Understanding the Tudor Pelagos FXD 

To my eyes, this is the most beautiful watch ever made

Great video and glad you are feeling better. Watching this on my last day of quarantine. I love how you change the lighting in your studio space for each video. Love the mixture of warmth and depth you create in your framing. I got one of your nato 2.0 straps for Christmas and it is the nicest strap I have ever used. It has not left my wrist the past month. Cheers!

Most comfortable watch I own. Especially using a single pass strap set-up. Great re-review

Great video Adrian and good to have you back. It's a nice peice and I really like it Tudor have dominated my watch purchase's for the last two years !

As a new subscriber I love Jack's casual attitude and the way he talks to the viewers.

Gotta say your videos are looking better and better each time. Really enjoyable.

Thanks Adrian, the most informative video I’ve seen on this piece so far. Worth the wait

Nice review Adrian, very thorough. I really like the solid bars for security. My LHD normally has a crafter blue strap, or a rubber b sink or swim, vital to allow me to loop it onto either my harness or rucsac when climbing, but the security of this design really appeals to me, bars can break..... But truth be told, I love my LHD and I continually swap straps/bracelets. Both the MN and LHD are equally effective for timing rehydration of wilderness rations and of course pizza at home, a benefit often overlooked in dive watches. I

Aside from the extremely high quality of this watch , the real genius is in the bezel as a redundant navigational system while conducting combat missions subsurface. Once you understand how the bezel actually works , one thinks , why hasn't anyone put this exact package together before this . as a former combat diver , originally issued a Tudor Submariner, I bought the FXD and absolutely love this watch . Can't wait to actually djve with it . Interesting review. thanx

The fact this watch splits opinion so much underlines the point - it's individual, purposeful, therefore not for everyone. Having collected for 30 years, and this being the cheapest in my collection by a long way, say this: It's fantastic; love it! Unlike so many watches that have seemingly been become compromised in all but potential profitability and 'flexing', my 'FXD' does 'exactly what it says on the tin'. Even as a 'MN21' it's been de-stickered and enjoyed everyday. That makes this watch a success in my humble opinion.

Multi functional watches are always fantastic, but this one has my attention. Was on the fence with either the Ranger or this, and I think this video proved why everybody should own one. Awesome review!

Great video! Love that the FXD embraced the scuba diving DNA.

The Tudor Pelagos with the sky blue dial is the most beautiful blue dial watch I have ever seen. I have to have one eventually and I love it!

Your videos are what i watch when drinking coffee. Your the absolute best reviewer out there. 👍

Just bought it today, love it. Perfect next to my Pelagos 39 👌🏻

Love the fact that every single type of Pelagos was built to actually do something not a mere luxury style diver or something like that. Pelagos existence has a strong purpose, built as an ultimate tool watch, built to do something.

Glad to see you better after COVID, Adrian

Awesome to see you're back. We've missed you. A week is not a week without a b&j video.

Great review, thanx!! The watch looks amazing on your straps!!!!!

Welcome back adrian. Enjoyed the vid !

I appreciate the honesty of this video intro. ;) AND THE FUNKY TIMES INTRO MUSIC. OOOOOKAY BASSSSSS.

Best explanation I’ve heard for the dive bezel

The solid bars make a lot of sense. The NATO strap was invented to keep a soldier's watch on the man even if a springbar fails. It would dangle around but a mission based on certain timings could be completed. Imagine the watch dangling from your wrist while trying to navigate under water. There's no room for failure! Hence the solid bars are only logical and because the piece is military themed, ther's no other option. Thanks for the informative video, it really stands out against all the hipe-vids.

I've definitely missed your content! Hopefully you will have more time to make more videos soon.

Theres something calming about watching your videos ;)

Looks great on you brother. Another great video, I really enjoyed it 👍🏼

Loving the solid strap bars. No more pin-stress concerns here!

Love your lighting in your videos

I adore this watch. I hope I get one. I remember 3-4 years ago talking to my AD about Tudor hoping they release a Pelagos with dark blue dial. I would love this with Tudor Chronograph as a collection and both cheaper than one Submariner. Amazing.

the men and women who do that type job - unbelievable , such courage. nice video. ~ JDS/CT

Another excellent video, Adrian! With such a plethora of RU-vid watch channels now available, I have recently decided to “slim down” the number that I’m subscribed to - namely Bark & Jack and The Timeless Watch Channel.

