Tudor

Pelagos FXD GMT

M2542G247NU-0002

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.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Collection

Pelagos FXD

Reference Number

2542G247NU

Description

42mm titanium case, Green fabric strap

Material

Steel

Case

42mm titanium case, satin-brushed finish, fixed strap bars

Bezel

24-hour bidirectional rotatable bezel in titanium with black ceramic insert

Bracelet

Green one-piece fabric strap with titanium pin buckle and keeper. Extra removable fabric keeper with the French Naval Aviation roundel

Movement

Manufacture Calibre MT5652-U (COSC and METAS certified) Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system Integrated GMT function

Dial

Matte black, hour markers painted beige

Winding

Titanium crown, adorned with the TUDOR shield in relief

Crystal

Sapphire crystal

Waterproofness

Waterproof to 200m (660 ft)

In 2024, the FXD family is expanding to the meet the needs of the Aéronautique Navale (French Naval Aviation), the force responsible for naval aviation operations. The Pelagos FXD GMT tracks up to three time zones simultaneously, including Zulu time — Universal Time Coordinated (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.

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 honors these functional designs, matching the color of the flight suit worn by French Naval Aviation aviators. 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.