Memosail Regatta Yacht Timer Chronograph Shreve Crump & Low either in solid gold or

either in solid gold or gold-filled

to quote the man himself: “Beauty is the simple result of a well-made work

the harsh look of the manufacture’s military watches is softened for the post-war age

and the black bezel insert has lightly faded to a grey tone

Memosail Regatta Yacht Timer Chronograph Shreve Crump & Low either in solid gold orPurpose built watches have captured the minds and hearts of collectors for decades. Many have found an enduring place in the pantheon of classic designs even though they might not still be used for their intended purpose. During yachting regattas, so called yacht timers were equipped with special countdown functions that allowed a skipper to line up his vessel such that it would cross the start line exactly at the sounding of the starting gun. Of