Should I buy a Tudor or Breitling ?
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I love Omega watches and the Seamaster is a great watch but the only thing that disturbs me is the helium escape valve on the Omega. However, I do have to be honest I tend to lean more on Tudor because they have in-house movements.
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I've not seen a Pelagos in person, but everyone raves about them being the best Tudor tool watch... In terms of availability, you should be able to walk into an AD and get a standard Tudor BB. If you're looking for the BB58, you're probably still looking at a list, and in 2 months there's no guarantee you could just pick one up new. I'd lean towards any of the Tudors though.
What are you buying it for?
To actually dive with as a backup to your dive computer or just for the esthetics?
If for diving, go for the Pelagos. It has the absolute best readability.
If for the esthetics, then go with the one that make you smile the most when you look at it.
There are of course other concerns such as comfort, how the watch fits in with your wardrobe, etc.
Also you do not mention which Breitling you are considering.
A Superocean - well built, grood readability, non-in house movement
A Superocean Heritage - dress dive watch, ok readability, modified Tudor movement
An Avenger - depend on model, good to great readability, non- in house movement
A Colt - depending on model, ok to fair readability, non-n house movement.
All Breitling movements are COSC certified whether in-house or not.
As for the Omega, I don’t like the skeletonized hands, because that hurts readability in low light conditions. Otherwise, great watch with arguably the best movement of the bunch due to its extreme magnetic resistance.
A few things to consider....
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To actually dive with as a backup to your dive computer or just for the esthetics?
If for diving, go for the Pelagos. It has the absolute best readability.
If for the esthetics, then go with the one that make you smile the most when you look at it.
There are of course other concerns such as comfort, how the watch fits in with your wardrobe, etc.
Also you do not mention which Breitling you are considering.
A Superocean - well built, grood readability, non-in house movement
A Superocean Heritage - dress dive watch, ok readability, modified Tudor movement
An Avenger - depend on model, good to great readability, non- in house movement
A Colt - depending on model, ok to fair readability, non-n house movement.
All Breitling movements are COSC certified whether in-house or not.
As for the Omega, I don’t like the skeletonized hands, because that hurts readability in low light conditions. Otherwise, great watch with arguably the best movement of the bunch due to its extreme magnetic resistance.
A few things to consider....
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Well, I want a dive watch because I am a very active person during the day so I need something robust and reliable but also with style (easy to dress up and down).
Now the Breitling I am interested in the SuperOcean Automatic 42mm (black version with steel bracelet), I also heard that the Tudor Pelagos has a better accuracy but in the end, they are both certified chronometers.
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I'd say go with the Pelagos for active use - meaning hiking, climbing, sailing, swiming, diving etc. If you're looking for an everyday piece or something you'd like to dress up on occasion, the BB58, Omega SMP and perhaps any Breitling are better options. The Pelagos is a fantastic watch but the design is very simple bordering on drab.
I love my Pelagos but pretty much only wear it as an outdoor beater - think of a use case similar to when one might wear a G-Shock.
I love my Pelagos but pretty much only wear it as an outdoor beater - think of a use case similar to when one might wear a G-Shock.
Was in the same boat. Loved the Breitling Super Ocean with the Arabics at 6,9,12 and the Pelagos. Went back and forth on the two for a while. Ended up with the Pelagos.
Great warranty, looks at great at the office and outdoors. The Tudor also seemed to have better resale value too if that is important.
Don't let people tell you it's a "beater" watch. It can hold it's own in anything except a suit IMO. Perfect size and thickness, one of the most comfortable watches I have purchased.
Probably one of the few I will never sell and pass down to my son. Went with the LHD and love the cream colored indices and how the crown doesn't dig into my wrist.
Great warranty, looks at great at the office and outdoors. The Tudor also seemed to have better resale value too if that is important.
Don't let people tell you it's a "beater" watch. It can hold it's own in anything except a suit IMO. Perfect size and thickness, one of the most comfortable watches I have purchased.
Probably one of the few I will never sell and pass down to my son. Went with the LHD and love the cream colored indices and how the crown doesn't dig into my wrist.
I thought the helium escape valve would bother me, but it hasn't. Most of the time I don't see it and when I do I find I kind of like it. Also, I thought the bracelet was not my style, but in reality I have loved it.
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Tudor Pelagos LHD
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Sorry, gonna have to disagree. The all brushed titanium finish and the supreme legibility that comes with a stark, high contrast dial works much better in the field than it does in the office. Would it look okay paired with casual wear? Most definitely. Pairing it with a suit... not so much. There are far better watches for the task, most of much are not dive or even dive style watches.
I'm partial for Tudor, for sure. You basically get this amazing blend of Rolex with the creative freedom to create an awesome niche watch. I'm a sucker for Tudor watches of multiple generations from the older ones that looked like alternative Rolex watches decades ago to the modern lineups which are stunning.
I think Breitling makes sense in some settings like if you sail or do nautical sports, but otherwise, Tudor is a winner for me.
I think Breitling makes sense in some settings like if you sail or do nautical sports, but otherwise, Tudor is a winner for me.
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Hi everyone
In two months I want to buy a good diving tool watch and I am deeply hesitating between a Breitling Superocean or a Tudor BB / Pelagos.
What's your opinion?
Thx !
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If you want it as a tool watch, the Pelagos. If it's just a casual watch with tool aesthetic, BB. If you want to dress it up, even a little, I would go Superocean Heritage on the mesh. I wouldn't pick the regular superocean for anything, really.
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Agreed. Hence why I said it can hold its own in anything BUT a suit. If your wearing slacks and $600 loafers then no. If your like me in khakis and boots and the occasional slacks it's a great watch.
If I was a suit I would move to the Tudor BB or Rolex OP. I am fortunate enough to wear whatever I please to work and the Pelagos works fantastic.
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