CASE #592 — TUDOR PELAGOS 42 "2-LINER" REF. 25500TN

CASE #592 — TUDOR PELAGOS 42 "2-LINER" REF. 25500TN

Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Papers, and Card
Year: 2013

🔎 CASE NOTES

The Tudor Pelagos Ref. 25500TN occupies a special place in Tudor's modern history as the original in-house Pelagos and the highly desirable "2-Liner." Produced during the first year of Tudor's manufacture movement era, this reference features the clean two-line dial text reading simply "PELAGOS" and "CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED," a layout that collectors immediately recognize and actively seek.

Unlike later five-line Pelagos models, the 25500TN offers a cleaner, more balanced dial. Combined with its fully titanium construction, ceramic bezel, helium escape valve, and remarkable spring-loaded self-adjusting clasp, the watch quickly established itself as one of the finest professional dive watches in the Swiss industry.

This 2013 example is presented in excellent pre-owned condition and includes its box, papers, and warranty card. The titanium bracelet is currently sized to fit approximately a 7.75-inch wrist.

🕰️ THE EVIDENCE

Reference: 25500TN

Model: Pelagos 42 "2-Liner"

Case: Satin-Brushed Titanium

Case Size: 42mm

Bezel: Black Ceramic Unidirectional Dive Bezel

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Dial: Matte Black "2-Line" Dial with Applied Luminous Hour Markers

Movement: ETA caliber 2824

Power Reserve: Approximately 70 Hours

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Bracelet: Titanium Bracelet with Self-Adjusting Spring-Loaded Clasp

Bracelet Fit: Approximately 7.75-Inch Wrist

Water Resistance: 500 Meters

Helium Escape Valve: Yes

Year: 2013

Accessories: Box, Papers, and Card

Condition Notes: Excellent pre-owned condition with light wear consistent with careful ownership. Titanium naturally develops superficial marks more readily than stainless steel, all consistent with normal use.

🌊 THE ORIGINAL "2-LINER"

Among Pelagos enthusiasts, the 25500TN has earned near-cult status. It represents the beginning of Tudor's manufacture movement era while retaining the minimalist two-line dial that many collectors feel is the purest execution of the Pelagos design.

Its titanium construction makes it dramatically lighter than an equivalent steel diver, while the ingenious spring-loaded clasp automatically compensates for wrist expansion and wetsuit compression—still one of the most innovative dive clasps available today.

🌟 COLLECTOR PROVENANCE

Early "2-Liner" Pelagos references have become increasingly sought after as collectors recognize their historical importance within Tudor's modern catalogue. 

A complete 2013 full-set example in excellent condition represents one of the most collectible modern Pelagos references available today.

🌟 CELEBRITY PROVENANCE

The Pelagos has become the preferred Tudor for numerous professional divers, military personnel, and watch journalists because of its uncompromising tool-watch engineering. While no major celebrity is directly associated with the 25500TN, the Pelagos family has earned widespread respect within the professional diving and enthusiast communities as one of the finest modern dive watches regardless of price.

🧾 FROM THE CASE FILE

Tudor Pelagos 42 "2-Liner" Ref. 25500TN. 2013 production. 42mm titanium case with black ceramic dive bezel, matte black two-line dial, helium escape valve, and titanium bracelet with spring-loaded self-adjusting clasp. Excellent pre-owned condition. Complete with box, papers, and warranty card. Sized for approximately a 7.75-inch wrist.

🗝️ BST VERDICT

Case #592 represents one of the most historically significant modern Tudor dive watches. The original "2-Liner" dial, first-generation manufacture movement, lightweight titanium construction, and complete 2013 package combine to create one of the most desirable Pelagos references ever produced. For collectors who appreciate milestone references rather than simply current production, this is an outstanding opportunity.

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