Tudor’s been busy. In the span of a week, the brand released two carbon fiber chronographs, and both are already causing a stir among collectors. First, the high-octane Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25” nodding to Formula 1. Then, without skipping a beat, Tudor unveiled something entirely different – sleek, athletic, and unexpected: the Pelagos FXD Chrono “Pink,” a cycling-specific timepiece built to honor the legendary Maglia Rosa of the Giro d’Italia.
If you’re not deep into cycling lore, here’s the short version: the Maglia Rosa, or “pink jersey,” is worn by the leader of the Giro d’Italia, one of cycling’s three Grand Tours. It’s a grueling race through Italy’s most punishing terrain, often racking up as much elevation gain as six ascents of Mount Everest. So when Tudor signed on as the Official Timekeeper of the Giro, building a watch around that pink jersey wasn’t just a clever idea – it was bound to happen.
This isn’t Tudor’s first ride with pink. Last year, they created a one-off pink Pelagos FXD Chrono for Tadej Pogačar. This year, they’re offering 300 pieces to the public. And it’s no mere paint job – this is a cycling tool watch built with serious intent.
At 43mm, the carbon composite case is featherlight, and paired with titanium crown and pushers to boost strength without sacrificing weight. It’s designed for performance, not just for show. The tachymeter is tuned for cycling speeds – 25 to 40 mph – rather than car racing, which immediately sets it apart. The scale coils elegantly around the dial, a small tweak that makes a big difference if you’re actually using the chronograph during a ride.
The pink details are measured, not loud. Just enough to nod to the Giro without turning the dial into a candy-colored spectacle. There are pink accents inside the chronograph subdials and on the tachymeter ring, matched by a single-piece fabric strap with a subtle pink racing stripe. It feels deliberate, almost tactical. You’ll notice it – but it doesn’t scream.
Inside, it runs on the MT5813 calibre, Tudor’s heavily modified version of Breitling’s B01 movement. With a column wheel, vertical clutch, COSC certification, and 70-hour power reserve, it’s a movement built to be used and trusted. The 45-minute counter at 3 o’clock is another thoughtful detail. Most chronographs stop at 30, but cycling stages run longer. This watch gets it.
Only 300 will be made. Each individually numbered, each with a trio of engraved cyclists on the caseback. The price? $5,600 – the same as the regular FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition.” No inflated markup, no artificial exclusivity tax. That’s rare in this category.
Whether you’re a cyclist or just someone who appreciates precision engineering, the Pelagos FXD Chrono “Pink” hits that sweet spot: bold without being brash, limited without being gimmicky, and functional in ways that go beyond surface-level design. Tudor didn’t just make a pink watch. They made a statement – one that rides as hard as it looks.
