Carbon 25: How Tudor Celebrated the Austin GP with a Racing Bulls-Themed Chronograph

A Dial That Echoed the Livery in Carbon 25

Inside this carbon shell sat the Tudor Carbon 25’s most striking design cue: its dial. Tudor called it Racing White, but the standout feature was the pair of carbon sub-counters. Their pattern mimicked the textures seen on the Racing Bulls’ tortoise-shell livery that weekend, a clever nod that made the watch feel like wearable bodywork from the RB car.

The bold black “snowflake” hands and the applied markers were filled with Super-LumiNova for maximum legibility, echoing the high-contrast graphics teams use on steering wheels and dashboards. There was even a date window at 6 o’clock, a practical touch that didn’t disturb the symmetry of the dial.

A Chronograph Engine Built for the Paddock

Inside the Carbon 25, beat Tudor’s Manufacture Calibre MT5813, a COSC-certified chronograph movement built for endurance and reliability. With a 70-hour power reserve, a column-wheel mechanism, and a high-precision regulating organ, it was the kind of engine expected from a brand that treats performance as seriously as aesthetics.

The movement ran at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and had been tested for shock resistance, magnetic resilience, and long-term accuracy. In watchmaking terms, it was the equivalent of an F1 power unit: compact, meticulously engineered, and relentlessly reliable under pressure.

Titanium Controls for a Mechanical Machine

The screw-down crown and chronograph pushers were made from PVD-finished titanium, giving them a technical, almost industrial feel. The crown featured the Tudor rose, while the pushers were built for crisp engagement.