The model was first introduced in 2024, and its very name makes it clear which collaboration gave birth to it. Its purpose is to celebrate the brand's partnership with the Tudor Pro Cycling Team – a professional road cycling team competing in some of the world's most prestigious races. The watch was developed specifically with the needs of professional cyclists in mind, combining low weight, durability and functionality. All of this comes in the distinctive design of the Pelagos FXD series, which has already become one of the most recognisable among the brand's sports models.
The sporty spirit of the model complements the heritage it carries – starting with the crown, which is ridged and oversized, moving through the dial design (a predominantly matte black colour with white and red accents – a nod to the cycling team's main colours), the carbon composite case, titanium chronograph pushers and fixed bezel with a 60-minute scale. All of this simply screams that this is no ordinary watch, while the materials used are intended to demonstrate the strong connection with the partner cycling team.
One of the most interesting features of the model is its specially developed tachymeter scale, positioned around the circumference of the dial. Unlike standard tachymeter scales, which are usually geared towards automotive speeds, this one is adapted to the speeds that professional cyclists can maintain. The scale is arranged in a spiral on the angled inner flange of the dial and allows the average speed over one kilometre to be easily calculated using the chronograph. A truly interesting solution, demonstrating that Tudor were not content simply to place a cycling team's logo on a standard watch, but instead developed a model with a specific purpose.
The case measures 43 mm and is made of black carbon composite with a matte finish, providing low weight and excellent durability for everyday wear. The screw-down crown is made of titanium, as are the chronograph pushers, while the fixed strap bars characteristic of the FXD series further emphasise the robustness of the construction. Water resistance is 100 metres – more than sufficient for a watch designed to withstand the weather conditions and physical demands faced by professional cyclists.
The dial is matte black, featuring Tudor's characteristic “Snowflake” hands and large square hour markers made of luminescent ceramic composite. Red accents on the chronograph subdials and tachymeter scale provide the necessary touch of sporting aggression, while the combination of black, white and red makes the indications exceptionally easy to read. The date window is positioned at 6 o'clock, while the chronograph counters are located at 3 and 9 o'clock.
At its heart beats the brand's in-house MT5813 movement, developed in collaboration with Breitling and their renowned B01 – an automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, a 70-hour power reserve, 41 jewels and an operating frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The movement features a silicon balance spring, is COSC-certified as a chronometer and has proven itself exceptionally robust and reliable. The chronograph has a central chronograph seconds hand and a 45-minute counter, which is more than sufficient for measuring most cycling intervals.
And, of course, we must not overlook the strap – in this case, we have a single-piece black fabric strap, manufactured in France by Julien Faure, measuring 22 mm in width. It passes through the fixed strap bars of the case, ensuring secure and comfortable wear even during intensive movement. The construction reflects the idea that the watch should be as light and practical as possible, rather than simply another substantial sports chronograph.
Overall, the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono “Cycling Edition” is an exceptionally interesting watch that combines the traditions of Swiss watchmaking with the demands of modern professional sport. This is not simply a watch dedicated to cycling – it is a model designed with cyclists in mind, making it particularly interesting both to Tudor enthusiasts and to all lovers of the sport.
