You dropped a big piece of information here and I hope people catch it. You don’t take money from brands even for travel and hotel to the press events and releases. This is huge. Mad respect Adrian for staying independent. Also this goes without saying, outstanding video. Keep up the great work.

It’s been said plenty in the comments but bears repeating: this is undoubtedly the best review of the Pelagos 39! You threw a ton of information at us in an immensely informative, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing way! I especially appreciate the inclusion of dial width in the measurements breakdown. Fantastic work Adrian :)

I am an occasional watcher since the beginning of your channel... And I think that this review was the most professional review I've ever seen. The editing, the information ... It is quite awesome to watch you grow as a professional.. Thanks man, not only for the reviews.. thanks for being true to yourself while trying to make money for a living.. thanks for not stopping, thanks for not selling yourself to big brands (hope you don't do it, please don't).. Thanks for motivating people work hard and chase passion...

I feel like this will be Tudors best selling watch over the next couple of years. It’s a one watch collection for sure.

This is why I love Tudor. To me personally, they are the perfect intersection of tough tools that are well made, but are also luxurious enough to give me that special feeling when I put them on my wrist. Now, I have to say I'm relatively new to the Watch hobby. I've only been seriously interested and doing research for probably the last year or so. That being said, in my short time with watches, Tudor has become my absolute favorite brand. My favorite thing about watches is having a thing on your wrist that is useful to tell time, but that also makes you feel a certain way when you look down at it. When I look down at my wrist and I see the Black Bay GMT, I see a reliable old friend that reminds me to book that trip to Africa i've always wanted to take, and take that watch with me because it is well made and functional enough to survive almost anything, but beautiful and wonderful enough to make it feel special when I put it on. When I look at this new Pelagos, I see a watch that is begging to be taken to the lake and to the beach, something that is more than happy to go diving or spearfishing, and then go to the restaurant that night with a sports coat on. If I had it my way my collection would almost be all Tudor haha. Anyway, sorry for the rant, I just have alot of feelings about Tudor. Great review, I will add the 39mm Pelagos to the list of other Tudors I want, but it's moving to the front of the line!

Adrian, I’ve been a follower for a long time and you absolutely KILLED this review. Thank you so much. You officially have the best review of this watch hands down and I’ve seen like 10 on KZfaq. Keep making the amazing content and I agree with every single point you made.

Been waiting for this review since the launch. Hands down best review of the Pelagos 39. Great content!

Lots of folks making more watch videos, but no one is making better watch videos! You rock, Adrian!

Another entertaining & excellent review. I use to own the P42 but I sold it to buy the BB58. Although I prefer the reduction in size I think the downgrade in the specs on the P39 doesn't warrant it being a Pelagos anymore. It seems to me the P39 is just a titanium BB58 with a snowflake dial. I know it's been mentioned countless times that 500m WR is overkill & therefore the HEV is not necessary on the P39. But once you remove that important feature which is what made the Pelagos what it was, then you essentially just have a fancier version of the BB58. Similarly if you replaced the 1220m depth rating on the Rolex Sea-Dweller to 300m, it then becomes a Submariner. I think everyone has overlooked the fact the Pelagos has been castrated. Gloss over it if you will by arguing that no human being is going to be capable of diving 500m. However I'm sure people would change their minds if you compare this with supercars. If you reduced the max speed on a Ferrari from 350km to 150km but kept the design the same and charged the same price, how many would Ferrari sell? You could argue that nobody should be legally driving more than 150km anyway but the point is it's capability of being able to go 350km is why you want the Ferrari. And speaking of the price, I don't think the P39 is a value proposition at the price point. I think the BB58 is still the winner. The technical specs are equal and the BB58 with a 20mm lug width compared to the 21mm it is more versatile for swapping straps. The guilt dial also makes it more interesting. I don't think it will ever be less desirable than the sterile look of the Pelagos line. The other point I'd like to mention is the incorrect view of the BB58 being less tool watch than the P39. What justifies this? It's got the same tech specs as the P39 except it's made out of steel. Is steel less tool watch than titanium? Lighter yes but not as versatile in my opinion. Also, the BB58 is often described as being a fashion dive watch. However it needs to be reminded that it was designed as a homage to the original dive watches back in the 1950's. It is therefore taking it's DNA from the original tool watch.

