Later both Lorenz en Constantin Weisz will use the movement as well. Late 1970’s: introduction of a V.I.P Memosail, with a Valjoux 7767 movement. Followed by Tissot, Omega and again Heuer and a little later by Lemania itself. In 2007 Habring uses this movement for their ChronoSport Nautic.ġ970’s: introduction of the new Aquastar Regate, with a Lemania 1345 movement. The first wristwatch movement using the 5-dot system for measuring the 5 minute regatta countdown!īeginning 1970’s: both Le Phare and Lorenz introduced their yachttimer, with a Valjoux 237 movement.ġ970’s: introduction of the Memosail, with a Valjoux 7737 movement. Mid 1960’s: introduction of the Aquastar Regate, with a Felsa 4000N movement. Over the years various mechanical (and quartz) regatta movements have been developed. These movements are described in the brand list, underneath you see the caliber timeline.
#Sailing timer countdown full
They have a special feature to visualize the remaining time to the start, helping the helmsman to obtain the best position, reaching the starting line at full speed, just as the starting gun sounds! Yachttimers, also referred to as regatta timers, yachting chronographs or sailing watches, are watches specially designed and made for the countdown to the start of a sailing race.
This countdown enables the competing yachts to manoeuvre the boat as best as possible to the starting line and time of the race.
At first this was a 5 minutes period, later on 10, 15, and even 3 or 6 minutes. Unlike any other competition at a regatta audible and visual signs are given before the actual start, instead of at the starting time. The term regatta comes from the Venetian regata (contention for mastery) or regatare (compete).
But what exactly is a regatta watch?Ī regatta is a series of boat races, especially for sailing or rowing but even for powerboats. This website is dedicated to regatta-yachttimer watches.
0 kommentar(er)
