Tudor
Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time
2542G247NU
A mission-ready GMT built for the demands of military aviation.
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Overview
The Tudor Pelagos FXD GMT Zulu Time (ref. 2542G247NU) is a purpose-engineered dive and GMT watch that extends the FXD concept into dual-timezone territory. Introduced in 2024, it pairs a 42 mm titanium case with Tudor's in-house, METAS-certified Cal. MT5652-U, delivering both precision timekeeping and a second time zone on a matte black dial. The fixed strap bars — the defining trait of the FXD family — eliminate the risk of strap release under parachute deployment or high-stress operational conditions.
History
The Pelagos FXD line was developed in close collaboration with the French Navy's naval aviation arm, translating a specific operational requirement — a watch that cannot be accidentally stripped from the wrist — into a production reference. The broader Pelagos collection has long served as Tudor's flagship professional dive line, and the FXD sub-family brought a distinctly military character to that heritage. The GMT variant, arriving in 2024, answered the practical need of aircrew and personnel who routinely operate across multiple time zones. "Zulu Time" in the model name is a direct reference to UTC, the universal time standard used in aviation and military operations worldwide.
Notable points
- Fixed strap bars (FXD) are welded to the case, preventing accidental strap removal during high-stress activities such as parachute deployment.
- The matte black dial is optimised for legibility in low-light and high-glare operational environments.
- Cal. MT5652-U carries METAS certification, meeting strict standards for magnetic resistance and chronometric precision.
- The 42 mm titanium case keeps weight low while maintaining the structural robustness expected of a professional tool watch.
- The 'Zulu Time' designation is a direct nod to UTC — the universal time reference used in aviation and military operations globally.
