
Ulysse Nardin’s Regatta Chronograph Focuses on Functionality
Getting off to a good start. This is precisely the purpose of this groundbreaking regatta chronograph – with a patent to prove it – equipped with a sweep countdown timer that can be set from 1 to 10 minutes. Victory comes down to those crucial minutes before the starting gun goes off while maneuvering to cross starting line with optimal positioning and perfect timing. Following the countdown, the bi-directional seconds hand starts moving in a clockwise direction and begins timing the race. Clear, intuitive and accurate functionality from Ulysse Nardin, with the support of Artemis Racing, the company’s official partner for the 35th America’s Cup.
The purpose of a regatta chronograph is not only to track racing time but, above all, to count down the critical minutes before the racers cross the starting line. The “Fleet Race,” which takes place on a course marked by buoys, begins with a five, seven or ten-minute countdown at the end of which the yachts begin sailing the course. During this decisive interval of time, the competitors strategically array themselves on the starting line – based on winds and, most importantly, keeping clear of other competitors – in order to cross the line as close as possible to the starting signal. A good start determines the success in this test of skill, tactics and technical expertise. The new Ulysse Nardin Regatta chronograph delivers groundbreaking functionality and intuitive tracking of these crucial minutes. Dedicated to top-level sailing, this watch has been developed with the expert advice of famous yachtsmen Loïck Peyron and Iain Percy, both brand ambassadors and members of the Artemis Racing team.
Power and Refinement: With its distinctive appearance, the Regatta timepiece recalls the nautical roots of the company. Its heavy 44mm diameter steel case, water-resistant to 100 meters, is completed by a fluted bezel with rubber inserts, a screw-down crown and two molded rubber pushers. Its faceted lugs perfectly integrate the rubber strap featuring titanium inserts and folding buckle.
Turning to the dial, two variations are offered: the first features an ocean blue with bursts of signature Artemis Racing yellow and the second vivid sea foam. Both have a yellow countdown register punctuated by a sweep hand, Arabic numerals, indexes, appliqué Roman numerals glided over by central luminous hands, a yellow-tipped seconds hand and 12-hour and 60-minute subdials with the date displayed in a round aperture at the 6 o’clock position.
Technical Specifications
References
- 1553-155-3/43, blue dial
- 1553-155-3/40, white dial
Movement
- In-house designed automatic winding caliber UN-155
- Silicium escapement and spring,
- 28’800 v/h
- Power Reserve: Approximately three days
Functions
- Chronograph with central seconds
- 12 hours and 60 minutes counter at 6 o’clock
- Seconds hand that can be stopped to adjust the hour
- Date at 6’clock, backward/forward setting
- Regatta Functions
- Countdown timer that can be set from 1 to 10 minutes, and with an inverter mechanism of the second and release of the running time
Case
- 44mm
- Stainless steel
- Fluted bezel
- Screw-down crown
- Rubber-coated pushers
- Water-resistance 100 m
- Sapphire crystal caseback
Dial
- Blue or white with Roman numerals
Strap
- Rubber with titanium element and folding buckle