I still love the look of the Black Bay 58. It may well date, but that's not always necessarily a bad thing. Vintage counts for a lot.

Was anxiously awaiting your video on this! Beautifully done.

I’ve been waiting for you to review this watch, those two straps you demonstrated look great 👍

Great video Adrian. The P42 black is my watch and I love it. Originally I preferred the blue but went with the black & very happy now as it is the more versatile combination in my opinion and a classic look too. With regards to the P39 - I like it but think it misses some of the uniqueness of the larger watch which I think is a negative - 3D dial, date complication, expanding clasp. The other things I like about the 42 are the matt dial and bezel - they appear clearer. The size of the 42 doesn’t worry me - not sure the 39 is such an advantage and the sunburst dial and agree the marketing is a bit confusing for a tool watch. Interesting watch though and will look for one in the flesh to make my final opinion. PS. Thanks for the 2 x straps I bought last year - they have been great. Roger.

Intentionally the single best Rolex submariner alternative. Going to be massively popular.

Always love your videos Adrian! Thank you!

I bought this watch almost a year ago. Wore it in the rubber strap until last week. I put the bracelet back on. I have worn the watch 24/7. It’s spent a huge amount of time covered in sand at the beach. I’ve not looked after it on purpose to see how it would go. It looks brand new. Has a couple dents on the bezel. The sand did get into the bezel but with soap it washed out. Awesome watch.

I fell in love with the Pelagos 42 but always knew it was a no go with my thin wrists, this 39 may just be feasible! Thanks Tudor. Great review Adrian as always

oh... this is the best review I've every seen you do. Keep doing it like this, please. You are bang on about the bonkers marketing. I own six tudors (thank you Gary at RL Austen, who also sold me my first datejust in 1984) but, I have always resisted the Pelagos... until now.

Always the best reviews on KZfaq! Thanks for the excellent and entertaining overview Adrian.

Like others I've now seen most reviews of this watch and others can't come close to this. You're the only "watch guy" I'm following for a reason; facts, quality and hands on. I'm glad you are around to cover things like this and I would love to support your store with future purchases when I get my first watch.

Loving the lume pip ear lobe

I think the Pelagos 39, being a toolwatch needs a date just like the 42. It would be even more versatile. A datewindow on the 6 would make it an almost perfect one-watch watchcollection. Great job Adrian and well done Tudor!

Loved this review Adrian, one of the best you’ve done! Really great to see the 3 model comparison!

Love the video! Very helpful! Thank you.

I have watched a bunch of videos on this new watch and what every single reviewer misses is the fact that the Vintage tutor Subs sold from the 1960s until the 1990s were 39 mm! that's the whole point of this, they are embracing the heritage of the brand and the size that was always slightly different from the Rolex Submariner

I think Tudor did a great job with sizing the Pelagos 39. The lug-to-lug is just right for me, and the 12mm thickness is a reflection of the times, and still practical. I even prefer titanium over stainless steel. The 21mm wide straps might be annoying, but it won’t prevent the use of 22mm or 20mm straps. Criticism- I prefer captive bezels, like those found on most Breitlings and Sinns. I’m rough on tool watches, and I’ve seen a few bezels become lost- I don’t want to worry about lost bezels. I realize that this is a personal preference, and that most people-the vast majority of customers, don’t have to worry about this. So put that on my wish list, Tudor, along with a 36mm titanium Ranger and a Ti BB Pro with a white dial.

Fantastic review as always .

Absolutely love the direction they've taken with the Pelagos 39. The red text and subtle sunburst finishes really bring some much needed warmth to the rather clinical Pelagos 42. Having owned a Pelagos LHD, I would take the Pelagos 39 any day.

As a skinny wristed watch lover, I love seeing watch brands with 40 or 39mm options, it really opens up a lot of watches to people who would otherwise not be able to pull it off. I also think the 21mm lugs were a mistake, but the bracelet looks so good I don’t think it matters in this case. I would choose a Pelagos over a BB any day.

