Tudor Pelagos FXD Titanium Black Dial (Ref. M25717N), 2023

Dealer description — Huntington Company

History & Significance Tudor’s Pelagos FXD line began in 2021 as a collaboration with France’s Marine Nationale, a project that brought back the spirit of issued military watches. Two years later, in 2023, Tudor expanded the line with the black-dial FXD, designed as a tribute to the U.S. Navy’s long use of Tudor dive watches during the mid-20th century. This version maintains the core of the FXD design, a 42mm brushed titanium case with fixed spring bars, ensuring superior strength and security under extreme conditions. The matte black ceramic bezel is fully graduated and lumed, now rotating unidirectionally to meet ISO dive standards. Inside, the COSC-certified Caliber MT5602 beats at 4Hz and offers a 70-hour power reserve. Unlike the Marine Nationale edition, the U.S. Navy-inspired FXD features a clean, unengraved caseback, a subtle nod to how issued military watches once bore markings only at the unit level. Paired with a forest-green fabric strap and an additional rubber strap, the watch blends heritage, utility, and modern craftsmanship. Writer’s Thoughts The Pelagos FXD feels like Tudor at its best: functional and historically aware, yet without being nostalgic. The titanium construction gives it a modern edge, while the clean, matte dial and fully lumed bezel speak to real-world performance. This U.S. Navy-inspired release hits a sweet spot between design and wearability, standing as one of the most purpose-driven watches in Tudor’s current catalog. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Tudor Model: Pelagos FXD Ref. M25717N Year: 2023+ Case Material: Titanium Case Size: 42mm, 12.75mm thick Bezel: Black ceramic unidirectional bezel, fully graduated and lumed Dial: Matte black dial with luminous snowflake hands and hour markers Crystal: Sapphire crystal Movement: Automatic winding, Caliber MT5602, 70-hour power reserve, COSC-certified Bracelet: Original one-piece forest-green fabric strap with red center stripe Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Unpolished with normal, light wear consistent with use. Bezel: Excellent condition with a small mark near 7 o’clock. Crystal: Sapphire crystal in perfect condition, free of chips or cracks. Dial: Matte black dial in perfect condition. Hands: Original snowflake hands in perfect shape. Strap: Original fabric strap showing normal signs of wear.