Tudor

The present watch ranks among the most significant modern military-associated wristwatches produced by Tudor, created to commemorate the 360th anniversary of the Royal Marines, founded in 1664.

Founded during the reign of King Charles II, the Royal Marines form part of the United Kingdom’s Naval Service and are defined by their commando-trained amphibious role, an identity captured in the Corps’ motto, Per Mare, Per Terram (“By Sea, By Land”). This anniversary edition is therefore rooted not in generic military symbolism, but in the history of a specific institution with more than three and a half centuries of continuous service.

Produced in 2024, the Pelagos FXD “1664–2024 Royal Marines 360” was issued in a strictly limited series of 60 examples, corresponding directly to the anniversary year. Distribution was closed and restricted exclusively to serving and former Royal Marines, and the model was never offered for public sale. Each watch was engraved on the case back with the recipient’s personal service number, a historically resonant detail recalling traditional military-issued timepieces; the engraving on the present example has been discreetly obscured for privacy.

The selection of the Pelagos FXD platform is particularly apposite. Conceived as Tudor’s most purpose-driven professional dive watch, the FXD is distinguished by its titanium construction, fixed strap bars, and functional design language. Unlike conventional commemorative editions, the FXD reflects a contemporary military brief rather than a retrospective homage. The watch is powered by the Manufacture Calibre MT5602, reinforcing its status as a purpose-built instrument.

Numbered 29 of 60, the present example was delivered in May 2025 and is offered in unworn condition. Given the extremely limited production, the personalised nature of the engraving, and the strong esprit de corps traditionally associated with the Royal Marines, examples are exceptionally seldom encountered on the open market.

The Tudor Pelagos FXD “Royal Marines 360” occupies a distinct position within contemporary watchmaking: neither a commercial limited edition nor a symbolic tribute, but a watch created for a defined and earned constituency. As such, it stands as a modern counterpart to historically issued military watches and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a Tudor wristwatch with genuine institutional provenance and commemorative significance.