Great review Adrian! I was sitting on the fence on this but have since told my AD that I'm interested in one. Had the 42mm but sold it a few months ago. Beastly is the word, you're right about it. I found that it didn't sit balanced on my wrist. Also love the fact that this has no date. Makes the dial beautifully balanced. In your past vids you've explained the rationale of not accepting sponsorship or payment from brands. Major respect! If there's a way the watch community can help defray the cost, it will be our pleasure to do so! Cheers mate. Nuff said. I'm heading to the other channel to see you and Andrew and George tearing one another to pieces. Love 💕 that 🤣

It’s always so fun to listen to your ramblings, thanks Adrian

I think they nailed it personally, looks like a great watch and if I had the spare money and I wanted a dive watch it's what I'd buy. I've though ever since they released the BB58 if they did a smaller Pelagos it would be a great watch. Instead on my limited budget I ended up getting a Citizen Promaster NY0040, it's been great actually so I'd struggle to justify spending 20x more on the Tudor.

Great review Adrian 🙏👏. At this price point, I am sold. Name was down straight away, forecast is 2024 🤣

An outstanding review Adrian! Having the three watches to compare and contrast provided the best approach to share your perspective on the Pelagos 39. For many of us in the watch community, you gave us all the details we need to frame whether the Pelagos 39 should be pursued or not. I agree with you, it could be a one-watch collection.

Great review of the 39. The lug to lug comparison was interesting. Seeing them side by side on the wrist, really brought out the size difference’s. Great camera work!

Hey Adrian , I have had my Pelagos for 4 years now and there is not a mark/scratch on the strap or the watch. I think the Titanium option for Tudor is a great one. Makes the watch much more wearable. Great video BTW, love the comparison. I think the full size BB heritage is much better than the 58!

Gotta say I'm glad to see that the bezel is looking as matte as I originally thought it would be which is making me a very happy boy so let's see if my Pelagos is going to be getting a little brother😁 (21mm lug is irritating but oh well)

That window in the background gave away that you were a fellow head-banging metalhead in the mid 2000s... been to Camden Underworld at least once! 😜

I was waiting for this review to decide. You nailed it. Thank you for helping me decide to get this. 😊🍻

I just wished they consolidated the BB & the P39 and reissued the tudor submariner nameplate. Ultimately, the P39 is the modern tudor sub we all wanted.

The 21mm lug width is baffling. They could have had one of the greatest strap monsters of all time!

This watched pricked my interest and I knew you'd be thorough. I've watched only a few of your videos but this one has won you a new subscriber. Liking your style, keep going. Thank you.

Great comparison video. Huge help

Great comparison, that's super light, gonna be too light for me. I would prefer the 42 size also, but looks wise it would win definitely with that red on the dial. In my view, the rubber band buckle should be a proper diving clasp like the bracelet (like oysterflex) and they should offer a two tone version.

It’s a super smart move for Tudor to essentially give the best alternative for folks who can’t get a Sub. More direct design parallels vs. a Seamaster and also the dimensions are quite attractive. I just don’t like watering down the tool-ness of the Pelagos brand/name, but this will be an incredible selling watch.

The coffee stirring in the shot at 10:17 was a cool touch. Love your content mate

Well done! Your content keeps improving!

I really, really like this watch, and have started saving for the inevitable blue version in a year or so. The fully lumed indices is a fantastic development. Really glad to hear the sunburst is subdued, that was a big concern. I have 3 complaints, which I think are more mised opportunities more than anything: 1 - it should have the cut-out rehaut. I think someone will make a few quid doing an after-market one. 2 - the tip of the second hand should be red to pick up the red text, only one detail being red doesn't quite work. 3 - they should have made this one meet ISO 6425 and had DIVER'S 200m on the dial, justification for this in the next comment.

Love the new Dimensions. I'll get it next year when it comes out in blue.

The 39 is PERFECT - Tudor did an incredible Job with this Pelagos the customers demanded it and Tudor delivered .... 10/10

I love it! It’s like they addressed all the critiques we had on the BB58 in this watch.

Nice Video Adrian! I love the swirling coffee at timemark 10:16!

This Pelagos 39 is really the Tudor version of the modern Submariner 2022 no date. It would be great to have the same side by side comparison, outdoors too.

