Tudor Pelagos FXD For The Win! The Good And The Not So Good

[@ipccheng]

Hello from Hong Kong! This is by far the BEST watch channel I have seen. Seems you have not updated the channel for a while. Hope you are doing well.

[@shaheenevans]

Nice review - loving my mn24 for the holidays

[@DevilDuckification]

Welcome back! Congrats on the new job and new watch!

[@TOKKANTE]

I now need to keep working for the next one... this. never. stops.

[@gappytjan8122]

Great review. Thank you. I am trying to understand the difference between the 2 vs 4 lines. Where is this on the watch face?

[@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306]

Lovely review! I love how you were going into the details! Very helpful. Cheers!

[@TOKKANTE]

Thanks for watching it, I thought IDGuy's video was good but just wanted to add my 2 cents.

[@robertlock6041]

Hello again Ben, it's really good to see you back. I hope you are settling well into your new job. Congratulations on your purchase 👏! This watch has everything: heritage, military specification, historical context and a first class movement. You are not alone in finding that it's supremely comfortable. ID Guy gave us a similar purchaser's experience recently, with his design emphasis, and he's really impressed too. I was at my AD yesterday but I couldn't get to see it: 😕 😪 you need to "express an interest", and then, at some time in the future, it will arrive. My wrist is about the same size as yours, and your experience is enough for me to feel that I could wear this watch without a problem. You describe it as a "strap monster": that doesn't do it justice! It's so easy to change straps that you could end up with a box full... your family and friends know just what to buy you for Christmas! This, the Pro and the Aqua Terra 41 Small Seconds with dark blue dial constitute my current wish list... 🤞

[@TOKKANTE]

Yeah that's the game I can't play... "expressing an interest" and then buying another 3 or 4 watches before the AD deigns to "offer you the opportunity" to buy the FXD! Which is why I had little choice. I used to work in Central HK where there's a shop called Mister Chrono and I would probably have bought other straps already. But since I now work from home, I'll have to make a trip at some point, unless I can' wait and buy online one night haha. Yes, that blue dial Aqua Terra is actually really nice, I tried it on the rubber strap and it's a mix of sporty and dressy that somehow works.

[@robertlock6041]

@@TOKKANTE The dealer experience doesn't seem to be as bad in the UK as it does for you. I've been able to "express an interest" without a prior purchase at a Tudor dealer: the situation isn't as bad as with Rolex. The problem is that popular Tudors are in relatively short supply. Even the BB58 doesn't stay on the shelf any longer than a week. So if we want a Pro or FXD we just need to wait for a while. I don't mind that if I don't need to spend a fortune to begin with... The FXD is really special: I hope you enjoy it. 😀

[@cedarcanoe]

Lovely choice, congrats Ben!

[@TOKKANTE]

Thanks you! Now on to the next one.....

[@danielt.muller7009]

Good to see you here in the comments, Erik 😊

[@cedarcanoe]

@@danielt.muller7009 hi Dan!

[@kart182]

I paid 1000 dollars LESS than retail for an MN24. Crazy how much prices are different to the MN21 Great video and great watch

[@michaelriera6277]

Bought mine several years ago for $340 from Jomashop. It’s gotten lots of use and the polished bezel is all scuffed and dinged, but I love this watch. I’ve taken it swimming , hiking, vacations, daily work, evening out…it goes with everything, everywhere. I generally find field watches boring so really appreciate the day-date complication. This is a watch for life.

[@cedarcanoe]

Missing your online watch reviews. All the best!

[@Romio666]

Would it be wise to sell my SLA019 or my SLA045 to get the FXD ? 🤔

[@TOKKANTE]

hmmm... I'd say no, they are so different, you'll miss them if you get rid of both for an FXD!

[@Romio666]

@@TOKKANTE thanks 🙏. I would keep the SLA045 as I love the blue on grey. It’s also the most limited, to 300 only. This watch makes me not rushing to an Seamaster from these same colors. The only problem that both the FXD and the SLA045 has blue. Also by selling SLA019 I will not have any green in the collection.

[@joshs3916]

Can’t see paying over retail unless it was the 21. At $4250 usd with tax, it’s hard to pay 1k plus over retail. Glad you got it, why Tudor didn’t just leave the 21 on the case back for the entire run is surprising

[@jredneck1317]

Really, the year it was manufactured... seems pretty cut and dried to me. Mine is a 22, paid retail, no discount.

