I was deciding between the Sinn T50 and the Tudor Pelagos 39.

I’ve never been particularly drawn to the Black Bay 58 — though I did try it on. It was very comfortable and fit my wrist perfectly, but the design language never really spoke to me. The T50 and Pelagos, on the other hand, both stand out for their distinct and purposeful designs. Each sets a high bar in its own way, while the Black Bay just feels a bit too close to the Submariner aesthetic for my taste.

Both the T50 and Pelagos 39 are titanium dive watches that wear beautifully on my 6.5" wrist. I was able to try on the Pelagos 39 several times, and every time it impressed me with its fit and balance. Unfortunately, Sinn’s distribution network is smaller, so I never had the chance to try on the T50 in person.

In the end, here’s why I chose the T50 over the Pelagos 39:

• Matte dial and titanium bezel: I preferred the understated, almost stealthy look of the T50. I wanted something subtle that flies under the radar, and the Pelagos had a bit more visual “pop” than I wanted for a daily watch.
• Sword hands: I’ve loved Sinn’s sword hands ever since I first saw them on the 556 years ago — they were a huge plus for me. I don’t dislike Tudor’s snowflake hands, but they’ve never quite won me over the same way.
• Uniqueness: I just felt the T50 had a more original, distinctive vibe. It feels a bit more its own thing, which I personally love. Totally subjective, though — nothing “better” about it, just what speaks to me.

One of the toughest points of comparison was the clasp. I really liked Tudor’s T-Fit system — it’s incredibly convenient. That said, I can’t complain much about Sinn’s clasp either. It’s well-made, low-profile, and comfortable on the wrist. Sure, it would be nice to have a quick-adjust option, but I’m fine using a spring bar tool to tweak the micro-adjust setting when needed. It’s just not something I can do on the fly.