Introducing the new TUDOR Pelagos 39

The history of the TUDOR divers’ watch is a rich one. It dates back to 1954 with the launch of reference 7922, a timepiece that was waterproof to 100 metres (330 ft) and the firstborn in a long line of dive watches. Affordable, robust, reliable and precise, it perfectly represented the brand’s tool watch philosophy – a philosophy that carries through today.

The seven decades following the introduction of reference 7922 have witnessed the constant improvement of TUDOR divers' watches and them gaining acclaim from professionals in the field, including some of the world’s greatest military navies.

TUDOR continued to advance this rich history with the Pelagos collection. This product family is the worthy heir of TUDOR tool watches, adopted since the 1950s by pioneers of underwater exploration around the world. The Pelagos and Pelagos LHD models, for right-handed and left-handed divers respectively, provide an ergonomic solution that is not only tailored to most underwater environments but is specifically designed for so-called “saturation” dives thanks to the helium escape valve. The Pelagos FXD model, developed in conjunction with the French Navy’s combat swimmers, is an instrument that makes it possible to perform countdowns with ease during so-called “oxygen” dives, in which users do not descend to depths requiring decompression stops.

This 2022, the collection has a new addition. It’s the most versatile yet.

“Between land and sea”. The Pelagos 39 model combines TUDOR’s professional dive watch heritage with the versatility of a 39-millimetre case and the striking radiance of sunray satin finishes on its bezel and dial. It features grade 2 titanium, luminescent ceramic composite monobloc hour markers, a rapid adjustment system for the clasp, and a diver’s extension.

It’s equipped with with Manufacture Calibre MT5400 – a movement designed to ensure robustness and longevity – alongside an entirely satin-brushed case. The dial is made up of two main elements, a sunray satin finish flat disc whose subtle shine contrasts with the matt finish of the 45° conical bead-blasted flange. Last, but not least, the name Pelagos stands out in glossy cherry red at 6 o'clock, disrupting the model’s two-tone colour palette.

The result of this combination? A sports watch that boasts both cutting-edge watchmaking technology and a chic aesthetic. So you can drive or dive, as at ease in the city as on the shore.

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