Rolex Submariner DatevsTudor Pelagos LHD

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Rolex Submariner Date at true scale

Submariner Date

Tudor Pelagos LHD at true scale

Pelagos LHD

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

14.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

70h

MSRP

$19,450

n/a

Movement

3235

Tudor MT5612

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Rolesor
titanium
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
500m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Indices
Index
n/a
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
3235
Tudor MT5612
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$19,450
n/a
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Reviews

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Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely appreciated for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use. However, a significant portion of the community prefers the no-date Submariner for its cleaner, more symmetrical dial aesthetic and perceived historical accuracy. On balance, owners value the Submariner Date for its practicality, though its visual appeal is a point of division compared to the no-date variant.

Tudor Pelagos LHD

Tudor Pelagos LHD owners and reviewers widely praise its excellent finishing, robust capabilities, and highly functional bracelet micro-adjustment system. The watch is noted for its light titanium case, high-contrast dial with vintage-inspired cream indexes and red accents, and superior bezel action. Readability is excellent, with high-quality blue lume on markers and hands, and the roulette date wheel is a distinctive feature. However, the titanium case is prone to scratches, and some find the 42mm case, thickness, and 50mm lug-to-lug distance too large for comfortable daily wear, though others consider it a great daily wearer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos LHD highly for its utilitarian tool watch design and robust build quality at its price point.

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