Who else loves that clicking sound the bracelet and clasp make when shaken in hand? 😄

I sold my 41 Sub no date & Cermit at the height of insanity and do not miss either. Recently purchased the 39 Pelagos and love it! I still have a 39 explorer full lume & sea dweller 16600 & 116600. The Pelagos 39 is the new iteration of the sub no date in grade 2 Ti…it’s the perfect daily wear

This is the comparison I didn't know we needed, but we definitely did. I did not realize these two were so close in size. I think it says more about what the Tudor offers to say it's not necessarily worth the price jump to the Rolex than it is a knock against the Submariner 14060M. Knowing the size is so similar to to vintage Sub honestly does have me more interested. I also like that the Pelagos is bit closer to 40 than 39. I haven't had the fortunate of finding a Pelagos 39 in stock at my AD yet, but I'm going to reach out to my sales guy to let me know if they get one in. I am potentially really interested if they come out with a blue version this year, but I want to get it on wrist. I've always been attracted to the Tudor Sub 9401, and that would be a worry free modern equivalent at a much more affordable price.

I have the 14060M. Bought from Pride and Pinion. I find it a very light and comfortable watch. It is my first Rolex. My dream set would be this and the bluesy for special occasions, but that requires some extra savings. For me, I’ve always bought a new watch upon receiving a promotion or new job. I have gone through Casio, Citizen, Seiko, Tag Heuer and finally made it to a Submariner.

Cashed in on my 2007 14060M, and replaced it with a BB58 Blue and now recently a Pelagos 39 as well. Agree that Pelagos is very much the watch that should replaced 14060 instead of 114060. The maxi case is a big no go imo.

Full disclosure, I'm a big Tudor fanboy. I've had the Pelagos LHD, the previous generation of the Ranger and currently own the BB GMT, BB Bronze (1st Gen) and now the P39. I was so worried the P39 would be too small on my wrist but the bezel sizes it to close to 40mm. I'd tried the BB58 but that feels smaller as the eye is drawn inwards - the P39 draws the eye outward. The P42 is a real BIG watch - very very slab sided - I loved it but it's not the easiest watch to live with. Tudor also has the issue that they tend to be thicker watches than Rolex (although this is now changing - the case design on the BB GMT is very clever at hiding the height) - at 11.8mm thick and with the bezel pulling the watch to near 40mm it's just brilliant to wear. So within tudor the P39 hits the sweet spot - doing everything just about right. I'd always wondered about the comparison to the sub - so this video is perfect. The watches are so close in size and it really does feel like a sliding doors moment where the Sub carried on one path and the P39 took a fork in the road. Now I look down at my wrist and I have no desire for a Sub at all, if they'd called this a "Tudor Submariner" there would be waiting lists for the next 2 years. Yes, the marketing is terrible - this really is a tool watch. It's also quite perfect is almost every way. Now all I need is for the Ranger to just be a BIT better and my explorer itch will be scratched ;-)

Owned a Rolex for 15 years, recently bought a Tudor Pelagos 39. It's a fantastic tool. The finishing on the Rolex is finer, but the innovation on offer with the Tudor leaves Rolex behind. Lumed bezel, titanium, T-fit... In my collection the P39 is my tool, and the Rolly is my jewel. The Tudor is more forward thinking and in my opinion a better tool, the Rolex feels more special, better quality, but lacks some of the benefits of the innovative features. There is no dive watch that I'd personally choose over the Tudor Pelagos 39 currently. The full package is unrivalled for my needs, however the titanium does scratch easily and the finishing falls just short of Rolex. Hope this helps anybody considering one!

Nothing boring about these watches at all. Absolutely beautiful the both of them. They look similar but are very different. The Pelagos in Titanium is a very different watch. My dream watch would be the Submariner in Titanium. You have great taste in watches. These are two fantastic watches.

It's definitely a modern day 5 digit reference sub with up to date build quality but I can't help but think that the "Pelagos" name should have been used on a modern reinterpretation of the 16600 - A little bit more chunkier and masculine and made out of titanium would be the ultimate watch. It's a spot on comparison with the 14060m - A modern day version of it for those that actually use their watches. Tudor have been recreating the magic minus the jangle on their 39mm range - bb58 (6538 - 5512), bb pro (1655 - 16570) and now P39 (14060m - 16610). They're catering for those of us who want new 5 digit references. They should have been ballsy and called it Sub.

Have and had a lot of watches, the tudor pelagos is the best daily watch ever made.

14060m (4 line) is my first Rolex and will stay with me forever

I loved this review, its great to see these two watches together, how similar yet how unique. A great addition to this collection would be perhaps a Doxa sharkhunter, ultra legible like the Pelagos and with the vintage charm of the Rolex.

Amazing watches. Already have a Rolex so the Pelagos has been catching my eye as of late

The blue Pelagos is more of its own thing. The black one does look very similar to a Submariner from further away, so if you want to avoid getting mugged, get the blue one. Depends on where you live, of course.

I have the 16610 sub date as well as the Bb58 blue and it’s a good duo. Modern and neo vintage.

I have the 39 which wears similarly to my dad's vintage GMT. Doesn't quite have the charm, but I suspect that's mostly the colour and history.

Cool and interesting analysis. I’d propose a slightly different pair - pre 2010 Sea Dweller and the Pelagos 39. That gives you a dedicated deep dive watch, and something that is part Submariner, part tool watch and transitions well to casual wear.

