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Tudor Pelagos FXDvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Pelagos FXD
TudorPelagos FXD
MSRP $5,025
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pelagos FXD42mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Pelagos FXD70h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Pelagos FXD200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Pelagos FXD$5,025
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Satin
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MT5602
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
70h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,025
$388

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What people say

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Tudor Pelagos FXD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tudor Pelagos FXD for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build, excellent legibility underwater, and robust, functional design inspired by military specifications. Its amazing lume, tactile bezel, and quick strap changes are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a versatile and reliable tool watch for everyday wear. Some owners note the fixed strap bars and hook-and-loop strap can be less practical for certain clothing, and one review mentions concerns about the longevity of the carbon composite case variant. Accuracy figures range, with some reporting COSC-certified precision while others note less consistent timekeeping requiring frequent servicing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos FXD highly for its ruggedness, historical connection, and purposeful design at its price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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