You’ll adjust over time to what ever watch (weight, size etc) is on your wrist and it becomes your new normal.

So I would say, don’t over think it, get the one that excites you the most and gives you that special feeling when ever you look down at your wrist.

Don’t buy a frustration placeholder!

I’m lucky enough to own both a Rolex and Omega. I wear the Omega way more. Why? Same perfect finishing and build quality but it’s just more of a tool watch. More sophisticated movement, build like a tank. Strap it on and not have to worry. Both are insured but there is an extra piece of mind knowing if worse were to happen, I could go to an AD and replace the Omega that day, where as the Rolex….

It’s up to you. It’s more down to personal usage. If you swim or dive with your watch you’ll want those seals to be in good condition. Even if it never gets wet you’ll want to make sure the oils inside haven’t dried up.

Personally the more affordable end of my watches only get serviced when they need it. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The higher end get closer to the manufacturer service intervals.

In your case, if it were me, i’d get it serviced asap. The issues described mean somthing isn’t quite right. Worn parts will be putting extra pressure on the good parts and putting off the service will most likely end up costing you more in the long run.

BTW, stunning sea dweller, love it! 👍🏻

I’ve been to this Rolex outlet. I tried on a Sub there. Staff were clearly very bored but were nice enough. I think the fact I was already wearing a Rolex probably helped them pay more attention to me.

But very quickly it became clear the staff had zero interest or understanding in the watches. They’d memoriesed a spec sheet, yes, but had no understanding of what any of it meant.

I can forgive them their bordum, they’ve got very little to show and nothing to sell, but a little knowledge and passion for their product would go a long way.

I bought an ocean one 42mm 9 years ago. Amazing bang for buck back then. You simply couldn’t get anything close to it. Genuinely felt like 90% Rolex for 10% of the price. But things have moved on. More and more microbrands producing far better products. I love my Steinhart, i would never discourage anyone getting one, but with the current price rises and no updates to the design at all, I find it hard to recommend them over the competition.

I found the edges of the clasp and bracelet on my Omega SMP300M so sharp and uncomfortable I nearly returned it. But, after a few weeks of wearing it all day every day, I got used to it and now it’s not an issue at all. I’m sure after wearing your Tudor for a while, you’ll adjust to it too.

Also, the SMP has a stupidly long clasp, just like your P39, I ordered an extra half link to allow more articulation around the end where the divers extension is. This definitely made the world of difference.

Love the P39, definitely on my wish list. Enjoy!

I always think

“if I were to buy this watch and never buy another watch again for the rest of my life, would this satisfy me, could this be my only watch?”

Stops me from impulse buying and pulling the trigger too quick. 😂