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Bracelet RubberB T808 monté sur une Tudor Pelagos FXD 42 mm

Rubber strap for Tudor Pelagos FXD 42 mm: discover the RubberB T808

by Pierre-Yves in Information

The Tudor Pelagos FXD is one of the most sophisticated tool watches on the market — but its fixed lugs, machined into the case, make standard straps impossible to use. That is what makes the arrival of the RubberB T808 strap so interesting: a Swiss-made vulcanized rubber strap designed exclusively for the 42mm Pelagos FXD. It is now available at MisterChrono in four colors for €249.

Why the Pelagos FXD requires a dedicated strap

Unlike the classic Pelagos, the FXD (short for "fixed") uses fixed lugs, a specification requested by the French Navy's combat swimmers. It is a mark of security, but one that excludes classic spring-bar straps. The RubberB T808 was designed with this constraint in mind: it slides onto the fixed lugs and locks into place.

Blocked Integration: a perfect, motionless fit

The T808 features Rubber B's signature "Blocked Integration" system. A metal insert secures the strap against the case for a flush, motionless mount that balances the watch and lightens its perceived weight on the wrist. Made in Switzerland from pure vulcanized rubber — with no coatings, blends, glues, or bonds — it is FDA and BVGG compliant: hypoallergenic, non-marking, and dust-resistant.

Four colors for your FXD

Specifications

  • Designed exclusively for the 42mm Tudor Pelagos FXD (not compatible with the 43mm carbon composite Pelagos FXD GMT)
  • Comes with specific 16mm spring bars and 18mm 316L stainless steel tang buckle
  • Sizes XXS to XXL (5 ½ to 9 inches / 14 to 24 cm)
  • Resistant to wear, perspiration, seawater, and UV rays — ideal for daily wear and diving

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the T808 compatible with the 43mm Pelagos FXD GMT?

No. The 43mm FXD GMT uses a carbon composite case with different dimensions. The T808 is reserved for the 42mm Pelagos FXD.

Does it fit the classic Pelagos 39 or 42?

No — those models use removable spring bars. For other Tudor watches, discover our range of rubber straps, including the RubberB T800 and T805 series.

Is installation complicated?

Not at all. The strap can be mounted in minutes thanks to the included 16mm spring bars, and the tang buckle adjusts to all wrists from XXS to XXL.

Available now at MisterChrono

All four colors are in the catalog at €249 each. Free delivery in France for orders over €80, and expert advice available in our boutique at 23 rue Danielle Casanova, Paris 1st. Browse the rubber strap collection or contact our team with any compatibility questions.

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