A 1970 Aquastar Regate yacht racing timer. A silvered dial with a sunburst finish. Large steel block hour markers, elongated at the quarters. This watch features a 10 minute countdown timer, originally intended for the countdown to the start of a yacht race. When reset, the apertures at the top go gradually from blue to red, then to silver. Each aperture takes 1 minute to change colour. The second function is indicated by a yellow/orange counterbalanced hand. Signed to the dial ''Racing'' below the Lemania crown logo, as these watches utilised Lemania calibres.A large stainless steel case in excellent condition, with the original brushed steel finish and contrasting polished edges. Original Aquastar winding crown. A screw down case back, impressed with the large Aquastar Geneve logo. Case reference 9851.The watch is powered by a 17 jewel caliber 1345 Lemania mechanism. The rotor bears the Aquastar script, indicating their inspection and association of this particular calibre. C...