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30 October 2024

Discover the TUDOR Pelagos FXD GMT “Zulu Time”

By: Robert Paterson

Discover the TUDOR Pelagos FXD GMT “Zulu Time”

The TUDOR Pelagos FXD platform, which was first developed with a French Navy specialist unit, has now expanded to suit the requirements of the French Naval Aviation, with the addition of a function that allows aviators and flight support personnel to keep track of what is referred to as “Zulu time”, in addition to local time and a third time zone.

Since the 1950s, TUDOR has been officially supplying the Marine Nationale (French Navy) with reliable diving watches. The first Pelagos FXD model – “FXD” referring to the extra robust FiXeD strap bars of the watch case – was introduced in 2021, continuing the legacy of TUDOR and the French Navy.

After years of use in the field, the Pelagos FXD platform has a proven track record of service. In 2024, the FXD family is expanding to the meet the needs of the Aéronautique Navale (French Naval Aviation).

The TUDOR Pelagos FXD GMT can keep track of time in up to three time zones at once, one being “Zulu time”, the military name for Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and the standard reference time for all aviators – a valuable tool when undertaking crucial missions. The word “Zulu” is the standardized phonetic alphabet code word used in aviation for “Z” or the first letter of the word “zero”.

TUDOR Pelagos FXD GMT at David M Robinson

This remarkable timepiece is crafted with a robust 42 mm grade 2 titanium case, a grade 5 titanium case back engraved with the Aéronautique navale (French Naval Aviation) logo and an “M.N.24” (Marine Nationale 2024) inscription.

The Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U, certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) and by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), offers precise timekeeping

TUDOR Pelagos FXD GMT at David M Robinson

The high contrast dial offers enhanced legibility in dark environments or at night when the potent luminous material of its hands, hour-markers and bezel allow for instant gathering of time-tracking information.

The single-piece fabric strap of the Pelagos FXD GMT pays tribute to the French Navy. The colour of the strap matches the specific colour of the flight suit worn by aviators of the French Naval Aviation.

The TUDOR Pelagos FXD GMT is now available to view online and in our TUDOR boutique located at 2 St. Ann’s House, St. Ann’s Place, Manchester. Book an appointment with our helpful experts who stand ready to guide you through your TUDOR journey.

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