I own the Pelagos 39 and I love it. It looks outstanding on my wrist and every time I glance at it, the interplay between the dial and the bezel generates a small dopamine response. And it is incredibly accurate - a 1 second/day. I don't regret buying it for a second. BUT I would take the sub any day over the Pelagos. That's just not realistic for me though. I have 3 kids with 3 school tuitions, and I can't justify buying the sub when the Pelagos is such a phenomenal watch for so much less. But there is simply nothing in horology today that feels as comfortable on the wrist at the 904 steel oyster bracelet.

If you can afford to spend the money, buy the submariner. If that's just not a responsible choice for you, then buy the Pelagos and you won't regret it.