Amazing review. Not everyone talk about its main purpose rather than the hype.

absolutely dig this watch!

Great video Adrian, as always 🙏🥃

Adrian - your mugs are the best!

Useful information. Thanks.

The reverse-time shot at 1:02 is super cool. Watched this video several times without noticing it.

I ordered one from the local AD as soon as I heard about them in November. I received the call in mid-January that it was in... to my surprise it was a MN.21. I prefer it on a regular NATO strap rather than either of the two provided. It's a cracking watch for the money.

I was the first in town to put my name on the list, literally during the press release, before anyone me included knew anything about the MN21 thing. The AD said: “you’re the first, you’ll get the call as soon as we get it”. After two weeks I get the call:”hello sir, you can come and try it, but unfortunately we have decided not to sell this MN21 piece, to keep it in the AD collection”. Note that I bought 3 BB58 and a P01 within two years from them, and put my name down on 3 Rolex (2 OP, 1 Explorer). I guess I’ll have to wait until I find a MN21 used, not going to buy anything from them anymore.

Adrian we missed you man lol. Great to see another vid

Worth the wait. Best review of this meh watch.

Awesomeness Adrian!! Thanks

Another fantastic video and seamless plug! But one question: when’s the Exp2 video coming?

I think it’s pretty important to point out that it’s not as niche as it seems. Because it is used for underwater navigation, it can also be used for land and sea. Tudor notes this, but I think the water part was hammered a bit too much. It’s actually a great survival tool of all the batteries run out. Essentially, it has a stronger use case than is actually marketed.

As a blue Pelagos five liner owner AND diver i appreciate what tudor have done here, but you’re right, the lack of bracelet option kills it. One of the reasons to choose a Pelagos is the amazing bracelet and clasp.

Great review. Looks great on a strap 👍

I have it, love it and now I want the military version with left hand crown.

Love mine one of the best and most interesting watches that I own. The colors, no date and uniqueness, size, shape, thickness. I love how the face of the watch is so close to the crystal. Also I don’t think you gave the Julian Faure Velcro strap the credit due for its understated beauty and function. I would love to have an aftermarket version. I wear Natos exclusively with all of my watches and this strap is my current favorite.

Finally!!!! Thanks!

Need it! Functionality is a winner!

Welcome back! Glad to see you healthy and doing what you love. This watch was designed by literal professional divers to their specifications, meanwhile all the desk divers out there love to leave comments about how it's "too big", "fixed lugs are stupid", "countdown bezel is bad (i.e. the Submariner doesn't have it)", etc. But hey I'm sure the MN will consider your input on the next model. 😂 😂 😂

Excellent stuff 🙏🏾 as usual 👊🏾

ordered it from their boutique yesterday and really looking forward to the call, (whenever that happens!) cant believe though that Tudor are now playing the same waiting games as Rolex!

You need to see this piece in person to judge it. I felt underwhelmed when it was released, loved it when I got my hands on one, and needless to say i own a mn21

Nice watch not sure if I would buy one I will wait to try one on Great video 👍

Yooooo Adrian, very informative.

Superbly lit set!

My favourite Tudor

I love it... just there's many watches that I want to by before it, even from Tudor. The regular black bezel pelagos being one of them.

Great video - especially explaining history, usage & military version differences. Would love to see similar video on the Rolex Explorer II - please.😜

Separate model? No way, but it shows Tudor’s commitment to the Pelagos. I’ve got the matte blue Pelagos and there’s a reason why it’s been so successful, it’s nigh on perfect so variations and limited editions were sure to happen and I say, keep ‘em coming.

Just got my cup ☕️ in the mail. Thanks mate 👍

Nice piece!

Adrian, I freaking loved this review! Absolutely fantastic! I really love this watch - aesthetically it really does it for me. It's nice to re-consider this watch after the hype. I think now that everything is simmering down about the FXD I've only grown to love and appreciate it more. There's a lot to like about it! I just wish it was smaller to fit my wee wrist!

Original Pelagos owner here. 100% agree about the bezel. It's really busy compared to the Pelagos. As for a purposeful watch with countdown bezel and 200m... Sinn makes much more visually interesting watches that fit this purpose. Minus the MN thing, of course.

FXDs looks are elevated on the Bark and Jack tubular strap!

I finally bought it end of 2023 Amazing everyday watch solid very light, thin and this bleu …….

