A Confluence of Horology and Wilderness: The Astonishing Tale of Tudor Pelagos 39 Amidst the Majestic Maroon Bells

A week-long hiking trip was recently used as the setting for an in-depth review of Tudor’s expertly engineered dive watch, the Pelagos 39. In the grandeur of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, the watch was held up against the elements, thriving in its environment. The Pelagos derives its name from the Greek word πέλαγος, which signifies the ‘high seas,’ linking the watch’s aquatic capabilities with the vast expanse of tumultuous oceans. By coincidence, the Oak trees found in the Snowmass Wilderness connect with the ancient meaning of ‘Pelagos,’ an oak forest. The tester’s voyage began in Denver and took them on a thrilling journey across various locations around this Wilderness area, including Aspen, Beaver Creek and Lookout Mountain. Amid this venture, Tudor Pelagos 39 (Ref. M25407N-0001) was the prime companion, its true character revealed against the majesty of Maroon Bells. One of the things that the tester quickly noted about the watch from its first arrival was how its case size and proportions are reminiscent of a Rolex Submariner, which immediately set a high bar. Tudor’s Pelagos collection offers three available sizes to elegantly cater to different wrist shapes and personal tastes, much as a finely tailored suit. This attention to detail and willingness to accommodate individual needs continued to impress throughout the watch’s two-week test in both urban and mountainous terrain.