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A Fresh Take on Sailing in Watchmaking

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06/04/2020 by

A Frederique Constant signature timepiece, the Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown made its return to the watchmaking scene in 2019. It joined the Maison's collections as early as 1997 at the instigation of its co-founder Peter Stas, who is passionate about sailing and the open sea himself.

Frederique Constant’s Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown offers a technical complication popular with fans of yachting and regattas: the countdown to the start of the race. Its classically stylish new look is the epitome of luxury sports chic, designed for regattas and relaxed pontoon times alike. 

Ingenuity and simplicity 

Located at the top of the dial, each dot represents 1 minute. Pressing the button at the top starts the first countdown, gradually turning all the dots from grey to white. When all 5 dots are white, 5 minutes have passed. 

The second countdown, the final 5 minutes before the starting signal, then begins automatically. This time, the 5 dots gradually turn orange. When the 5th and final dot has turned orange and the seconds hand is at 12 o’clock, the regatta is officially underway. 

Consistent with its positioning, the new Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown costs the same as the two-tone model already in the collection: €3,495 (recommended retail price).
Available with a rubber strap at no extra charge for an even sportier look.

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