Frédérique Constant - Yachttimer - FC-380ST4H6-CL - Men - 2011-present

2 years international manufacturer guarantee Gender men's watch / unisex Silver dial Housing made of steel, silver-colored Clasp folding clasp Aligator strap, black leather Automatic movement Sapphire crystal Country of origin Switzerland Waterproof up to 100m Diameter 42mm Scope of delivery clock, box and papers FC-380 caliber Stone number 25 Power reserve 48h Vibration 28,800 / h Luminous indices Luminous hands See-through bottom countdown The Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown, a signature of Frederique Constant, returned to the watch scene in 2019. As early as 1997, at the instigation of her co-founder Peter Stas, who himself has a passion for sailing and the open sea, she was included in the maison's collections. A New Approach to Sailing in Watchmaking Frederique Constant's Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown features a technical complication popular with yachting and racing enthusiasts: the countdown to the start of the regatta. Her classically stylish new look is the epitome of luxurious sport chic, which was designed for both regattas and relaxed pontoon times. The new Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown is housed in an elegant 42 mm case made of polished stainless steel and features a silver-colored dial that plays with the harmony of colors. Inspired by the most breathtaking examples of traditional luxury watchmaking, this new dial features a guilloche pattern. This age-old finish gives the light a regular pattern in which it can dance, expand and be reflected, like waves and swellings that show a constantly changing appearance depending on the viewing angle. To complement this elegant symphony of tones, this new version comes with a matching black leather strap that is fastened with a folding clasp. Inside the case is the automatic caliber FC-380. It beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph, has a power reserve of 48 hours and is guaranteed to be water-resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters) . Ingenuity and simplicity The dial is adorned with wide hour and minute hands, which are highlighted by a luminous treatment and complemented by an orange-colored hand that underlines the sporty look. At 12 o'clock it is located exactly in the middle of a luminous hour hand with a double index. Under the latter are the five openings that make up the central complication of the Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown: the countdown. At the top of the dial, each point stands for 1 minute. Pressing the top button starts the first countdown, with all points gradually turning from white to dark blue. When all 5 points are dark blue, 5 minutes have passed. The second countdown, the last 5 minutes before the start signal, then begins automatically. This time the 5 dots will gradually turn orange. When the fifth and last point has turned orange and the second hand is at 12 o'clock, the regatta is officially in progress. According to its positioning, the new Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown costs the same as the two-tone model already in the collection: € 3,295 (recommended retail price) .