TUDOR Pelagos
Unrivalled tool watches and iconic symbols of aquatic exploration, the Pelagos line stands out as some of the most comprehensive traditional mechanical divers' timepieces in the contemporary market. Born from years of expertise in crafting watches for diving professionals, the TUDOR Pelagos emerges as the ultimate diver's watch—an extraordinary exemplar of a tool watch, defining excellence among traditional mechanical divers' timepieces available today. Versatile and stylish, the Pelagos seamlessly transitions from underwater adventures to everyday occasions with timeless elegance.
The Spirit of TUDOR Pelagos
In the realm of dive watches, the TUDOR Pelagos is a marvel of engineering, redefining underwater exploration with cutting-edge features and a commitment to functionality.
At its core, the titanium bracelet steals the spotlight, showcasing a steel folding clasp with an auto-adjustable spring mechanism. This innovation allows the bracelet to adapt during dives, contracting at depth and expanding during ascent, ensuring a secure fit in all conditions. Complemented by a rubber strap with an extension system, the Pelagos is poised for diverse diving challenges.
Instantly recognizable, the "Snowflake" hands—especially the hour hand with its square tip—offer quick and precise time readings, a tribute to TUDOR's iconic diver watches from 1969. Powered by TUDOR Manufacture Calibres, the Pelagos boasts a substantial 70-hour power reserve, emphasizing reliability and precision.
Delving into its aquatic capabilities, the Pelagos guarantees water resistance up to 500 meters (1,640 feet) for the TUDOR Pelagos 42mm and Pelagos LHD models, accompanied by a helium escape valve for saturation dives. The unidirectional rotating bezel, featuring a luminous ceramic disc which comes in blue or black colour, becomes an indispensable tool for underwater timing, ensuring critical information visibility in low-visibility conditions.
For left-handed divers, the TUDOR Pelagos LHD edition with a left-side winding stem pays homage to TUDOR's history of bespoke watches for the French Navy's left-handed divers in the 1970s.
The Triumph of Elegance and Precision - TUDOR Pelagos 39 at GPHG 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury watches, the TUDOR Pelagos 39mm emerges as a beacon of versatility, seamlessly bridging the realms of technical diving and urban sophistication. The culmination of its excellence was vividly highlighted at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2023, where the Pelagos 39 clinched the prestigious title of Best Sports Watch.
Crafted from grade 2 titanium, it seamlessly blends professional dive watch heritage with a sleek 39mm case, earning acclaim for its technical brilliance. Luminescent ceramic markers, a rapid clasp system, and a diver’s extension display innovative technology. Unlike its technical counterparts, the Pelagos 39 offers a versatile mechanical divers' watch with an entirely satin-brushed case and a vibrant black ceramic bezel.
The monobloc luminescent ceramic markers enhance technical aesthetics and luminosity, while the glossy cherry red "Pelagos" adds a bold touch. Driven by Manufacture Calibre MT5400, a COSC-certified chronometer, it exceeds standards with a -2 to +4 seconds daily variation.
With a 70-hour power reserve and water resistance up to 200 meters, the Pelagos 39 ensures uninterrupted precision and reliable diving capabilities. The titanium bracelet with a TUDOR “T-fit” clasp allows rapid adjustments, complemented by a 25mm extension for wearing over a wetsuit. Paired with a second rubber strap, this model epitomizes dive-ready sophistication in a compact form.
TUDOR Pelagos FXD
A Dive into Naval Legacy
The TUDOR Pelagos FXD series, developed to unique specifications, exemplifies a commitment to excellence in both professional diving and competitive yacht racing. Sharing a five-year transferable guarantee with no registration or periodic maintenance checks required, these models are distinguished by their robust titanium cases. Measuring 42mm in diameter, the satin-brushed finish highlights a harmonious blend of style and durability. The watches boast the reliability of the Manufacture Calibre MT5602 (COSC) movement, and an impressive 70-hour power reserve. The titanium crown, adorned with the TUDOR shield in relief, enhances both aesthetics and functionality. Waterproof to 200m (660 ft) and equipped with a rotating titanium bezel with a ceramic disc, these timepieces are tailored for navigation by successive stages.
In a salute to decades of collaboration with the US Navy, the TUDOR Pelagos FXD emerges as the epitome of a modern military diving watch. Crafted with integrated fixed strap bars and housed in a robust titanium case, this model signifies a contemporary take on the famed “Milsub” (Military Submariner) watches from the late '60s, cherished by Navy divers.
Inspired by late '60s TUDOR divers’ watches, it features the iconic "Snowflake hands" for enhanced luminescence in low-light conditions. This model embraces a military tradition of fabric straps, offering a one-piece green fabric strap with a red central thread and a black embossed fabric-motif one-piece rubber strap. These choices pay homage to the historical preference for fabric straps among US Navy personnel.
TUDOR's enduring collaboration with the French Navy, dating back to the 1950s, takes centre stage with the Pelagos FXD. Reviving a historic partnership, this model pays homage to the brand's official supplier status to the Marine nationale, a relationship spanning from 1961 through the '80s.
Historically, TUDOR supplied watches without bracelets to the French Navy, and the Pelagos FXD's fabric strap echoes the ultra-functional straps used, repurposed from parachute bags. Its navy blue polyethylene woven ribbon, titanium "D" buckle, and self-gripping fastening system offer comfort and adaptability to various wrist sizes. A one-piece rubber strap, a debut for TUDOR, accompanies this nod to naval tradition.
Embracing design hallmarks from 1969, the Pelagos FXD features "Snowflake" hands and square hour-markers, filled with high-performance Swiss Super-LumiNova® for optimal legibility.
TUDOR Pelagos FXD "Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition":
Sailing into Innovation
In a groundbreaking venture into competitive yacht racing, TUDOR's partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing unleashes two Pelagos FXD models. Crafted with a blend of carbon, titanium, and stainless steel, these watches embody the daring spirit required for high-stakes yacht racing, while boasting an impressive water resistance of up to 200 meters.
To honour the collaboration, TUDOR introduces a time only 42mm Pelagos FXD and a 43mm Chronograph model inspired by yacht racing aesthetics. The matte dials, echoing the hue of the AC75 hull, together with TUDOR's signature square hour-markers and "Snowflake" hands, crafted from luminescent ceramic composite, prioritize legibility in challenging conditions.
Powering the Pelagos FXD Chrono is the Manufacture Calibre MT5813, a high-performance movement with a 70-hour power reserve, silicon balance spring, and COSC certification. Derived from the Manufacture Calibre Breitling 01, this collaboration displays exclusive finishes and a robust column wheel mechanism.
The Pelagos FXD, powered by the Manufacture Calibre MT5602, exhibits hour, minute, and seconds functions. Certified by COSC, it maintains the TUDOR tradition of robustness and precision. The power reserve is "weekend-proof," allowing the wearer to seamlessly transition from Friday to Monday without winding.
Frequently Asked Questions about TUDOR Pelagos Watches
1. This clasp offers three easy-adjust positions for maximum comfort. To change position open the safety catch and unfold the clasp.
2. Place the bracelet to make a 90 degrees angle with the cover.
3. Pull and slide it inside the cover to the desired position. Release the bracelet. When diving with your TUDOR Pelagos, slide the bracelet to the auto-adjust position. The spring-loaded system of the clasp will ensure that your Pelagos always remain securely fastened to your wrist, compensating the compression of your dive-suit due to pressure.