[@69fastfurious]

Agreed there’s plenty of marine national tried it but bought the LHD and if want I can always put a NATO 😉 plus the awesome roulette date it’s awesome! How much did you paid for your FXD

[@69fastfurious]

It’s sounds very crisp bezel!!!!!! Are you sure the bezel is ok? I’ve tried and it sounds smoother almost like the regular Pelagos man !!! It should have ball bearings! Bit awkward!😳

[@69fastfurious]

Along with your FXD ? In first weeks it’s bit stiff it should be smoother ( Heritage, Pro,GMT ,LHD) all are smooth giving power have you tried other models like yours ?

[@t28mcd]

Nowadays you can buy used ones for under retail

[@julienbenoit4511]

Congrats for the watch. I own the fxd 21, and even though I have some other watches, this one gets the most of wrist time. Velcro will wear out after a while, I have a parachute strap from Erika original. This piece is a keeper and will pass on to my kids. Bezel sound and the feel is different indeed, but you need that when visibility is low.

[@TOKKANTE]

Me too, I find it's my most worn watch still after 3 months, and have also put it on an Erika MN parachute strap and also a Strap Tailor single pass NATO. The only Tudor I need!

[@Dr_LK]

Hey Ben, any more videos coming out? So many months, and nothing published. Hope all is OK.

[@Maarten_official_account]

Congratulations with this new watch Ben. It looks awesome! Unfortunately I already spent my money on the NTTD Seamaster because I could see myself wearing this one as well.

[@TOKKANTE]

Just try not to think about it too much (like that usually works for us hahaha).

[@Maarten_official_account]

@@TOKKANTE 2 divers in my humble collection should be plenty. Now I’m patiently waiting for my GMT to come in at the AD…sometimes I call them just to check if their phone is still working 😂

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I got the Seamaster NTTD too but I am wondering about getting a Tudor FXD or the Omega CK859…

[@scottt.4596]

Great review, Ben! Thanks 🍻

[@TOKKANTE]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306]

Can you show us the different nato straps that you bought for the FXD?

[@TOKKANTE]

I have ordered one from The Strap Tailor and one from Erika's Original (MN original green/yellow she makes a special version for the FXD) but I haven't received either of them yet! Will post once they arrive.

[@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306]

@@TOKKANTE Thank you!!

[@impexRQ]

Love it .. best Tudor ever made

[@stebesplace]

Have you tried the stock Velcro strap reversed? So the strap tang sits on the outside versus inside? Wondering if that’ll help somehow. The FXD is very high on my list to pick up, ideally an MN23 for sentimental reasons.

[@TOKKANTE]

If that would help what exactly? It's actually totally fine the way it is (for me). Right now wearing it on a Strap Tailor single pass grey Nato, and waiting for my Erika's Original MN parachute strap (being shipped). I'll do an update.

[@ebchris1]

Great watch!, Trying to get mine in TST. Where did you get yours?

[@Eliehbk]

Hi, thank you so much for the video! do you mind sharing the size of your wrist?

[@simon916sps]

Great choice Ben - love the FXD

[@TOKKANTE]

Thanks! 👍

[@fredrickwerstein546]

Be, Have been looking at this watch for a while now, so thanks for the review, you provided some useful information as usual!.Keep up the good work! PS - Which IWC Spitfire do you have?

[@TOKKANTE]

Thanks, I try to add something that other reviews don't talk about much (in this case, the bezel action). Spitfire Automatic Bronze (there's a review too).

[@sylversyrfer6894]

Hey Ben! I really like your channel and appreciate your very thoughtful reviews! Like you, I appreciate the aesthetic of German watches. That said, could you ever do some reviews on Mühle-Glashütte pieces? I think they offer superb quality at reasonable prices and are an excellent value proposition. They just don’t get the attention that I think they deserve. In any case, keep up the great work!

[@TOKKANTE]

Thank you, I would love to, especially the SAR Rescue-Timer and the newly released SAR Mission-Timer, BUT the problem is that I can't seem to find them ANYWHERE in Hong Kong! Never seen one, don't even think there's an AD here.... I should actually contact them to see if they have some obscure little AD somewhere.

[@aussieexpat]

What's the difference between the MN# ?

[@luminthenight2120]

Year produced.

[@TOKKANTE]

Yes, the first release was at the end of November 2021 (mine was purchased 27 Nov 2021), hence the "MN21" marking. MN21 were only produced for about 6 weeks. 2022 production watches have "MN22" on them and if they keep making them, then MN23, 24, etc... But they'll never make more of the MN21.

[@federicopedata2950]

When you unscrew de crown there is an oring on tube or not?

