I was wrong.... The Tudor Pelagos FXD is freaking awesome.
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- čas přidán 21. 06. 2022
- Tudor Pelagos FXD is really a lot cooler than I initially gave it credit for. After being hands on with this watch for a week, I have truly been won over to this watch & I have fallen in love with it!
The first few things that made me hesitant about it were:
1. The fixed lugs / spring bars
2. Only 200m Water Resistance vs the Pelagos 500m
3. Bi-directional bezel
But honestly, since having some time to think on it, and letting the hype die down, and just being hands on with this piece - all of my hesitations slipped away and I've just fallen in love with it! Very charming, rugged and handsome watch. The 42mm is admitedly, a bit large for me. Probably the largest I could ever attempt! But ... It's just a cool watch! - Zábava
100% the best watch youtube out there - "borderline larping" "you're going to be fine babes" - i love the honesty
Im French and my Dad was French Navy Commando and he was wearing a Tudor Submariner during his carrer. He was loved the watch
Woooah!!! No way! Now THIS is an amazing story!
@@BrittPearceWatches yes but unfornatly he was not autorized to keep the watch can we one day a live cam on instagram?
@@cedricspies6293 you made it weird immediately
@@cedricspies6293jeez take it easy there pal
Ton père est Commando Marine C’est possible d’être plongeur et d’accéder au stage Co ? C’est ce que j’aimerais faire Merci 🙏
"Borderline Larping" 😂
My new favorite burn. Definitely gonna use that as soon as the opportunity arises.
I'm not a diver nor a watch collector, but I do dispatch for wildfire management. The countdown bezel is perfect for timing half hour check-ins with helicopters. Plus, spring bars are the bane of my existence. I can't tell you how many spring bars I've bent over the years. The thought of not having to deal with that problem ever again makes the Pelagos FXD a no-brainer.
I think the FXD and the Pelagos are both extorrdinary diving watches. The Tudor brand is becoming more and more special. Well done Tudor!
Wearing mine right now. From a functional perspective, it's the best "diver" I've ever owned and I have had the Sub and Sea-Dwellers.
Oh can we get an amen?! 💙💙👏🏻
why did you put "diver" in quotation marks? IT IS A REAL DIVE WATCH! 🤦🏻♂️
@@SirBender it’s not iso spec. It has a bi-rotational bezel and a countdown timer.
"all kinds of nefarious underwater things." What a line, truly for the ages.
...thanks Gringa! Two things:
1) you will never hear that from Jenni E
2) imagine Tudor used that line!
I'm with you, Brittany - the FXD wears really well on my 6.75" wrist. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. The blue is awesome.
Right?! The blue is sooo different from the regular pelagos as well! Very subdued and subtle. I love it!
What I love about the FXD is that it is a purpose built tool, rather than a spec monster, or fashion watch. That said, as a Canadian the Marathon GSAR ot TSAR would be my first pick for a military dive watch.
I’ve been wearing my FXD non-stop since last December. Most rugged, comfortable and legible watch I’ve ever owned. And the MN 21 engraving on the back is just icing on the proverbial cake. A real nato strap monster!
BTW I sold my BB58 Blue to buy this one, and I do occasionally miss it- especially when I see one on your wrist. Sigh.
Very entertaining and informative video, Brittany. Keep them coming!
You could easily rock the FXD - because of the titanium build, it's very light and extremely comfortable. And thanks for a review that finally gets what the FXD is all about- a military tool watch built for a singular purpose without compromise. It's refreshing to see a reviewer admit they were wrong. Big thumbs up!!
On a 5 1/2 “ wrist?! No, she can’t.
Great video and props on keeping an open mind. Things I love about mine
1. Lightness of Titanium
2. Reasonably thin for 200m water resistance
3. Bidirectional bezel
4. Fully indexed bezel
5. No date
*Personally the countdown bezel doesn't bother me
Hard to come across the combination of those things in any other watches I have come across, which lines up with exactly I was looking for.
I hope you get one for yourself soon!
