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    Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time

    Just announced



    Seem to be milking the FXD brand a bit now. Looks nice though

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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bwest76 View Post
    It looks great,any idea of the price point?
    £4k
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    I would be all over that if it had normal lume

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    Does it not look a bit… timexy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Middo View Post
    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.
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    I think it would be a shame not to buy one

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    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?

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    It will be my watch for sure - just something about a titanium FXD I love.

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    Bezel feels way too busy for me, it kind of draws your attention away from the face.

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    Quote Originally Posted by j111dja View Post
    Another strap option is a one piece silicone strap. They guarantee no strap rash to the caseback or fixed lugs.
    I've always thought strap rash was caused by dust or tiny grit particles trapped between the strap and case. Silicone wouldn't prevent this.

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by langdalematt View Post
    Bezel feels way too busy for me, it kind of draws your attention away from the face.
    Agreed, the font/size is wrong and takes up too much space on there.

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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

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    Probably best bought lightly used in 12 months time when it should be easily available under £3k.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobDad View Post
    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
    I agree with all of this.

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    Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time

    Quote Originally Posted by Bobbyf View Post
    Agreed. Not too keen on the strap either but that’s easily sorted.


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    Agreed - that would be off for decent grey nato.

    Also thought they would have used a snowflake gmt hand

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobDad View Post
    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
    Have you tried a Pelagos 39. Great watch

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarrenVrs View Post
    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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    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.

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    Has anyone seen how many clicks the bezel is? It should be 120, but it won't be

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    Quote Originally Posted by bwest76 View Post


    I was talking to a high ranking RAF pilot officer this year wearing his old beat up issued Chronograph with very grimy Phoenix NATO .
    I did a work thing with the RAF last year and the most common watch I remember seeing was a Garmin - no idea if they were issued or not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruggertech View Post
    I've always thought strap rash was caused by dust or tiny grit particles trapped between the strap and case. Silicone wouldn't prevent this.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by petay993 View Post
    Probably best bought lightly used in 12 months time when it should be easily available under £3k.
    Good advice..

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweets View Post
    Has anyone seen how many clicks the bezel is? It should be 120, but it won't be
    Whyso? Surely 48 (or 96) is better for a 24-hr bezel?

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    Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time

    Quote Originally Posted by bwest76 View Post
    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.


    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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    Quote Originally Posted by JGJG View Post
    Whyso? Surely 48 (or 96) is better for a 24-hr bezel?
    I believe it is 48 clicks chaps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JGJG View Post
    Whyso? Surely 48 (or 96) is better for a 24-hr bezel?
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobbyf View Post
    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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    Like my Zenith which I love.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Middo View Post
    Have you tried a Pelagos 39. Great watch
    I have my BB58 for dainty watch duties, gorilla wrists make the regular Pelagos the more obvious choice for me. Not a fan of the sunray bezel either - and I rather like the blue Pelagos tbh

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    Quote Originally Posted by bwest76 View Post
    A perfect example of a re-edition done well.


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    Quote Originally Posted by sweets View Post
    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.
    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….

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by petay993 View Post
    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.
    Will be interested to see pics.

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    Quote Originally Posted by j111dja View Post
    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.
    I just bought a job lot of caseback stickers from the bay and use them with NATOs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by matt74 View Post
    I just bought a job lot of caseback stickers from the bay and use them with NATOs.
    An elegant solution.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gaurav_tzuk View Post

    I thought the Tudor looked okay (even allowing for those hands) - but I think the BREMONT wins hands-down (so to say)

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    Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time

    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Zolawinston View Post
    Will be interested to see pics.
    I cancelled the appointment, I know it's not for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by matt74 View Post
    I just bought a job lot of caseback stickers from the bay and use them with NATOs.
    Perfect. I've got a few myself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by matt74 View Post
    I just bought a job lot of caseback stickers from the bay and use them with NATOs.
    If you have a roll of helicopter tape lying around - just cut out the correct size circle for your caseback.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackal View Post
    I thought the Tudor looked okay (even allowing for those hands) - but I think the BREMONT wins hands-down (so to say)
    Made me wonder whether current Bremont boss (ex Tudor) knew about this release

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    In store and available, they had two.


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    He told me FOD had been a problem with one batch of issued watches,if I got the story correct.
    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.

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