I’ve had the LHD for serveral years one of my favorite watches have never worn it on a strap. Now with my FXD it’s straps only but I like it can’t scratch a strap😀 it’s not bad !

Adrian, I find myself on your channel more and more with a great coffee. I travel to England often. Would love to grab a pint with you sometime!... or a coffee, as it were! Cheers mate!

thanks for this video! i like the dial and the titanium case, but i wish it had a bracelet.

It's good to see you back Adrian, I hope you've managed to avoid the dreaded long covid. You've created an excellent video of an intriguing watch. I really like it, and I agree with you and other commentators that because it was specified by the end client any criticism from civilians has no foundation.

Great review Adrian and really interesting watch, I love that its something different with the solid bars. Ive just purchased a LHD as a daily ‘beater’ as my GMT II Black Ceramic became just to valuable to wear as a daily watch 😔. I do love that the Tudor Pelagos in all guises flies slightly under the radar 😎

Love Tudor. Making a real argument for an alternative Seiko.

Hated it initially, but it's definitely growing on me- probably my favourite Tudor now. Price seems about right too. Thanks Adrian 👍🏻👍🏻

Well done

I’m going for this one I think got to see it in person still but it might be the one

Totally agree with your contextual review It was created for the Marine Nationale and, as such, is exactly what they wanted. Desk diver complaints, whinges or often repeated wish list suggestions just sound pointless - so I am really glad you didn't go down that route. Bottom line is this is a cool uncompromising watch. Your strap does look very cool on it too lol

Whoo hoo! He's back!

Really good explanation of all the bizarre "versioning" behind this one.

Can you open a beer with the fixed bars?

Really liked this watch, but just realized that the bezel is a count down rather than count up, and seeing as I use my dive bezel to time my dinner rather than to located a place to plant a bomb for the French navy it probably rules it out for a future purchase for me.

The Pelagos LHD is still the pick of the bunch with the more appealing colour and quirks like the LHD and roulette date wheel

Awesome vid like always :)) Stay safe and healty! :)

Great (and informative) video. Not really keen on this watch, but good stuff as always. Well done

Speaking about authentic tool watches, it would be great to watch you review the X33 and Z33... the watches astronauts really use today. I heard from Omega in GVA that they now issue two watches to each astronaut: the standard Moonwatch for historical purposes but also the X33.

There’s a French Navy video on here somewhere and they actually do use the 4 line of type version as well.

I bought it and it’s real good

I’m a sucker for dive watches and blue so naturally I love this watch. That said, I’ll stick to my SD43

Prefer this to the Pelagos to be fair! Really functional piece with a fantastic background.

love it

Wish I could order a LHD version of this. That would be awesome.

Love it

Used to own an LHD which I love. However I moved it on because I wanted the Submariner down the line. As soon as my AD indicated I may be able to secure an allocation for the non date Sub, I sold the LHD on. Got the Submariner 124060 in mid Oct so glad to have got it from my AD. Then my AD offered me a MN21 FXD three weeks later and any regret I may have had letting the LHD go disappeared- love the FXD for the thinner case and fixed bars. Despite no bracelet, I’m happy to wear this with a NATO. If l need a watch with a bracelet, l’ve got the Sub anyway 😎

Tea - love it. and, any chance you will do 2 piece nato style straps?

Crazy watch🤯

the Rolex Seadweller also has these irregular increments on the bezel -- four between 0 - 5 - 10 - 15 and then three after that.

Collecting my FXD 23 tomorrow. 23’s my lucky number, so it’s all the more poignant (to me). My LHD Pelagos can have a well earned rest for a while as the FXD will take over “Every Day Wear” duties. For my line of work (construction industry), the rubber strap will take precedence as it’ll be less likely to attract dust and grit. Great design

please do a review/video of history and info on the JLC Sector Dial of the Master Control. I think it is the classiest "simple watch" I've seen under $10,000 and I can't find any online. Thanks. love you stuff.

I was able to get my hands on one right before the new year…it has quickly become my favorite watch. I always loved the lhd but it’s just a hair too thick for my liking. I already have received my green and yellow Erikas original MN strap..I absolutely love this watch…great review sir

I'm interested in this watch... Just gotta find an AD that has one I can put on wrist. Thanks for the great info, didn't know there was a military only version made.. and I have to agree.. They should have just offered those to general public...