The gripes about the marketing make me laugh. These are luxury watches. Nobody’s repairing North Sea Oil Rigs with no-date Submariners any more. Good for Tudor for embracing reality and realizing that their core audience is really people aspiring to a certain kind of lifestyle. You want a tool watch, buy a G-Shock. This is jewelry, and we all know it.

I love the understated look of this Pelagos model. It ticks so many boxes: lightweight yet durable, excellent bezel action, flat dial and hour markers, the colour and design.

Thanks for the feedback. I’m a Pelagos 42 (blue) daily driver. Have a black diver on my buy list in the next 3 months. The 39er is currently one of three top candidates for me. The light weight makes it an absolute plus as the 42 is already such a joy to wear due to its presence to weight ratio.

I really like the size, and I've always loved the look of the Pelagos. Wonderful watch and great review.

Love the minimalistic approach, and the square markers match the snowflake hour marker, the round ones just didn’t gel with the rest. Tudor making a watch which is not just a cheap copy, but making its mark, love it. I love the submariner as this is the gold standard, but can’t even get on a waiting list, so I will buy this watch and I like it a lot as an independent quality product.

Great video and overall very helpful comments. However, I have to point out that the only reason you have a clasp issue is because you and your husband open the clasp backwards haha. You pull from the end where the flip lock is located, since the hinge is on the other side. Pretty much this way on any bracelet, ever. Try it out and I'm sure the t-fit will no longer fail you.

The video colour grading is so nice! The warm tone, deep blacks and bokeh makes the video so engaging to me. The watch is nice too XD

Thank you Jenni - Great macro shots. I think this watch would make a great watch if it is your only watch - but I agree I don't see where it fits in my collection

I have one and have been wearing it nonstop for two weeks. Fantastic. It is the Tudor they have been working towards making. I also have the issue of pulling out the quick adjust fairly often.

Thanks for a great review Jenni. I wandered into my friendly AD some weeks ago just after this watch was released and had the chance to look at and try this model but not purchase it. I loved the look and the restrained hue of the titanium. Before seeing it in the flesh I wasn't that bothered as I have the LHD Pelagos. Anyway the 39 is in my humble opinion it's own watch and not just a deflated 42, the sunray dial is very subtle in most cases looking a very deep black and the ceramic lumed markers sitting on the dial and not the sculpted rehaut of the 42 is another differentiator. A week or so after expressing an interest I had the call and it's been on the wrist for a week and have no issues with the clasp. I'll be keeping my LHD 42 for definite as I said these are two quite different watches. It's also a lot different to the 58, that flat sapphire crystal, no high polishing it's like the BB58 takes the inspiration from the past and does it very well, the Pelagos 39 looks to the present.

HI Jenni, as always, another great video. I picked up the Pelagos 42 3 weeks ago. I have been a little disappointed in the watch. My biggest grip is with the sharp edges around the crown guard. When winding the watch, the edges underneth are sharp and seem unfinished and the bezel is very stiff. It has smoothed out a little with several rotations. I got a decent price at $4200 USD but this price point is not a cheap beater. This is my first Tudor and I am a little underwhelmed. I will continue to wear it and give it a fair judgement. Keep up the good work.

Great review. Thank you. The photography is some of the best I've seen.

Great review as always. Just a note on the clasp I open all my Tudors from the security latch side including the T-Fit ones as they have that little thumb catch to pull on. Opening the other way as you mentioned seems very awkward to myself.

Excellent review, Congrats for it. I am on waiting list to receive my Pelagos 42 LHD as I wear watches on my right wrist.

Nice to see this in 39mm, I like how Tudor made this made this more like a true tool watch than the 42mm, My daily wear watch for the past 7 years is a grade 2 titanium and although they do scratch a bit easier the brushed finish in the dark grey means the scratches a far less visible than if the watch were in stainless or grade 5 titanium. I'd really like to see someone do a comparison between this watch and the Black Bay 58 in Ceramic

Lovely video - and great review, as always.

I have a theory. If you look at the original marine nationale Tudor submariners, all of their bezels have faded to a bluish gray. So while it may not be as obvious with the black variant, I think the sunburst bezel is going to give that faded effect with the blue (when they release it)

I like the clean looks, and of course the light weight. The price is high for what amounts to a 3-hand watch, but if they come out with colored versions (blue, green) I will probably bite the bullet. (I have too many black dials as it is.)

Solid review, and amazing macro photography (but I don’t think the marketing strategy should influence how you evaluate the watch itself).

