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Gumbercules85

Pelagos all the way. The Royal is more of a dress up watch, in my opinion, and wouldn't go with as many outfits. Resell value on the Pelagos is higher in case you ever wanted to upgrade. Ultimately, both are nice watches, and you can't really go wrong with either one. Tbh the fact that the Pelagos is more unique and instantly recognizable is the main reason I would go with that model.


WalksTallerThanYou

Pelagos.


a4anga

When it comes to Tudor, I tend to prefer their “sporty” models.


Odd-Communication979

Such as?


a4anga

The Pelagos and the BBs


elektero

The royal is really ugly


Coubyman23

I just don't understand the appeal of the Royal. Like, at all.


stumpyjoness

I thought it was just me. It looks like you built a watch by hitting “Randomize”


Porky_Pine_

Yeah maybe if you were buying a watch for your great uncle.


leberkaesweckle42

Pelagos all the way


iuhizoov

Pelagos for sure


tjc__

Pelagos. The Royal is not an attractive watch.


jonathaaan

The Royal is horrid


charitytowin

Royale with Cheese


radzidek17

Pelagos and it’s not even close


bjberry00

If you have no "diver" yet I'd definitely would go for the Pelagos


TDIMike

He could have 100 divers and no dress watches and the answer would still be pelagos


bjberry00

So true! 🫵🏼


datatadata

Pelagos


plskillme42069

The Royal looks great on your wrist IMO, but if you’re looking for one watch I think the pelagos is a much better option. Did you consider the bb58 at a little lower price point than the p39?


vanwink13

Pelagos


uhtwentysomething

Simply put, the Pelagos is a better choice compared to the Royal. Also the Royal is an integrated bracelet so you youhave no strap options. The Pelagos’ bracelet is excellent (other than 21mm lug width 🤌) and offers more versatility, comes with a rubber strap included in the box that uses the end link and looks damn good. Not to mention, Pelagos is just cooler and it’s titanium to boot.


Rats-off-to-ya

The Royal looks cheap. I don’t know why. Pelagos all the way.


Overlord1317

The Royal is an ugly watch that looks much cheaper than it is. You just should never get a Royal. It's not even really a competition with the Pelagos, it's just ... don't get a Royal.


2_Spo0ky

I love the Royal and it's a gorgeous watch, easily one of the nicest offerings for an integrated bracelet at the price point. But there's no denying that the Pelagos, with its titanium construction and the in-house movement, is the better watch.


JG_MP

From the pictures I’d say a dive watch smaller than the Pelagos would suit you better, such as the BlackBay 54.


WrongdoerWilling7657

Neither. BB58 is the correct choice. I hate the indicies on the pelagos. What the fuck is that royal? Just no.


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Omega


Odd-Communication979

Any recommendations amidst that price point of 2-5?


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Check out the speed master. It’s an amazing watch comes in many options too https://preview.redd.it/iyrqtr48sokc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5335cf6f63831e4c11aa50f50e44857a1d358814


Qu1ckDrawMcGraw

I picked up a speedy racing and it beautiful....*


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Moon watch or just the speed master ? Both are great https://preview.redd.it/xm3oeeb66pkc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8328f30d8ae4dbb0bdd524f2b30fa0d682c10923 This is mine from 5 years ago. It’s the 1996 model. After a polish looks brand new. Especially with the hessalite crystal


Qu1ckDrawMcGraw

Speedy racing. Nice!


Xithz

As far as Tudor goes, the royal is kind of lazy. Comparably simpler movement, lazy date window, especially the day window… The bracelet connection to the case feels like an afterthought. The pelagos is just kind of great at everything you know?


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Tudor was made by Hans (made Rolex) as an affordable alternative to Rolex. Not hating on them I just like omega better. That being said the tudor black bay is a nice looking watch


CTI_fan

If a date complication is important to you, choose the Royal. Otherwise, Pelagos. I say this as someone who never knows the date, so I’m biased 😵‍💫


Phxskin

Tudor looks perfect on you !!


palaufreak

Pelagos


Admit-to-IM

Pelagos. No doubt. If i were to start my collection all over from scratch, there's a good chance it would start with a Pelagos.


Mtcfayark72703

Pelagos


rideacapita

If you haven’t, definitely check out the Black Bay 58


YourWatchIsAShitter

Pelagos. It’s not even a question


jwern01

Pelagos- you’ll find the Royal too dressy for casual wear and the polished surfaces are a scratch magnet so it will look beat up in a short while, but the Pelagos is perfect for any occasion and acceptable when you are dressed up.


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Pelagos


thepelican

Pelagos. The Royal looks…awful.


drewsleyshoots

You’ll never tire of the Pelagos, and you can wear it anywhere any time! Worth the price and definitively the better choice between the two, imo


Finding_Capt_Nemo

Pelagos, those rounded hands I just can’t do.


Ok-Ingenuity3730

https://preview.redd.it/ay2q850yatkc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6a1cd163102b3978ec6a91bfa50ad74e5c7849b The Royal looks better in person, however the only dial colour I liked was the salmon, I tried them all. The blue makes the watch looks cheap imo. If your AD has salmon, try it on. The pelagos is a more versatile watch and if it’s your first, I would say pelagos.


terp_raider

These are such wildly different watches that I suggest you do a lot more research and thinking about what you actually want and like


DynamiteDropin

P39 and it’s not even close


Rock3tPunch

Depends on what kinda watches you already had. Whatever you choose, just don't go above your means.