Skywalker X-33 Regatta ETNZ

In Context

At 45 mm it is a large watch — well above this catalogue’s 40 mm median, and enough to dominate a narrow wrist. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. Rated to 30 m, it is protected against rain and splashes and nothing beyond that.

It is quartz, so it will hold time far more closely than any mechanical watch here, and asks for a battery every few years rather than a service.

318.92.45.79.01.001 stands on its own in this catalogue — no other reference here shares its base number. It pairs a black dial with a titanium case. It was a limited edition.

Caliber 5619 is a highly precise thermo-compensated multi-functional quartz movement with special functions. It is based on the X33 caliber 5619, but features special functions for regatta timing Analogue functions include hours, minutes and seconds, as well as a racing countdown. Digital functions show three different time zones, chronograph, timer, calendar indication, two alarms and perpetual calendar. A Professional Regatta Function offers CTD (countdown) to the start, and RAC (Race) count up for racing. The LGB (logbook) allows two races to be recorded with 10 buoy recordings each.