[VIDEO] The Tudor Goes Deep with Pelagos Ultra

Tudor’s most technical dive range receives its most technical entry yet. Over the last few years, we’ve seen the Pelagos expand quite dramatically, starting with the introduction of the FXD series, which has ranged from military-spec via the M.N. to carbon fiber chronographs, to a GMT, to standard varieties, as well as the smaller-wrist-compatible Pelagos 39. For 2025, however, we’re seeing a return or a close relative to the original Pelagos, with a 1000m variant called the Pelagos Ultra.

At double the water resistance of the original, 1000m is undoubtedly the headline of the Ultra, but there are many subtle changes to the design that give this new watch its own personality. First, the case is a touch larger at 43mm in diameter (vs 42mm for the original), 52mm lug-to-lug (my measure), and 14.8mm thick. While these dimensions sound imposing, they were more tolerable than expected on the wrist, largely because of the lightweight grade 2 titanium construction.

The spacing between the dial and the crystal was reduced to keep the case relatively thin, or at least not thicker than the original. As such, the rehaut was redesigned to be flat and a touch wider. While I am a bit remiss to see the steeply angled rehaut with cutouts of the original get cut, as I found it a particularly enjoyable design that added a contemporary and aggressive edge to the watch, the new version is less distracting and allows for more dial space. In turn, the applied hour markers and hands are larger and bolder than previous.

For the Ultra, Tudor introduced a new teal accent color, which was used sparingly but well. On the dial, you will notice the “Pelagos” branding in this appealing, cool tone, but more interestingly, it is used as an indicator on the distinct and excellent “rapid adjustment system” spring-loaded clasp. While red has been used previously, this less alarming color is unexpected and welcome.

Power the Pelagos Ultra is the MT5612-U master chronometer caliber making it the second Pelagos that is METAS certified after the FXD GMT, but the first bracelet model. With 65-hour power reserve, silicon free-sprung balance, and 0+5 sec/day variance, it is very well specced for a contemporary, technical diver. One last note about the dial, fans of the original two-line Pelagos will be happy to see that the five-line epic is gone, and they have now landed on a palatable three-lines of Pelagos, Master Chronometer, 1000m/3,280ft.

The Pelagos Ultra is available now, and priced at $5,950. It comes with the titanium bracelet, a rubber strap with endlinks, as well as a rubber dive extension. Overall, this is an exciting addition to the Pelagos line that should be well-received. The “classic” Pelagos models have felt somewhat ignored in the last few years, so bringing out a reengineered, master chronometer, and slightly restyled version breathes life into it. The breadth of the Pelagos line, now ranging from 1000m to 200m, 43mm to 39mm, while utilizing three-hand, GMT, and chronograph movements, also puts it on par with the more style-focused Black Bay line. Now, all we need are some more colors of the Pelagos 39 (fingers crossed). Tudor