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SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 10:25 AM

...for my next watch.
I’m not looking for it to be dressy since that base is covered to some extent by the Explorer, OP39 Rhodium, and Nomos Tangente although they all can, and do, also serve as daily wearers.
I’m looking for a true tool watch and the one that immediately comes to mind is the Tudor Pelagos Blue.
I almost purchased one several years ago but was captivated by the Black Bay Blue which I bought and then sold to help finance the Explorer, thinking at the time that I would reacquire the Black Bay another time. I eventually did just that, with the Black Bay Noir.
After several more acquisitions, my collection lacks a blue dial watch, and even though I own a diver, I think the Pelagos would be perfect since I’m not into PM or PCL’s. I know some members here only collect divers so possibly having two is no big deal.
What do you guys think? Other suggestions are always welcomed.

mgd55 · 23 April 2018, 10:33 AM

Can’t think of a better option. Great pick—go for it

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Cru Jones · 23 April 2018, 10:43 AM

IWC Mark XVIII blue dial.

SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

IWC Mark XVIII blue dial.

That one’s interesting.

Urosfan · 23 April 2018, 11:12 AM

I think the pelagos blue is a sweet watch

red1108nyc · 23 April 2018, 11:20 AM

As some of have already suggested.. the petit prince on blue is a lot of watch for the money

scarlet knight · 23 April 2018, 11:24 AM

Here’s some ideas...

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SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

I think the pelagos blue is a sweet watch

It is! Light as a feather and a great bracelet. And I love that blue.

kleungsf · 23 April 2018, 11:29 AM

Here is a few blue dials

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Bigblu10 · 23 April 2018, 11:31 AM

How about a HULK??!!

I know you considered a blue dial DateJust in the past, it is a sharp watch!

Off topic: I see you have replaced most of the metal bracelets on your watches with rubber straps. Do you not like the feel of a metal bracelet? Cheers!

SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

How about a HULK??!!

I know you considered a blue dial DateJust in the past, it is a sharp watch!

Off topic: I see you have replaced most of the metal bracelets on your watches with rubber straps. Do you not like the feel of a metal bracelet? Cheers!

I think Rolex does blue dials just great. Not looking for a DJ though.
I’ve replaced the bracelets on the Explorer and Black Bay but kept the bracelet on the OP39. I just find the rubber to be more comfortable and gives those watches a more sporty look. I’m retired so sporty and casual works for me.

Colin10101 · 23 April 2018, 11:50 AM

When I think blue, I think of the Deepsea d-blue! Thats what I would be going for.

Atom4 · 23 April 2018, 11:55 AM

The Tudor Pelagos is a great looking watch.

sickened1 · 23 April 2018, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I’m looking for a true tool watch and the one that immediately comes to mind is the Tudor Pelagos Blue.
I almost purchased one several years ago but was captivated by the Black Bay Blue...

This.

Perfect companion for your Explorer (I have the black dial Pelagos).

bellesdad0417 · 23 April 2018, 12:00 PM

How about a Milgauss GV Z-Blue

SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin10101

When I think blue, I think of the Deepsea d-blue! Thats what I would be going for.

I don’t want to spend nearly that much but thanks for the suggestion.

Polarbears · 23 April 2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bellesdad0417

How about a Milgauss GV Z-Blue

Definitely

SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atom4

The Tudor Pelagos is a great looking watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

This.

Perfect companion for your Explorer (I have the black dial Pelagos).

They go well together.

SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bellesdad0417

How about a Milgauss GV Z-Blue

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polarbears

Definitely

Didn’t want to spend that much. I should have mentioned in my original post that 4K is my limit.

brandrea · 23 April 2018, 09:10 PM

Angelo, I think you’d be really pleased with the Pelagos

It’s a lot of watch for the money and it wears very comfortably. This may be next up for me as well.

Oh and multiple divers is ok

jrs146 · 23 April 2018, 09:15 PM

I’ll play. Not the best example of a “tool” watch. But can go anywhere do anything nonetheless.

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SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Angelo, I think you’d be really pleased with the Pelagos

It’s a lot of watch for the money and it wears very comfortably. This may be next up for me as well.

Oh and multiple divers is ok

Right now it’s at the top of my list Brian.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs146

I’ll play. Not the best example of a “tool” watch. But can go anywhere do anything nonetheless.

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Beautiful watch Josh, just too dressy for what I’m looking for.

Castlesinthesky · 23 April 2018, 10:15 PM

5b...

superdog · 23 April 2018, 10:15 PM

Blue Pelagos is a wonderful watch, Angelo.

