Tudor Pelagos 39: In-depth review + comparison

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Hands-on review of the new 2022 Tudor Pelagos 39 and comparison to the Tudor Pelagos 42 and Tudor Black Bay 58

Pelagos 39 vs Pelagos 42
Pelagos 39 vs BB58
Pelagos 39 vs BlackBay 58
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Black Bay Vs Pelagos
01:47 Tudor Pelagos 39 Specs
03:11 Pelagos 39 vs Pelagos 42
03:40 Pelagos 39 weight

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[newzealandisno]

I bought this watch almost a year ago. Wore it in the rubber strap until last week. I put the bracelet back on. I have worn the watch 24/7. It’s spent a huge amount of time covered in sand at the beach. I’ve not looked after it on purpose to see how it would go. It looks brand new. Has a couple dents on the bezel. The sand did get into the bezel but with soap it washed out. Awesome watch.

[Podcastage]

You dropped a big piece of information here and I hope people catch it. You don’t take money from brands even for travel and hotel to the press events and releases. This is huge. Mad respect Adrian for staying independent. Also this goes without saying, outstanding video. Keep up the great work.

[julianscoffield]

It’s been said plenty in the comments but bears repeating: this is undoubtedly the best review of the Pelagos 39! You threw a ton of information at us in an immensely informative, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing way! I especially appreciate the inclusion of dial width in the measurements breakdown. Fantastic work Adrian :)

[yavornikolov]

I am an occasional watcher since the beginning of your channel... And I think that this review was the most professional review I've ever seen. The editing, the information ... It is quite awesome to watch you grow as a professional.. Thanks man, not only for the reviews.. thanks for being true to yourself while trying to make money for a living.. thanks for not stopping, thanks for not selling yourself to big brands (hope you don't do it, please don't).. Thanks for motivating people work hard and chase passion...

[cameronbuckner]

This is why I love Tudor. To me personally, they are the perfect intersection of tough tools that are well made, but are also luxurious enough to give me that special feeling when I put them on my wrist. Now, I have to say I'm relatively new to the Watch hobby. I've only been seriously interested and doing research for probably the last year or so. That being said, in my short time with watches, Tudor has become my absolute favorite brand. My favorite thing about watches is having a thing on your wrist that is useful to tell time, but that also makes you feel a certain way when you look down at it. When I look down at my wrist and I see the Black Bay GMT, I see a reliable old friend that reminds me to book that trip to Africa i've always wanted to take, and take that watch with me because it is well made and functional enough to survive almost anything, but beautiful and wonderful enough to make it feel special when I put it on. When I look at this new Pelagos, I see a watch that is begging to be taken to the lake and to the beach, something that is more than happy to go diving or spearfishing, and then go to the restaurant that night with a sports coat on. If I had it my way my collection would almost be all Tudor haha. Anyway, sorry for the rant, I just have alot of feelings about Tudor. Great review, I will add the 39mm Pelagos to the list of other Tudors I want, but it's moving to the front of the line!

[pmucdce]

Intentionally the single best Rolex submariner alternative. Going to be massively popular.

[SpencerCookertin]

Adrian, I’ve been a follower for a long time and you absolutely KILLED this review. Thank you so much. You officially have the best review of this watch hands down and I’ve seen like 10 on YouTube. Keep making the amazing content and I agree with every single point you made.

[skter]

I was between Pelagos 39 and 42mm, I was trying both for about one hour and finally concluded that 39mm is more elegant but more feminine (on my particularly small wrist 6.5 inch). I mean this watch fits both men and women and 42mm only for men.. Finally I bought 42mm Pelagos. Don´t know why many saying it is heavy, bulky watch..no, I think it looks perfectly and not big (*on 17cm writst). Also, with 39mm I felt lack of weight. So I am happy with purchase, look awesome, quality value for money. Btw, the price for 42mm pelagos is now 4900eur I paid for a new one. Following the trend, I suppose in 2-3 years it will be higher...Cheers

[raymond-thecrumpledlecturer]

I still love the look of the Black Bay 58. It may well date, but that's not always necessarily a bad thing. Vintage counts for a lot.

[stebesplace]

I feel like this will be Tudors best selling watch over the next couple of years. It’s a one watch collection for sure.

[mchitha]

Been waiting for this review since the launch. Hands down best review of the Pelagos 39. Great content!

