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Pelagos FXD GMT

42mm Consistent Pricing
Low $4,500
Median $4,950
High $5,176
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The Tudor FXD GMT takes the fixed-bar Pelagos into French naval aviation territory, pairing its stripped-back titanium construction with a second time zone. The orange GMT hand gives the otherwise sober black dial a clear point of focus, while the independently adjustable local-hour hand makes this a genuinely useful travel watch rather than just a watch with another hand.

Introduced in 2024, 2542G247NU is the starting point for this branch of the FXD family. Its bidirectional 24-hour bezel serves a different purpose from the dive-oriented bezels elsewhere in the range. The more consequential buying detail is underneath: those integral strap bars rule out conventional two-piece straps and bracelets. Make sure you enjoy wearing a pass-through strap, and remember that its extra layer beneath the case changes how the watch sits on your wrist.

MovementAutomatic
CaliberMT5652
Case MaterialTitanium
Case Size42mm
Water Resistance200m
Lug Width22mm

What owners love

  • The titanium case makes it surprisingly light for a watch this size, and owners often find it becomes their everyday choice once they settle on a comfortable strap.
  • The matte black dial and bezel, warm-coloured markers and orange GMT hand work particularly well together in person. The lume also gets repeated praise for making the watch easy to read at night.

Common Criticisms

  • The supplied green strap is a recurring disappointment: several owners find it too thin or flimsy, and the buckle holes don't always give them the fit they want. Switching to an adjustable elastic or hook-and-loop strap is a common fix.
  • It is light, but it isn't small: some owners find the broad case and extra height from a pass-through strap too chunky for daily wear.

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