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any thoughts on the tudor pelagos lhd?
It has been almost one year since its release, and I am a bit surprised that there have been so few comments about this watch.
Supposedly, dealers now have about a 3 month delay in obtaining one after placing an order with Rolex/Tudor.
I think it is the smart choice in a modern tool watch. Creamy indices are much warmer and easier to look at than the stark white of the original pelagos. Left hand crown is quirky and fun.
Engraved numbers now are in the high 1000s; I have not heard of any over the 2000 mark. It remains a mystery as to for how long this version will be produced. Engraved number has no relation to serial number, by the way.
Other pluses: the square indices with snowflake hand are more consistent and historically correct with the snowflake hand (contrast with the multiple black bay models). The matte dial and matte ceramic bezel are lovely. The glossy dial on modern Rolex submariners and sea dweller/dssds are a negative for me, and likewise I do not care for the glossy dial on the new explorer. The case to bracelet proportions are much more elegant than the current submariner.
I had plans to acquire the Seiko SLA017, but had several reservations that only increased after reading many posted observations, despite the dominant positive reviews.
I rethought my desires. And decided that for the same price, the LHD would please me much more for years to come. So with the help of a very nice AD, my little collection now has one more member.
Picture courtesy of FratelloWatches.
No. 176 here to humbly confirmed you have definitely made the right choice...
it is definitely a unique watch coming from Tudor who has been indulging in reminiscence rather triumphantly in the last decade. Like everyone else who was surprised by the online release on 17 Nov 2016 a Thursday, I called my AD on 19 Nov 2016 the Saturday at 4.45pm simply wanting to know when the watch would be available, and to my surprise they had one in stock the day of the announcement! I left a deposit over the phone, drove 20 mins and by 5.40pm I was wearing the LHD driving home (AD closes at 6pm). The left crown, the matte dial, the classic indices and hands and the red Pelagos were all done right to give this watch a vintage watch presence with modern build assurance (the titanium bracelet and the clasp); it is definitely a keeper for me. Enjoy yours in good health for years to come.
Thanks for your note. Nice little loupe, too! I have never desired a (modern) Rolex, and wouldn't risk the vintage game. [nt]
Then this model came out, surprised me and I became part of the Tudor family.
Very nice watch.
I put it on my wrist it was a pleasant surprise, I loved it.
A very well made piece with those little touches that make all the difference.
Congratulations, enjoy it.
Vte
Yes, it is sublime, which doesn't often describe tool watches. The architectural and sculptered dial layers are fantastic. [nt]
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Terrific. That second pic could be used by Tudor for an advertisement! [nt]
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