[@patrickjean-philippe7679]

I wear a Marinière each day hence I may have to buy one of these, hopefully the blue of the watch will match the Marinière’s. Meantime I bought an Omega Seamaster NTTD which is equally awesome.

[@TOKKANTE]

Marinière x FXD, here's a cola idea for a strap! The NTTD is indeed very cool too, especially on that mesh bracelet which would be my preferred choice.

[@robleaf1]

Great review Still waiting for mine

[@RyanAguiar3]

wrist size?

[@Sirkelsag666]

17 cm if you watch the video mate.

[@TOKKANTE]

Yup, 17cm or 6.75"

[@ashfishpool8834]

Excellent video Ben and glad you got the FXD and love it. I think it’s the perfect daily driver. Definitely get the MN parachute strap. Erika’s Originals do one especially for the FXD and while it is more expensive than ones you can get from Mister Chrono it’s brilliant and I wear it all the time on my FXD.

[@TOKKANTE]

Yes, the Erika is a MUST! Haven't been to Mister Chrono in a while since I now work from home, I was kinda hoping that they sell them?! Too bad then, will need to order online. I never thought I'd like that Tudor strap so much but it's so easy to adjust. No wonder RM uses velcro too, they're "almost" in the same league lol!

[@Romio666]

I am happy to be in the waiting list, as long as I could be lucky enough to get the last production. Could it be MN 23 ?! 😀

[@TOKKANTE]

I hope so, that will make them rarer! They are becoming easier to find finally here in HK, my friend found one in the AD window last weekend, walked in, and the piece was indeed available for purchase. Hope you get it soon!!

[@Romio666]

@@TOKKANTEThanks for the info/ I’ve just got an MN21 from a friend. He gave me an unbeatable price plus a third additional Hodinkee military grey strap.

[@scottt.4596]

Looking forward to seeing your new straps.

[@TOKKANTE]

There are like 40+ pages on WatchUSeek FXD owners thread about all strap combinations, it's crazy! Haven't made my choice yet but will put those on IG later.

[@yashara1e]

Good choice, congratulations it's a very nice watch

[@TOKKANTE]

Thanks, it really is!

[@jameshoward9700]

Welcome back! Glad you're stoked by the new MN. Honeymoon's are sweet! Personally I don't really get this watch or the whole MN shiz. Maybe if it was RN! But then Tudor leave me cold. When people say 'Tudor' to me, I think 'mock' and 'mansion'; footballers and Cheshire. I appreciate I'm in the minority! And, I've gotta hand it a lume award!

[@TOKKANTE]

hahaha, that's alright, I take it that's because of your British heritage! I think it'll be my only Tudor though, many others leave me "meh" too.

[@RalphGassmann]

1000 over the retail price is very good. For the MN22 you currently pay around 1400 and up over retail on the gray market in Europe. Well done!

[@TOKKANTE]

With the way the watch market is going down now, maybe prices will be much softer soon at least for the MN22?!...

[@RalphGassmann]

@@TOKKANTE one would hope so. However, I’m afraid prices will stay for a long time or even go up. They seem to have stabilised now. Let’s nitnfirget thatnthe problem is that it is a very limited production. Only about 1000-1500 watches per year. So the orice will always stay well above retail.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

I got 4% discount vs. retail on the grey market in HK.

[@RalphGassmann]

@@johnnyguitar6697 WOW! Well done!

[@masord9195]

Long time without movements in the channel, I hope everything is ok Ben!

[@jayblake7005]

Arnt they a Lovely Watch ive just paid under retail for a MN23 i put a deposit down for a 22 pre price increase and they honered it

[@stuckonthe405]

Great piece congrats

[@TOKKANTE]

Thank you!

[@chrisgrieves1468]

Welcome back and I trust the new job is satisfying! Personally this is a bit big for my skinny 160mm wrist but a cool piece for sure. No-one is keen to pay over list but if it is worth to you what you paid then all good. My blue BB58 is perfect for me so happy with that. Surprised by your comments about the winding action as my example is rather nice.

[@TOKKANTE]

I was gonna say the BB58 is probably best for you, until I read that's exactly what you mentioned! I know that those ADs would never offer me the FXD until I buy probably another 3-4 watches, which maybe I would need to resell and lose money, so in the end going over retail to get it right away was maybe cheaper (well, that's what I tell myself anyway hahaha). I know people who bought an IWC, a Cartier and a Breitling at the same AD JUST to get a Submariner at retail, and then resell all 3 at a loss (therefore paying a premium for the Sub but getting it right away)..... Don't get into this hobby! Oops, too late....