Great review, and amazing b roll footage!

The 21mm lugs whhhhyyyyyyy?! 😢

Great review as always! 👍 Just noticed the tip of the seconds hand looks like it has too much paint on it. QC issue I guess?

nice one and thx for the video. Almost on the same page. BB Pro will still have my attention until Tudor offers a steel diver watch with all the new features (bracelet without rivets, T-fit, fully brushed case and smaller size) shown on Pelagos. For the time being BB Pro is an excellent choice and all that stuff on the case height/thickness is not that critical while wearing it (if you can have one from ADs).

Thanks for the info regarding the clasp adjustment. Personally, I am not keen on titanium. I'm actually looking forward to when hopefully the BB58 gets a new clasp and maybe they'll do away with those faux rivets.

Very nice looking watch, looks better without the date, just like the Submariner.

Great review Jenni! Am I the only one who noticed poor QC on that dial? There is a piece of lint painted on the second hand! Very visible in some real scale shots and undeniable under the macro.

I was finally able to put the watch on my wrist this week and I am delighted to say it is near perfect. It does not compare to a Sub but it doesn’t need to. I have to say it is stunning and at this price point it is unbeatable. Wow!

the camera work on this video is amazing!

Did anyone else notice the blob of Lume paint on the second hand, where’s the quality control for these guys. Still is a beautiful watch. Thanks, Jenni😁

imperfection paint job on the second hand? for a watch that coast that much?

Hi Jenni, fan of your videos and work. Thank you for great content. However, I couldn't see any review or thoughts about Longines. I'm curious about your opinion.

Thanks for the review, Jenni

I think you're right , by having a broader appeal it's lost a lot of its identity and querks that make a Pelagos a Pelagos! It will hold great appeal to those that would love a sub , but either can't afford or get one. You're spot on! It's nice but somehow boring.

Advertising makes no difference to me. I either like the watch or I don’t. In this case I do, very much. There is a wait in the U.K. but agree should not spend overs for any Tudor.

Fantastic review, but why no mention of the paint splatter near the tip of the second hand? (Great macro photography BTW!) If/when I get one, I’m bringing a loupe to double check the quality. That paint splatter would drive me nuts.

thanks for sharing. great shots ... ready for it one day, lukewarm for it the next... no idea atm ... availability... not in belgium, or they are messing with me. ps. that spec on the seconds hand would bother me silly tho :s

The 42mm Pelagos is also grade 2 titanium if I remember correctly. Btw do the endlinks at the lugs rattles? I had the LHD and at first I thought it was the clasp rattling but after changing it to rubber strap, I realised it was the endlink and sold it cos that rattling bothers the hell out of me.

I love this 39mm version, so glad they’ve made it, great video, thanks.

Hello Jenni ... Great channel ... 👏 what is the watch case u are using in Yr collection ?

Enjoyed your video. Very informative. Was very surprised to see you with tattoos.

Love your videos Jenni, as an IBWC member myself I find your videos very relatable. I wonder though, is The IBWC a thing of your making or is it an actual committee...?

Correction pelagos 42 is made from grade 2 titanium. I have one and I love it but 39 looks amazing

Good looking watch. I have the GMT and I don’t feel it makes me want another Tudor,time to move on. There are so many great watches out there. Thanks Jenni

What are you thoughts re the dial / glass size, it looks small when next to a BB58? I think BB58 and Ranger wear better. I have an OG black Pelagos and no date Sub. A watch that peaked my interest, but I’m hesitant too.

After putting the Pélagos 39 on my wrist yesterday at the AD, after being on the wait list since the day the watch was announced - I handed it back. This surprised me. On paper (and in the pictures) it was exactly the watch I was looking for. But it’s just as Jenni says, the watch is “just there” - there’s nothing special about it. I can’t explain exactly why but on wrist it left me tepid.

I got my Pelagos 39 a few weeks ago it's a fantastic watch to say I am happy is an understatement.I tried on the Pelagos 42 it felt too big on the wrist.I like the BB 58 but I can't get over those rivets plus they seem to have done too many versions to the point of diluting the watch in my opinion.

Thanks for explaining strap change is the old fashion way with tools! First review that has advised this.

Both 42mm and 39mm Pelagos are Grade 2. Also, the clasp isn’t designed to be opened that way. Open it the way you open a Submariner’s clasp and you won’t have the issue you are having with the “glidelock” unlatching. Even a Submariner’s clasp would unlatch the glidelock if you open it that way.

