If one were to design a watch specifically for competitive cyclists, then the timepiece in question would need to stand up to the extreme demands of the sport and be effortless for riders to operate while on the saddle.
It is not just the strength and resilience of the watch that is of prime consideration during its design.
Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition.
It also needs to be a useful tool for competitive cyclists while they’re pushing hard on their bicycles for a prime position.
As such, renowned Geneva watchmaker Tudor has unveiled the Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition, a watch designed specifically for the needs of the watchmaker’s Pro Cycling Team.
Here is a timepiece that echoes the daring spirit of a team who competes in some of the most challenging bicycle races across the globe, from the supremely hilly Grand Tour of Giro d’Italia all the way to the extremely sunny and often also very wet Le Tour de Langkawi!
The Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition is a cycling-themed chronograph made with light weight and functionality in mind.
Equipped with a carbon composite case, it’s also fitted with the high-performance Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute) certified Calibre MT5813 movement that’s very accurate, with an outstanding 70-hour power reserve and a silicon hairspring for enhanced resistance to magnetism.
Measuring 43mm in diameter, with a case thickness of 13.2mm, a lug width of 22mm and a lug-to-lug distance of 53mm, it’s also very sporty, comfortable and has a carbon composite case that’s just 60g in weight.
It also packs a matt black dial, with luminescent ceramic composite monobloc applied hour markers, direct-action titanium pushers for instant chronograph operation, and cycling-specific tachymeter scale for quick and accurate reference while pedaling hard for a win.
A chance of torrential downpours ahead?
Well, riders will find it reassuring that this chronograph has a 100m water-resistance, ensuring immunity in any weather conditions while on tour.
Couple this with fixed lugs for strap stability and a non-glare matte finish, the Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition is engineered for the demands of competitive professional bicycle racing, while also being absolutely functional and reliable enough to handle the rigors of this truly demanding sport.