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Rolex Yacht-MastervsTudor Pelagos LHD

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Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $16,050
Pelagos LHD
TudorPelagos LHD
MSRP $6,025
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master for its refined aesthetics and luxury connotations, with some considering it more elegant and classy than the GMT. The rhodium dial with blue second hand is described as stunning, and the 37mm size is appreciated for its suitability for smaller wrists and as a great summer watch. Some owners find the model underrated and receive numerous compliments. Caveats include a perceived lack of heritage compared to the Submariner, scratch-prone polished finishes, and a higher price point. The dial can be difficult to read at a glance, and opinions are split on the 37mm size for a man's wrist. Some dislike the bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its refined aesthetics and comfortable wearability, despite its higher price and perceived lack of heritage.

Tudor Pelagos LHD

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Yacht-Master37mm
Pelagos LHD40mm
Power Reserve
Yacht-Master55h
Pelagos LHD70h
Water Resistance
Yacht-Master100m
Pelagos LHD500m
MSRP
Yacht-Master$16,050
Pelagos LHD$6,025

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
RLX titanium
Titanium
Finish
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Satin
Water Resistance
100m
500m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Index
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2236
MT5612-LHD
Power Reserve
55h
70h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,050
$6,025
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