Swiss watchmaker TUDOR has teamed up with Alinghi Red Bull Racing to unveil two new timepieces, the Pelagos FXD and Pelagos FXD Chrono “Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition”. Inspired by the thrilling world of yacht racing, these watches embody the daring spirit required to compete in the most fiercely competitive yacht race in history.
The Pelagos FXD “Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition” models showcase several firsts for TUDOR. The collaboration marks TUDOR’s venture into the realm of competitive yacht racing, and the watches reflect this union by incorporating cutting-edge materials such as carbon composite, titanium, and stainless steel. The integration of a chronograph Calibre into a fixed strap-bars case is also a first for TUDOR.
These timepieces represent the audacious and innovative spirit of both TUDOR and Alinghi Red Bull Racing. Both entities share a vision of pushing boundaries and defying conventions. The watches feature 42mm and 43mm black matte-finished carbon composite cases, a bi-directional rotatable bezel in titanium, and a blue matte dial with luminescent hour markers.
The Pelagos FXD model utilizes a high-tech carbon composite for the case and bezel insert, while the bezel, crown, and pushers are made of titanium. The Pelagos FXD Chrono incorporates a Manufacture Calibre MT5813, displaying hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, and date functions. With their exceptional craftsmanship, advanced materials, and design elements inspired by the world of yacht racing, the Pelagos FXD and Pelagos FXD Chrono “Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition” watches truly embody the spirit of adventure and innovation.
These timepieces are the perfect companions for those who seek to push the boundaries of traditional sports watches. Starting at $3,675, they are a testament to TUDOR’s commitment to excellence and their exciting partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing.
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