Maybe check out the Omega Seamaster in blue. Also fantastic. A total tool watch and you can get them for relatively small money.

mml4 · 23 April 2018, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin10101

When I think blue, I think of the Deepsea d-blue! Thats what I would be going for.

Exactly!

Bgator · 23 April 2018, 11:03 PM

Personally I find the Pelagos blue to be too bright.

If your budget is $4k, I’d be looking at the Black Bay 41mm or an Aqua Terra.

Polarbears · 23 April 2018, 11:07 PM

Pickup a used in house black bay blue bezel for around $3000.

Easy E · 23 April 2018, 11:09 PM

The Pelagos is a great watch. Among other awesome features, it has the Jr Glidelock clasp, which is the next best clasp on the market (imho) to the GL. Go for it, you won’t be disappointed.

E-

jaySL350 · 23 April 2018, 11:11 PM

All the best Angelo,,,
Pelagos is a beauty,,,,
clasp looks very interesting,,,,

SemperFi · 23 April 2018, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Blue Pelagos is a wonderful watch, Angelo.

Maybe check out the Omega Seamaster in blue. Also fantastic. A total tool watch and you can get them for relatively small money.

Thanks for the suggestion Seth.

23 April 2018, 10:25 AM	#1
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I’m thinking...blue ...for my next watch. I’m not looking for it to be dressy since that base is covered to some extent by the Explorer, OP39 Rhodium, and Nomos Tangente although they all can, and do, also serve as daily wearers. I’m looking for a true tool watch and the one that immediately comes to mind is the Tudor Pelagos Blue. I almost purchased one several years ago but was captivated by the Black Bay Blue which I bought and then sold to help finance the Explorer, thinking at the time that I would reacquire the Black Bay another time. I eventually did just that, with the Black Bay Noir. After several more acquisitions, my collection lacks a blue dial watch, and even though I own a diver, I think the Pelagos would be perfect since I’m not into PM or PCL’s. I know some members here only collect divers so possibly having two is no big deal. What do you guys think? Other suggestions are always welcomed. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

23 April 2018, 11:50 AM	#12
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	When I think blue, I think of the Deepsea d-blue! Thats what I would be going for. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

23 April 2018, 09:15 PM	#21
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I’ll play. Not the best example of a “tool” watch. But can go anywhere do anything nonetheless. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

23 April 2018, 10:15 PM	#24
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	Blue Pelagos is a wonderful watch, Angelo. Maybe check out the Omega Seamaster in blue. Also fantastic. A total tool watch and you can get them for relatively small money. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

23 April 2018, 10:33 AM	#2
mgd55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: NYC Watch: 214270 16570 Posts: 382	Can’t think of a better option. Great pick—go for it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 April 2018, 10:43 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,259	IWC Mark XVIII blue dial.

23 April 2018, 11:12 AM	#5
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	I think the pelagos blue is a sweet watch

23 April 2018, 11:20 AM	#6
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	As some of have already suggested.. the petit prince on blue is a lot of watch for the money

23 April 2018, 11:24 AM	#7
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,459	Here’s some ideas... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 April 2018, 11:29 AM	#9
kleungsf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 45	Here is a few blue dials Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 April 2018, 11:31 AM	#10
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	How about a HULK??!! I know you considered a blue dial DateJust in the past, it is a sharp watch! Off topic: I see you have replaced most of the metal bracelets on your watches with rubber straps. Do you not like the feel of a metal bracelet? Cheers!

23 April 2018, 11:55 AM	#13
Atom4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 32	The Tudor Pelagos is a great looking watch.

23 April 2018, 12:00 PM	#15
bellesdad0417 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: David Location: GA Watch: 214270 SD43 Posts: 2,179	How about a Milgauss GV Z-Blue

23 April 2018, 09:10 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,862	Angelo, I think you’d be really pleased with the Pelagos It’s a lot of watch for the money and it wears very comfortably. This may be next up for me as well. Oh and multiple divers is ok

23 April 2018, 11:03 PM	#26
Bgator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 145	Personally I find the Pelagos blue to be too bright. If your budget is $4k, I’d be looking at the Black Bay 41mm or an Aqua Terra.

23 April 2018, 11:07 PM	#27
Polarbears Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: MJ Location: NYPA Watch: 16570 Posts: 957	Pickup a used in house black bay blue bezel for around $3000.

23 April 2018, 11:09 PM	#28
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,039	The Pelagos is a great watch. Among other awesome features, it has the Jr Glidelock clasp, which is the next best clasp on the market (imho) to the GL. Go for it, you won’t be disappointed. E-

23 April 2018, 11:11 PM	#29
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	All the best Angelo,,, Pelagos is a beauty,,,, clasp looks very interesting,,,,

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