Tudor Glamour Date vs Tudor Pelagos
Ref. M56000-0001 vs Ref. M25600TB-0001
The Tudor Glamour Date and Tudor Pelagos both carry the Tudor name but serve different purposes — the Tudor Glamour Date as a dress watch and the Tudor Pelagos as a dive watch. At $2,800 and $5,600 respectively, the question isn't which is better — it's which better fits your collection and investment goals.
Price Comparison
Tudor
Glamour Date
Tudor
Pelagos
At retail, the Tudor Glamour Date is listed at $2,800 while the Tudor Pelagos comes in at $5,600. At $2,800 less (100% savings), the Tudor Glamour Date offers a substantially lower entry point. On the secondary market, the gap widens: the Tudor Glamour Date trades around $2,100 and the Tudor Pelagos around $5,040, a difference of $2,940 favoring the Tudor Glamour Date. Available at 25% below retail and trending downward, this represents a buying opportunity for those comfortable with the current market position. The Tudor Pelagos commands an even stronger market premium of -10.0%, holding steady. Both watches score equally on flip potential at 2/10, making neither a clear investment winner over the other.
Specifications
| Specification | Tudor Glamour Date | Tudor Pelagos |
|---|---|---|
| Case Diameter | 36mm | 42mm |
| Case Thickness | 10.5mm | 14.3mm |
| Case Material | Stainless steel | Titanium |
| Bezel | Stainless steel, polished | Unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic insert in blue |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Water Resistance | 100m / 330ft | 500m / 1640ft |
| Movement | Tudor Calibre T600 | Tudor Calibre MT5612 |
| Movement Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power Reserve | 38 hours | 70 hours |
| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Titanium with self-adjusting clasp |
| Clasp | Folding clasp with safety catch | Folding clasp with spring-loaded self-adjusting mechanism |
| Lug Width | 19mm | 22mm |
Key specification differences stand out between these two: The Tudor Pelagos leads in water resistance (500m / 1640ft vs. 100m / 330ft), and the Tudor Pelagos offers longer power reserve at 70 hours, and the Tudor Glamour Date uses Stainless steel while the Tudor Pelagos opts for Titanium. With 7 notable spec differences in total, the choice depends on which features matter most to your use case.
Value Per Feature
Per millimeter of case diameter, the Tudor Glamour Date costs $58 versus $120 for the Tudor Pelagos. For water resistance, the Tudor Pelagos delivers better value per meter of depth rating. The Tudor Glamour Date offers more power reserve per dollar spent.
Which Should You Buy?
Choose the Tudor Glamour Date if you value a lower entry price. Go with the Tudor Pelagos if you prioritize better value retention, serious diving capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more affordable, the Tudor Glamour Date or the Tudor Pelagos?
The Tudor Glamour Date is more accessible, priced at $2,800 compared to $5,600.
Which holds its value better on the secondary market?
The Tudor Pelagos currently trades at 10.0% below retail, indicating moderate value retention on the pre-owned market.
How do the Tudor Glamour Date and Tudor Pelagos compare in size?
The Tudor Glamour Date measures 36mm in diameter and 10.5mm thick, while the Tudor Pelagos is 42mm by 14.3mm. Water resistance differs too: 100m / 330ft versus 500m / 1640ft.
What movements do these watches use?
The Tudor Glamour Date uses the Tudor Calibre T600 with 38 hours power reserve, while the Tudor Pelagos runs on the Tudor Calibre MT5612 offering 70 hours of power reserve.