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Tudor Pelagos Ultra, the dive watch that brings depth to the wrist

The new Pelagos Ultra combines a titanium case, MT5612-U calibre and a clear maritime vocation

Tudor Pelagos Ultra takes the professional dive watch to 1,000 metres with titanium, METAS and strong legibility

With the Pelagos Ultra, Tudor is not simply adding another reference to its family of dive watches. The idea feels more ambitious, taking the tool watch concept into a more demanding dimension, where every detail is designed to be functional, readable and dependable when the surrounding environment leaves no room for uncertainty.

This is not a watch made to look delicate, nor one trying to chase dress-watch elegance. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra speaks the language of professional instruments, but with the clean visual discipline that allows a technical diver to remain credible even far from the water. It is a timepiece built around a clear promise, to accompany those who love the sea, depth and objects made with a real purpose.

A more extreme Pelagos, still true to its identity

The 43 mm titanium case immediately defines the character of the watch. The size has increased, but not for unnecessary visual drama. The larger proportions support a more demanding technical brief, with water resistance to 1,000 metres and a construction designed to face saturation diving conditions.

The use of grade 2 and grade 5 titanium helps keep the watch lighter than one might expect from such a capable diver. The satin finish reinforces its professional identity, while the helium escape valve reminds us that the Pelagos Ultra is not designed to imitate adventure, but to be ready for it.

Readability comes first

At sea, especially when light begins to fade, clarity is not an aesthetic detail. Tudor has worked on the hands, markers and luminous material with a highly practical approach. The matte black dial reduces reflections, the sandblasted flange adds visual depth and the two-tone luminescence, blue and green, helps separate the key information at a glance.

The minute hand and the main bezel reference use green luminescence, a practical choice for monitoring elapsed time more quickly. It is a simple idea, but one that fits the nature of the watch perfectly. Here, technology is not presented as decoration, it is placed at the service of real use.

The technical heart of the MT5612-U calibre

Inside the case is the Manufacture Calibre MT5612-U, a self-winding mechanical movement with a bidirectional rotor system. COSC certification and METAS Master Chronometer certification place the Pelagos Ultra within a particularly demanding standard, covering precision, water resistance, power reserve and resistance to magnetic fields.

The stated power reserve is 65 hours, a practical figure even for daily wear. Resistance to magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss adds another layer of confidence in a world increasingly filled with electronic devices and magnetic sources. It is the kind of technical detail that may not be visible at first glance, but says a great deal about the philosophy behind the watch.

Bracelet and strap, comfort becomes part of safety

The three-link titanium bracelet has been redesigned together with the Tudor “T-fit” folding clasp, safety catch and diver’s extension. The new visual indicator system makes adjustment easier to monitor, especially when the watch needs to fit over a wetsuit or adapt to different wearing conditions.

A black rubber strap with pin buckle and diver’s extension is also included in the box. It is a useful choice, offering a more technical and sporty alternative without requiring the owner to search for additional accessories. Once again, the message is clear: the Pelagos Ultra is designed to be used, not merely admired.

A professional diver with quiet elegance

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is not a small watch, it is not discreet in the traditional sense and it does not try to please everyone. That is part of its appeal. It accepts its technical nature and follows it through, without becoming needlessly aggressive.

On the wrist it communicates strength, precision and a certain maritime restraint. It can suit a day on board, a dive session or simply someone who appreciates watches built with a clear purpose. And perhaps that is the most interesting part: even when you are not descending to 1,000 metres, knowing the watch could do it changes the way you experience it.

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14 Luglio 2026
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