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Tudor unexpectedly released a new watch, the Pelagos FXD Black US Navy, just a few months after releasing the special edition Carbon Pelagos FXD for Red Bull. That said, the US Navy version is a release that just makes sense given the incredible milsub/1680 aesthetic with the black dial, black bezel, and red writing. Now alongside the original 2021 Marine Nationale Pelagos FXD, we now have two amazing colors to choose from: navy blue and black, and I am loving both of these watches.
So in this video I’m going to get into my reactions to the new Pelagos FXD Black from the perspective of a Pelagos owner, and I will see whether or not I’ll get one and if I do, which version I would get. And with these two awesome options, it's a tough choice.
(Original FXD Background)
The Marine Nationale holds a very special place in Tudor’s history because in the 1970’s Tudor produced military spec (milspec) watches for them. These are amongst some of the most coveted vintage watches, right up there with other Rolex watches and Omegas. Instead of recreating the original watch or just making a Black Bay 58 in a new color, Tudor has created a watch that embodies what a Marine Nationale watch would actually be in 2021. That is why the Pelagos was the perfect platform to create this momentous watch.
The Tudor Pelagos is Tudor’s purest tool watch and is one of the absolute best dive watches on the market. I would go so far as to say that regardless of its price the Pelagos holds its own against the venerable Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller. I have owned my Pelagos for almost 6 years now and I am absolutely in love with the brutal tool watch feel and the air of competence. The use of titanium is perfect and the effect it has on the overall wearing experience is immense. The titanium bracelet feels silky and deceptively lightweight and finally the clasp is an absolute marvel. The microadjustment system is easily the easiest system to use and I really do believe that it is better than the much lauded Rolex Glidelock system.
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TIME STAMPS:
The Tudor Pelagos FXD US Navy - 00:00
What’s FXD US Navy All About - 00:48
Will I Get One? Which One? - 04:26
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