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Tudor has become what Rolex was.

Production value of your work is really appreciated. The voiceover is very well written, and well presented. Excellent work always. Thank you for all of your posts.

The big difference you didn’t mention was one has an outrageously long waiting list

That Tudor bracelet with the spring loaded clasp, WOA. I want that solely for that purpose.

Just picked up the Tudor Pelagos LHD yesterday; a fantastic piece!

The Pelagos is the best pure tool watch in the world of mechanical watches, bar none (my opinion). The Rolex Sea Dweller, with its mirror-like polished accents and precious metals, is still first and foremost a luxury piece of jewelry. Apples and oranges.

When it comes to doing a bigger, bolder version of their 'standard' dive watch, I think the Pelagos definitely goes the extra distance. It's everything you want in a more 'serious' watch than a Black Bay, without it just looking like a scaled up Black Bay. The Sea-Dweller will always just look like a big submariner at first glance, but the Pelagos is hard to mistake for anything other than a Pelagos.

Tudor looks impressive.

Having owned a LHD for 12 month now, I can honestly say it's an amazing watch. It wears beautifully and gets positive comments even from none watch people. Safe to say it's a keeper 👍

Love my Pelagos. At less than 50% of the price of the SeaDweller is a great value for money. I personally prefer the slightly more contemporary styling of the Tudor and between the adjustability of the clasp and the lighter weight of the titanium, it is incredibly comfortable.

If you've been considering the Pelagos, I 100% recommend it. It is absolutely gorgeous, tough as nails, and though you can't see the movement, you will appreciate the 70 hour power reserve and the less than +1 second per day that even Rolex can't beat. And nobody can accuse it of being a ripoff of (or homage to, whatever) a Submariner like the Black Bay. It really is its own watch.

I always assumed that if and hopefully when I indulged myself in buying a luxury watch, it would be an Omega, possibly a Rolex. I could never justify such an outlay, but back in 2014 when I got engaged, I felt it was the perfect opportunity to warrant such a purchase. Well, the lady gets a nice, expensive diamond ring, why shouldn’t us guys get something too...?! I went in rather blind believing Rolex were the best of the best with their phenomenal marketing and image. As most watch enthusiasts will know, in reality they are second or even third tier compared to the truly esteemed giants like Patek Phillipe, Lange & Söhne etc. That is not to denigrate Rolex, I’d effectively be denigrating my own watch and some by doing so and Rolex is an utterly phenomenal brand with such a wide range of incredibly beautiful watches that I defy anyone not to fall in love with one. The Rolex Daytona Platinum Ice Blue is my such watch and I have no shame in admitting that is out of my price range...! Anyway, with a budget of up to around £5k I started looking and began with Omega in confidence. While many of the watches were/ are great, when it came to one that I wanted to own, wear and pay my hard cash for, nothing truly spoke to me. The Omega Seamaster garnered obvious interest, but just didn’t do it for me, despite Omega getting much critical acclaim about their wonderful Co-Axial movement. A touch despondent, I then looked at Rolex, a little reluctantly as I was put off by the admittedly subjective “look at me” stigma it would bring, but supremely confident I would fall in love with one nonetheless. Yet the more I looked, the more I was just underwhelmed and much as I love the aforementioned Daytona, even if I had that kind of money, it is a bit flash for me. The submariner range came closest to getting a bite, but just as with Omega, nothing that remotely convinced me. They were a little small, flashy/ glossy and I didn’t like the amount of text on the face. And I hate cyclops! Utterly despondent, I began browsing all ranges. A few Tag (I know...) watches looked nice, but ultimately meh, then when all hope was lost, something called a Tudor Pelagos leapt out of the screen. I’d never even heard of Tudor... a little research and I soon learned what we all know, in very crude terms Tudor is effectively made by Rolex at affordable prices, but in real terms that does a complete disservice to the rich heritage and individuality of Tudor in its own right. I loved that it was largely Rolex quality, but without the albeit subjective stigma’s that come with a Rolex. I loved that it looked like a submariner, but without the glossy, flashy elements. I loved that clean face/ dial with minimal, plain text as opposed to the cluttered, confusing dial of Rolex. The matt finish of the bezel and face made it majestically understated and wonderfully legible. The lume was resplendent, the clasp with its micro adjustments ingenious. The rubber strap included (though given the bracelets ingenuousness I have worn that almost exclusively). The snowflake hands, which after some research is a nod to the historical Tudor submariners that were provided to the French navy in the 1960’s, sums up much of the wonderful contradictions of the Pelagos; a contemporary, modern watch, yet with classic, historical connotations. And I simply adored that it was brushed titanium rather than shiny steel, a big preference for me. Oh, and it didn’t have cyclops!!! It just flew under the radar which I loved and was a watch you wouldn’t be frightened to wear, a proper tool watch. If ever a watch was made for James Bomd, this was/ is it ;-) After more research than is probably healthy ;-) I looked in to the movement which of course is a massive thing for watch enthusiasts, probably the biggest thing for most and of course the (original) Pelagos has an ETA 2824 movement (albeit a high quality one with Tudor enhancements) rather than an in-house movement. Now I understand my conclusions will be an anathema to those that believe a luxury watch simply must have an in-house movement, but given there was little real world benefit as the Pelagos comfortably runs within chronometer specifications and some, I regarded it unimportant. It would be easier and cheaper to service and though investment potential was and is irrelevant to me, hindsight, whilst still currently subjective of course, indicates the original ETA Pelagos will be more of a collectible that the in-house 5 liner Pelagos given the original 2 liner was only manufactured for 3 years. It is also the first titanium watch made by either Tudor or Rolex. There is precedent of ETA watches, even for Rolex (technically a Valjoux as they were purchased by ETA in 1966) being more collectible than in-house versions. So as you can probably guess, I bought the Tudor Pelagos and am absolutely delighted with it. Over 5 years later it is losing 1.9 seconds a day (this changes in the summer to around the same but gaining). The 5 liner is a beautiful watch too, I love the blue version, yet as per my stated enthusiasm for understated, non-flashy watches, I admire it yet wouldn’t want it. And I certainly prefer the 2 liner to the 5 as to me the original Pelagos is noticeably different to any Rolex which was a great allure for me, the 5 liner and the lines, pardon the pun, become more blurred. The loss of the marker at 3 is another negative on the new version, but which ever version you have, the Pelagos is amazing. I’ve never quite understood why the Pelagos doesn’t garner far more acclaim, even playing second fiddle to the Tudor Black Bay, albeit a fine, wonderful watch in its own right. Maybe one day it will be remembered as it deserves to be, but in the mean time I will enjoy wearing it and admire its understated majesty every single day.

