TUDOR X Alinghi Red Bull Racing | Our Favourite Watches For America’s Cup 2024
In 2022, Swiss sailing team Alinghi joined forces with Red Bull Racing, in a partnership that saw two sporting icons unite, equally dedicated to performance and success. In the same year, TUDOR became the Official Partner of Alinghi Red Bull Racing with its signature Born To Dare ethos. Now, we’re about to see this iconic collaboration come to life as the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team take on their biggest challenge of the year; to compete for the America’s Cup trophy.
Get ready to take on the open waters with TUDOR and meet the team’s favourite watches, as they set sail for victory at the America’s Cup 2024. It’s going to be an exciting one…
America’s Cup 2024
The legendary yacht duel is the oldest international trophy in world sport, and after a 174-year history, it still captivates spectators across the globe. Commencing on the 22nd August 2024, the 37th America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona this year, and will see six teams from around the world battle to the finish line, in a total of 13 races. The team that gets the furthest will compete in the final race against the Cup’s current defender, the Emirates Team New Zealand.
The America’s Cup requires nothing but the best in precision, resilience and endurance, and we know that TUDOR’s unprecedented timekeeping know-how is perfect for the race.
Alinghi Red Bull Racing
Two-time winners of the America’s Cup, Alinghi returns in 2024 to compete in the world’s most anticipated sailing race for the first time in over a decade. Representing the Société Nautique de Genève, the team is made up of sixteen Swiss sailors, with Red Bull Racing joining the squad in an allegiance that will revolutionise the team’s engineering, technologies, and operations. With a clear goal to win, we think the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team is stronger than ever!
Precision timekeeping is paramount to ensuring the team is on-track throughout every second of the race, and none other than TUDOR have stepped up to the challenge. The perfect partner for the adrenaline-fuelled, high-pressure yacht race, you can expect nothing but the best from TUDOR as they help navigate the team to triumph. The watchmaker’s emblematic Born To Dare spirit runs deep within the DNA of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team, and with a shared dedication to skill, strength and peak performance, victory is on the horizon…
Our TUDOR watch picks for America’s Cup
Robust, powerful, and crafted to endure even the most intense environments. Meet the watches that are the trusty companions of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team.
“In a partnership that combines Swiss sporting excellence with superior Swiss watchmaking, there’s no doubt that the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team are unstoppable with TUDOR by their side. The new TUDOR X Alinghi Red Bull Racing Pelagos watches are crafted with durability, precision, innovation and audacity - the ultimate match for the team.” - Bruce, Head of Watches.
TUDOR Pelagos FXD Chrono 43mm Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition Men's Watch - £4,560
Celebrating the TUDOR X Alinghi Red Bull Racing partnership, this TUDOR Pelagos FXD Chrono 43mm Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition Men's Watch brings everything you’d expect from an iconic collaboration. The carbon composite case and bezel insert mark the first time TUDOR has ever used this material in their timepieces, which is exceptionally resistant to sea-salt corrosion. Paired with the seafaring fabric strap, that’s made from a single fabric “Team Blue” jacquard-woven ribbon with red detailing, its fit is unique, robust and comfortable. It’s also connected to the case with fixed strap bars, a feature never seen before on a TUDOR chronograph. It’s definitely an icon in the making.
A watch with two TUDOR firsts? It certainly has the daring spirit and strength of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team, fit for all the challenges of the gruelling yacht races. The unique blend of carbon composite, titanium and stainless steel case is a direct replica of the materials used in the team’s yacht, the Alinghi Red Bull Racing AC75. Also a nod to the AC75 is the striking chronograph dial, showcasing the colourways that represent the colours of the yacht, the dial perfectly matched to the “Team Blue”, with the red accents alluding to the stripes on the hull. We know that this watch is destined for greatness.
What we love:
The 43mm case, constructed from carbon composite in a TUDOR first, providing a water resistance of 200m
The COSC-certified movement, the Manufacture Calibre MT5813, boasting a power reserve of 70 hours
The 60-minute bidirectional bezel, crafted in titanium with a matte black carbon composite insert
TUDOR Pelagos FXD 42mm Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition Automatic Watch - £3,310
Another tribute to the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team, this TUDOR Pelagos FXD 42mm Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition Automatic Watch is crafted in the same, innovative carbon composite, titanium and stainless steel case as the 43mm version. The bi-directional rotatable bezel is filled with Grade X1 Swiss Super-LumiNova® for enhanced readability, the perfect lightweight partner for yacht racing and beyond. Paired with the Team Blue” jacquard-woven ribbon fabric strap, it’s destined to be at home on the waves.
What we love:
The 43mm case, constructed from carbon composite in a TUDOR first, providing a water resistance of 200m
The vibrant blues and red accents, which celebrate the colours of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team
The COSC-certified movement, the Manufacture Calibre MT5813, boasting a power reserve of 70 hours
TUDOR Pelagos 39mm Titanium Automatic Men’s Watch - £4,040
Timeless and sleek, TUDOR Pelagos 39mm Titanium Automatic Men’s Watch is the ultimate companion for aquatic adventures and beyond. With a titanium case and bracelet, water resistance of 200m, and COSC-certified movement with 70 hours power reserve, you’re covered for precision and versatility wherever you go.
What we love:
Constructed in durable grade 2 titanium, accompanied by a matching strap with the ‘T-fit’ safety clasp
The unidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic and luminous finish for enhanced legibility
This timepiece comes with a complimentary black rubber strap with a pin buckle and diver’s extension
TUDOR Black Bay 58 39mm Automatic Men's Watch - £3,450
From the TUDOR Black Bay collection, this TUDOR Black Bay 58 39mm Automatic Men's Watch is a sports watch with style. With a sophisticated aesthetic, this timepiece features a unidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute graduated disc and gold-tone accents. Kitted out with a water resistance of 200m, a COSC-certified movement, and a rotating bezel, it really can do it all.
What we love:
The Manufacture Calibre MT5402, powering the show-stopping movement and providing a power reserve of 70 hours
The stainless steel case and matching riveted bracelet for durability and style
The statement ‘Snowflake’ hands, an instantly recognisable feature that characterises the Black Bay and Pelagos collections
Our verdict
Things we like
✔ The timepieces are perfect for water sports and diving
✔ Constructed with high-tech materials with a water resistance of 200m
✔ The advanced complications like the chronograph, GMT and tachymeter functions
Perfect for
✔ Those looking for durable, robust timepieces
✔ Divers and water sports enthusiasts
✔ Those who would like a timepiece of the highest watchmaking standards, with COSC-certified movements
Find out more about the TUDOR X Alinghi Red Bull Racing partnership, or for more advice when it comes to finding the right timepiece for you, discover our Guide To Buying A TUDOR.
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