[AnaInThSky]

That window in the background gave away that you were a fellow head-banging metalhead in the mid 2000s... been to Camden Underworld at least once! 😜

[Motormouth...]

I have watched a bunch of videos on this new watch and what every single reviewer misses is the fact that the Vintage tutor Subs sold from the 1960s until the 1990s were 39 mm! that's the whole point of this, they are embracing the heritage of the brand and the size that was always slightly different from the Rolex Submariner

[kingteddybear]

Great video Adrian. The P42 black is my watch and I love it. Originally I preferred the blue but went with the black & very happy now as it is the more versatile combination in my opinion and a classic look too. With regards to the P39 - I like it but think it misses some of the uniqueness of the larger watch which I think is a negative - 3D dial, date complication, expanding clasp. The other things I like about the 42 are the matt dial and bezel - they appear clearer. The size of the 42 doesn’t worry me - not sure the 39 is such an advantage and the sunburst dial and agree the marketing is a bit confusing for a tool watch. Interesting watch though and will look for one in the flesh to make my final opinion.
PS. Thanks for the 2 x straps I bought last year - they have been great. Roger.

[helmarhuning]

I think the Pelagos 39, being a toolwatch needs a date just like the 42. It would be even more versatile. A datewindow on the 6 would make it an almost perfect one-watch watchcollection. Great job Adrian and well done Tudor!

[Sauternes]

Perfect video!
All features of the watch are described, and the comparison with the BB59 and the regular Pelagos is necessary to understand rte pros and cons of this watch,
As a marketer myself I also appreciated the last part with the analisys of the positioning of this watch.

[jaspercheetham]

As a skinny wristed watch lover, I love seeing watch brands with 40 or 39mm options, it really opens up a lot of watches to people who would otherwise not be able to pull it off. I also think the 21mm lugs were a mistake, but the bracelet looks so good I don’t think it matters in this case. I would choose a Pelagos over a BB any day.

[MrZanzibar]

Lots of folks making more watch videos, but no one is making better watch videos! You rock, Adrian!

[oysterman]

Another entertaining & excellent review. I use to own the P42 but I sold it to buy the BB58. Although I prefer the reduction in size I think the downgrade in the specs on the P39 doesn't warrant it being a Pelagos anymore. It seems to me the P39 is just a titanium BB58 with a snowflake dial. I know it's been mentioned countless times that 500m WR is overkill & therefore the HEV is not necessary on the P39. But once you remove that important feature which is what made the Pelagos what it was, then you essentially just have a fancier version of the BB58. Similarly if you replaced the 1220m depth rating on the Rolex Sea-Dweller to 300m, it then becomes a Submariner. I think everyone has overlooked the fact the Pelagos has been castrated. Gloss over it if you will by arguing that no human being is going to be capable of diving 500m. However I'm sure people would change their minds if you compare this with supercars. If you reduced the max speed on a Ferrari from 350km to 150km but kept the design the same and charged the same price, how many would Ferrari sell? You could argue that nobody should be legally driving more than 150km anyway but the point is it's capability of being able to go 350km is why you want the Ferrari. And speaking of the price, I don't think the P39 is a value proposition at the price point. I think the BB58 is still the winner. The technical specs are equal and the BB58 with a 20mm lug width compared to the 21mm it is more versatile for swapping straps. The guilt dial also makes it more interesting. I don't think it will ever be less desirable than the sterile look of the Pelagos line. The other point I'd like to mention is the incorrect view of the BB58 being less tool watch than the P39. What justifies this? It's got the same tech specs as the P39 except it's made out of steel. Is steel less tool watch than titanium? Lighter yes but not as versatile in my opinion. Also, the BB58 is often described as being a fashion dive watch. However it needs to be reminded that it was designed as a homage to the original dive watches back in the 1950's. It is therefore taking it's DNA from the original tool watch.

[fnmx]

I love this watch. And yet another knockout timepiece from Tudor.

The ceramic bezel and titanium set it apart from the Black Bay 58 range, and I am now absolutely convinced 39mm is the GOAT case size. I know you criticised the press shots, but oh my how good does it look by the pool or with a linen suit!?

I'm tempted to get one myself, but my last two purchases have been Tudors so not sure I can justify three in a row! Regardless, I am jealous of those who gets a hold of one of these beauties.

Great video as always Adrian.