The obvious hair under the paint on the second hand should have been caught by quality control, don’t you think?

Hi, where did you get the two watch photos on the wall behind you?

Tudor gives us a fantastic watch, people find a way to complain about it. Who cares how they market it. They had the first Black Bay on Lady Gaga’s wrist. It’s a winner for me.

A good revue and I agree with your dislikes. I have actually tried it on because the specification was just what I wanted. When I picked it up it was a big disappointment. It is very light and to me it felt cheap. The bracelet seemed to have sharp edges and I wasn’t a fan of the sun burst dial. The watch did nothing for me. I tried on the 58 while I was in the shop and it just felt like quality. That would be the one for me.

Big Tudor fan; would love to see Tudor take advantage of Rolex’s discontinuation of the Submariner Hulk and add a green dial/green bezel Pelagos. Seems to me a relatively cheap proposition for Tudor since we’re only talking dial and bezel; no retooling of the manufacturing process. I’d be first in line, especially for a 39

I can definitely see the easy adjust becoming a problem a few years down the road

I bought Pelagos 42mm recently, great watch, looks awesome, on my wrist 6.7 inch 39mm looked too small (in my opinion) so I went with 42mm. Happy with the purchase, recommend.

I’ve tried this on, I think it might have been just your example that the quick adjust would open when opening the clasp, didn’t have that issue at all.

I’ve owned both the LHD & blue Pelagos. Both fantastic “beater” watches and I loved the esthetic of the blue. Purchased the 39mm and it’s a game changer. The best daily wear if you’re looking for a normal size sports timepiece. I sold my Rolex (no date) submariner as it was superfluous and I enjoyed wearing the Ti Pelagos more. I have a Rolex SD 16600 & 116600 (not enamored with the cyclops) and a 39mm full lume Explorer. The knurling on the 39 is also better than the original 42.

Did anyone else notice the defect or the piece of hair/lint that's stuck on the second hand tip (1:51~1:52)

I miss the date function... I know it is in a "different league" but would you compare it with a Seiko SPB 143 ?

Hi Jenni. Which Tudor watch would you recommend for a lady with a small (145mm) wrist that she can enjoy now and hand down to her son in future?

I believe it's a fine watch: P.S. I'd love for you to produce a vid where you just say "Audemars Piquet" and "Vacheron Constantine" on a loop. I'm like Gomez Addams; you melt my heart when you speak French!

You are very right about light weight watches. This is why I really don't like things like the Sub/ Seamaster, and totally love small 36mm watches, or watches on leather straps. It's very comfy to wear a watch less than 100g or so

The new dial looks more refined to me. I wonder a) whether there would be a blue version of it and b) does this watch means slimmer Tudors in the future?

Really glad Tudor is adding options for us small wristed but wish the just kept it the same as the 42, really lost a lot of the unique/cool factor with the changes, especially the rehault and bezel finish.

Thanks for the review. I would have liked it to have a date complication as its 42mm counterpart. It would have been perfect. I support I will still wait.

Jenni, love the videos! Question- You mentioned that this Pelagos 39 is Grade 2 titanium and that the Pelagos 42 is grade 5? I have looked and looked and can find nothing that states the Pelagos 42 is grade 5 Titanium. Can we confirm this anywhere?? I do so hope it is grade 5!

I think if you have sub no date, a BB58, or a pelagos 42, this watch is to similar and probably not different enough to purchase.

I just had a road trip from France to Italy. Almost all ADs have one on display but none available to buy. My local dealer in California said the waitlist is 40 ppl long :/

I’m a big fan of the Pelagos 39. I agree with everything you say you like and I’m less affected by what you don’t like; i guess that’s why watches appeal as a form of self expression. They allow us to see beauty through someone else’s eyes.

Good idea with the side icons 💡👍😁

great review, Jenni! If I didn’t have a Black Bay 58 already, this would be on top of my list. I really like the 39mm size and the square markers. Unfortunately it doesn’t feature a Date-Function, which would be super practical.

Where did you get the information that Pelagos 42 is made from grade 5 titanium???

Still prefer the warmth of the gilt, aluminium bezel and red triangle of the 58 OG.Being content with it has saved me a lot of money.Tried it on Tudor silk strap but missed the heft of the bracelet.Thanks for your review.

