Tudor, an iconic brand in diving watchmaking, has embodied robustness and precision for professionals for more than seven decades. The Pelagos FXD, the latest addition to the Pelagos collection, continues this tradition of excellence by combining a minimalist design inspired by history with remarkable technical innovations. Drawing on our long experience in watchmaking, we present the history of this remarkable collection, the usual prices of these watches, as well as the services and boutiques available to discover and maintain these exceptional pieces.

The Tudor Pelagos FXD collection: a Navy history

The Pelagos FXD collection was born out of a close collaboration between Tudor and professional combat swimmers, including those from the French Navy and the US Navy. This partnership has its roots in the 1960s, when Tudor was already supplying watches to these elite units, notably the famous Navy SEALs.

In May 2021, Tudor formalized this collaboration with the launch of the first Pelagos FXD, designed as a tool watch tailored for extreme underwater missions. The name FXD refers to its most distinctive feature: fixed lugs, ensuring maximum strength and reliability of the bracelet, which is crucial in professional conditions.

The original Pelagos FXD, equipped with a bidirectional bezel specifically designed for navigation by successive headings, was intended for the French Navy. It featured a distinctive blue dial. Since then, Tudor has produced a more classic civilian version of this watch, with a unidirectional bezel, matte black dial, and ceramic insert, while retaining its military spirit and standards of robustness.

This watch is therefore part of a prestigious history that combines watchmaking heritage and functional requirements, with a 42 mm titanium case that is entirely satin-finished to limit reflections, water resistance to 200 meters, and distinctive “Snowflake” hands that first appeared in the 1960s for increased visibility when diving.

Technical details and design

The Pelagos FXD stands out for the following features:

• Case: 42 mm diameter in satin-finished titanium, ensuring lightness and corrosion resistance, ideal for a professional diving watch. The fixed lugs are machined directly from the case, giving it unique robustness.
• Bezel: unidirectional with 60 notches, with a sandblasted matte black ceramic insert, graduated for reliable measurement of dive times, in accordance with ISO 6425:2018.
• Dial: matte black with raised square hour markers, offering optimal readability even in low light conditions. The “Snowflake” hands, a Tudor signature since the late 1960s, ensure enhanced recognition and precision.
• Movement: in-house automatic caliber with a 70-hour power reserve, guaranteeing precision and reliability underwater and in everyday life.
• Water resistance: up to 200 meters (20 ATM), perfectly suited to professional underwater activities.
• Strap: made of sturdy black fabric with a secure fastening system, designed for maximum resistance in extreme environments while ensuring optimal comfort on the wrist.

The Pelagos FXD thus combines refined aesthetics with cutting-edge functionality, designed to meet the demands of professional divers while appealing to discerning enthusiasts and collectors.

Tudor Pelagos FXD watches: accessible prestige

The Pelagos FXD is part of a range of prestigious watches accessible to knowledgeable enthusiasts. The recommended retail price for this model is generally around €4,100 to €4,200, depending on the retailer and the editions available. This price reflects the quality of the materials, the technical innovation, and the prestigious history associated with the collection.

Limited editions or particularly sought-after models, especially those associated with the French Navy or commemorative series, can see their prices rise significantly on the secondary market and among collectors.

In our boutiques, we take care to offer you watches valued at their fair price, providing excellent value for money, while also providing you with personalized advice and expertise born of our long experience for every purchase.

Our maintenance and repair services

We attach great importance to the quality of our after-sales service. The longevity and performance of a diving watch such as the Tudor Pelagos FXD also depend on regular servicing and expert maintenance.

Our repair services include:

• Complete overhauls carried out by certified watchmakers, in accordance with manufacturers' standards.
• Replacement of wear parts such as gaskets, sapphire crystals, or straps, with guaranteed original materials.
• Accurate diagnosis of malfunctions and quick repairs to minimize interruptions to your ownership experience.
• Water resistance testing services to ensure the watch's resistance in aquatic environments.
• Our personalized technical advice for the optimal maintenance of your Pelagos FXD in your conditions of use.

We provide all our customers with comprehensive support and reliable watchmaking expertise, ensuring that each watch retains its performance and value over time. Feel free to ask our watchmakers any questions you may have!

Our boutiques and points of sale

To discover, try on, and purchase a Tudor Pelagos FXD, our stores are dedicated spaces where expertise and a passion for watchmaking come together.

Our boutiques on the French Riviera and throughout France offer:

• A wide selection of prestigious watches, including the entire Tudor Pelagos FXD range.
• Trained and passionate advisors, ready to provide you with personalized assistance.
• A welcoming space where you can admire the timepieces, receive detailed information, and reserve your favorite model.
• Exclusive services such as personalized follow-up, extended warranty, and priority access to new releases.
• An after-sales service center directly linked to the official Tudor network to ensure quality maintenance.

The addresses of our boutiques on the French Riviera are available on our website. We invite you to visit us for a complete and authentic watchmaking experience.

The Tudor Pelagos FXD is much more than just a diving watch: it is a robust legacy, a professional tool designed for extreme conditions, and a technical gem for discerning enthusiasts. A perfect fusion of watchmaking tradition and contemporary innovation, it embodies Tudor's spirit of excellence.

Our services and boutiques provide a complete experience for your watch, from purchase to maintenance, for an uncompromising customer experience. Wearing a Pelagos FXD means joining a great underwater adventure, while benefiting from the expertise and passion of a renowned brand.