The Pelagos FXD now includes features for the French Naval Aviation – the Pelagos FXD GMT adds Zulu time tracking alongside a local and a third time zone empowering aviators to navigate with precision across the globe.
Master Chronometer-certified by METAS, this high-performance timepiece delivers exceptional precision and reliability under the challenging conditions faced by Aéronautique Navale personnel.
Since the 1950s, TUDOR has supplied the Marine Nationale with reliable diving watches used during the daring duties of naval troops. The Pelagos FXD, first launched in 2021 with robust fixed strap bars, continues this legacy. In 2024, the FXD line expands to support the Aéronautique Navale, the force behind French naval aviation operations.
Form Follows Function
The Pelagos FXD GMT tracks up to three time zones simultaneously, including Zulu time — UTC or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) — essential for aviation missions. Zulu time, the standard for global aviation, ensures clear communication across time zones. “Zulu” is the phonetic code for “Z,” representing zero-meridian time at zero degrees longitude. Zulu time on the Pelagos FXD GMT is tracked by the bright orange hand that completes a full lap around the dial every 24 hours.
Homage to the French Navy’s Heritage
The French Navy historically received TUDOR watches without bracelets, adding their own straps—either black braided nylon or, less commonly, green parachute elastic with yellow or red threading. The Pelagos FXD GMT fabric strap honours these functional designs, matching the colour of the flight suit worn by French Naval Aviation aviators.
Aéronautique navale engraving
To highlight the Pelagos FXD GMT’s official commission with the French Navy and its aviation arm, its grade 5 titanium case back bears the logo of the Aéronautique navale composed of a winged anchor topped with a star, as well as a historically inspired engraving of “M.N.24” for “Marine nationale 2024” indicating the year of production of each batch of the watch.
The Pelagos FXD GMT is available at all TUDOR stores worldwide.
