Frederique Constant?s latest releases continue what has become a bit of a tradition for the brand: introducing serious complications into value-driven watches with classic aesthetics that recall the finest Swiss manufactures. They have notably released a truly impressive perpetual calendar, a world timer, and even a tourbillon with eye popping retail prices in styles that make them hard to ignore. Their new Yacht Timer collection ? built around the Regatta Countdown and Yacht Timer GMT ? includes two new complicated watches with a clear and appealing aesthetic. Let’s take a closer look.

Frederique Constant Yacht Timer GMT and Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown 

Case Material: Stainless steel and stainless steel with rose gold plating 
Dial: Regatta Countdown in silver or navy blue; Yacht Timer GMT in grey or silver Dimensions: 42mm
Crystal: Sapphire 
Water Resistance: 10 ATM 
Movement: FC-380 (Regatta Countdown), FC-350 (Yacht Timer GMT)
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet or leather   
Price: Regatta Countdown starts at $2,895; Yacht Timer GMT starts at $1,995
Reference Number: Yacht Timer GMT: FC-350GT4H2B, FC-350VT4H4; Regatta Countdown: FC-380VT4H2B, FC-380VT4H4, FC-380NT4H4, FC-380ST4H6
Expected Release: Available now

I think the natural headline grabber here is the Regatta Countdown, so let?s start there. A regatta timer is an unusual and highly specialized chronograph designed for use in sail boat races, or regattas, hence the name. For tho...