I love both brands and both watches, and I'm happy that they're both on the market to give watch-lovers more choice. Tudor went through a weird phase a few years ago so it's brilliant to see them back on form.

A year ago, when I first found this channel and watched this video, I knew that these were my two grail watches. Got the Pelagos LHD a month and a half ago and finally managed to get the SD about two weeks ago. Both watches have their own personality. Both get a lot of wrist time. But, the Pelagos has a slight edge(personal choice) because of how it wears. I love them both but for some random reason it's the Pelagos that I reach out for on a regular basis. You can't go wrong with either of them. The video doesn't do justice to how pretty the Pelagos looks, it's a beauty for quarter the price. Thanks for the video!

The Pelagos is the most expensive watch I own, and I do love it. I look at it as the watch James Bond should of worn.

I dream of a Pelagos in a 40mm size

Always stunned by the macro shots. Excellent channel!

Excellent video as always. Really fancy that Pelagos. LHD such a great idea. Ditched on dive watch due to the digging in on the wrist.

Just watched a video about both pieces and then this. Perfect timing, great video as always! :D

I got my pelagos 9 months ago but already had an eye on the first ETA version. Unfortunately I first got dissapointed by ETA version and terrible alligned indices. Nevertheless I decided to go for the inhouse movement version last year. Once I've seen the watch at the AD, I got dissapointed again. Again the indices which weren't placed perfecty and by a white spot under the crystal. After waiting for a second watch, I finally bought my pelagos and didn't regret it at all. It keeps the time at +0,2 seconds!!! No Problems with the Titanium and scratches. Love my Pelagos!!! It's the better Sub 🤪

Just picked up a Pelagos this past weekend after looking at it and the Sun for a few years. Thrilled with it and don’t have a single regret

What I don't like about the SD43 is that the movement is still the same as the one in the 40mm version, they just beefed up the case. This left the date too close to the centre, a fact they then disguised using the cyclops, a feature Seadwellers have never had before.

I have a sub and a pelagos lhd. I always lean towards the peli as my daily.

Been waiting so long 4 this one!, Thanks :)

A great review. The Sea-Dweller is a great watch yet the Pelagos is intriguing in an entirely different way.

Kudos for those macro shots, not easy to get them as clean as this.

Excellent review. My military friends began embracing the Pelagos, when it first came out, and it has pretty much taken the place the sub used to occupy.

