Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Good Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Paperwork & Service Card
🔎 Case Notes
The Tudor Pelagos Ref. M25500TN represents Tudor’s purest modern dive watch — technical, purposeful, and engineered for serious underwater performance.
Constructed from lightweight titanium, the 42mm case delivers substantial presence without the heft of steel. The matte black dial, bold square luminous markers, and signature snowflake hands create exceptional legibility, while the helium escape valve and 500-meter depth rating firmly establish its professional credentials.
This example is offered in good pre-owned condition, showing visible but honest wear consistent with regular use. The dial and crystal remain clean, preserving the watch’s strong visual presentation. It includes its box, original paperwork, and a service card, adding confidence to its ownership history.
🕰️ The Evidence
Reference: M25500TN
Model: Tudor Pelagos Black
Case: 42 mm Titanium
Bezel: Black Ceramic Unidirectional Dive Bezel
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Matte Black with Fully Lumed Markers
Movement: Tudor Automatic
Bracelet: Titanium Bracelet with Folding Clasp
Water Resistance: 500 m
Helium Escape Valve: Yes
Accessories: Box, Papers & Service Card
Condition Notes: Good overall; visible surface wear consistent with use; dial and crystal clean; bracelet secure and structurally strong.
🌊 The Pelagos Identity
The M25500TN continues Tudor’s evolution of the Pelagos platform — a watch built around capability first. Titanium construction, professional dive rating, and modern finishing give it a distinct identity within Tudor’s lineup.
Collectors value this reference for:
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Lightweight yet robust titanium build
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500-meter dive rating
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Clean, modern tool-watch execution
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No-frills functionality
It’s a diver that prioritizes performance over nostalgia.
🌟 Collector Provenance
Examples accompanied by service documentation offer added peace of mind for collectors. Honest wear on titanium is common and speaks to real-world use — a natural part of the Pelagos experience.
🌟 Celebrity Provenance
The Pelagos has earned respect among divers, military professionals, and enthusiasts who value engineering substance over flash. It remains one of Tudor’s most serious tool watches.
🧾 From the Case File
“Recovered with original box, paperwork, and service card. Good pre-owned condition with visible wear consistent with use. Dial and crystal remain clean. A capable Pelagos ready for continued service.”
🗝️ BST Verdict
Case #260 delivers Tudor’s professional dive platform in a straightforward, honest configuration — documented service history, strong mechanical platform, and tool-watch credibility intact.
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