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XF Pelagos V5

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Quick Gen vs XF

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kennygconspiracy Looking good. Still need one of those in my collection. Is the rep dial really that flat or is it just the noise reduction of your phone camera?
It really is that flat! And thanks mate, if there's one gen I'm happy to burn a hole for, it's the Pelly.

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Man, why couldn't they just round the edges on the markers ever so slightly? Would make such a difference.
I agree. The XF and gen are VERY close. My favourite aspect was that the rep lume was right on the money. The markers are the easiest and quickest giveaway.

But if you look a little further out it becomes slightly harder.
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I never noticed how different the dials are, there's no way this way is/was at one point NWBIG

It's virtually indistinguishable in real life/10" away to be honest. I have the V5 and access to a gen, and upon close inspection for sure the dial has a finer grain and isn't as deep. But I think the camera's noise reduction hasn't done that picture any favors. The rounded markers are only noticeable very close up with 20/20 but again from 10" away it's very hard to notice.
My XF markers aren't perfectly aligned, but they're not perfectly aligned on the gen either. For the money it's more than close enough imo. The bezel was a bit of a let-down for me. The white lume (uncharged) isn't as pure as the dial, or as the gen, and looks ever so slightly yellowed in certain lights. Again though, it's very good for a rep and only something you spot if you know it's there. It was also just a bit too loose. Not so loose that it would rotate by itself or anything, but definitely not firm enough, and had some play between clicks.

I made the bezel a lot stiffer and reduced the play by elongating the ratchet springs under the bezel and adding small washers (I actually used very small thick flat rubber gaskets) down into the holes in which the ratchet springs are seated. Firmed things up really well. Definitely a must do mod for these. The nylon bezel retainer is brutal/very effective though. I can imagine people quite easily bending the bezel trying to pry it off. Tread carefully.

I also swapped in a few ETA parts and serviced mine because it arrived with a broken winding pinion, so it made sense to do a few things at once. I serviced the movement, which was missing lubrication in some spots, and was rather crunchy. I swapped out the keyless works with ETA parts, with a matching stem (original was a tiny bit too long), replaced the gaskets all around, and oiled the rotor. It's pretty silky now. The dial is held on with double sides sticky pads from the factory though, which is kind of a bit lazy.


Overall I would say they're pretty good for the money.

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Great info here thanks guys. I have a a xf v5 blue on order but was a bit gutted after I noticed the sharp marker issue - bit more relaxed now.

Just thinking, how hard is it to find a gen dial? Given that it only came out 2015?

also thinking this is one to buy in gen, absolute cracker. Oh and love that Kenny G.
 
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Expect V6 new 2021 model.


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Some more delicious shots of the gen for reference
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Dang kennygconspiracy thanks for your post, I've just placed my order with Eric. Going for the blue one and will slap on my blue RubberB strap if the one that comes with it is not so good. Is the lose bezel crazy lose or you think I can live with it until I find a watchsmith to upgrade and waterproof it?
 
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Dang kennygconspiracy thanks for your post, I've just placed my order with Eric. Going for the blue one and will slap on my blue RubberB strap if the one that comes with it is not so good. Is the lose bezel crazy lose or you think I can live with it until I find a watchsmith to upgrade and waterproof it?

It's not too bad. One of the better rep bezels tbh. Certainly wont click over under your cuff etc. There's just a bit too much play from the factory. Easily fixed though.
 
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Hi guys i am new one ,sorry if question is
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I want to buy Tudor Pelagos titanium (black) Super Rep..Can you suggest me TD ? I am from Bulgaria (Europe)
 

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Where's you score your bezel, bud. If you don't mind me asking?

I picked it up on eBay bud. It was new in packet but like a muppet I dropped it on my tiled floor and it cracked and fell out lol. Managed to glue it back in together. It’s my daily beater so it’s fine with me. Think I paid about £220ish. The rep lume on the bezel was mismatched in daylight and it annoyed the hell out of me plus the gen has thinner numbers.


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I picked it up on eBay bud. It was new in packet but like a muppet I dropped it on my tiled floor and it cracked and fell out lol. Managed to glue it back in together. It’s my daily beater so it’s fine with me. Think I paid about £220ish. The rep lume on the bezel was mismatched in daylight and it annoyed the hell out of me plus the gen has thinner numbers.


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Ah ok, cheers. I'm keeping my eye open for one at the mo :D.
 
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