Love this watch, it's the most interesting Tudor in years. Great vid as always 😊
I couldn’t agree more - it definitely is the most interesting Tudor in a very long time! I really enjoy it 💙✨
I love the watch. It's the watch with the most wrist time. Had my BB 58 on wrist switched back after 10min to the FXD. It wears like a dream 😊
Brit, I really appreciate how you make these videos whilst being drunk. Boldness
Even better is the standard Pelagos blue. Available and less expensive with a beautiful titanium bracelet with quick adjustment clasp and rubber bracelet 😎 I have one and I love it. 500m water resistantance, not that I will ever come close to that. I like the date function on it as well. I sold my BB41 for it and I am so happy
love your sense of humor!
Tried this on the other day. Omg, it's so comfortable and so light. You literally can't feel it.
Im not a nato fan but this watch is so comfortable with the nato. Highly recommend it.
Great Video! I had it on my wrist recently and must say I was pleasantly surprised 😁👍
Bought 1 for myself for Xmas…(almost bought 2 because I had my hands on 2 mn21’s) quickly became my favorite watch..it still wears plenty slim on straps…I bought Erica’s original green yellow marine nationale strap for it also but love the Velcro it came on…love the color of the titanium…it is so light and well wearing you forget you have it on..great review 😁
Oh this is a top notch owners review as well!! I so agree with everything you said! This watch realllly captured me and won me over! 😱💙 would add it to the collection in a heartbeat!
Beautiful watch
Great video. I can relate to being won over - just bought a Tudor Black Bay ceramic that I wasn’t a fan of until I had it on my wrist. Prior to I was thinking Black Bay silver, but change of heart and not looking back!
A watch gringa video shows up on my feed - i fire it up, like the video and then watch the content :-) Love the positive vibe of all of your videos
Man, I am so happy that you have altered your position on the FXD, I can, in good conscious, continue watching you............Oh btw as you mentioned it, I had a very similar top in the 70's.
Took mine on holiday to Florida on the rubber strap which was not a good idea in the sticky heat. Smelt funky at the end of the day!
I've always been into watches since I got my first g shock back in 2014.
Looks great, I love nato straps too! This might be a really broad question but what are your thoughts on "limited edition" watches (ie are they worth the extra money)?
New subscriber btw! Love your watch reviews (:
I love your content; so engaging, which is all you! I have just collected the Pelagos 39, it is almost a perfect watch!! I will always own a Rolex, but with what Tudor is doing I often question myself.
Emphasis on the lag, yes! Lovely watch, I don't usually like dive watches but this one hits the spot for me, great revue Brittany.
Got it Today!! I bought this blindly online and its epic. I am super happy with this and Im certain you'd like it. Do it!!!
Hi Britt , I have enjoyed your review … and know what you have just ensured me I made the right move to reserve this watch for me , I am UAE resident and managed to find it brand new in Dubai , can’t wait to wear it on my wrist . Cheers for helping me out even though I made a deposit on it before watching your review . Take care M
Former navy guy here.
Navigation is a function of Time, Speed, and Distance (and bearing which would be done with a compass)
In this case, you use Speed (pace) and the distance you need to travel, to work out the time you should travel in that direction. Example, if you are swimming at 10 m/min, and need to travel 100m (at specific bearing), you need to swim for 10 minutes in that direction. Enter the countdown timing bezel. When it hits 0, you made it to the waypoint and start your next bearing and time to the next waypoint.
Time=Distance/Speed
Also, love your work Gringa! 🤘
Which Navy?
@@watchpapi US
Great video as always. Think I'm becoming a Tudor fan boy. Trying to get the FXD, this year so it has the 22 year on the back. Exciting news about the bonus release, lets hope it's true. Cheers.
I was looking for the new Obi Wan tv show trailers ( I am a big sci fi movies fan ) when I saw the title with the thumbnail.
I watched the video without noticing any CGI effects .
Definitely a keeper in my sci Fi movies list.
Gringa, I seen a thumbnail that said you were changing your channel name, nooooooo!
i love the Gringa channel it's one of my new fav's, your choice through I'm sure you'll do what's best for you. keep up the great content.
