About Yuki Tsunoda’s watch collection
Yuki Tsunoda is a Japanese Formula 1 driver who has carved out a reputation as one of the most aggressive and entertaining talents on the grid. Born in Sagamihara in 2000, he rose through the junior single-seater ranks via Formula 3 and Formula 2 before making his F1 debut with AlphaTauri — later rebranded as RB — in 2021. Known for his raw speed, combative wheel-to-wheel racing, and unfiltered radio messages, Tsunoda has become a genuine fan favourite in the paddock. His career trajectory has been closely watched by the sport, and he has long been considered a candidate for a seat at Red Bull Racing proper.
When it comes to watches, the Yuki Tsunoda watch collection leans decidedly accessible and enthusiast-driven rather than high-horology. The one confirmed sighting in our database puts him squarely in MoonSwatch territory — specifically the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto (reference SO33E100). Released in March 2022 as part of the eleven-piece planetary collection developed jointly by Omega and Swatch, the Mission to Pluto edition is immediately recognisable by its deep burgundy-red bezel insert and matching chronograph subdials set against a panda-style dial. Built from Swatch's proprietary Bioceramic material, the case blends ceramic powder and bio-sourced plastic to produce a lightweight, matte finish that wears very differently from traditional luxury sports watches. Of all eleven variants, Pluto became arguably the most sought-after, its underdog status — the planet was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 — giving it a narrative that connected with collectors immediately.
The choice is fitting for a driver who himself operates with something to prove. Pluto is perpetually overlooked on paper but carries genuine character, a quality Tsunoda's supporters would argue applies equally to the man wearing it. Whether his collection grows into more traditional fine watchmaking territory as his F1 career develops remains to be seen, but for now the MoonSwatch signals a driver who buys what he likes rather than what is expected.