quickly, and then have some regret and buyer’s remorse. I am not immune from this phenomenon, either. Instagram and TH-cam don’t help. In any event, I enjoyed the video and hearing why you made the decision.
You’ve just sold an extraordinary watch. I made several selling mistakes while trying to find the best 5 watch collection. I had to stop, think hard about my collection and the amount of money I was spending. Now I have conecto a decision and that is to keep what I have - 5 great watches - and make the journey with them. Stop buying.
Fully agree. Often the issue is not insisting on a watch and not giving it the time in the long term. This said, the gentleman here is a youtuber, so I can understand the necessity to sell and buy again.
In my case I keep my watch and "invest" in them. I trust why I liked them in the first place and continue in trusting in that.
@@vianouche1 exactly.
I really like your content, i hope your channel and business grows in the future!!
Thanks for sharing, you made an informed decision . Watch collecting includes Trying new things and without braking the bank.
Thanks!
Bro my respect! Very honest and very authentic video!!
curious - how you went about actually selling your watch ? just the process , might be a video.good luck. ~ JDS/CT
Did you have any issues with the bezel? Mine never seemed consistent in the way it would turn, and eventually started falling off. It happened once while I was walking into a lounge in the airport, and if a guy hadn’t mentioned me dropping something, I wouldn’t have noticed. This is the only watch I’ve ever owned with this issue. Just sent it in to Tudor about a week ago. Love the watch otherwise.
I didn’t have any, but I’ve heard of it!
Good points and I appreciate your sacrifices for our entertainment! I also really enjoyed but ultimately let go of my P39. My main 2 reasons were lack of a date function and the fact that Tudor will not refinish the case/bracelets on their titanium watches. I don’t necessarily mind the scratches but over 10 years it would look pretty beat and I would like to at least have the option. With that said, if they release a date model… I’m going to buy it lol.
Oh yeah… coffee time ☕️ My man followed through with the video.
Didn’t plan to make it before, but I had a lot of questions!
Not that long back got rid the the spb143 for the pelagos and was raving about it and the 143 wasn't good now this gone 😮 we are a funny bunch
Question for you. I was between the Pelagos 39 and the Omega No Time to Die for a titanium diver. I bought the NtTD because it felt more exciting and dynamic and I loved it. The price bothered me and I wound up selling it even though I loved the watch. I’m looking at the Pelagos again but wondering if I’ll get bored with it after having the NTTD
Try it on at your AD a few times first would be my advice. Personally I found the NTTD nice colour but a bit faux.... it's not really a military watch but pretends to be. Also, Pelagos is a bit more of a tool watch and less expensive if you find yourself uncomfortable with wearing more expensive watches (I'm the same with my 16710 GMT so am going to sell it).
Sizing is perfect. The shiney bezel and dial are not for me. If they did a matte dial and bezel ala the old Tudor Sub I would have broken down the door at my AD to buy one. Instead I would rather have the new FXD in black now as that feels MUCH more toolish.
100%
Did you see the new Pelagos FXD GMT? I think it just came out.
How do you sell your watches ? watch stores are too greedy they take too much money on watches of the seller
Sorry you had to let the Pelagos go (temporarily), but I totally get it. I appreciate your perspective on it and it is an idea I should probably consider.
How did you sell it or where did you sell it? Trade in or Chrono, etc?
I had one for 6 months and moved it on , the prob with the 39 is the current watch market truth be told. Lets be real a $4500 watch is not a toolwatch, this is us enthusiasts trying to justify the price. it is a piece of jewelry and while the Peli 39 is fit for purpose it doesn't make any sense to use it as such. It is expensive with zero bling factor , I paid the same for the watch as I did my 16610 Sub new, it were 10 years ago the watch would be $1500 and at that price the watch makes sense IMHO.
I own the pelagos 39 and it gets more wrist time than the other 2 Rolex’s I own. That’s partly due to the rubber strap a keep it on. I love the aesthetic and how light it is. It’s almost like an expensive G-shock although I don’t wear it like one 😅 I took would love to see other variants of this watch mainly colour wise as I think it’s brilliant. Been tempted by the BB54 but haven’t seen it in the metal as of yet but looking forward to it.
