Pelagos FXD: TUDOR fake Watches Navy Diving

Pelagos FXD models are fake watches developed by TUDOR according to unique specifications. Created in collaboration with French naval professional units, designed for underwater navigation and optimized for professional use.

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From the 1950s and the creation of one of the first modern professional Tudor fake diving watches until the 1980s. The brand was a regular supplier to the French Navy. With the Pelagos FXD model, where FXD refers to the case’s particularly robust legs, TUDOR revives this historic collaboration. The brand presents a technical watch that meets the unique requirements developed in collaboration with the combat swimmers of the French Navy.

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TUDOR decided to join forces with the Marine nationale (French Navy) brand in 2021. Continuing a relationship that dates back to 1956. At that time, the Groupe d’Étude et de Recherches Sous-Marines (G.E.R.S.), a scientific body with links to the French Navy, based in Toulon. Receive some Oyster Prince Submariner fake watches to evaluate them in real life. These were the reference 7922 and 7923 models, both water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters (330 ft) and equipped with a self-winding and manual movement. At the time, the commanding officer of the G.E.R.S. Rated the water resistance of this watch as perfect and its performance as “absolutely correct”. Convinced by the potential of the instruments offered by the Geneva brand. He immediately placed more orders, which enabled TUDOR to obtain the status of “Official Supplier of the French Navy” in 1961. fake watches uk

Tudor and the French Navy

The French Navy used many other fake watches of this brand in the following decades. Today the most famous TUDOR watch with reference 9401 – with the iconic blue dial. And bezel, used by the French Navy. Tudor engraved the initials “M.N.” on the case back, followed by the year of manufacture. And comes in two configurations with “Snowflake” hands and indexes, and later with triangular hour indexes.

Tudor introduced this model in the mid-1970s and supplied it to the French Navy until the 1980s. Tudor used these models well into the 21st century, especially in diving schools in the French Navy, but also for combat swimmers. Although they were officially removed from the French Navy’s inventory about two decades ago. They still occasionally appear on the wrists of reservists and even retired sailors. This symbolic reference inspired the Pelagos FXD model.
The Pelagos FXD model, developed in collaboration with combat swimmers of the French Navy, is based on demanding requirements. For this reason, it includes many functional elements that are new to TUDOR, such as its solid straps incorporated into the main body of the 42mm titanium case for increased robustness and reliability. In the shape of the extended legs of the case, the characteristic silhouettes of the model are a key factor.
Another specific element of this model is the rotating bezel with 120 notches. The bidirectional bezel with a retrograde scale from 60 to 0 does not comply with the ISO 6425:2018 standard for diving watches. But on the other hand, it meets the specific needs of the method known as “underwater navigation”. One of the specialties of combat swimmers.

Underwater navigation consists of reaching a precise location in the sea without surfacing by following a carefully planned route. Divers perform this underwater navigation in pairs, connected to each other by a strap known as a “lifeline”. And complete a series of direct swims guided by a magnetic compass.

They swim at a constant speed for a set amount of time in each leg. And complete as many legs as needed, timing each accurately. This navigation means restarting the countdown every time you change course. The counterclockwise graduations and luminescence of this model’s bezel make it easy to set. And monitor each countdown by aligning the time set for one section to be covered by the bezel with the minute hand. When the minute hand reaches the opposite of the triangle, the team changes course. And the diver responsible for timing begins another countdown. The model also featured a large ring on the edge that extends beyond the diameter of the case for optimal grip. Even with neoprene gloves on hands numbed by long immersions in cold water.
From an aesthetic point of view, the Pelagos FXD model was inspired by the TUDOR diving watch used throughout its history by the French Navy. It has a dark blue color and the characteristic square hour markers and angular hands. Known as “Snowflake”, which the brand introduced in 1969 to increase the intensity of the luminescence of its watches in low light conditions. It also features a rotating bezel with a sandblasted insert with luminescent material. Its 42mm titanium case is water-resistant to a depth of 200 meters and has been fully satin-finished to create a matte effect that reduces light reflections. To highlight the official character of the watch. The case back features the Marine nationale (French Navy) branding, an anchor with a sailor’s cap, and a historically-inspired engraving of “M.N.21” as an abbreviation of “Marine nationale 2021”.

Throughout its history, the French Navy has had TUDOR watches delivered without bracelets. And then fitted them with their own straps, hand-made or otherwise. Two types of straps have been in particular use over the years: black wristbands made from a single piece of braided nylon. There are also less common handmade parachute elastics, while green and yellow or red centerlines are recognizable. The Pelagos FXD fabric strap pays tribute to those ultra-functional relics inextricably linked to French military divers.
The one-piece fabric strap is one of the hallmarks of the TUDOR company, which in 2010. Became one of the first watch brands to offer it on its watches. As a strap woven by Julien Faure on a 19th century jacquard loom in the Saint-Etienne region of France, it is completely unique in its quality of workmanship, robustness and overall comfort on the wrist. For the Pelagos FXD model, TUDOR and Julien Faure developed a new, highly technical bracelet construction. In this case adapted to the rustic nature of the work of the divers of the French Navy. The bracelet consists of a 22mm dark blue polyethylene woven ribbon with a silver center thread, a titanium “D” buckle and a self-locking closure system. It adapts to different wrist sizes and is very comfortable to wear.
By a remarkable coincidence, Julien Faure, a family business founded in 1864. Has for many years woven in its workshops exclusively decorative ribbons that bear the names of the ships of the French Navy. And form an integral part of the legendary bachi, the red pompom hat worn by French sailors and quartermasters. The Pelagos FXD also includes an additional one-piece rubber strap with a relief motif and buckle. This is the first time that this very flexible and comfortable strap has been offered by TUDOR.

The in-house caliber MT5602 that powers the Pelagos FXD displays the hours, minutes and seconds functions. It has the typical finish of a Tudor movement: its tungsten monobloc rotor has a grid pattern. And finished in a satin finish with sandblasted details, while the bridges and plate alternate between sandblasted and polished surfaces, complemented by laser embellishments.
Its construction is designed to ensure robustness, reliability and precision. And a variable inertia balance maintained by a durable two-point suspension bridge. Along with the non-magnetic silicone hair, the MT5602 caliber has received COSC certification. And its performance exceeds the standards set by this independent institute. The fact is that where COSC allows an average deviation in the daily movement of the watch. Between -4 and +6 seconds in relation to the absolute time in a single movement. TUDOR insists on a deviation of -2 to +4 seconds in the movement when the model is completely assembled.
Another notable feature is that the power reserve is so-called “weekend proof”, which means it is around 70 hours. So the user can take off the watch on Friday night. And put it back on on Monday morning without having to wind it again.