I think Tudor has a home run here. 39-40mm is the sweet spot. Case thickness has been slimmed down. Now, like everything else, good luck on getting your hands on one.

Excellent informative early review!

Wonderful video. Great comparison between them all. Awesome work. Thanks, Adrian

A very smart move by Tudor, making a more compact, thinner version of the original Pelagos that will appeal to a much wider audience. I think it has a more handsome dial than the 42's stepped design and like the 3D lumed markers and the solid in-house COSC movement similar to the BB58. Offering a titanium bracelet with the T-Fit clasp (instead of that ratchet-spring oddity) and a complimentary rubber strap is a big plus. For me it's a latter-day nod to the great 5-digit Rolex Sub in its overall dimensions and versatility - tough, yet can be worn with any attire and exuding quality. The 21mm lug width is a bit strange however.

Great review as always! I really like this new 39 Pelagos. I feel it’ll have greater acceptance due to its more common size. But missing the date is surely an issue.

Great review Adrian, thanks. The background music is killing me though :))

Excellent video; informative well presented and pleasant to watch!

Personally, I love it. I own one. The second I saw it I had to have it. And quite honestly I’ve been wearing it more than my Pepsi. It just wears so easy. It’s like you said, it’s extremely versatile. It’s a fine balance of luxury, and adventure.

I really love this watch, and put my name down at 2 AD’s yesterday for it. I would much rather have a thinner watch over a super overbuilt watch, and the dimensions of this look amazingly spot on. The 21mm lug with will be annoying, and their marketing was incredibly bad for it, but I don’t care, I am super pumped. The one thing I wish they would have changed would be to keep the indexes cutting into the rehaut/chapter ring of the original

Nice review. I like the overall look of it. Cute the "Yet" plug for the B&J straps.

Yet another graet review, Adrian. I have always yearned for a Pelagos, in black, since 2012, mainly because it looks so great. With a big wrist the size has nevered bothered me, but wow, the 39 has to be the best looking watch on the planet, for me, anyway. I just love divers, the best looking one recently, for me, must be the Seiko MPB143. This has finally topped it, I just need to scrape together £3500 and all will be cushty.

Seeing them side by side, the main thing that struck me was just how gorgeous the bracelet is on the 39, I love the 58 but the bracelet lets it down (imo) I know this obviously wasn't a lume test, but I'd be interested to see how well the hands hold up compared to the markers because in the brief sections we saw, they seemed noticably dimmer. Also, curious to see what this would look like with inverse colour - could be an absolute stunner (also, blue please). Great vid, can't wait to enjoy staring longingly at one through the local Tudor store window.

First of all, thank you for this detailed review…more of this please. I own the BB 58 and I believe that it is an extremely versatile watch... but in my opinion it has a weak point in everyday life with the aluminum bezel. So I went to the concessionaire and tried on the Pelagos 39...the watch is great. It's a fusion of my BB 58 and NoDate Sub... Tudor could have hit it big! Anyway, I'm on the waiting list...!

The Tudor (and the vid!) we've all been waiting for... Thanks Adrian! 👏🏼

it is great to see that you actually put in all the work and checked the specs (unlike other youtubers who just bluntly repeat marketing material without any critical thinking) ... and it interesting to see that Tudor was not completely honest especially with the diameter dimension ... well done Adrian ✌️

The perfect one watch collection, as the Submariner is for many. The sunburst elements add just enough to dress it up for smart casual, which I think is brilliant. If I didn’t have a Pelagos LHD already, I’d be picking one up. Thanks for a great comparo, Adrian.

Had the BB Pro ordered, went down to the AD, tried both and immediately changed my order to the 39mm Pelagos. The Pelagos does feel more 40 and just perfect for me.

Good job taking the actual measurements of these watches. Insightful.

THE VIDEO IS FINALLLLLLY HERE!!! 😱😱

Having owned the LHD, which is a relatively similar colourway, I thought I might be underwhelmed by the 39. However, in the flesh it is awesome. The bezel is incredible. The difference between unnatural and natural light is the difference between it being flat black and a completely faded grey. I can see this being Tudor's most popular model.