I like the Blue BB58 but sold mine, bit too bling and not tool watch enough. Very tempted by the Pelagos 39 though.
You sold a Pelagos? It's a courageous move. You will miss it. You will be back. I guarantee it.
I agree!
Where’s the best place to sell? Considering safety, convenience, reliability, etc.
Honestly, I use eBay the most. I definitely take a hit, but I've had good buyers and good experiences so far
He needed the money….your welcome ❤
Was it so perfect it was boring?
Most my watches are pretty standard anyway. I didn't feel that way, but it didn't seperate itself enough from my Explorer to require it staying either
to each his own. You had already lost me after you sold the Speedmaster
His decision, but I don’t get it either. 5 figure collection, bought a house, camera, multiple streams of income, etc. Money doesn’t seem like a major concern. Life’s too short. Just keep the watches that mean something to you! Idk I don’t get it lol. Is it guilt or imposter syndrome? The 3 watch collection is a trend and doesn’t apply to everyone. You can be emotionally attached to 10+ watches! Long as you’re financially responsible, why needlessly put restrictions on yourself? Esp restrictions you likely didn’t create yourself but you heard from someone else online (like a “3 watch collection”)? I’m keeping every watch that means something to me unless there’s an emergency that my emergency fund can’t handle 🤷🏽♂️
I feel you, I have the Pelagos 39 as well and I love it, but now I got my grail (for now lol, we watch guys know how things change), that being the Explorer 124270 and since then the Explorer get's all the wrist time, so I figured I turn my Pelagos 39 into money again, currently looking for a buyer...
I had owned the 124270 for 7 months but couldn’t get used to the size. I really wanted to love the watch and be it my one and done. Wished it wore a little bigger like the OP36 or Date Just 36. Hope you get lots of enjoyment from your Explorer.
Things definitely can change and often do. I've sold more pieces than I originally expected to sell! Good luck!
I sold mine as well... for me it was the perfect size but... imo the titanium was to dark and i kep putting my sub back on. My original thought was to sell my sub and use the tudor and pocket the profit butttt it is what it is. I wouldn't buy it back unless they made it steel. I get it tho. The wish more watch co. Would take the dimensions of it for more pieces for sure cause it is the perfect size. Cheers!
The Pelagos 39 is the watch Rolex SHOULD be making. It is the real submariner. My issue is that I tend to lean on the pelagos in my wearing cycle, because it is so perfect as a tool watch. By design tho, it is innocuous. So, more interesting watches in my collection just sit on winders.....probably a good problem to have, I suppose.
I can't afford that watch, but I'd have LOVED to own it. I couldn't imagine selling it.😢
Thanks for sharing!
I had a look at a few Tudor watches, BB54, 925, etc and i just coupdnt see the hype, not for that kind of money. Nothing wrong with them but just.... boring. I was really disappointed as i believed in the hype but glad I finally walked into a hewlers and got to see a few.
For an only one watch collecting theyre probably freat but in acollection there just wasnt enough going for them.
Might pick up a solar seiko, the SBDN069 looks similar to your ex pelagos, and though trade in wont be much, for around £300 (plus taxes) it looks like a bargain.
Cheers!
Tudor is boring … yet you’re into Seikos? You don’t get it.
Not going to lie Tudor grew on me. I dislike boring watches, but the 39 with jubilee bracelet is on my list for my next watch. I'm somewhat flamboyant and dress eccentricly.
A P39, on a jubilee??? I'd genuinely pay money to see that.
Bought a pelagos lhd 6 months back , not really worn my other watches much since, doubt ill sell it, its my second "luxury" watch need at least another 2 to fill the dive, chronograph, dress , compliction set . After that who knows .
I do like the new mic, but you might have to experiment with positioning or even a new room to cut down on the echo.
