Sunday, 22 January 2017
Ulysse Nardin: Marine Regatta Chronograph
America’s Cup, culminating this spring in Bermuda. The novelty of the
Marine Regatta Chronograph is a bi-directional chronograph counter that
automatically begins timing the race once the countdown is complete,
thus eliminating the need to hit the restart button at the precise
moment when the race begins. Official fleet yacht races begin with
either a five-, seven- or 10-minute countdown to the starting signal,
during which time boats jockey for a position as close to the starting
line as possible without crossing it and thus facing major penalties. The 650-component Caliber UN-155 is based on the manufacture
automatic chronograph Caliber UN-153, and has a three-day power reserve.
The 44-mm case is stainless steel and has a fluted bezel with rubber
inserts, molded rubber pushers, a screw-down crown and 100-meter water
resistance. There are two dial variations, one in ocean blue with
signature Artemis Racing yellow and the other in sea foam. Both have
yellow countdown registers and luminescent hands. There is also a
limited-edition series of 35 Marine Regatta Chronographs with black
champlevé enamel dials. The regular series is priced at $15,900, and the
special edition, at $29,800. (watchtime)
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