The Frederique Constant Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown Sets Sail Again After A Two Decade ...

Frederique Constant first released its regatta timer watch as a family-owned business in 1997, created by Co-Founder Peter Stas to commemorate his love of sailing Now, under the umbrella of its parent company, Citizen Group, the Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown is back some 22 years later as part of the Yacht Timer collection As to whether these watches will get much actual use in regattas remains to be seen, and in many ways, that's beside the point.

There's a high degree of contrast between the countdown timer at the top and the rest of the dial elements The movement features a 48hr power reserve and is visible through an exhibition caseback, an appreciated addition on watches of all stripes that is slightly more satisfying here given the depth of the multi-layered movement At 42mm in diameter and a thick 42mm at that, the Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown feels substantial on the wrist, and maybe that's fitting for a maritime instrument like this.

With its hefty case and attention-grabbing countdown timer, the Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown might not qualify as an everyday watch, but it would make a strong contender for a go-to summer watch. . Source