Tudor Pelagos - Different Versions
Discussion
The two-liner was the first version of the Pelagos, these all have an out-sourced ETA movement inside them. The current models, visually indicated by having 5 lines on the dial and a different date/lume arrangement at 3 o'clock, all have Tudor's in-house movement.
The in-house movement has a longer power reserve (70h vs 42h IIRC) and is chronometer rated, I don't think that the ETA movement was certified though it would still be well regulated. The original may be easier to have serviced as it has a well known and commonly used movement, the in-house could be a Tudor job should parts be required.
Bottom line is that there are pros and cons to each. Some prefer the look of the two-liner and the relative ease of servicing, others prefer the "superior" movement. There's no difference in build quality between the two watches (eg case and bracelet), nothing else was changed other than what makes the watch tick.
The in-house movement has a longer power reserve (70h vs 42h IIRC) and is chronometer rated, I don't think that the ETA movement was certified though it would still be well regulated. The original may be easier to have serviced as it has a well known and commonly used movement, the in-house could be a Tudor job should parts be required.
Bottom line is that there are pros and cons to each. Some prefer the look of the two-liner and the relative ease of servicing, others prefer the "superior" movement. There's no difference in build quality between the two watches (eg case and bracelet), nothing else was changed other than what makes the watch tick.
Edited by CardShark on Thursday 25th April 10:12
Quick breakdown for you.
Early black models came with an ETA movement, super reliable and cheap to service, 2 lines on the dial.
Later black models with Tudor's in house movement MT5612 (COSC) has to go to Tudor for a service, 5 lines on dial.
Blue models are Tudor in house again and 5 lines on dial.
Pelagos LHD, left hand crown, cream style hands, indices etc, 5 lines on dial.
IMO the original ETA model is a bargain right now and i cant see values going any lower, the blue model seems to command and premium over the blue and the LHD seems to have missed the mark some what.
Early black models came with an ETA movement, super reliable and cheap to service, 2 lines on the dial.
Later black models with Tudor's in house movement MT5612 (COSC) has to go to Tudor for a service, 5 lines on dial.
Blue models are Tudor in house again and 5 lines on dial.
Pelagos LHD, left hand crown, cream style hands, indices etc, 5 lines on dial.
IMO the original ETA model is a bargain right now and i cant see values going any lower, the blue model seems to command and premium over the blue and the LHD seems to have missed the mark some what.
I’ve had my 2 line ETA version since 2013, it’s a brilliant watch and back then it was really exciting to have one, most UK Rolex dealers didn’t realise they could order one for their customers because Tudor weren’t officially back in the UK then.
I bought mine in France and when I got back with it every Rolex dealer wanted to see it / feel it and without exception everyone was amazed at the quality for the money
I was thinking of selling mine because I promised myself that I would when I bought something else, but having read someone else’s hunch that the 2 line version maybe worth keeping I’m having doubts because I was thinking the same!
They are fantastic
I bought mine in France and when I got back with it every Rolex dealer wanted to see it / feel it and without exception everyone was amazed at the quality for the money
I was thinking of selling mine because I promised myself that I would when I bought something else, but having read someone else’s hunch that the 2 line version maybe worth keeping I’m having doubts because I was thinking the same!
They are fantastic
Edited by don logan on Thursday 25th April 18:37
don logan said:
I’ve had my 2 line ETA version since 2013, it’s a brilliant watch and back then it was really exciting to have one, most UK Rolex dealers didn’t realise they could order one for their customers because Tudor weren’t officially back in the UK then.
I bought mine in France and when I got back with it every Rolex dealer wanted to see it / feel it and without exception everyone was amazed at the quality for the money
I was thinking of selling mine because I promised myself that I would when I bought something else, but having read someone else’s hunch that the 2 line version maybe worth keeping I’m having doubts because I was thinking the same!
They are fantastic
I had one and thought it was a bit rubbish, sorry. Sharp edges in case, no real finesse and then the 12 lume fell off. Sold it to a mate and since then he’s been disappointed with quality too as another bit of lume shifted. All in all, it felt cheap to me. I bought mine in France and when I got back with it every Rolex dealer wanted to see it / feel it and without exception everyone was amazed at the quality for the money
I was thinking of selling mine because I promised myself that I would when I bought something else, but having read someone else’s hunch that the 2 line version maybe worth keeping I’m having doubts because I was thinking the same!
They are fantastic
Edited by don logan on Thursday 25th April 18:37
Badda said:
don logan said:
I’ve had my 2 line ETA version since 2013, it’s a brilliant watch and back then it was really exciting to have one, most UK Rolex dealers didn’t realise they could order one for their customers because Tudor weren’t officially back in the UK then.
I bought mine in France and when I got back with it every Rolex dealer wanted to see it / feel it and without exception everyone was amazed at the quality for the money
I was thinking of selling mine because I promised myself that I would when I bought something else, but having read someone else’s hunch that the 2 line version maybe worth keeping I’m having doubts because I was thinking the same!
They are fantastic
I had one and thought it was a bit rubbish, sorry. Sharp edges in case, no real finesse and then the 12 lume fell off. Sold it to a mate and since then he’s been disappointed with quality too as another bit of lume shifted. All in all, it felt cheap to me. I bought mine in France and when I got back with it every Rolex dealer wanted to see it / feel it and without exception everyone was amazed at the quality for the money
I was thinking of selling mine because I promised myself that I would when I bought something else, but having read someone else’s hunch that the 2 line version maybe worth keeping I’m having doubts because I was thinking the same!
They are fantastic
Edited by don logan on Thursday 25th April 18:37
ReaperCushions said:
Almost sounds like it was a fake (Not accusing you).. did you get it from a legit source?
Totally legit. The lume fell off the day after the warranty ended and Rolex inspected it, wouldn’t do the decent thing and quoted £450 for a new bezel. I’ve got a Sub now which is a different universe in terms of quality but obviously way more ££Badda said:
ReaperCushions said:
Almost sounds like it was a fake (Not accusing you).. did you get it from a legit source?
Totally legit. The lume fell off the day after the warranty ended and Rolex inspected it, wouldn’t do the decent thing and quoted £450 for a new bezel. I’ve got a Sub now which is a different universe in terms of quality but obviously way more ££Also, being titanium it’s going to feel different
At the price they were in Europe in 2013 they were great value
Edited by don logan on Thursday 25th April 20:56
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