I do own about 20 time pieces and since I bought these.. I am not wearing anything else... which is a bit shame but at the same time it speaks volumes how great these are
I love them fixed bars!!! Reminds me of my CWC.
Brett sister as a French Canadian and a veteran need I remind you of the French Foreign Legion. Oh my goodness don't be so tough on yourself love the watch
PS don't be hating on the frogs capital letters hellooo
I’m a real fan of this watch, any ideas what the wait for one is at an AD? Would you still have one over a BB58 blue dial? Recent subscriber and really enjoying the content and overall delivery.
You know! I’m not really sure on the availability. I’ve heard so many mixed reviews depending on geography & AD connections! 😜 I think they’re relatively difficult! But if you turn on the charm snd go to the next AD you’d probably get the next one! 😜 also. Thank you soo much for the lovely comment at the end. I’m so glad people enjoy this weird little channel and I’m trying to get a little better woth every video!
Great review, thank you Brittany 👍🙂
Oh why thabk you Scott! 💙✨
Ooohhh... Now I've gotta get one too... 😁
The way you pronounce "Pelagos" is way better and correct than the other thing you said, cause it's a Greek word so it pronounces Pèla(γ)os which means "small sea" in Greek😁
I 100% agree. On the wrist it’s remarkable. I chose the LHD over it last year, but still kind of want one 😂. It’s SO much flatter on the wrist!! Anyway keep up the awesome work Brit. Your videos are always a great combination of information and ridiculoidnessness(my word). Helping to keep some fun in this bizarre and wonderful hobby.
I feel like they are different enough that you could justify BOTH! 😜 one for the left hand, one for the right! 😜💙💙💙 and thank you sooo so much! I really am trying to make this a healthy balance of ridiculoidnessness (to use the technical term), and a bit of watch geek. Just trying to get a little better woth every video! 💙✨
I think it looks cool and I love the story behind it. The depth range wouldn't bother me at all. Most of my dive watches are rated for 200 meters, which is about 200 meters more water than I want to be under. Thanks for this new look at the Pelagos FXD.
Oh you always leave fabulous comments! Thank you so much! 💙✨✨ I so agree tho - at first I had so many problems with this watch, but when I really thought about it…… my problems were a bit silly! 🙈
Right? If I'm more than 1m under water something has gone seriously wrong
Hi Gringa I think you’ve just made Tea & Tickers a very happy man. Great watch great stream & as always great content. 🙏🏻👍
You know! I watched a Tea & Tickers video about his FXD in preparation for this video! 😱 LOVE TICKERS!
@@BrittPearceWatches Yes we love him too. A true watch collector with a passion for military watches. He has so much knowledge the only other person I can think of who has similar passion is Russell The Mad Watch Collector. Thank you for replying & and love your channel. PS I thank you for introducing me to Erdinger and I’ll never laugh at the head on your beer again. “ I thought it was the shape of your glass but Damn this beer is SO hard to pour. 🤣😂🤣
I have a 7.25inch wrist and absolutely love my MN. Fits perfectly and is absolutely dreamy 🤤
OH YASSS!! 💙💙💙💪🏼💪🏼
I also share your love, I picked up mine two weeks ago, my AD will only get three allocated this year.
Woooah! You’re soo lucky! 😱💙 big congrats on the new watch! And I hope you’re loving it! 💙✨✨✨
Great vid BP!!… excellent director…. Viva L’escargot 🐌
OH MERCI MERCI! Le papi.
Yes Britney :0 I ordered my FXD and waited three months not even knowing if I wanted it. When the AD Called I went to see it and fell in love. Its a class watch and the white on blue contrast is amazing. I'm a Rolex boy normally and this is my first Tudor. Love It
It’s really gorgeous isn’t it?! Honestly! My mind has been completely changed since seeing it in person. 😍 it’s jusy so rugged and subdued. I love it!
I wore my friends all day yesterday and I'm kinda thinking of buying it from him (if he lets me). The blue is so blue. The lugs perfectly fit my wrist. It's a little too big, but it feels nice
Love it…after a couple months on the wrist, got rid of my blue Omega SMP 300. Also, the LUME on this watch is fantastic!
