I wanted a cheap yachting timer, look what I found...

[the_lone_wolf]

Hi all

Don't venture into these parts often, despite my love for fine timepieces, several already expensive hobbies mean I'm not in a position to drop large amounts of money on nice watches

Anyway, I'm into my second season of yacht racing now and I fancied a yacht timer. I started seeking out the yacht version of my daily Seiko (the SPC049P1) but not one second hand one to be found and new they were too much

Not a lot grabbed me from other brands that I could afford, until I spotted a Citizen Promaster Navisurf on ebay in the US - one cheeky bid later and it's on it's way. Not bad for £85 (+ customs/shipping etc etc)





No real point to this thread, just excited about a new purchase...

Coincidentally enough I bought my first proper watch with my first pay check from my first job, just found out yesterday that after leaving and returning to the same company my contract is being extended permanently yesterday

[michael gould]

congrats on the job............the watch might by some on here be described as "vulgar" ........it's certainly "busy"

enjoy

[Kermit power]

michael gould said:

the watch might by some on here be described as "vulgar" ........it's certainly "busy"

That would only begin to be a valid objection if the OP wasn't making use of the "busyness". Given that he said he was specifically looking for a yachting timer, surely the "busyness" is absolutely essential to the watch, and the main reason for buying it?

[the_lone_wolf]

I can see why some wouldn't like it - it serves a purpose though, for the most part...

I do have some more normal watches for every day - this one's for racing...

[yeti]

Against all odds, i rather like that OP, well done!

I have of course no idea how it works and what it's supposed to do, will you be able to operate it with frozen fingers?

[avinalarf]

yeti said:

Against all odds, i rather like that OP, well done!

I have of course no idea how it works and what it's supposed to do, will you be able to operate it with frozen fingers?

Lewis ,it comes with a packet of frozen fish fingers ,so no problem there ?
Apologies to OP .

[the_lone_wolf]

yeti said:

Against all odds, i rather like that OP, well done!

I have of course no idea how it works and what it's supposed to do, will you be able to operate it with frozen fingers?

Thanks!! I know what you mean, it would be an easy watch to dislike, especially with the original bracelet strap which is a bit too gold, but somehow it caught my eye too!!

In yacht racing, you get warning signals at 5 minutes, 1 minute and at the start time - the idea being to be as close to the start line as possible without crossing it while fighting 10+ other boats who all want to force you over (and they can legally do it given the right conditions)

This watch gives you timed sound signals at 5,4,3,2,1 minutes and then 30, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 seconds so you know without checking your watch exactly when the start is - makes judging the start much easier

The watch is a bit old (90s I think) when they used to use 10 minute start sequences, hence the 10 minute marker, these days the racing rules say to use 5 minutes

The buttons seem pretty chunky, and the user manual seems to make the process of setting the timer reasonably easy, so fingers crossed it should go just fine even when it's a bit chilly!!

[yeti]

the_lone_wolf said:

fingers crossed it should go just fine even when it's a bit chilly!!

Thanks for the run down

Good luck with it!

[AlvinSultana]

the_lone_wolf said:

Thanks!! I know what you mean, it would be an easy watch to dislike, especially with the original bracelet strap which is a bit too gold, but somehow it caught my eye too!!

In yacht racing, you get warning signals at 5 minutes, 1 minute and at the start time - the idea being to be as close to the start line as possible without crossing it while fighting 10+ other boats who all want to force you over (and they can legally do it given the right conditions)

This watch gives you timed sound signals at 5,4,3,2,1 minutes and then 30, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 seconds so you know without checking your watch exactly when the start is - makes judging the start much easier

The watch is a bit old (90s I think) when they used to use 10 minute start sequences, hence the 10 minute marker, these days the racing rules say to use 5 minutes

The buttons seem pretty chunky, and the user manual seems to make the process of setting the timer reasonably easy, so fingers crossed it should go just fine even when it's a bit chilly!!

Sounds perfect for the reason you purchased it.

Ignore the dickwads and enjoy your v v v fine watch.

[yeti]

AlvinSultana said:

Ignore the dickwads.

[michael gould]

AlvinSultana said:

the_lone_wolf said:

Thanks!! I know what you mean, it would be an easy watch to dislike, especially with the original bracelet strap which is a bit too gold, but somehow it caught my eye too!!

In yacht racing, you get warning signals at 5 minutes, 1 minute and at the start time - the idea being to be as close to the start line as possible without crossing it while fighting 10+ other boats who all want to force you over (and they can legally do it given the right conditions)

This watch gives you timed sound signals at 5,4,3,2,1 minutes and then 30, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 seconds so you know without checking your watch exactly when the start is - makes judging the start much easier

The watch is a bit old (90s I think) when they used to use 10 minute start sequences, hence the 10 minute marker, these days the racing rules say to use 5 minutes

The buttons seem pretty chunky, and the user manual seems to make the process of setting the timer reasonably easy, so fingers crossed it should go just fine even when it's a bit chilly!!

Sounds perfect for the reason you purchased it.

Ignore the dickwads and enjoy your v v v fine watch.

If your referring to me .....thanks........just for the record I also rather like the watch ......not keen on the strap or bezel but the face is fun.......not as nice as the OP's first Seiko which is a handsome watch

[the_lone_wolf]

michael gould said:

...just for the record I also rather like the watch ......not keen on the strap or bezel but the face is fun.......not as nice as the OP's first Seiko which is a handsome watch

That Seiko has received so many compliments from people wearing far more expensive metal its unreal

Shame mine's a little worn now, i think the friendly term is patena...

I appreciate all comments, even if you think it's utterly ghastly. No need for folks to take lumps from one another on my part :-)

[Hoofy]

the_lone_wolf said:

yeti said:

Against all odds, i rather like that OP, well done!

I have of course no idea how it works and what it's supposed to do, will you be able to operate it with frozen fingers?

Thanks!! I know what you mean, it would be an easy watch to dislike, especially with the original bracelet strap which is a bit too gold, but somehow it caught my eye too!!

In yacht racing, you get warning signals at 5 minutes, 1 minute and at the start time - the idea being to be as close to the start line as possible without crossing it while fighting 10+ other boats who all want to force you over (and they can legally do it given the right conditions)

This watch gives you timed sound signals at 5,4,3,2,1 minutes and then 30, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 seconds so you know without checking your watch exactly when the start is - makes judging the start much easier

The watch is a bit old (90s I think) when they used to use 10 minute start sequences, hence the 10 minute marker, these days the racing rules say to use 5 minutes

The buttons seem pretty chunky, and the user manual seems to make the process of setting the timer reasonably easy, so fingers crossed it should go just fine even when it's a bit chilly!!

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