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Maxy · 25 March 2016, 11:55 PM

With the recent welcome change of not including the 'wall of text' on new Black Bay's; will the horrible balanced Pelagos will get a new dial as well? Lot of them had mentioned this as a concern during its release and I'l hoping the dial text is corrected and made eye pleasing! Whats your thoughts?

The reason I mention is the grey market price has plummeted on the in-house Pelagos all over. For instance, checkout the latest price from Jomashop http://www.jomadeals.com/luxury

subtona · 25 March 2016, 11:58 PM

Daytona has 5 lines of text

Flstfirider · 26 March 2016, 12:22 AM

Doesn't bother me, it's a awesome watch!

soho · 26 March 2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Flstfirider

Doesn't bother me, it's a awesome watch!

Me neither!

subtona · 26 March 2016, 02:13 AM

Yup

Etschell · 26 March 2016, 02:27 AM

i actually am close to pulling the trigger on the blue. i dont care that much about the 5 lines. ill take it for the better movement and higher power reserve.

tkerrmd · 26 March 2016, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Flstfirider

Doesn't bother me, it's a awesome watch!

looks great!

warrior · 26 March 2016, 02:30 AM

The " too much text" issue is a watch forum phenomenon; no one else cares IMO. The vast vast majority of the buying public wouldn't even notice.

southcarolina1801 · 26 March 2016, 03:02 AM

While I don't mind the text, they could ditch the "Rotor Self-winding". Its a Swiss chronometer, everyone knows its not a quartz.

Sublovin · 26 March 2016, 03:46 AM

Interesting you would call it horribly unbalanced. I don't own one, but really think it is great looking. There is more writing on a DSSD, which I like as well.
To be honest, I find the amount of space taken up in the top half of the dial and the bottom to be fairly well balanced...

Tudor66 · 26 March 2016, 04:12 AM

I think it's a great layout, and I find the blue dial to be the nicest of the two....

Maxy · 26 March 2016, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

While I don't mind the text, they could ditch the "Rotor Self-winding". Its a Swiss chronometer, everyone knows its not a quartz.

Exactly.. that's what they did with Black Bay update. Ditched that 'Rotor Self-Winding' text after the complaints of Pelagos.

Sublovin · 26 March 2016, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

While I don't mind the text, they could ditch the "Rotor Self-winding". Its a Swiss chronometer, everyone knows its not a quartz.

Could be manual winding..
Same could be said for any of the text...could be on the caseback, but I rather like it in this model

crazycarlitos · 26 March 2016, 05:02 AM

The new dial looks great IMO

It's a great looking watch with accurate in-house movement.

Thought I wanted one, so I went to try one on.

Found out I didn't like the weight of the titanium. Too light No heft.

Still considering it tho as a 'vacation' watch. Lol

crazycarlitos · 26 March 2016, 05:04 AM

Close-up

terrywoods · 26 March 2016, 05:09 AM

They should ditch Geneve and move Pelagos on the top under Tudor

Memphis · 26 March 2016, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxy

will the horrible balanced Pelagos will get a new dial as well?

beauty is in the eye of the beholder....

watchwatcher · 26 March 2016, 06:53 AM

Possibly you might have a better chance of meaningful dialogue if you don't use the word "horrible" when describing the dial found in other people's watches?

If indeed it is dialogue you're after and not trolling...

Mr Daytona · 26 March 2016, 08:45 AM

I think the 2 liner and it's font is unbalanced. Much prefer the new dial.

hallidc · 26 March 2016, 10:09 AM

In my humble opinion the 5 lines of text is only mildly bothersome if looking at photos of the watch. Owned the blue Pelagos for just over a week now and the lines don't bother me at all while wearing the watch. I actually quite enjoy the 5 lines.

JRT · 26 March 2016, 02:13 PM

It is also a stunning night watch.

seand442 · 26 March 2016, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

While I don't mind the text, they could ditch the "Rotor Self-winding". Its a Swiss chronometer, everyone knows its not a quartz.

I agree. The "Rotor Self-winding" just confuses me. Why did they feel the need to put it on the dial?

liuk3 · 26 March 2016, 03:10 PM

Lines of text give you reading material on the can...

HunterST · 26 March 2016, 03:39 PM

I didn't like it at all until I tried one on... now I totally want one. And I already have a Black Bay Black and an old Tudor sub.

kamonjj · 26 March 2016, 03:57 PM

I've had both the 2 liner and the blue version.

Both fantastic. If I had to choose between the new and old, I'd go new. The new movement is amazing and at that price point, it is this best bang for the buck. The text didn't bother me at all. I just wanted a sea dweller instead.

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Marrk · 26 March 2016, 04:13 PM

I don't know why those five lines below the center stack had to be placed so close to the 6 index.

1William · 26 March 2016, 10:13 PM

The text does not bother me. I think it is a great watch.

