Hands-on with 5 Tudor models
A few weeks ago, I visited a Tudor Boutique and here's what I was able to have a look at. 1/ The PELAGOS ULTRA, ref. M2543C1A7NU-0001 powered by Calibre MT5612-U As surprising as it may seem from someone like me who is very much focused on colored gold dr...
Most of those are really nice but all of them need to go on a serious diet.
OK so I get the Pelagos Ultra is a WR of 1000m but the rest are mostly just 200m WR and again most are just simple 3 handers why do they need to be so thick? The only thing I can think of is that Rolex mandate this to stop Tudor from eating their lunch an...
I agree that some are really too thick.
And maybe thickness is indeed a way to "protect" Rolex... Best, Emmanuel
I agree.
The more I am looking at different watches, the more thinness is becoming a more important factor.
Thanks for sharing the photos and your impressions.
I look forward to seeing the new 58, especially a black-dial version, if they ever make one!
I suppose you mean the one with a Burgundy dial.
I personally didn't like the glowy dial and didn't even ask to try it on. But I've posted some live photos found online here if you want to have a look. Best, Emmanuel
There is a black-dial Black Bay 58 but it isn't new:
it dates back to 2018: is it the one you have in mind (cf. photo below)? credit: hodinkee ...
For the reasons explained above,
I personally didn't respond to this model. Best, Emmanuel
I share your response to the 54
It was charming and affordable enough for me to grab one used... but I just didn't end up loving it, and you are giving the exact reasons why. The Ranger is the missed opportunity here: why is Tudor still making that watch 39mm? They should have sized it ...
I’m glad we feel the same way about the 54.
And I completely agree with you concerning the Ranger: 36 mm would be a perfect size (having a BB36, I would say that going below 36 would probably be a bit small). Best, Emmanuel
Many thanks for your great pictures and observations, Emmanuel.
I agree about the Ultra, it looks great but I prefer the blue 42mm Pelagos, in particular I like the cut outs from the rehaut which add visual interest. All the best, Jon
Thank you for the kind words, Jon.
The blue 42 mm Pelagos is a very attractive watch, there’s no doubt about that. But, like the Ultra, it’s unfortunately a bit too large for my wrist! Best, Emmanuel
I really like the Ultra,
but don't have the wrist for it, unfortunately. Best, Emmanuel
Excellent post Emmanuel.
Now I am looking forward to trying the new Pelagos, BB68 and the new BB58 Burgundy. Your photos of the Pelagos models highlight the brushed finish of the titanium very well. I am not so sure of the white BBPro though. Good to see you like the bronze, ther...
Thank you, Kurt!
I've uploaded some photos of the Burgundy 58 here if you're interested: mot mine, as I didn't respond to this glowing dial and didn't even ask to try the model on. The white BB Pro was a disappointment for me. And I'm still uncertain if I will pull the tr...