Like it.
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Just announced
Seem to be milking the FXD brand a bit now. Looks nice though
Like it.
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I like that a lot. Has a hint of Glycine about it.
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It looks great,any idea of the price point?
I would be all over that if it had normal lume
Agreed. Not too keen on the strap either but that’s easily sorted.
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It looks not too bad but do we need yet another GMT?
"You can only use this watch with the one piece fabric straps". Forget Nato straps. Like other FXD's (and the Omega Ultra Deep for that matter), they look great on a looping strap, so no contact of the strap with the caseback. They are super comfortable, don't have the typical keepers and they are easy to fit. They look great too.
Another strap option is a one piece silicone strap. They guarantee no strap rash to the caseback or fixed lugs.
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It’s a yes from me. And decent price point in the scheme of things.
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
I think it would be a shame not to buy one
I like the watch but having had 4 Tudors and moved them all on I am going to save myself the hassle and resist.
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Not a fan of the fauxtina (the pelagos is a modern watch and doesn’t need it) or the mixed lume colour.
Isn’t it about time the non-FXD got some love?
It will be my watch for sure - just something about a titanium FXD I love.
Bezel feels way too busy for me, it kind of draws your attention away from the face.
Thought I’d be all over this, but not a fan. In the images, the lume colour and busy bezel don’t work (for me).
I don’t really understand aged lume on a very modern design of watch.
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One of the things I lack in my watch box is something with a really modern feel, and the original Pelagos would scratch that itch. This aged lume just doesn’t suit it imho. I’ve owned a few CWC divers and found d the fixed lugs aren’t for me either, and don’t really get the whole GMT thing - I’ve had a couple of Explorer II’s and GMT’s and always found the fourth hand visually distracting and something g I rarely if ever used. I’m surprised there is a market for so many versions of the FXD tbh, becoming a bit daft imho
Probably best bought lightly used in 12 months time when it should be easily available under £3k.
Same here. I’ve been pondering over a GMT or a Pelagos FXD for a while so this should’ve ticked all (both) the boxes but it’s not doing it for me at all for the reasons you mention.
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Its a watch designed for military pilots,not us fusspots.
I expect any pilot would be thilled to be issued one of these,the dial looks very clear to me.
Fixed bars are an excellent feature for a watch intended for tough use (I like them),in this instance it also stops sping bars coming loose as FOD.
You can easy put on a 2 piece leather open stap as I have done with my Smiths Military and PRS-58.
You dont have to look far for them either.
https://www.timefactors.com/collecti...-aviator-strap
I was talking to a high ranking RAF pilot officer this year wearing his old beat up issued Chronograph with very grimy Phoenix NATO .
He told me FOD had been a problem with one batch of issued watches,if I got the story correct.
Has anyone seen how many clicks the bezel is? It should be 120, but it won't be
Most of the rash caused by a nylon or NATO strap is due to case movement that then causes lug end to lug end (directional) case back rash. NATO straps can be a bit abrasive against a steel or titanium case back. That's my experience.
I've never had an issue with my FXD or Ultra Deep on a silicone strap. The silicone strap is soft and smooth. It therefore avoids the build up of dust or dirt that a nylon strap just can't avoid.
Mind you, I don't allow dirt to build up in the first place. Regular cleaning with warm soapy water and a tooth brush is the answer to that (that is if the watch has water resistance qualities of course).
I never wear a nice watch to work either. That's the job of my beater.
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I’d be thrilled to be given one of these for free too! I just don’t like it enough to spend my own cash on.
I think it’s a watch made to look like it was designed for military pilots. But it’s actually made to sell to the watch buying public with £4000 to spend. The association with MN is a nice touch, but it’s just marketing.
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It is not unusual to want and be able to double task a GMT bezel as a timer bezel, and the lowest number of clicks that serves to be exact for GMT and a Timer bezel is 120 (LCD for 24 and 60), which is why the 16710 was equipped with one.
It is just the most sensible thing to do (along with not having a 24 numeral, but a pointer), but it seems that many people (Tudor included) do not think of it, which is silly.
Like my Zenith which I love.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ze...-2-introducing
The original.
https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_gb...airelli-ic-931
A perfect example of a re-edition done well.
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120 is rational for a GMT insofar as it is, indeed, the lcd of 24 and 60 and so allows for minute timing - albeit, without a sensible timing index on the bezel. It is irrational insofar as it precludes the GMT function for those parts of the world varying from Z by x.5 hrs….
My AD has just messaged me with an invitation to view so I will pop in tomorrow and take a look at one and how it wears.
Current thoughts are fairly meh but I am assured it looks miles better in the flesh.
I spoke to two Tudor boutiques today. These should be readily available in store pretty soon. No stupid waiting lists etc. The rear case date (year) stamp will be the only thing that will make any of these rare being that 2024 is nearly over.
UPDATE - just been offered one. I shall sleep on it :)
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In store and available, they had two.
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This is true. It was the Pulsar Chrono, around 2007-ish. Had lots of the crowns falling off in the cockpit and I remember a flight safety campaign for awareness.He told me FOD had been a problem with one batch of issued watches,if I got the story correct.
This one:
https://bid.candtauctions.co.uk/lot-...aph-Wristwatch