Founded two years ago, the Qatar Watch Club (QWC) is a community of internet-savvy watch enthusiasts in the wealthy Arab nation. The club recently got together with Tudor and local watch retailer Fifty One East to create the Pelagos “Qatar Watch Club”, a limited edition of the brand’s top-spec dive watch.

The second QWC edition after last year’s Chopard L.U.C GMT, the Pelagos has “Qatar” in Arabic, or “قطر‎”, on the dial at six, replacing the five lines of text on the standard model, giving it a much cleaner look. The other point of distinction is the club logo engraved on the case back.

The rest of the watch is identical to the standard model, which means a titanium case rated to 500 m and a scratch-resistant, blue-ceramic bezel insert.

And the watch is equipped with the MT5612 movement. A proprietary calibre produced by Kenissi, a joint venture Tudor shares with Chanel, the calibre has a 70-hour power reserve, silicon hairspring, and is an all-round strong performer, particularly at this price point.

The watch is delivered in a box bearing the QWC logo, as well as an additional blue rubber strap.

Only 50 were produced – the club has 50 members – and at press time all have been spoken for.

QWC members at last year’s launch event for the Chopard L.U.C GMT QWC edition. Photo – QWC

Key facts

Tudor Pelagos Qatar Watch Club Special Edition
Ref. M25600TB-0001

Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 14.3 mm
Material: Titanium
Water resistance: 500 m

Movement: MT5612
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 70 hours

Strap: Titanium bracelet; additional rubber strap

Limited edition: 50 pieces
Availability: Only to QWC members, via Fifty One East
Price: 16,400 Qatari riyals (approximately US$4,500)

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