Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Arriving at the end of 2024 in the Pelagos family, a great success in my opinion. Aesthetically, I find it to have very beautiful proportions. The colors are perfectly matched between the very beautiful matte black of the bezel and the dial, and the vintage-style cream indexes. An incredible super luminova, blue indexes and hands, green bezel indications. You can read the time without problem until the end of the night. Grade 2 titanium for the case, grade 5 for the back. Back engraved M.N. followed by the last two digits of the vintage. The strap is in military green fabric, with a removable naval aviation badge for those who would like a little more discretion. It's hard to say how it will withstand use, but it looks very sturdy, and at the same time very thin, so the watch does not take up too much thickness on the wrist, unlike many classic NATO straps. The orange GMT hand looks great on the matte black and green, complementary colors. I tried to wear it on an orange Nato, and it looks pretty good, even if I prefer the original strap. Beautiful titanium Tudor buckle. The lug width is 22 mm, the lugs are short, which means that the watch can be worn by small wrists, despite its 42mm diameter Despite the GMT complication, the thickness remains very contained, thinner I think than its little sister FXD M.N of the MN combat swimmers, and much thinner than the Black Bay Pro, another GMT of the brand (see photos). In short, beautiful work, very pleasant and light to wear. The date window at 3 o'clock is not annoying, because of its contained size, identical to the size of the indexes, and very readable with its cream color on the black background of the watch. Metas and COSC certified 70 hours of power reserve Between the GMT hand and the 24-hour graduated bezel, we actually have two time zones (for those who really travel a lot...) A great success, for less than half the price of a GMT II from the cousin with the crown

A year with Tudor: from the Black Bay Heritage to the Pelagos FXD GMT "Zulu Time" A year ago, I purchased my first Tudor Black Bay Heritage, a watch that marked my debut in the brand's fascinating world. Today, I am renewing my commitment to Tudor by adopting the new Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT "Zulu Time", the result of a prestigious collaboration with the French Navy. From the moment it was launched, it caught my attention: its khaki strap adorned with the navy's coat of arms, its matte black dial enhanced with a touch of orange on the "Pelagos GMT" inscription, its luminescent crown and indexes... And, of course, its new GMT movement. This watch seemed to have everything it needed to seduce me. A first impression: surprising lightness As soon as I put it on my wrist, one detail immediately struck me: its lightness. This was my first time trying on a watch made entirely of titanium, and the combination with a NATO strap only accentuated this airy feeling. The Pelagos FXD is so light that you almost forget you’re wearing it, a feature that I found particularly pleasant. The strap: a dark spot in a bright picture Unfortunately, the NATO strap, although iconic, disappointed me somewhat. At this price point, I expected a strap of superior quality. This one, although aesthetically successful, is much too thin for my taste, to the point of making the passage through the buckle delicate. This detail, which could have been easily improved, slightly tarnishes the overall experience. A slightly thicker material would certainly have provided more comfort and robustness. A timepiece that lives up to expectations Aside from this downside, the Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT “Zulu Time” remains a remarkable watch. It has everything it takes to become one of those pieces that continue to surprise and amaze every time you wear them. Its bold design, military DNA and high-performance movement make it a perfect ally for fans of sports and technical watches. I hope that this sharing of experience has allowed you to better discover this new creation and that it will enlighten those who are still hesitant to take the plunge. Tudor continues to prove that it is a brand that knows how to combine innovation and watchmaking refinement.