Watches And Wonders 2025: Tudor Pelagos Ultra Redefines Dive Watch Mastery

Tudor has long been synonymous with rugged tool watches, designed not just for aesthetics but for the extreme demands of professionals. At Watches & Wonders 2025, the Swiss brand unveils its latest technical marvel: the Pelagos Ultra. A culmination of decades of expertise in underwater horology, the Pelagos Ultra isn’t just a diver’s watch—it’s an instrument engineered to thrive in the abyss.

The Pelagos collection has always been about performance, and the Ultra takes that legacy to unprecedented depths. With an astounding water resistance of 1,000 meters, a proprietary bracelet adjustment system, and a Master Chronometer Certification from METAS, this watch embodies Tudor’s relentless pursuit of innovation. While the original Pelagos and its variants—including the left-handed LHD, military-grade FXD, and everyday-wearable Pelagos 39—have catered to various diving needs, the Ultra is built for one thing: deep-sea exploration.

A Dive into the Technical Evolution

What sets the Pelagos Ultra apart from its predecessors? Tudor began with a simple yet demanding question: What would it take to create the ultimate professional dive watch? The answer led to a complete reengineering of the Pelagos DNA.

The case, now expanded to 43mm, is crafted from Grade 2 titanium with a Grade 5 titanium case back—offering an optimal balance of strength and weight. Unlike previous Pelagos models, the Ultra’s unidirectional rotating bezel features a matte ceramic insert with a blend of Grade X1 and BGW9 Swiss Super-LumiNova® for enhanced readability. In the murky depths where visibility is limited, every detail matters, which is why Tudor has introduced a two-tone luminescent scheme: green for the minute hand and bezel pip, and blue for the markers and hands. This dual-color configuration ensures divers can distinguish key elements at a glance.

Inside, the Pelagos Ultra is powered by the Manufacture Calibre MT5612-U, certified as a Master Chronometer by METAS—one of the most stringent certifications in Swiss watchmaking. This movement not only offers an impressive 65-hour power reserve but is also equipped with a silicon hairspring, making it highly resistant to magnetism and environmental shifts.

The Bracelet Revolution

A dive watch’s bracelet is just as crucial as its case, especially for saturation divers who constantly adjust their straps over wetsuits. The Pelagos Ultra debuts Tudor’s most advanced bracelet system yet: a titanium bracelet with a proprietary rapid adjustment mechanism and an innovative visual indicator system. This allows divers to quickly gauge the clasp setting at a glance, a first for the Pelagos lineup.

For versatility, Tudor includes an additional black rubber strap with a Grade 2 titanium buckle and an extension system that allows for adjustments up to 110mm. Whether worn over a wetsuit or on bare skin, the Pelagos Ultra adapts seamlessly. While the Pelagos Ultra is designed to conquer depths where few will ever venture, its true appeal lies in its philosophy—engineering without compromise. Tudor acknowledges that most owners won’t push it to its 1,000-meter limit, but that isn’t the point. This is a watch built to handle anything, a testament to the brand’s “Born to Dare” ethos.