Tudor Pelagos FXD Replica: 42mm Titanium Navy Blue Dial (Marine Nationale Edition)
The Tudor Pelagos FXD is a purpose-built, highly specialized diving instrument developed in collaboration with the French Navy's combat swimmers, the Marine Nationale (M.N.). This high-end Pelagos FXD Replica meticulously captures the unique military specifications of the 42mm titanium model, featuring its signature Fixed Strap Bars (FXD), bi-directional countdown bezel, and matte navy blue aesthetic. It is a faithful homage to a historic partnership between a legendary watchmaker and one of the world's elite naval units.
Military Functionality and Titanium Construction
The FXD is differentiated from the standard Pelagos by its focus on functional requirements for underwater navigation.
- Fixed Strap Bars (FXD): The defining feature of this model, the strap bars, are machined directly into the 42mm Titanium Case from a single block. This ensures maximum security and reliability—a critical requirement for professional divers—and is perfectly replicated in this version.
- Lightweight Titanium Case: The entire case is made from Titanium, a material prized for its lightness, exceptional strength, and high resistance to corrosion, finished with a comprehensive satin-brushed texture to eliminate light reflections underwater.
- Bi-directional Countdown Bezel: Unlike standard dive watches, the bezel is bi-directional and features a 60-to-0 countdown graduation, a crucial tool for the French Navy's "underwater navigation by successive stages" technique. The bezel insert is made of blue ceramic with luminous markings.
- Caseback Engraving: The steel caseback is typically engraved with the iconic Marine Nationale anchor logo and the historical designation, such as "M.N. 21" (Marine Nationale 2021).
Signature Tudor Dial and Clone Movement
The aesthetic details and internal mechanism ensure this replica aligns perfectly with Tudor's high standards.
- Navy Blue Matte Dial: The Matte Navy Blue Dial provides optimal legibility and perfectly matches the official colors of the French naval uniform. It is minimalist, lacking the date window of the standard Pelagos, as per the combat swimmers' specifications.
- "Snowflake" Hands: The watch utilizes the iconic "Snowflake" Hour and Minute Hands and square hour markers, a Tudor diver signature since 1969, all generously coated with high-performance luminous material (Super-LumiNova) for exceptional low-light visibility.
- Clone MT5602 Movement: This high-fidelity replica is equipped with a Clone Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5602 automatic mechanical movement. This clone accurately simulates the precision, reliability, and power reserve (up to 70 hours) of the genuine COSC-certified movement.
- Strap Integration: The watch is mounted on a functional Fabric Strap (often a Navy Blue single-piece strap with a self-gripping fastening system, a tribute to the French Navy's parachute webbing straps) and may include a complimentary rubber strap.
Complete Specifications and Assurance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Tudor Pelagos FXD (Marine Nationale Reference) |
| Size | 42mm Diameter, 12.8mm Thickness |
| Case Material | Titanium, Satin-Brushed Finish |
| Dial/Bezel | Navy Blue Matte Dial / Blue Ceramic Bi-directional Bezel (Countdown Scale) |
| Movement | Clone Tudor Manufacture Calibre MT5602 Automatic (Simulates 70-Hour PR) |
| Crystal | Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal |
| Special Features | Fixed Strap Bars (FXD), "Snowflake" Hands, Engraved Caseback |
| Strap | Navy Blue Fabric Strap (with self-gripping fastening system) |
This Tudor Pelagos FXD Replica offers an exacting recreation of one of the most authentically tool-focused dive watches on the market, appealing to enthusiasts who value military history and functional, minimalist design.