In a shock transfer, Tudor has unveiled its newest timepiece, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink,” only a day after asserting its partnership with David Beckham’s Inter Miami soccer membership. The collaboration, which sees Beckham as a Tudor ambassador, not solely entails the creation of the growth staff but additionally contains the number of its distinctive color scheme: pink.
The announcement on Monday caught many off guard, as there had been no prior indication of a watch launch following the partnership information. Nonetheless, inside 24 hours, the watch world was launched to the Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink.”
Whereas the watch might look like a pure development following the Inter Miami partnership, its significance goes past soccer. Famend Taiwanese musician Jay Chou, one other Tudor ambassador, is thought for his love of the color pink, suggesting a collaborative inspiration from two influential figures related to the model.
The Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink” maintains the usual options of the Black Bay Chrono sequence, together with a 41mm metal case, two subdial shows, a date window at six o’clock, screw-down pushers, snowflake fingers, and COSC-certified Calibre MT5813.
Nonetheless, a notable addition is the five-link bracelet, harking back to the Rolex Jubilee, launched by Tudor final 12 months. This bracelet, that includes Tudor’s T-fit clasp extension system, provides a brand new dimension to the watch’s design.
The standout characteristic of the Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink” is its vibrant pink dial, incomes it the nickname “pink panda” dial. The distinction between the black sub-registers and the domed pink floor, together with crimson accents for the depth score and chronograph seconds tip, contributes to its placing look.
Priced at $5,675, Tudor acknowledges that the pink dial might not enchantment to all tastes. Consequently, the watch won’t be a part of the common manufacturing line however may have a restricted launch, with actual manufacturing numbers but to be disclosed.
Regardless of its daring departure from Tudor’s sometimes conservative aesthetic, the Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink” injects a way of vitality and pleasure into the gathering. With its sudden launch simply forward of Watches & Wonders 2024, anticipation is excessive for what Tudor will unveil on April ninth.