{"product_id":"case-710-tudor-pelagos-ref-25500tn","title":"Case #710 — Tudor Pelagos “2-Liner” Ref. 25500TN","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase #710 — Tudor Pelagos “2-Liner”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRef. 25500TN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatus: Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope: Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Pelagos was already one of Tudor’s most serious tool watches. The early 25500TN “2-Liner” may also be the cleanest version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the first-generation Pelagos, powered by the ETA 2824-based automatic movement used before Tudor transitioned the collection to its manufacture calibre. That earlier movement architecture is what gives the watch its collector nickname: the dial carries only two lines of text above 6 o’clock instead of the denser layout found on later versions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a noticeably cleaner face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround it, the rest of the watch is pure purpose: a 42 mm titanium case, black dial, luminous ceramic bezel, helium escape valve, sapphire crystal, 500 meters of water resistance, and Tudor’s ingenious titanium bracelet with its self-adjusting spring-loaded clasp system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example dates from 2013 and presents in Excellent Pre-Owned condition. It includes its Box, Papers, and Cards and is currently sized for approximately a 7½-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: 25500TN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Pelagos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneration: Early “2-Liner”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter: 42 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Thickness: Approximately 14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug Width: 22 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezel: Unidirectional Dive Bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown: Screw-Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelium Escape Valve: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: ETA 2824-Based Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement Type: Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency: 28,800 VPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewels: 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Reserve: Approximately 38 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 500 meters \/ 1,640 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet: Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasp: Tudor Self-Adjusting Folding Clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet Fit: Approximately 7½-inch Wrist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent Pre-Owned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 25500TN is the original Pelagos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced before Tudor’s full move into manufacture movements, this reference carries the earlier ETA-based architecture and a much cleaner dial layout than the later in-house versions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat difference is small on paper and immediately obvious on the wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe later Pelagos added more certification and movement text to the lower half of the dial. The early watch simply leaves more negative space, which is why collectors commonly refer to it as the “2-Liner.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also a relatively thinly traded reference today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pelagos has always been much more utilitarian than the Black Bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe titanium case and bracelet keep weight down, while the square luminous markers, Snowflake handset, black dial, and matte surfaces give the watch a deliberately functional character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe early 2-Liner dial strengthens that effect because it simply has less printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is very little visual noise between the markers, hands, and date aperture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is one of the most instrument-like watches Tudor has made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 25500TN uses an ETA 2824-based automatic movement running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with approximately 38 hours of power reserve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe movement may be simpler than the later Tudor manufacture calibre, but it is extremely well understood and widely serviceable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case specification remains serious: 500 meters of water resistance, helium escape valve, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and a unidirectional dive bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe titanium bracelet is one of the standout features of the entire Pelagos line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts self-adjusting clasp uses a spring-loaded mechanism designed to expand and contract with changes in wrist size or diving conditions, making it far more sophisticated than a conventional fixed clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Case File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the early Pelagos configuration collectors tend to notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ETA movement, sparse 2-Liner dial, titanium construction, and 500-meter specification give the watch a very different character from the later manufacture-movement generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 710 dates from 2013 and presents in Excellent Pre-Owned condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes its Box, Papers, and Cards and is currently sized for approximately a 7½-inch wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy with Confidence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST guarantees the authenticity of every watch we sell and provides a 30-day mechanical performance guarantee under normal use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccuracy may vary with age and service history, and water resistance is not guaranteed unless specifically stated and pressure-tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBST Verdict\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Pelagos, and arguably the cleanest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe early 2-Liner dial, ETA-based movement, titanium case and bracelet, self-adjusting clasp, helium valve, and 500-meter rating make the 25500TN one of Tudor’s most purposeful modern tool watches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase 710 adds a 2013 date, Excellent condition, and complete BPC presentation to a discontinued configuration that remains meaningfully different from the Pelagos models that followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58585758859567,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/BST_6958.jpg?v=1790809050","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-710-tudor-pelagos-ref-25500tn","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}