I have it since the summer, and love it how it wears on the Nato strap, also have it on a military green strap it's a killer look. The FXD MN 22 it's very rugged as I bumped it against a rock in a coral reef in Mauritius and nothing happened.
Finally an FXD review! Great to see that you like it. What does James think of it? Is it now on his Wish List? Another entertaining video, Brittney. Thanks! This is my review for others who might be interested:
To those who are thinking about purchasing a Tudor Pelagos FXD but are still sitting on the fence, just do it! You can thank me later. After spending quality time with it I truly can’t find anything to complain about. It’s that good. It’s the definition of tool watch. Adjectives that first come to mind are purposeful, utilitarian, tough and rugged. Although it’s incredibly understated with its brushed Ti case, matte dark blue dial and ‘matte’ ceramic bezel, it surprisingly has great wrist presence. Don’t expect it to be showy or blingy. There is zero bling. The FXD’s design esthetic somehow offers a perfect balance between a relevant/trendy vibe and a vintage vibe. Like most Rolexes, this Reference has all of the good vintage details/DNA of its iconic ancestors and yet, still feels fresh and contemporary due to its lack of any faux vintage patina. It’s Ti light yet still feels substantial. The case size is 40mm and the bezel is 42.6mm so it wears comfortably on my 7” wrist, similar to a 40mm Submariner, yet offers more wrist presence due to the oversized bezel. It sits ‘relatively low’ on the wrist due to its 12.75mm thickness and its standard single-pass NATO strap conforms perfectly to the wrist so it wears comfortably. From a practical side, it’s the most legible watch I’ve ever owned. Highly recommended.
They make the FXD in black and I’m sold! Excited to see what else they drop this year!
Now THIS could be very interesting! 😱
@@BrittPearceWatches and add a normal diving timer to the bezel! I would be set!
my favorite watch
Always wear a watch before judging it. The way a watch clicks with you is the time that it lands on your wrist. . The lighter blue bezel and dial color along with the not so busy dial makes its easier on the eyes.
Definitely… this was one that really worked in the wrist.
You're saying perfect! On the other hand, the whole pòint of scuba diving is not having to hold your breath ;-)
BAHAHA! You’re right! I was just trying to find a way to be mean! 🙈
I love it! Do wish it was a tad smaller because large watches still wear like large watches on my wrist.
Great Video as always Brittany🤙 I have been interested in possibly acquiring a Pelagos for a few years, alas it hasn’t come to be… yet. I was floored when the FXD was released… WOULD I miss the bracelet? Perhaps, but sailing, swimming, SUPing or doing other things I’d generally do while using it would be better served by a strap… The count down bezel makes this akin to a “thinking man’s” (unreleased”) Titanium Yachtmaster! …Thinner = a winner. And the color… oh the color. It’s a better, darker Blue, period.
My only real concern was that people were reporting the effective lug to lug as a smidge over 50mm. I’m about a 7” wrist and the FXD looked great on your husband, so my concern is gone:) Saving for a Tudor Pro, FXD or Seiko SLA043. Maybe a 58blue, but now that the Pro exists all I can think about is that T Fit Clasp. Thanks Again for the great Content and positivity in the community.
It’s a Greek word and as a Greek, I am telling you you pronounce Pelagos almost perfect! Great review and beautiful watch indeed!
πέλαγος indeed !
Hey Britt just got round to watching this. As you may know I have been bsnh on about it for months! Glad you like!!
I intend to buy one as it is nice and very cheap too.
The french navy developed the FIRST and original dive watch: blancpain FF. Tudor came later to the game.
Even rolex could not use the uni- directional bezel Until 1980 Due to copyright.
Good video. But will there be anther great new Tudor in 2022? or was it BB Pro that you are talking about?
No, something else apparently!? We’ll see 🤷🏻
As a surfer, I've had a few watches get caught on my leash during a fall, popping a spring bar and then losing the watch. So, the fixed spring bars would be awesome! If I could only get over what I consider to be the ugliest hands in the business I'd get one.
