The folks over at Hodinkee give us a detailed look at a collaboration for the ages. Legendary sport bike manufacturer Ducati announced their first ever partnership with a Swiss watch company. Tudor, the brand behind the Heritage Chronograph from last year’s Basel, is now the “official timing partner” of Ducati.
To celebrate this partnership, the CEO’s of both companies presented a special edition Tudor Fastrider chronograph you see above, complete with Ducati’s trademark black and red colors. The watch is 42mm in diameter, features an automatic chronograph with 46 hour power reserve, and has a cool quick-set date button at 9 o’clock coated in PVD.
Though this Ducati-themed Fastrider will not be a limited edition, it will be made in lower numbers than the standard production Fastrider. The price for the Fastrider will range from 3300CHF to 3500CHF depending on which bracelet option you choose — nylon strap, leather strap or steel bracelet.
This is a great looking watch! $3,900 for the watch is really accessible.
I agree, $3,900 is a steal and it looks really good on the nylon strap (surprisingly).
By any chance, will this watch be available at Ducati dealerships?
The black/red nylon strap is a killer. When’s it releasing??
Fastrider Chrono > Heritage Chrono
Tough choice. I’d probably roll with this one just because I own a Ducati bike already.