Wrist Check 2014
Discussion
Eleven said:
Smart watch.
I noticed a new Tudor display in Goldsmiths recently. Some smart looking watches and when I look at some of the dross from other manufacturers in the same window I cannot help but feel Tudor will do well in the UK.
I hope they do but at the same I hope they don't update the Pelagos too soon because it will only tempt me to flip and switch if it's an even nicer design lol. But this Pelagos, I think it's as tool as tool divers can get. Such a versatile yet functional watch and the both straps are so good.I noticed a new Tudor display in Goldsmiths recently. Some smart looking watches and when I look at some of the dross from other manufacturers in the same window I cannot help but feel Tudor will do well in the UK.
Johnniem said:
I sit here at my desk having recently made an impulse purchase of the Pelagos. I have tried to work out how to change the strap to the rubber verison but failed miserably. A trip to the deal is necessary as it looks great! Nice one fella!
In reference to the 'epistolary war of attrition' which unveiled itself earlier, Unfussy watches are my preference; they do what is required of a watch and many are a thing of beauty. I count the Pelagos amongst those watches, along with the original Breitling Superocean Heritage (mesh strap), of which I am also a lucky owner. Whatever others feel about fussy or unfussy watches is not of concern to me. It's all a matter of personal taste. I have a Dornbluth on order and still have over 7 months to wait but I know that it'll be special, will have been hand-made with a fine attention to detail, to my spec and will be passed on to future generations of my family (lucky son!). Some chronographs are palatable but not those with diamonds here and barometric pressure gauges there; they are just not my bag. Having said that, they are the preference of others and if they weren't then none would sell and the watchmakers would not make them. Chaq'un a son gout!
You can very easily change to the rubber mate, just take a bit of time to look at how the end link attaches In reference to the 'epistolary war of attrition' which unveiled itself earlier, Unfussy watches are my preference; they do what is required of a watch and many are a thing of beauty. I count the Pelagos amongst those watches, along with the original Breitling Superocean Heritage (mesh strap), of which I am also a lucky owner. Whatever others feel about fussy or unfussy watches is not of concern to me. It's all a matter of personal taste. I have a Dornbluth on order and still have over 7 months to wait but I know that it'll be special, will have been hand-made with a fine attention to detail, to my spec and will be passed on to future generations of my family (lucky son!). Some chronographs are palatable but not those with diamonds here and barometric pressure gauges there; they are just not my bag. Having said that, they are the preference of others and if they weren't then none would sell and the watchmakers would not make them. Chaq'un a son gout!
Once you figure it out you'll kick yourself!
robbiekhan said:
Eleven said:
Smart watch.
I noticed a new Tudor display in Goldsmiths recently. Some smart looking watches and when I look at some of the dross from other manufacturers in the same window I cannot help but feel Tudor will do well in the UK.
I hope they do but at the same I hope they don't update the Pelagos too soon because it will only tempt me to flip and switch if it's an even nicer design lol. But this Pelagos, I think it's as tool as tool divers can get. Such a versatile yet functional watch and the both straps are so good.I noticed a new Tudor display in Goldsmiths recently. Some smart looking watches and when I look at some of the dross from other manufacturers in the same window I cannot help but feel Tudor will do well in the UK.
Eleven said:
This is a company controlled by Rolex right? How long have they been knocking out almost identical Subs? 60 years? You won't need to be trading up annually.
It is Rolex, made in the same factories and everything since day 1. I know I won't need to trade up but the desire to do so will always be there if the new one is a marked improvement in a number of areas - What can they improve? I don't honestly know though, perhaps design aesthetics because everything else is just right.With the exception of the blue BB, Tudor's offerings have been the same for the past 4-5 years, at least, whilst they were still marketed and sold on the Continent.
I highly doubt that after re-introduction to the UK this year, that they'll be changing anything, any time soon.
The Pelagos you have, will still be current for another 3 years, I reckon.
I highly doubt that after re-introduction to the UK this year, that they'll be changing anything, any time soon.
The Pelagos you have, will still be current for another 3 years, I reckon.
robbiekhan said:
Eleven said:
This is a company controlled by Rolex right? How long have they been knocking out almost identical Subs? 60 years? You won't need to be trading up annually.
It is Rolex, made in the same factories and everything since day 1. I know I won't need to trade up but the desire to do so will always be there if the new one is a marked improvement in a number of areas - What can they improve? I don't honestly know though, perhaps design aesthetics because everything else is just right.There are people, me included, who seek out the pre-ceramic models because they are better than the new ones (subjectively).
So you MIGHT find that your current Tudor is better than anything yet to come.
So it was worth buying one now then because based on historical evidence they "could" change it and make it worse in some respect.
I guess Longines headed a similar route, though the build quality remains good on the new HydroConquest the dial got busier and it lost that elegant style that made me love the original I had so much.
I'll definitely be keeping this Pelagos for the foreseeable future and only adding to the collection in time I reckon now
I guess Longines headed a similar route, though the build quality remains good on the new HydroConquest the dial got busier and it lost that elegant style that made me love the original I had so much.
I'll definitely be keeping this Pelagos for the foreseeable future and only adding to the collection in time I reckon now
yeti said:
Is it a J or K?
Some say that there were 1000 made for the US market, so I'm guessing roughly the same number for the Far East, and for not a huge outlay you've got a fairly collectible and rare piece.
I bought one over Christmas, and swapped the rubber strap for a blue leather strap (with white stitching). They genuinely gather very favourable attention whenever worn, and it seems to have plenty of fans out there on the forums and review boards. A nice addition to the collection!
And ignoring my poor camera work, a gratuitous picture that really shows it off...
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