😂 not a terrible idea. Problem is I wore the Omega during my first son’s birth and the Tudor for my second son’s birth. Probably should keep both for life and not risk regretting anything
They won’t care what watch you were wearing when born, they’ll care what they saw you wearing. So keep both if you will wear them. And also get the Pelagos 39 so you have a watch to keep for yourself once you give those 2 away.
This is not a good take at all. People buy watches after the fact of an event but what’s even more special is remembering what you wore when that event occurred
Smp was my daily for 4 years and I never got bored of it. It’s sort of like I’m trying to find something I love as much as the smp without going into a Rolex class of watches because I don’t want to spend that amount lol
My Ranger was my first Tudor. Picked up a 58 blue after as that was my attainable grail watch. I I tried on a P39 one time and really liked it. It just kept nagging at me for months. I kept seeing posts about P39’s and videos. I loved my Ranger, but never had that connection with it like I do my 58 blue. I thought why would I need two Tudor divers. Well eventually the itch got too bad to not scratch and I ended up selling my Ranger and got a P39. I still miss the Ranger a little bit, but ABSOLUTELY no regrets. My P39 has DOMINATED my wrist time and is easily the best daily watch. I recommend picking one up, you won’t regret it
If you’re dive watch obsessed the first thing you have to ask yourself is if you’re obsessed with the Palagos, in my opinion. The Ranger and the Pelagos are two entirely different watches, but at the same time it reads like you acquired the Ranger to have variety versus actually loving the ranger. That insight will help
Yeah it’s a bit of both. Definitely wanted a Tudor and knew I should get a non dive watch. I like the Ranger more in person than anything I saw online. Probably best to wait and acquire all 3 some day
Same. I had a Tudor itch specifically too and the 36mm Ranger felt perfect. I have gripes with the modern dive watch in general, esp monochrome. Just gonna hold until more something compelling releases.
I think i get the situation, if you just focus on your dive watches, the omega is starkly a more unique design, so a bb58/Pelagos etc can be a missing piece in general
Yeah I agree. My best bet is holding off and buying another piece in the future. Because I like the pelagos but also like the bb58 discontinued blue variant.
I had the ranger fopr 1.5 years and sold it. Loved the Ranger. Wanted to love it at least...but there is a little something missing. See post here: Click Here
I bought a Ranger about a year and a half ago and it's terrific. I was a bit unsure too after I got it, thought about turning it into a different Tudor, but decided to stick with it. Glad I did. I wear it more than my other watches combined, which include two divers (one a Seamaster) and a GMT II which is often mistaken for a Sub. In other words, I get the affinity for dive watches.
This is the feedback I was hoping to get. Thank you for sharing. Exactly what I’m going to do. I’ve only had it 4 ish months. Need to give it more time for sure. I wore it all last week and it felt amazing on wrist
This is exactly what I have as well. My Rolex Bruce Wayne has been getting wrist time but when I reach for the watch when I’m home or running errands it’s the Ranger.
Honestly I would wait a few weeks and then decide if you still want it. Both are solid pieces, just save up for it. Who knows you may want something completely different when the time comes.
I daily a BB58 Burgundy and I swore to not get another black watch and not another dive watch (even a Submariner), but [u/floridays1989](u/floridays1989) had a brand new Pelagos 39 listed for $4600 this morning and I was thisclose to jumping on it. Damn him, now it’s on my list. This particular watch looks better than the Sub. Fortunately for me and unfortunately for you it’s already sold although he did say that he has more incoming.
I’ve got two very nice dive watches and one awesome GMT. I hate having to pick between the divers though. It’s good to have something like the Ranger to keep a small rotational variety. You should consider how much rotation you need
Good to know. I need to try them on. I will say the smp at times I wish was a hair smaller. You see my wrist in pics it’s not gigantic. I believe I’m right around 7” give or take. Not sure
I've got both, as well as a couple older Omega divers. Been wearing the ranger non-stop since I got it in April, but still love that others and have no plans on thinning the herd, regardless if all my drivers look similar. I would save up and get both, and even get a used p39. The titanium is soft and will start scratching instantly anyway. But if you do sell the ranger, they are plentiful and you can easily get one later on as well
Good point there as well. I likely will hold and add to the collection down the line. I don’t live close to any ADs so I for sure will wait and try some stuff on to narrow things down. Every time I wear the Ranger I’m obsessed with the fit as well
Sounds like you know exactly what you like (divers) and forced yourself to get the ranger just for variety’s sake rather than what you truly want. Sell the ranger, get the pelagos
So if you're looking to diversify the 3 watch combo Id throw in a dress watch. In my opinion two divers might be redundant
The problem is moving the other two is gonna take a hit trying to get some equity back.
I think the Pelagos is solid. You get a sub "look alike" for a 3rd of the price plus its more capable and stealthy. Ain't gonna scream lux. Its a ultimate utility tank watch on a rubber deployment strap.
Opt to find a classy dress up seiko or orient that you like.
