135 Tudor A limited edition and special, Pelagos FXD, automatic wristwatch in titanium, made for the Marine Nationale, with box and guarantee, reference 25797B.
Estimate: Fr. 12'000 – 24'000
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- Model Pelagos FXD MN-Issued
- Year 2021
- Reference 25797B
- Case Material Titanium
- Case Number N° 937, 84826P5
- Bracelet Material Nato strap
- Movement Automatic, cal. MT5602, 25 jewels
- Dimension 42mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Tudor guarantee card dated 15th June 2021, booklets, hangtag, additional strap, lifeline connector, box and outer packaging.
The Tudor Pelagos FXD Marine Nationale represents a modern continuation of one of Tudor’s most credible legacies: its longstanding partnership with the French Navy. Since the 1950s, Tudor watches were issued to naval divers, valued for their robustness, legibility, and reliability under demanding conditions. With the FXD, Tudor revisits this heritage in a highly purposeful way. The name itself “Fixed” refers to the integrated strap bars, machined directly from the titanium case. It is a simple but decisive feature, eliminating a point of failure and reinforcing the watch’s utilitarian intent. The present example was developed in collaboration with the Commando Hubert, the elite combat swimmer unit of the Marine Nationale. As such, its specifications are not theoretical but operational. The bidirectional bezel, unusual for a diver’s watch, is calibrated specifically for underwater navigation, a technique used by military divers rather than recreational ones. The 42mm titanium case offers both lightness and durability, while the matte navy-blue dial ensures excellent legibility. The square hour markers and “snowflake” hands, introduced by Tudor in 1969, remain among the most functional designs ever created for low-visibility environments. A discreet engraving on the caseback, “M.N.21,” which stands for “Marine Nationale 2021” and the diver’s assignment number (in this case 937) anchors the watch in its military context, echoing the markings found on historically issued pieces. What makes the Pelagos FXD particularly compelling is its clarity of purpose. It is not a reinterpretation for style, but a tool refined for use with still its full set of accessories. In doing so, it stands apart from many contemporary dive watches, offering a rare combination of authenticity, technical relevance, and modern execution.
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