I don't know if others have noticed, but the edges of the watch are very sharp in my opinion.
OUU now I did not pick up on that! But that’s really good to flag up!
it's the best pelagos, imo. and i did own the first pelagos with in-house movement but eventually could not handle the thickness
Tudor is nailing it with all its new models. I have two Tudor BB 58 (black and blue) and the GMT...I'm still undecided about the Pelagos but I totally agree it is quite a nice piece! Congrats gringa...great review (.....btw... gringa refers more to North American girls but no worries... you still look gringa to me **lol**)
I NEVER thought I would buy a Tudor. Very satisfying.
I have a blue snowflake sub from 1969 which is lovely but not necessarily best suited for my lifestyle of walking into door frames, diving and shooting guns cycling etc - I have the Pelagos LHD and really appreciated the blue Pelagos but didn't want two of the same watch, though considered it multiple times. The countdown bezel doesn't work for me so much on this watch which is a personal thing - I do take my LHD diving but I'm not gonna lie I always forget to set the bezel (I have a dive computer on the other wrist so it's ok), I do use it for lots of other things though. The slimmer profile looks pretty cool though I am 6"4 so the Pelagos size is fine for me. I have the blue time & tide doxa 600T so my blue sporty fix is ticked off with that! This looks great though. I love the snowflake style so muchhhhh
Have you considered a brown leather nato with your FXD? I’m curious if that combo would work well.
I’m hearing two more Tudors before end of 22
I bet this one would also look awesome in a funky colour like orange or in a tropical brown like the NTTD Seamaster 😍
Oh I sooo agree!! That would be a fabulous pairing!
Great video
Seeing the intro card, I was like, "nice," and then, "nice." Hopefully with clever positioning, next time Watch Papi can direct while sneaking in an unsolicited wrist shot lol
I agree that the FXD is a handsome and rugged watch. Might not be on my list but a great watch with a very cool military connection. I enjoyed the bit where you were trying to explain the tethered divers -- I'm right there with you haha
Oh god. Don’t give him ideas on sneaking in unsolicited wrist checks!!!! 😂🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Love to see James more involved in the videos…….hopefully we get a face reveal soon 😜. That FXD is awesome…….the fixed lugs are the coolest feature but at the same time its the worst haha
We do need more James, don’t we?! We need to brainstorm how we can get him on more! 😱💙
Yes not a Tudor fan ! This watch though is sweat !!
Nice video mate 🥃
It is awesome isn’t it?! Idk what it is about this one… it just feels so rugged and handsome!
I really love the FDX, but with my 8 inch wrist the regular Pelagos fits me perfectly, and the world class clasp helps.
Ouuu it’s tooo good! Omg. I could make a whole dedicated video just to the pelagos clasp! 😂💙
Are you from Philadelphia or Canada I’m so confused! Also… love this watch and love Tudor I just don’t like thinking about Velcro holding up over time. It needs OEM strap options for longevity.
My grandfather did this in the Korean War as a navy frogman. He wore the Tudor submariner
Tried it on a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Hope to get one soon for my 7 inch wrist. However, will then need to find a new home for my BB58 blue….
Oh NOOOO! I was thinking this exact thing “would I trade my BB58 blue for one of these” … I haven’t found an answer yet!
If I were to buy a Pelagos it would be the standard one for sure.
Great video. I like the original Pelagos but not this iteration. What do you think of the North Flag from Tudor? The North Flag would be great but I like to change straps on my watches. :)
The north flag is fantastic£ it’s one of those few Tudor watches that don’t remind me of any Rolex! Underrated for how fantastic of a watch it is!
The FXD is great! Ordered one last week and should be with me from the AD in a fortnight or so.
You’re exactly right about all your points. The fixed springbars like a 5517 milsub, the lume, the slimness of the case and that it’s forward looking.
