Since the 1950s and TUDOR's creation of one of the first modern professional divers' watches to the 1980s, the brand has been an official supplier to the Marine nationale (French Navy). With the Pelagos FXD model, where FXD refers to the extra robust FiXeD strap bars of the case, TUDOR is reviving this historic collaboration.
TUDOR announced joining forces again with the Marine nationale (French Navy) in 2021, and in doing so reviving a relationship that started in 1956 and lasted decades. Back then, the Groupe d’Étude et de Recherches Sous-Marines (G.E.R.S.), a scientific body attached to the French Navy and based in Toulon, took delivery of some Oyster Prince Submariner watches in order to assess them in real-life situations. They were references 7922 and 7923, both waterproof to 100 metres (330 ft) and fitted with self-winding and manual movements, respectively. The waterproofness of these watches was judged to be "perfect" and their performance "entirely correct" by the G.E.R.S. commanding officer at the time. Persuaded by the potential of the instruments offered by the Genevan brand, he quickly placed more orders, enabling TUDOR to attain the status of "official supplier to the French Navy" in 1961. A status that TUDOR enjoyed through the 80's.
The single-piece fabric strap is one of the hallmarks of TUDOR, which in 2010 became one of the first watchmaking brands to offer it with its watches. Woven in France on 19th century Jacquard looms by the Julien Faure company in the St-Etienne region, its manufacturing quality, robustness and comfort on the wrist are unique. For the Pelagos FXD model, a new, highly technical strap construction was developed by TUDOR and Julien Faure, adapted here to the rustic nature of the French Navy divers' work. Made up of a 22 mm navy blue polyethylene woven ribbon with a grey central thread, a titanium "D" buckle and a self-gripping fastening system, it adapts to different wrist sizes and is very comfortable to wear. By notable coincidence, Julien Faure, a family firm created in 1864, has for many years woven decorative ribbons exclusively in its workshops, bearing the names of French Navy ships and forming an integral part of the legendary bachi, the red pompom hat worn by French sailors and quartermasters.
Additional navy blue rubber strap with woven motif and titanium buckle, included in the box.
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Manufacturer Reference #
M25707B/24-0001
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Case Size
42 mm diameter
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Case Material
Titanium
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Movement
Automatic
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Case Thickness
13 mm
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Water Resistance
200 meters
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Circa
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Condition
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The following define the various condition types:
- Mint - Mint condition
- Excellent - Like new – may have slight surface scratches
- Very Good - May have any of the following: light scratches; slightly stretched bracelet; patina on dial, hands, or bezel
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Item Number
TDR0122038
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Features
Power Reserve, Second Hand
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Collection
Pelagos
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Gender
Men's
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Case Shape:
Round
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Crystal
Sapphire
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Dial Color
Blue
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Dial Markers
Stick
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Movement Caliber
MT5602 (COSC)
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Strap/Bracelet
Strap
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Country of Origin
Switzerland
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Manufacturer Warranty
5 years
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Manufacturer Reference #
M25707B/24-0001
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