THOMAX | Yachting Chronograph
Multicolored Tritium Dial
1960s
For your collection of incredibly original yachting watches, there is this "new-old-stock" swiss made Thomax Yachting Chronograph with a superb, 100% dreamlike Multicolor Yachting Dial with fantastically preserved tritium, in a lovely cream-colored patina.
This timemachine from the 1960s is unworn – like new.
A truly remarkable find from the past!
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The purpose of yachting chronographs is to allow the skipper to keep track of the countdown period before a yacht race begins. The distinctive feature of this Thomax Yachting Chronograph is a blue “regatta start” minute counter at three o'clock. This counter allows the wearer to count down from 5 minutes, a period of significance in yacht racing, as boat captains are required to navigate their vessels to the starting line before the regatta begins. In addition, the deep black dial features an outer scale with a “tachymeter” function.
A tachymeter on a watch is a scale used to measure speed or distance based on time; for this purpose, the scale works in conjunction with the chronograph / stopwatch function.
It is well known that the tachymeter is used to measure speeds in racing. Less well known is that the tachymeter can also be used to measure distances, specifically when the speed is constant, such as in yachting.
The remarkable functionality of this chronograph is enhanced by the excellent legible multicolored dial, the deep red hands for the seconds and totalizers, as well as the Valjoux movement caliber, renowned for its high level of precision, accurate timekeeping & reliable performance.
An outstanding Thomax dial design and a yachting chronograph that serves only one purpose: Yaching.
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NOS - This Thomax Yachting Chronograph still has the protective film from the factory on the back cover!
We completely overhauled this beauty in year 2025 to ensure it performs as a yachting chronograph should - perfectly. This swiss made collectible is furthermore fully protected for you by our 1-year guarantee.
Ready for adventures on the ocean?
Manual movement caliber Valjoux 7733
Diameter 37,5 mm without crown
Technical indications | Keeping time -1 sec/day
Serviced 2025
Differential taxation according to § 25a UStG. No taxes included. | Differenzbesteuerung nach § 25a UStG. Kunstgegenstände und Sammlungsstücke, Sonderregelung.
