Tissot in pole position with the new T-Race MotoGP™
Last weekend, the famous MotoGP, the French Motorcycle Grand Prix, took place at the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans, for which the watch brand Tissot is the official timekeeper. Étienne took the opportunity to grab his microphone and camera to bring you a report from the heart of the event. Up close with the riders, directly in the pit lane walk and the paddocks, he tells you everything about the behind-the-scenes timing process. This will be followed by a return to the pits in Paris - alongside Frank Sans C - to discover the new T-Race MotoGP™ watches.
Tissot T-Race MotoGP™ : two versions on the starting line
Unsurprisingly, these two cars are definitely made for racing. They are imbued with the world of motorcycling, through their design, their details and their mechanics. A well-oiled mechanics, moreover, with the first model: T-Race MotoGP™ Automatic Chronograph. Limited to 2025 pieces, this edition, with an imposing diameter of 45 mm, is machined from 316L steel.
Water-resistant to 100 meters, the ultra-robust chronograph features a bezel with six visible screws reminiscent of a brake disc; a caseband adorned with fins reminiscent of those cooling an engine; a textured black silicone strap, inspired by engine components; and very racing pushers.
This instrument features an openworked dial, enhanced with a blue tachymeter scale. It reveals the workings of a competition movement: a Valjoux automatic caliber, offering approximately 68 hours of power reserve. Also visible through a transparent caseback, it is equipped with a non-magnetic Nivachron™ balance spring and a meticulously cut oscillating weight.
The quartz version with an EOL (End Of Life) battery life indicator is limited to 8,000 pieces. It is distinguished by its red elements. A color that can be found on the printed tachometer, which pays homage to the MotoGP™ speed record of 366.1 km/h set in 2023 by Brad Binder, a South African motorcycle speed racer. The little extra is the box in which the watches are delivered: a helmet-shaped case. We love it!
Consult the technical sheet of the Tissot T-Race MotoGP Chronograph Automatic – €2,175
Consult the technical sheet of the T-Race MotoGP Quartz Chronograph – €695
Au-delà de la course
From motorcycle racing to the paddocks, the models available in turquoise green and vibrant orange are sure to excite. These ultra-colorful watches feature the same imposing 45 mm case and technical attributes as their quartz counterparts.
Because the world of racing in general, and motorcycling in particular, is not just a man’s business, three other variations offered in 38 mm “take the lead” of the pieces with smaller diameters, in order to appeal to a more feminine audience. In 316L steel, they are associated with a white, black or champagne silicone strap, coordinated with the color of the dial. Note that the watch which has a white mother-of-pearl dial is enhanced by a baguette-cut ceramic bezel.
See also: