105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 257

V.I.P. Memosail
Regatta

A rare vintage "Yachting" chronograph with patented regatta countdown timer for yacht racing - with original box

Sold

estimated
9001.500 €
Price realized
1.000 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back, original steel bracelet, bracelet length 145 mm, total length 185 mm.
Dial
Black and brown, cut-out section for the countdown function.
Movement
Manual.
Ref.7168 1
Cal.VALJOUX 7737
Diam.43 x 44 mm
Circa1975
Ctry.Switzerland


This exceptionally rare Memosail regatta countdown timer in excellent condition features a large aperture in the dial from 12 to 4 o’clock to follow the countdown. Under the dial is a plastic indicator disk divided in 15 segments for 15 minutes, of which 5 segments can be seen in the cut-out section, moving counterclockwise. At zero the indicator disk shows START.