Dont understand why they didn’t do a full 300m water resistant 39 pelagos, it would not need the valve at 200m or 300m

Very well presented Blake. I have to agree with your comments on the Pelagos 39. It's a light weight tool watch that takes some cues from some of the older Submariner references. It isn't a copy though as you mention, it's more of a divergence of the design for a dive watch. I also like there this isn't a 'which is best?' video but more of these are the differences and decide for yourself and decide what your preference would be as we're all different. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Awesome video! I have the two liner 14060m 06 model. You cannot go wrong with either a two liner or four liner. I like the unsigned rehaut better as it goes with older vintages but that is merely preference. Either one is one hundred percent a winner. I would get the Tudor Pelagos 39 in a heartbeat if not for the 14060m. Also, I like the bracelets better on the old sub than the newer. Al thought jingly jangly it is more comfortable than the newer model subs. I am sure the titanium Pelagos is a dream to wear.

14060 is the greatest Rolex ever made according to me. It’s perfect

That Rolex is drop dead gorgeous. The most perfect proportions on a Rolex EVER!!!

And I love not having the date. I know it's handy to have it, but it looks so much better this way.

Tudor have come on leaps recently, and I have the Sub 114060 complimented with the Tudor BB Pro GMT, both having a size around the 40mm. Somegood points about the Pelagos. 👍

is it justifiable to add pelagos 39 since I already have Explorer 40?

Love these style videos!

Like the comment below, I sold my 114060 at the height of sanity and do not miss it. Recently also purchased the Pelagos 39 and I also love it. With watches like this, Sinn U50, Serica 5303, etc., a ceramic sub seems so boring to me.... most will argue, until they wear one and actually do stuff while wearing it. You'll see that these new subs are made to look pretty under boutique lights, appealing to overweight dudes with golden cuban link chains. A good comparison is with motorcycles, although I love Ducati, I once heard that the Japanese sport bikes have large mirrors to look for cops - while Ducatis mirrors are small and stylish becuase Ducati riders use their mirrors to check their hair pommade. Rolex is the Ducati mirror.

Great comparison! Thanks!

I have a 2-line 14060m, and it is the one watch that keeps me from buying a lot of newer dive watches. This is a great comparison! I love the jangly bracelet and the classic styling, while also loving the fact that it has a great robust movement in the 3130. It's the perfect watch for me. Plus, I was able to get mine several years back after a series of trades, so my entry cost is significantly cheaper than what the modern cost is these days.

Somebody probably already mentione this, but all 14060M's were COSC certified, they only later started mentioning it on the 4-liner I think.

As a wstch guy and submariner owner, i would be envious of that Tudor. Its more special

Great video 👏 I absolutely love my 16610 sub and there is no substitute for it. I respect Tudor, but honestly prefer the look of the OG BB58 to this new Pelagos.

I think the p39 is breath fresh air.. 🎉 it's modern looks great no lume on hands .. I think tudor should do something about that.. but other then that fantastic watch.

What would make a great everyday watch? The BB 58 or the Pelagos 39?

I have the same pair. Awesome watches.

And there you have it. Go for the Rolex if you want the name. It's twice the price if you're working on the assumption that you can go out and buy one tomorrow. ( Which you can't. ) The Pelagos is a belter.

I just love the high legibility of the snowflake hands! 😍

Great video, Blake. You have great taste in watches. ;-)

I tried on the P39mm against an original P42mm at the ADs last weekend. Both very good watches. On my wrist the P42 wore better. I agree with you there is no need to move up to a Submariner from the P39. Thank you.

What size is your wrist? Thanks!

I dig this review. Well done!

Not long ago you could grab a 14060m for about the same price as the Pelagos 39…ah to reminisce

I prefer the 40mm subs just seem more balanced, but a blue pelogos 39 would be perfect..

Also the jangly Rolex bracelets are the best ones change my mind

perfect pair

The Submariner is gorgeous. I prefer the 58 to the pelagos as an addition

Have the two-liner and it is my daily.

If I were in the market for a new dive watch, it would be the Pelagos!

Big Idea Design slim bolt action

Seems to me that the Pelagos is clearly a value proposition compared to submariner…is the submariner really worth twice if not three times the price of a 39 Pelagos?

Does the titanium give the Pelagos 39 a different look (darker) and vibe (more modern, toolish) than the stainless steel 14060? Or does the Pelagos still give off a vintage feel? I've never seen it in person.

That's the ultimate Submariner in my mind.

Is it me or is the wrist size on both of these watches MASSIVE🤣

14060m has got a nice sheen!

The Pelagos 39mm is nice but not quite toppled the BB58.

Alright...but if you had to pick...?

lets see a clasp comparison, thanks

Is he pronouncing Pelagos correctly? Never heard anyone ever say it like that?

14060M 4 liners ❤❤❤❤

Rolex is way more elegant. I prefer smaller hands

Why isnt there a date on the pelagos 39? Totally kills it for me.

The Sub looks so much nicer

Literally the least surprising

If you want a rolex get the Rolex please don’t get anything else… you’ll hate yourself for not getting it

I mean yeah, the pelagos is the Tudor Submariner. They changed the name because they are obsessed with generating false hype for the Submariner but it's literally the Tudor Submariner

Those idiots at Rolex should have made the new Submariner same specifications as the new 39mm Pelagos. The new 41mm is massive clasp and case size is so ugly.

Submariner dial speaks luxury. Pelagos dial is more of a tool watch.

weird

Not at all interested in Rolex. At a push I’d opt for the Tudor. Other than that, both look dull, but if the pretentious, status chasing zombies like them, then that’s okay by me.

Have them both, and love them each for different reasons. I agree with your embracement of the four lines of text. I’ve also considered myself in the minority for appreciating such egregious overkill. Between the two, I still prefer the submariner, for its wrist presence and refulgent glow. I feel a little guilty for having both, as they are, indeed, so similar. Nevertheless, they are both brilliant watches, and in my opinion, worth every penny.