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Pelagos FXD Chrono
TudorPelagos FXD Chrono
MSRP $6,375
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
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Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono

The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono is widely praised for its lightweight construction, with owners highlighting its carbon composite case and titanium case back contributing to exceptional comfort and wearability, even on smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent legibility, robust build quality, and impressive bezel action, with a smooth winding feel noted by one owner. The COSC-certified MT5813 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve. However, some find the tachymeter scale difficult to read, and the 45-minute counter impractical for cycling. One owner reported poor timekeeping with a deviation of -3 to -3.5 seconds per day, while another saw accuracy within a couple of seconds per day, and a separate owner noted three services in under two years. The included straps are frequently criticized as less appealing or having short length, and some question the watch's overall utility for cyclists compared to dedicated head units.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos FXD Chrono43mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos FXD Chrono70h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Pelagos FXD Chrono100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Pelagos FXD Chrono$6,375
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
37mm
Thickness
13.2mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
43mm black carbon composite case with matt finish · Lugs: 22mm lug width · Case thickness: 13.2mm
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MT5813
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,375
$899
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