Lol-x · 26 March 2016, 10:23 PM

There would be no harm in deleting "rotor self-winding", if it is deemed necessary then print it somewhere else like on the edge of the caseback for instance.

Maxy · 27 March 2016, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

There would be no harm in deleting "rotor self-winding", if it is deemed necessary then print it somewhere else like on the edge of the caseback for instance.

+ 1

They corrected this in Black Bay and am hoping this will be corrected in future dials of Pelagos.

Cryten · 27 March 2016, 10:26 PM

I think we all know about automatic watches now, "Rotor self winding" really isn't necessary anywhere. It's like cars from the '80's with "DOHC" and/or "16 valve" written down the doors. It was new and exciting back then, now it's standard.

They could lose "chronometer" and "rotor self winding." Neither tell you any more about the watch than you need to know (or don't know already).

25 March 2016, 11:55 PM	#1
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	New dial Tudor Pelagos? With the recent welcome change of not including the 'wall of text' on new Black Bay's; *will the horrible balanced Pelagos will get a new dial as well*? Lot of them had mentioned this as a concern during its release and I'l hoping the dial text is corrected and made eye pleasing! Whats your thoughts? The reason I mention is the grey market price has plummeted on the in-house Pelagos all over. For instance, checkout the latest price from Jomashop http://www.jomadeals.com/luxury

25 March 2016, 11:58 PM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,550	Daytona has 5 lines of text __________________

26 March 2016, 02:27 AM	#6
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	i actually am close to pulling the trigger on the blue. i dont care that much about the 5 lines. ill take it for the better movement and higher power reserve. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

26 March 2016, 04:12 AM	#11
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	I think it's a great layout, and I find the blue dial to be the nicest of the two.... __________________ -NAWCC Member

26 March 2016, 03:10 PM	#23
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Lines of text give you reading material on the can... __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

26 March 2016, 12:22 AM	#3
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	Doesn't bother me, it's a awesome watch!

26 March 2016, 02:30 AM	#8
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,691	The " too much text" issue is a watch forum phenomenon; no one else cares IMO. The vast vast majority of the buying public wouldn't even notice.

26 March 2016, 03:02 AM	#9
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 735	While I don't mind the text, they could ditch the "Rotor Self-winding". Its a Swiss chronometer, everyone knows its not a quartz.

26 March 2016, 03:46 AM	#10
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	Interesting you would call it horribly unbalanced. I don't own one, but really think it is great looking. There is more writing on a DSSD, which I like as well. To be honest, I find the amount of space taken up in the top half of the dial and the bottom to be fairly well balanced...

26 March 2016, 05:09 AM	#16
terrywoods "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 320	They should ditch Geneve and move Pelagos on the top under Tudor

26 March 2016, 06:53 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Possibly you might have a better chance of meaningful dialogue if you don't use the word "horrible" when describing the dial found in other people's watches? If indeed it is dialogue you're after and not trolling...

26 March 2016, 08:45 AM	#19
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	I think the 2 liner and it's font is unbalanced. Much prefer the new dial.

26 March 2016, 10:09 AM	#20
hallidc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: GMTII / DaytonaC Posts: 252	In my humble opinion the 5 lines of text is only mildly bothersome if looking at photos of the watch. Owned the blue Pelagos for just over a week now and the lines don't bother me at all while wearing the watch. I actually quite enjoy the 5 lines.

26 March 2016, 03:39 PM	#24
HunterST "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675/3, 79090 Posts: 442	I didn't like it at all until I tried one on... now I totally want one. And I already have a Black Bay Black and an old Tudor sub. __________________ .................... GMT 1675/3 \| 6694 \| 16014 Tapestry Cream \| 16014 Tapestry Gray \| Tudor Black Bay Black ETA \| Tudor Sub 79090 \| Sinn 103 StSa \| PAM 183 \| IWC 3717-04

26 March 2016, 03:57 PM	#25
kamonjj "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: J Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: 16610 Posts: 225	I've had both the 2 liner and the blue version. Both fantastic. If I had to choose between the new and old, I'd go new. The new movement is amazing and at that price point, it is this best bang for the buck. The text didn't bother me at all. I just wanted a sea dweller instead. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current: ♛ Rolex 126200, ♛ Rolex 14060m equipped w/glidelock, Apple Watch, G-Shock Gone but not forgotten: Way too many to remember!

26 March 2016, 04:13 PM	#26
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I don't know why those five lines below the center stack had to be placed so close to the 6 index.

26 March 2016, 10:23 PM	#28
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	There would be no harm in deleting "rotor self-winding", if it is deemed necessary then print it somewhere else like on the edge of the caseback for instance. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 March 2016, 10:26 PM	#30
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	I think we all know about automatic watches now, "Rotor self winding" really isn't necessary anywhere. It's like cars from the '80's with "DOHC" and/or "16 valve" written down the doors. It was new and exciting back then, now it's standard. They could lose "chronometer" and "rotor self winding." Neither tell you any more about the watch than you need to know (or don't know already).

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