Have you considered trying a titanium G-shock like the G-SHOCK GMW-B5000TVA-1JR? It has the same wearable feeling like the Pelagos 39 (I have both) for a fraction of the price. I think it should fit your life perfectly. Titanium is just the perfect material for me, it's just so comfortable even compared to the rubber variants.
That’s very cool. I haven’t heard of that. I’ll definitely keep it on my radar!
It's so rare to find a watch that you'll never sell.. I've gone through this with the Speedy , Aqua Terra, and my IWC Mark 16 (recently re- bought it)....its very normal for the honey moon period to end and to move on to something new...I no longer pretend that ANY watch is a "keeper"..
For now the IWC is great... but will I have it in 3 years? ... hmmm
Agree, I have owned Omega, Rolex, Tudor, tag, longines etc but the only watch I can't seem to let go of is my iwc mark 18, I've worn it everyday for almost 2 years, it may be my forever watch but iwc watches are very tempting so I may buy a mark xx or big pilot 43
@@coffeeboyclips1973 ah that's very cool to hear.
.. yeah I'm loving the Mark 16. The previous mark 15 is brilliant too
@@Valera_Scotland yeah, I like both 15 and 16 very much
No need to sell pieces that you love to fund content. There are plenty of watch TH-camrs that talk about watches they don’t own, or get watches sent in from subscribers, etc. I love watches, I also work a job and am not rich either so I understand. Just hold onto the pieces you love and if it’s time to move on, move on, not because you need funds but because it’s just time. Hope this comment finds you well. Happy Thanksgiving God bless.
Makes sense.
Trading a Pelagos for a Navitimer proves that it takes all sorts to make a world...
But your point about re-buying is well made, sir.
was it... too light?
Tudor bb58 is my daily driver and i cant see myself getting rid of it.
We have very simlur tastes in watches & perhaps compound bows
I have a Explorer and a Hoyt Axius now. I am looking to get a Tudor Diver, or a Explorer ii Polar next
Look at that! I love my Hoyt. Great minds think alike. Good luck!
You've betrayed the Pelagos community. 😂😂
I'll be back fellow Pelagosians!
It's a boring watch period! Blue one is ok.
This is so sad!
For me it is also the perfect diving watch.
But unfortunately I have quality problems with the watch, which is why I'm thinking about selling it.
What’s wrong with your unit? My P39 has no issues.
@@RabbitWatchShop I have huge problems with the bezel on my Pelagos 39. Whenever I have contact with water on the watch, the bezel becomes difficult or impossible to turn until the water drips out or dries out. I sent it to Tudor, who replaced the ball bearing on the bezel. Despite the service, I still have the same problem. We even tested the Pelagos models 39/42 at AD under water, they all had the same problem, that can't be right?
@@Julian_O91 I noticed it to, but I don’t see it as an issue. I’m not sure if that would be an issue for divers. What’s odd is that my Black Bay 54 is easy to turn when wet. Perhaps just buy some air duster cans and blow the water out
@@RabbitWatchShop I think that's probably the case with the Pelagos in general, but it's very bitter for a diver. If you want to dive professionally with it, you will logically want to use the bezel after a dive. Funnily enough, the bezel of the BB54 also runs perfectly for me after coming into contact with water. Which should I sell now, both are too many in my collection 🤔
@@Julian_O91 the 54 is my favorite diver of all time. Hence, I would sell my Pelagos before my 54. You have to ask yourself what you like more: a modern, professional diver in titanium with modern dimensions, or a vintage inspired midsize diver.
The 54 is more versatile in that it will look good with both a suit or dress attire or casual clothes. The Pelagos just looks like a straight up tool.
@WristSwap your reasons are understandable, but I hope you got a reasonable amount when you sold. This is probably the worst time to sell right now. Best price I've heard when selling to a reputable preowned dealer was $2500 for the 39. Ouch!
It wasn’t the best sale price, but I did what had to be done!
Hi,
I’ve got the Pelagos 39 as well. And I’m probably going to sell it, if I got a Sub. Because then I would rearrange my current collection quite a bit.
But I’m no watch youtuber in the first place. What about cooperate with a local dealer or maybe some brands to get in watches for a review? You couldn’t buy all watches by yourself. That would be insane!
