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Tudor Pelagos UltravsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos Ultra40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos Ultra65h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Pelagos Ultra$6,900
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
14.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
1000m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5612-U
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$218

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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