Tudor launches the Pelagos 39 watch Ever since the Tudors first introduced the Pelagos back in 2012, collectors have been asking for a smaller, more compact version of the brand's purpose-built titanium diver's watch. The original Pelagos can almost be seen as Tudor's answer to the Sea-Dweller, occupying the position of the company's most capable and dedicated diver's watch. However, with a 42mm case, 500m water resistance, and a helium escape valve mounted on the side of the case, the original Pelagos was both a bit larger than some would wear on a daily basis, and in terms of functionality and features, It's more professional than a dive watch that most people really need. Given how Tudor has structured much of its collection to include models of different sizes, it seems only a matter of time before Pelagos receives similar treatment. Well, the wait is finally over, the Tudor Pelagos 39 has just joined the lineup as a smaller version of the brand's fan-favorite titanium diver, swapping some of the original model's pro diver's watch features for a smaller, more compact case profile , perfect for everyday wear and use.
As the name suggests, the Tudor Pelagos 39 features a 39mm case that is 11.8mm thick, made from grade 2 titanium with a satin-brushed finish. Additionally, while the original 42mm model was equipped with a helium bleed valve and offered resistance up to 500 meters, the new Pelagos 39 offers a depth reading of 200 meters and is completely HEV-free. In fact, almost no one except a very small number of commercial saturation divers actually needs to have a helium escape valve on their watch, and while some collectors appreciate this feature for its historical and technical advantages, helium escape valves are largely is completely redundant. watch. By omitting this feature and adjusting the corresponding water resistance back to a more reasonable 200 meters (660 feet),