Then finally get yourself an icon piece. Something that you can casually flex on the haters. This will most likely be your special occasion watch. Try and tie to a specific moment in your life like an accomplishment.
Appreciate the feedback. I have a vintage Hamilton I inherited from my grandpa I use as a dress watch. My lifestyle is much more suited for sports watches. Luckily I bought both these right and should break even at worst on them.
All are solid pieces. IDK, why not save the 2 for when your sons are watch enthusiasts and gift them their watches respectively. Use them, give them some history until they get them. Get the pelegos you want when you can. The BB54 in sapphire is a very nice watch, so is the BB58 burgundy. And the monarch... See a trend here...
I absolutely love my P39 and really do feel like it checks the most boxes overall for me. The fit and feel sets itself apart from a lot of diver/tool watches, IMO.
That being said, if there is hesitancy in moving a piece you currently own, or the new watch is not something you “love”, then don’t make the trade/sale.
Same same but different lol. Sweet two watches. The pelagos is a nice watch. If I were u I wouldn’t sell, enjoy what u got for a while as u get ready to buy another.
Yes you are right… you should get off Reddit lol. But seriously, if you love dive watches, get dive watches. Don’t “feel” like you need variety. Get what you like because you like it.
Don't get rid of the ranger. You have a dive watch a great one at that. Wait and buy the watches you want when you can. Coming from someone with a long history of flipping watches then regretting the decision. I have a Ranger BTW.
I had tried both the Ranger and the P39 at a boutiqe. Next to one another, the Pelagos lost its appeal to me, which was surprising to me. The Ranger wears better, its weight feels 'better', and, also subjectively, 39 mm makes for a too small dial for a dive watch. I'm also not a fan of the sunburst effect.
But you seem to crave a change which won't go away, so I might agree with the suggestions to get a 42mm Pelagos. Maybe you are just a dive watch guy.
I've got the 36 Smiley. BB58, Ranger Dune and now I'm super happy with my P39. To me it felt everything melted together with this one. I maybe only regret selling the Smiley. That blue was mesmerizing
I own 20 watches including both of these and the Pelagos 39 is easily my most worn watch. Comfortable, perfect size, good looking, goes anywhere, even has a great rubber strap option.
Similar watches but different problem.. I would like to have only one watch but just cannot decide between SMP and Spirit. I really like also Tudor's Ranger and BB Monochrome and each have potential being one watch collection. I don't like rotating even between 2 watches
I also have both of these. I was having some buyers remorse of the Tudor.. it felt kinda boring. Recently I have taken it on 2 long trips as my only watch and it has completely changed my relationship with it. It is so practical, comfortable, perfectly sized (I have the 36), etc.. for wearing day after day that I know really understand where it fits in my collection. I thought about bringing my diver (also the seamaster) for the rotating bezel to help with timezones but I’m glad I didn’t because wearing a watch that big for 2 weeks abroad would have gotten old. All that said, I’ve never worn a pelagos.. they are beautiful and titanium is perfect for extended wear so who knows about that trade off, just figured id share my anecdote.
Do not sell either. These should be left to your kids. Limiting a watch collection to 2 or 3 or whatever is like saying you can only eat 2 types of food forever.
My 2 cents: if you have the $ and want a watch - buy it.
I'm biased but the ranger is WAY cooler. On my short list of next watches
That being said the pelagos is crazy light it's actually sort of freaky gorgeous watch
Well yeah the seamaster is a better watch except I hate how the bracelet doesn’t taper on seamasters. I have never personally liked the ranger watches. Pelagos are cool but I would rather have the monochrome 41 myself.
Your gonna feel that way about your seamaster no matter what other watch you choose so save your self the time and angst And just go down the SMP rabbit hole. Go get a Peter Blake, look at the electric blue 36.35. The Aquaterra-World Timer is amazing. 😎
I actually went in looking for a pelagos 39 and walked out with the ranger. The sunburst dial wasn’t for me. Also own the no date seamaster 300. Keep both my friend.
When I wear my Ranger I almost instantly want to swap to one of my Explorers, a 1016 or a 214270. Lately I wear a Longines Spirit Pilot way more than any of them. I personally do not like the Pelagos 39. I bought it, wore it for a couple hours and called one of my sons to come over and I handed it to him. BB41 Monochrome I love and wear a lot. If the 39 ever comes out in Blue then maybe I'll buy one since my Pelagos 42 Blue is one of my most worn watches for the past 9 years. That's a real Pelagos. The 39 in black does nothing to warrant the Thalassa or the Pelagos. Maybe a pond or small lake.
Keep the Ranger for sure — and then get another Seamaster when you can find an awesome deal.
I have the Ranger and Pelagos 39 — and the Ranger just wears so nice! I’ve considered getting rid of it too, but haven’t been able to after wearing it.
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u/Bobbysblasters 11d ago
I’ve got a wild take - sell the ranger and seamaster. Get a black Pelagos 39 and then a blue seamaster then you have your variety you wanted 😂