[@chrisgrieves1468]

@@TOKKANTE Yes indeed. For many of us, collecting interesting watches is our "drug of choice" and some kind of rationalisation is part of it. Fortunately there is enough built-in value with Tudor it is still a decent deal and better than the alternative of buying something you don't really want! There's too many that we DO want :)

[@AA-db9cb]

Hope you make more videos

[@Sirkelsag666]

The legend diver actually have a modified 2892 👌🏻

[@TOKKANTE]

Oh that's even better then, thanks for pointing it out, but to be honest I still am not a fan of how it winds, and that's even after a full Longines service. I find it "dry" if that makes sense.... I feel like I wanna add a bit of oil in there haha.

[@vjzapp]

👍🏻! I own the same watch and I’m also from Hong Kong! Lol

[@alex728]

Hi Ben, I sent you an email in regard to placing an order for a spring-bar tool.

[@patricko9170]

Timex, Garmin, G-Shock, Suunto, and Apple (gasp) are what most military personnel use. You can even sometime spot some Marathons and Seikos, but as far as Tudor.......nope. Marketing works. Glad you like the watch.

[@TOKKANTE]

You're right about that, and I'm curious about Marathons actually after watching YoureTerrific video. I wonder if the military will start using that new Apple Watch Ultra now?! (gotta say it looks cool)

[@austinzizzi1142]

Yeah bidirectional bezels are more ratchety feeling from my experience

[@Geniusclicks]

This watch checks a lot of UNseen boxes 📦 ✅*^non-reflective ✅ high grade material (good, silver, ceramic & titanium) Tudor has one of each ✅non helium escape valve ✅ only Tudor with a ceramic bezel ✅ crown guard ✅ perfect blue watch. ✅ can I say the ONLY True tudor DNA 🧬 watch? All others are kind of homages to Rolex

[@TOKKANTE]

Yup, agree! That's a great checklist! It may be the only Tudor I buy so it checks a lot of boxes in one watch indeed.

[@riorosario1]

Dumb to be disappointed by a superior bezel just because you’re not used to the sound.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

I'm a bit jealous, to be honest. I was just texting Val yesterday that I saw one for the first time on someone's wrist, and that I was impressed with how well it seemed to wear. As you know, I already have a U50 I am very happy with, but I don't discount getting one of those to keep company to my M.N.80 94010

[@TOKKANTE]

Haha, just like I still want a U50 as well anyway, one doesn't negate the need for the other!... It obviously wear bigger than the U50 but really nothing like the standard Pelagos. It would make a nice pair with your vintage MN for sure, there's a video on YT of someone comparing them.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

@@TOKKANTE I was wondering what excuse I could find to buy a FXD, and then it hit me: my son was born in 2022. So, surely, I must get a FXD M.N.22 so that I can give it to him down the line. Have to have it, right?

[@vdbdg]

The truth is I called the MN and asked them to ask Tudor to make this watch. Then I ended up buying a Seamaster and this whole thing was for nothing ;-)

[@TOKKANTE]

lol do you also have the power to call Omega and ask them to make a slightly smaller version of the Seamaster 300M black ceramic case / titanium?? That's be awesome because that's be my next watch I think!

[@austinzizzi1142]

@@TOKKANTE the matte dial on that is amazing

[@bigbrotherwatchesdannyboy306]

What a sexy piece!!!

[@TOKKANTE]

And that's one I had dismissed right away when it came out because nO BRACELET. And yet it all changed in the end!

[@UptickWatchReviews]

Phirst phirst phirst!!!! Screw you all, I’m PHIRST!!!!!

[@TOKKANTE]

LOL, YOU get a Gold Star!

[@scottt.4596]

Haha! It’s Upticks turn to get an FXD.

[@robertlock6041]

Well done Monsieur Tick... I consider myself properly screwed... 😉

[@johnnyguitar6697]

@@scottt.4596 Nope. It's actually my turn...

[@patryka11]

Oh come on, of course it is Tudor who asked Marina ..... Of course, no diver use watches anymore, and especially that expensive watches. But who cares, it is a beautiful piece.

[@patryka11]

@@jacobygulsten1103 Agree and do not agree at the same time. I am scuba diver as well. The only thing I ment is 99,9% of divers use computers ... or cheaper watches than Tudor ;)). Steel great watch and I totally admire your french seals which is Commando Hubert. All the best for you.

[@patryka11]

@@jacobygulsten1103 Yeah, no sense to continue. I thing much cheaper Seiko would feat you great then Tudor. But who forbid you? ;)