I love the matte finish of the 42, if they made the 39 all matte it would’ve been the perfect watch. I’ve been begging for a slimmed down Pelagos for years but when you change the dna of the Pelagos and turn it into a 62mas it loses all its tool appeal. Somewhat disappointed but I will have to see it in the flesh

By the way: a stunning video, Adrian. Amazing editing.

Great video, Adrian. Thanks for answering so many common questions, and for the honest approach you take to all your reviews. I absolutely love this release, and will be selling my BB58 to add it once I can actually get one. That said, I do hate the 21mm lug width. Given this release and the sub now being at 21mm, I do think we'll see more. I hope that you'll consider adding 21mm NATO straps. I currently own every single color of the broad weave NATOs in 20mm and I am a little bummed that they work so well for the BB58 but they won't work for this. I do play to add an IWC Mark XX or Spitfire though, and the 20mm NATOs will at least work great on that. Would love to see you review the Mark XX!

For me the 42mm Pelagos in blue was the obvious choice, as I enjoy the larger size and think over qualified specs are fun. However I have 7 3/4” wrists and I am larger. So I can see the appeal for those who are smaller and don’t power lift in their garage. Tudor is smart to make the Pelagos for all wrist sizes. Great review!

Tudor are absolutely on it right now with their last few releases! The FXD, BB-Pro, Ranger and now this Pelagos 39 are all fantastic… The BB58 is no longer the best Tudor has to offer IMO. Definitely considering selling mine to get a new 39mm Pelagos 👌

Amazing review!! Can’t wait to have one of these on my wrist.

Thank you for your in-depth video! Fantastic stuff. Totally love the 39, got one one order. Cheers

It’s nice, but the 42 Pelagos just offers so much more.

Oh my Mistake... I thought this video was about a No Date Submariner....👀

This is a hit for me! Keep up the amazing work brother 👍🏼

Thanks for the review Adrain. You killed this one. And it was entertaining to boot!

I have a bb58 and I really like the 39 - Tudor nailed it. To me it's a perfect modern diver in a reasonably sized package. The only thing I'm not quite sold on, is the slight difference in the lume color of the indices and the handset. 8:13 It's particularly evident looking at the snowflake. Need to see it in person.

This review was extensive without the hot air. Great review!

Perfect video! All features of the watch are described, and the comparison with the BB59 and the regular Pelagos is necessary to understand rte pros and cons of this watch, As a marketer myself I also appreciated the last part with the analisys of the positioning of this watch.

Excellent video, Adrian. One of your best. Thank you

Actually managed to get on wait list for this watch, been waiting for a smaller pelagos ever since the first one came out👏

This is the way to do a watch review man. Well done mate absolutely nailed it 💯

This is the review I’ve been waiting for. I think you’re the only reviewer who’s flagged up the bezel appearing grey-ish in some lights - personally, I think it looks great. I think the matt, “silk-like” sheen is great too - and I like the flat, dullish grey of the titanium. I’ve had a no-date Rolex Submariner on my watch “wishlist” for a while… occasionally something else will catch my eye for a bit, but I always return to the classic proportions and intrinsic “tooliness” of the sub (albeit luxury tooliness! - but you’ve got to love a beautifully constructed tool). I think Tudor may have just displaced Rolex with this watch. I love it. I know you’re a submariner owner too - I’d love a side-by-side comparison with the Pelagos 39 in the style of this video. More power to your elbow. (I was going to say wrist - but that’s just wrong!).

High quality review, mate! Thank you. The only watch channel I’m subscribed to.

Thanks Adrian! Well done.

Great informative video.

Another great video. Thanks Adrien 👍

Brilliant review mate. I also appreciate the independence you carry for your own brand!!

By far the best review in capturing the essence of the what the watch is rather than what everybody wants the watch to be. Tudor produced a watch to complement their existing lineup. I agree that this could be the daily driver that suits many.

I saw one through a shop window today. Best looking Tudor I've ever seen.

Great video, so glad the burst isn't too obvious! Now the wait for a blue version begins.

The most honest reviews out there, fantastic content and why your channel has grown the way it has. Love the look of this watch and reminds me of earlier submariners. Tudor are definitely catering for a market that Rolex has vacated years ago and I applaud them for it 👍