Best wishes,
Claus
I've bought all of them so far. It's certainly painful! I have been working towards that. Just hard to get them to agree depending on the size of the channel and the duration of the relationship.
You should take a look at a Tudor Submariner.
The question is how much you sold it for must be a big loss with the watch being dead 💀
i guess the lume plots on the bezel will come off eventually after years
Too small . I tried. Everybody said that when I wore it . Somehow it looks smaller than bb58
Interesting! I didn't have that experience, but personal preference is the name of the game!
Of course you did!
Might be an idea to think about asking people/companies or even your subscribers to loan you their watches to allow you to make your videos... I'm sure many of your subscribers would really appreciate a watch review of their watches...
I agree. Just hard for me to ask subscribers for many reasons, but mainly I don’t want any accidents in shipping really
I just bought a used pelagos 39 for almost half off retail. It was an impulse buy but I’m surprised how much I like it. I also own. Rolex sub date but this one hits me differently.
I sort of wish I was in the market for one now (I've had mine since March)-- the 39 especially has dropped in pre-owned price. Still one of the hardest to get new in the US, I've seen all the Tudors on display at ADs except for that one.
Almost half off?? Did you buy from an AD?
@@chrisirons723 no, a local reseller. Someone traded it in for a Panerai after only 5 months.
No. It’s not sad or anything like that. I think. That’s a path. We all have ones, and they change through life.
I’m glad I didn’t realise my itch to make vids about my watches- I would have got to this point exactly, I presume. And I haven’t sold a watch in my life. I just can’t 🤷🏼♂️. I have 45 or so, and I give watches as presents every few months- it was my late father’s ‘thing’ and since he past, I took it upon myself- the collecting part, and the gifting part.
BTW, not rich. Not very well off. I make a very modest salary, VERY.. yet I’m lucky to have a supportive wife, that’s my great secret. She makes big money, and I try hard to make the world a better place, so my rewards are a heart full of satisfaction- and a watch collection, a big one, and all of them are displayed in our living room 🤗.
That’s incredible! I can relate. I also have an incredibly supportive wife. I’ve given my father a watch and my father in law, but I plan to make it more of a thing as the years go on. Very cool man!
@@HarrisonElmore thanks! I sure do appreciate such an honest, genuine response. Not everyone makes the time and effort 🙏🏻
Would love to see you review a Doxa sub 300 orange/ silver dial
I’ll look into it!
Why I sold my (insert kick in balls)
BB54 has more character anyway. The Pelagos line without the chiseled chapter ring is too plain, sterile, and perfect to be charming.
Now it's time for a Breguet.....
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You’re too disciplined right now. Guess I’ll have to wait to see the chapter of the irresponsible watch geek, throwing money at inanimate objects. C’mon, do it for the channel! Joking of course. This wonderful hobby allows us to sell and purchase another till our hearts content. And you’re exactly right, the P39 is obtainable, so it’s gotta go!
Its a good watch but its a bit soulless and feels too light for my liking. Again I think the Tudor hype has settled and now ADs can't shift Rolexs what hope does Tudor have..
Uh oh. Someone's wife applied the handcuffs. You joined the club. This is how we can rationalize with our wives to buy more watches. Always selling and buying, buying and selling.
From my experience, #adulting is part of the journey in this crazy hobby.
but hoarding is so much more fun!
Why am I not surprised
Wildin!!
and Breathe
So, bottom line : you like this Pelagos but you realized you had bought it for the channel, not for yourself, and then you sold it.
Ok. Standard watch TH-camr stuff, no real need to make a video about it.
You didn’t need a better camera. You do need good lighting though.
Audio sounds great without the mic in your face
Thanks for the feedback!
Yeah, no mic in front of your face is better in my opinion.
Thanks for the feedback!