4:38 an important difference between the two for those looking at buying, the tudor is matte all over, including dial, bezel, and the rolex is polished in most areas apart from the bracelet (bracelet sides are polished). so if you prefer low key, proper tool watch guise, go for the tudor. if you prefer a little more bling, go for the rolex. i had the tudor but it didnt do it for me, so i got the sd43, and suffice to say imo its the perfect watch for me. both watches are beasts, they will easily outlive us and take whatever we can throw at them. the tudor is insane value. wear your watches in good health.

That Pelagos bezel!! Image a GMT bezel with lume...😍

Wonder if the custard markers and red font are available on models for right handed people?

Love the vid and LOVE my 5 line black Tudor Pelagos

Great video! They're both great watches but definitely in different leagues in terms of price; however, not so much in terms of ability or build quality. I see the Pelagos as a hybrid of the Sub & Sea-Dweller with Tudor's history mixed in. Cheers

Just when I didn’t need another reason to want a Pelagos...awesome video! Both great divers.

Gosh, the Pelagos is a stunner.

I’ll take each and every excuse to see the excellent 126600 covered on KZfaq. Of course...I am a little biased 🙂 In any case, your videos are always enjoyable and worth the time investment. 👍🇺🇸

Wow, the pelagos is such a beauty

I have a Le Jour vintage chronograph and there is very little info on youtube about them. Would love a video.

Great video as always, just wanna mention that the SD43 has a washed out black matte’ish dial compared to the deep black sub dial. They’re very different 🙂

I own the Pelegos and it's an awesome watch in it's price range.

I have a 2018 sub and I tried on a black Pelly yesterday and fell in love. I threw down a down payment and will pick it up in a week or so. It was lighter and more comfortable and less conspicuous in my opinion.

Hi! Love your videos! Jaeger Master Control date (the sector dial one, without chronograph ), please! Great reviews and views!

Best part about the Tudor? You can actually get one

@6:12, why was the crown on the left side? They have right hand version?

A well considered and comprehensive overview...keep them coming.

Review the IWC Aquatimer 2000 35th anniversary. Nice history with the Ocean 2000!

I appreciate this camera work 1:57

Again and again and again, sheer class and so are the watches. Congratulations

Rolex dial macro's always look sooo good.

Lovely video as usual 👍

Really good video and comparison with the cars, i got a pelagos (black,normal) 2 months ago and i couldnt be more happy with it! If anyone in here is thinking about a purchase i recommend it😁

How is the strap not loose on the Tudor? What prevents the springs from allowing the strap to open too much? Love both these watches btw, great channel

Can you do a video on the pros and cons of vintage watches, please? A 1930’s Jaeger or Rolex is a tempting buy at £750 but what of servicing, provenance or due diligence when spotting a fake? Thanks

That matte black on the Tudor looks amazing though, have to give it to them!

Phenomenal video! As an owner of the Pelagos and a diver I can vouch it is an amazing little watch.

Tudor Pelagos MT5612 now comes with 5 years manufacturer’s warranty from 1st January 2020.

Well... Now I want a Pelagos

Nice. Noticed you have a Longines 1918 in stock, L2.809. Could you do a video about it? It’s a watch that I loved the look of since I saw first saw it

I like the Tudor more than the Rolex.

I purchased a Tudor pelages blue last week. I can't take my eyes off it. its a beauty - and a real tool. I echo what another commentator said, the Lume - is wicked bright , for hours . I think I made a good choice in watches . enjoyed the video. ~ JDS/CT

See the Rolex watch so clearly🤩thank you very much Watchfinder & Co🙏🏻

I can't overlook the five lines of text. It's too narrow at the 6 o clock hour mark.

Sea dweller 50th anniversary is excellent watch. I have one and love it. 🤗

I have a Rolex GMT Master II, a Tudor BB58, and a Pelagos LHD (and a pile of daily beaters (O&W, Seiko, Hager, Glycine, W3, etc)). Dare I say, the Rolex...well... it is breathtaking in every way. But the Tudors are perfect in every way that a man wears a timepiece. Durable, function and form, and most of all; price point. In sum, this is a fantastic review and praises both pieces for what they are. As always, great review.

Could you make a review on the AP royal oak black ceramic perpetual calender please? Love your Videos btw.

Fine comparison of past and present, of tradition and modernism, of romantic and High Tech times!

Pelagos all the way.

Waiting for you review of the Air King series.

I find it difficult to believe that any diver would pay $12,000 for a dive watch from Rolex. Especially when considering there are many watch brands, just as good, just as reliable, and much less expensive. Oh, and I almost forgot, I am a diver.