Gringa never misses, and this is yet more proof 🙏🏽😎🙌🏽
Oh NOOO WAY!! You’re soo lucky to order one of these! That is so so exciting. And that’s great availability as well! 😱💙💙💙
Watch papi is really hankering after one! 😜 if we get our money right this summer, I’d love to buy him one! What a WATCH!
@@BrittPearceWatches thanks! I do feel lucky. I had the agent from the Rolex boutique do the request for it to be sent to the Regent street WoS, so I think that sped it up.
They used to be be monobrand store only (White city Westfield in London) but now any Watches Of Switzerland should be able to take delivery. Though it may be worth possibly shelling out a teeny bit more and getting one with a 2021 caseback if that OG one is something Papi would want
Still the first Tudor that’s 100% a bit of me!
Love the FXD !
Sacre bleu Brit ha ha
Great video as ever….. watches in the wild are so much better than any marketing picture!!! Off for snails on toast 👍🙏
Hahaha ZUT ALORS! 🙈😜
I have a line I edited out and I wish I didn’t…. “Look. If your food was as delicious and your women as beautiful as the french… you’d be surrendering too and going home” 😜
@@BrittPearceWatches ha ha don’t forget the wine as well 👍🍷
Thoughts on the black bay chrono 🐼 ?
I really like this, but I do wish it had that great Pelagos bracelet. I know that won't work with the fixed lugs, but I wish Tudor would release a 200m version with regular spring bars and the bracelet. I love the markets all around the bezel as well as the slightly less bright shade of blue too.
It does feel like such a shame to have no bracelet option at all! I think for me, personally, I wouldn’t mind so much if I had it in my collection tho! I’d have my BB58 for my bracelet watch, and the FXD as my strap. (…. She says as if she could efforts afford an FXD)
@@BrittPearceWatches Yeah, if I also had a very nice luxury diver on a bracelet already, I might feel differently. The Pelagos is on my list for a big (to me) purchase later this year, but I currently don't have any divers nicer than my Seiko King Turtle. I have some nicer non-divers, but still not quite at that level.
I've got a friend that's a skilled craftsman that's going hack off the fixed lugs and bore holes into them for the spring bars. Personally, I think he's out of his freakin mind but he's going to install a Tudor bracelet. I'm kinda psyched to see how it turns out.....
@@ajbones4207 wow, that's brave! I've heard drilling lug holes that line up is not as easy as it sounds. Hope it works out for him👍
Finally 2160p🤩🤩🤩
DID IT WORK?!?! I’ve been filming in 4K for a while! But they haven’t been uploading in 4K 🤔 so I fiddled around with some of my editing settings. I’m so glad it worked!
@@BrittPearceWatches Yup it worked , the video quality is definitely better now! ✌🏻
Great, now I want one. Thanks, thanks a lot … 😀
I have the Blue BB58......This FXD looks redundant ,both are nice
I still want both! 🙈💙💙💙 I basically just want a bunch of versions of similar watches
I hope Tudor releases a bb pro with a rotating Pepsi bezel
It is Pe'lagos, you are correct and they re wrong:) But how are we going to try it on? It cannot be found anywhere!
Interesting piece. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, #WR4K
I’m still so so on the Pelagus 😎!
Right?!?! 😍😍 what a watch! 💙
The PelaGUS is disGUStingly Gud
Looking 🔥
Ouuu it’s a great watch isn’t it! 💙💙✨✨✨
Sold my bb58 blue, I think the fxd looks better, the square indices go better with the snowflake hands. I don't think I will be buying a Tudor again though, the brand is not for me.
Right?! The square indices and snowflake hands is a perfect match!
I I usually dislike blue but that muted blue looks fantastic. Shame about the snowflake hands. (Dry heave)
It really is such a different blue than the pelagos. It’s really muted and subtle!
My LHD is hands down my favourite piece in my humble collection. This blue variant of the FXD will be the next add
Always enjoy your irreverance while also being a total watch nerd. I've been waiting find one of these to check out for some time. I think it's great. I've owned an LHD, and I think the thinness of this offering wins the day. I'm not a saturation diver and don't play one on tv.
Hey, WG, can you confirm this offer and our chat on Telegram is legit