Subd 👍🏼
Why you silly l dollar l sold this watch.. Makes sense. I'd also add Rolex watches a very hard to get.. The one you want.. Because they properly offer their watches in ' limiter quantity'... And you can't order any specific model from an AD.. In the USA and Canada. You busy what is in the shop
My biggest problem is pretending logic and sense is king of watch collecting. In reality pricey mechanical watches with almost no exceptions are emotional purchases. “Doesn’t make sense.” 😂😂 😂. Nothing makes less “sense” than buying an expensive watch, especially a Rolex, in the digital and quartz age. This vid, especially w this title, seems like pure click bait.
Sell the breitling and get the pelagos back. Big downgrade
I’m 5 seconds into the video, and I can preface my view by saying I’ve always found Tudor watches to be nothing special. With that fit and finish, none of their models besides solid gold should cost more than $1500. You get much better fit and finish from China these days, take it from someone who directly compared his Chinese watch with a P39 and a BB58 925. Shitty brand that only uses false advertising and branding to their advantage
As we say in Britain, "you should have gone to Specsavers"! Can't support your view about Chinese origin watches. I find them truly terrible and it's almost the antithesis of a quality watch. Every time I look at my watch, if it were from China, I would feel a failure. A Tudor is a working watch. It isn't supposed to be all shiny like a piece of jewellery. It's designed to be under a boat, not on deck drinking a cocktail.
This went on for too long, so i started skipping. Can someone tell me why he sold it? :D
Our boy here is broke. A minute silence for his bank account. But I get it. Rolex, Omega, Tudor, Breitling... they are overrated and overpriced. Buy 'em second hand, make some content, move them on.
Not broke, but trying to be smart! That's actually what I've been doing with buying them secondhand, but I typically lose money in the end.The channel has definitely been personally funded the last two years for each review. Worth it, but just means I can't sit on watches for too long if I have to reinvest.
I don’t see Tudor as overpriced. Some Omega watches are fairly priced, such as the SMP 300. Breitling and Rolex, on the other hand, yeah.
I want to sell my unworn BB58 blue on bracelet
Spelling!!
Thank you!
Same old story. One buys a Tudor Pelagos etc. then realizes it's not that great, it's kind of like a toy. Then buys a more expensive watch.
Spot on. This applies to all Tudor watches in my experience.
@@DexterAlenkoIt's a "learning experience" "part of the hobby" "trial and error". I don't disagree. Everyone has the right to their own opinion and experience. I personally skipped the Tudor step. I don't think skipping it improved my watch-collecting journey or hurt it. 0 impact to me. All it did was save me hardship, stress, and money. Glad I did. As much as I like to believe people when they say it's part of the journey, I can't help to think their just trying to rationalize their mistakes. Just call it how it is. As it seems everyone buys them, becomes bored and unhappy with them, then sells the tudor at a loss. The ratio of people buying and selling a tudor subs because their unhappy is significantly more then a rolex sub. Normally, we use data and common sense when buying things, we do that in many markets like real estate and stocks. But for some reason don't follow rule of thumb when it comes to watches.
@@mikekingsborough1probably because the ratio of subjective value to objective value skews more towards objective when it comes to stocks and real estate. Watches, cars, clothing, accessories etc. aren’t sound investments. 99% depreciate over time. The same CAN be said about SOME stocks and real estate, but generally they’re a much sounder INVESTMENT.
@@latinballa88 probably! I didn't bother with Tudor due to the overwhelming amount of consistent pre purchase feedback which collectively seemed more objective gen subjective.
The Pelagos dial always looked like plastic to me. I never really understood the hype.
Eh,who cares ?
525 people (the likes) and counting care
Tudor ownership goes very quickly from hype on TH-cam to fake scarcity to realising Tudor ownership is a hollow unfulfilling experience to selling. The Pelagos 39 is plagued with quality issues too like many Tudor’s and once you find out Tudor doesn’t actually make anything themselves you start to feel slightly cheated. That new Tudor factory only assembles watches with parts made by various manufacturing companies.
This isn't my experience. All my Tudors (there are many!) have been 100% reliable. Many manufacturers buy in components. This is the very origin of the Swiss watch industry. Tudor do make some parts themselves. Before writing, please do your research. There's enough wildly inaccurate information flying around nowadays.