A number of luxury watch brands have gotten involved in sponsoring sailing teams and events. Some brands have even developed timepieces specifically suited for competitive sailing and other nautical activities, often incorporating some version of the all-important regatta countdown function. Here we run down seven yachting and regatta watches and reveal why they’re ideal companions out on the waves.
1.Corum Admiral’s Cup AC-One 45 Tides
Bremont Regatta OTUSA
The U.K.-based Bremont brand has also served as Official Timing partner to the America?s Cup and to the competition?s defending champion, Oracle Team USA. To commemorate the races, Bremont brought out at this year’s Baselworld this COSC-certified regatta timer, the Bremont Regatta OTUSA. The watch has 15- minute and 5-minute countdown displays at 12 o?clock, a 12-hour counter and date aperture at 6 o?clock and running seconds at 9 o?clock. Bremont has incorporated into the crown a bit of carbon fiber taken from one of the foils of a 2013 Oracle Team USA AC72 yacht. The case is titanium, 43 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 100 meters. It has a transparent back through which you can see the rotor, decorated with a wave-like pattern and the words ?America?s Cup.? Price: $6,895. 7. Ulysse Nardin Marine Regatta Chronograph
Ulysse Nardin Marine Regatta Chronograph limited edition
 
Ulysse Nardin tapped two professional yachtsmen, Loïck Peyron and Iain Percy from the Swedish Artemis Racing team (w...