If you dive, A dive computer is best with a Frogman as your backup . But if you need a backup backup the Pelagos is a better backup backup watch than the SD............you will agree with me when you take your expensive SD down and it starts banging against your tanks , regulators , D-rings of your BC , and dive boat ladders.

Superb video, great result👍

Great video's, would like to see a duel between a breitling avenger 2 gmt and an other gmt 😁

Having held the new sea dweller in my hands I can say that it isn't as big in real life. If you can easily pull of a Datejust 2 41mm you can pull of this one. The bracelet is the best in the world in my opinion and the bezel is thick and smooth but still clicky. I feel like it is the perfect size for a "big" serious Diver.

just picked up the blue dials Pelagos. Owned every modern Rolex from hulk to deepsea and in between... sold them all. Tudor is amazing value for 70% less

Pelagos is my daily watch...mine is the blue dial with blue rubber strap...=P

That clasp is a thing of beauty.

Fortunate to own the blue pelagos and Rolex 41mm Cermit, Batman, Explorer & yacht master...the pelagos gets more wrist time followed closely by A Sinn ezm 9

I would love to see a Sinn be given to Watchfinder & Co. treatment, specifically the U2, or UX (for an interesting / different quartz watch video)

My only word of warning regarding the Pelagos is that it’s quite fragile and the MT movement is still under trial ... not as robust as I thought it would be luckily still under warranty

The problem I find with Tudor is that they still have to let Rolex stand out first and whilst the Pelagos has its own identity it cannot conflict in the same market as Rolex. In some way they have to be held back by Rolex and consult with Rolex that what they release will not hurt them. It’s like being the second team member of a Ferrari to Michael Schumacher back then where he must alway be first whilst Tudor has to be second best. I am sure if Tudor said I want the finishing to be as good a Rolex they would have been blocked from doing it.

I’m in for the bracelet......and the watch attached is pretty decent also.

Hi, can you review the Rolex OP 39 black and white?

Love the automotive references!

It's quite strange to me that my Pelagos LHD doesn't feel as light as a Titanium watch. And the bracelet is very rough, and uncomfortable for me, so I changed it with its original rubber band, it feels good now. Overall, it's a very good watch.

Enjoyed the video, liked & subscribe, thank you.

I am actually more impressed with the production value. What kind of camera and lens do you use? plus any lights?

I have the 5 liner Pelagos in black. I surf with it daily, and have traveled to surf/dive/fish on both US coasts plus Mexico, Hawaii, Indonesia, and the Caribbean to name a few. On a NATO the Pelagos flies under the radar, and the last I checked was running -0.8. It seems the more you wear it and use it for hard wear the more the Pelagos likes it. A true tool watch.

Selling my Pelagos as the Titanium is a pro and a con. I love the dark hue and unique finish it has yet it is such a scratch magnet! You aren't really scratching the titanium though yet the oxidised layer which looks worse than a scratch on steel as the colour of the scratch is much brighter. Great watch in EVERY other regard though yet I really must part with the titanium and stick with my steel pieces.

I own a Blue Pelagos. RHD. A fantastic piece. Great VFM too. I still prefer my 2500D Omega Planet Ocean though. As for the Rolex, not really my thing.

The extremely tight fit on Rolex end links. What type of sorcery is it?

I thought I'd like the Black Bay 58 better. But in person, work my own eyes, the Pelagos looked more elegant.

Aviation watch comparison next!

This channel has changed my mind about Rolex. I've always written them off as a piece of gaudy jewellery, worn by people who know nothing of watches, as part of a uniform of success. Whilst that is often true, I've come to appreciate the clean, simple and precise execution that defines them.

For the record, the dial of the Sea Dweller 126600 is not gloss black.

Why’s the crown at the left side?

Like the Tudor but the hour plots look like slabs of play dough and the hour hand that points in some general direction. Nup keeping my sd 16600. The 126600 cool piece but just not a cyclops man

I simple love Pelagos, hope one day will get one.

Great job!

Super video, as always. I don't need a tool watch nor a luxury watch. However I can see myself wanting another luxury watch at some point but probably not just another tool watch. If that makes sense. Then there's the looks. I can't get passed the snowflake hands, I find them hideous. However, if you like the looks of the Pelagos, it's clearly a better value proposition than the SD43 if you're in the market for just a tool watch. But even then I much prefer my PO2500 45.5, the Casino Royale tool of choice. I'd even pick a Breitling SOH II before the Pelagos. And that's the problem with Tudor. It feels like settling for second best, by Hans Wildorf's own design. You don't get that vibe with other brands.

I love these videos. Informative, interesting and well made. Keep them coming! Any chance of considering some Christopher Ward pieces?