Tudor Pelagos FXD M25707B

This watch is new and unworn.

Watch comes with original box, outer box, booklets, spare blue strap and dated guarantee card.

The Tudor Pelagos FXD was one of the most highly-anticipated watches of 2021, with purported leaks and speculation ahead of its official release. Once announced, it naturally became very popular for its slightly more modest proportions and no-date configuration, as well as its backstory as a design collaboration with the French Navy's Commando Hubert (combat swimmers - the French equivalent of the SBS or Navy SEALS).

Every aspect of the watch is designed with practicality in mind. The bidirectional bezel allows the user to adjust the bezel in case of any accidental knocks instead of having to rotate it all the way around. Meanwhile, the fixed lugs eliminate any possibility of the watch falling off the user's wrist due to faulty spring bars, and allow the two straps to be securely attached to the case.

TUDOR

For most of its history, Tudor was seen as Rolex's little brother. Today, Tudor may still be part of the same family, but the little brother has now grown into a full-fledged watchmaking powerhouse in itself.

Tudor originated as a sub-brand for Rolex, using most of the same parts but equipped with a cheaper bought-in movement. For most of its existence, it closely followed Rolex's designs, producing Submariners , Day-Dates and Datejusts (called the Prince Date).

By the late 90s and early 2000s, Tudor had gained a reputation for being a "poor man's Rolex". However, this changed after the 2009 brand relaunch, where Tudor came out with distinctive new designs. After Rolex's switch to ceramic bezels for its sports models, Tudor stuck with its guns and began offering a new modernised dive watches in the form of the Pelagos and Black Bay. These new watches, combined with the "warmer", retro-inspired aesthetic retained by Tudor, meant that it developed a distinct identity from Rolex.