IN TIME FOR THE TOUR DE FRANCE
For the 111th edition which began in Florence in Italy and will end in Paris, the brand revealed a chronograph to celebrate the most famous cycling race in the world.
Like every year, the most popular sporting event attracts cycling fans. Tissot, official timekeeper of the Tour de France since 2016, presents a watch in the colors of the legendary race for each edition. This year, the PR 100 Tour de France Special Edition features a 40 mm-diameter, 11.3 mm-thick case in 316 L stainless steel. The competition logo decorates the back.
Inside this case, water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters, the time information moves on a black dial whose surface is reminiscent of asphalt. The hands to measure time are painted in yellow. The direct-drive has a bicycle-shaped counterweight.
To guarantee excellent readability in all conditions, the hour and minute hands and the markers are coated in white Super-LumiNova®. All of these elements and the date at half past four are driven by a Swiss Made quartz caliber. Two straps accompany this sporty-looking model. The steel one can be easily interchanged with a bi-material alternative imitating the texture of handlebars. The PR 100 Tour de France Special Edition can thus be worn with or without the winner’s jersey. Note that a PR 100 La Vuelta a España is also available for the same price. This timepiece has red shading on its hands.