I couldn't take my eye off the second hand and the imperfection with the paint near the end.

great review I've the lhd version and I think it's a stunning watch 500 meters . roulette date wheel..helium valve . what the pelagos range is about ..a true diver it's little brother is just a titanium bb 58 imo

Well done Jenni i love Tudor. I like the black but if i Can pull the trigger i will prefer the blue. For me Tudor are a good alternative to Rolex or another watch brand. That depends of your watch taste well job

I must say, I really, really like the dull grey totally not-shiny finish of regular titanium. My first titanium watch was an el-cheapo Lorus and I've loved titanium ever since. This Tudor does titanium really well, I like it.

Great review. The Tudor Pelagos is a nice watch, but as all Tudor watches it's a little bit rough. In my opinion it's difficult to compare Tudor to Rolex.

The second hand has a defect in the paint 3 mm below the end side 😮

I would buy one tomorrow but black face no .I would like to have a blue face 39 are TUDOR going to make this watch in more face colours?

Does the Titanium change colour with time? I saw an Oris ProPilot Calibre X and it really seemed to bronze up after awhile. Not sure if I liked it.

I’ve been torn over the original and the 39. Having now tried on a 39, and loved how wearable and low profile it is compared to my black bay, and how it does at a glance have a sub look. But why pay £3500+ for that? I do keep coming back to the Pelagos 42 and think there’s a lot more going on for your money there. It looks like something special and different. And seeing as the 39 is now the hot new thing, maybe market values of old 42s will come down a little so I can get one. The only remaining problem is blue or black!

As the Ambassador of the Super Giant Wrist Alliance I’m here to inform you that the SGWA turns it‘s nose up at this timepiece as outlined in article B of the Below 40mm act of 1956. Here Here!

Is there a hair sprayed in the paint on the minute hand? See 7:04

Thanks for the video! Don't really understand your criticism on the marketing around the Tudor 39; who really cares? Are you planning to go to the North Pole with the new Ranger? No. Are modern dive watches lifestyle choices and not actual dive watches? Yes. I can't imagine anyone buying this watch feeling obliged to jump into the water in their evening dress 😀.

Great camera work. I can’t wait to pick it up and start a rotation with my BB Pro. AD said a few weeks. Always wanted a Ti watch in my collection. And while it’s not a Sub, it’s available at MSRP unlike any R sport watches.

I always open my BB Pro to the loosest setting and adjust it smaller when it on the wrist to what feels comfortable. I did notice I would changenthensetti when putting it on but only if I was trying to shove my hand through it like a maniac. But adjusting it while it is closed and on the wrist becomes second nature after a while.

This is a very nice watch. Bravo Tudor! About as good as it gets for a classic diver, if Rolex is out of your range. Size is right for smaller wrists. I have a new 41 no-date 124060 Sub and an older 16610 as well as a Polar Explorer II 16570. With a smaller 180mm wrist they all work well but the Explorer, being slightly less chunky, is more comfortable.

I know the clasp action on Tudor/Rolex is top notch but from the looks of it, it looks like a 1/3 of the bracket is clasp. Is that comfortable to wear? For sitting at a desk for example. I know this is a sports watch but for a one watch kinda guy?

What’s the blemish on the second hand? It looks like a hair got on the hand whilst adding lume. I can’t under this now.

What are your views on Konstantin Chaykin's watches and specifically his Jocker style watch ????

Any comment on the clasp length, and how it looks on smaller wrists? It seems much longer than Tudor's other models.

Hello. Does the second hand have a paint defect?

Never buy a Tudor above retail. The BB pro is already being sold on eBay at or below retail. Obviously the flippers got that one wrong given the changing economic circumstances. My heart bleeds for them. 😂😂. The 39 Pelagos will be available soon everywhere. If you're on the look out for a Rolex I've got a feeling things will be looking good soon.

i wore a second generation pelagos daily for a little over a year. my biggest gripes were 1) too thicc 2) titanium is soft and scratches easily, and i have owned many titanium watches. ti watches with surface treatment from citizen and seiko (duratect and diashield) are far superior. hell my steinhart 500 that i wore for a couple of years held up much better

For scratches you can easily just look up the Vikers scale online for material to see whether SS is harder than Titanium 2

yep! I got a tudor black bay pro two months ago in italy while here in switzerland they put you on “the list”

This may be my first Tudor (and Luxury) watch. I love the matte look, size, and materials.

Here in Dubai, i am waiting for a Pro for more or less 6 months and for this they don’t even have an exibition piece to check Pelagos 39. I guess it differs from AD to AD but it is becoming a bit boring…

I like the fact that there not trying to make it look like a sub they’ve definitely got there won look and love it