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Rolex Sea-DwellervsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900
What people say

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Rolex Sea-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sea-Dweller's matte dial with red lettering, with some calling it the best dial on a modern Rolex. The watch is noted for its substantial presence, with some owners appreciating its "chunkiness" and "clean look," while others find it wears smaller than its 43mm size suggests. The Sea-Dweller is considered by some to be a superior, more masculine dive watch than alternatives. However, the watch's thickness and 215-gram weight are frequently cited as potential drawbacks, making it best suited for larger wrists. Some owners find the cyclops on newer models detracts from the watch's aesthetic, with one reviewer calling it "goofy." The Sea-Dweller is also considered less versatile and popular than other models due to its size and thickness. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinct dial and substantial presence, though its size and thickness make it a niche choice for those with larger wrists.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sea-Dweller43mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Sea-Dweller70h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Sea-Dweller1,220m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Sea-Dweller$14,550
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Oystersteel
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Water Resistance
1220m
1000m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Indices
Index
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
3235
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
70h
65h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$14,550
$6,900
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