Vintage Heuer Regatta Yacht Racing Timer Watch – Professional Service & Repair
Introduction
The Heuer Regatta Yacht Racing Timer is a distinctive vintage chronograph designed specifically for competitive sailing, and this example is powered by the highly regarded Lemania 1345 automatic chronograph movement. Known for its robust construction and innovative regatta countdown function, the Lemania 1345 allows sailors to precisely time race starts using a combination of chronograph and countdown indications. Servicing a watch of this complexity requires specialized experience with both vintage Heuer chronographs and Lemania automatic movements, ensuring reliable operation while preserving originality.
Servicing the Heuer Regatta Timer
When this Heuer Regatta yacht racing timer arrived at the bench, it displayed the age-related issues typical of vintage chronographs with specialized modules: dried oils, sticky levers, and inconsistent countdown operation. To restore peak performance, the movement was fully disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, and inspected. The regatta module and chronograph components was carefully adjusted to ensure smooth engagement and reliable counting sequences. The result is a fully serviced vintage Heuer regatta timer that runs smoothly and keeps accurate time for both everyday wear and competitive timing needs.
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History
Introduced during the late 1960s and 1970s, the Heuer Regatta Yacht Racing Timer reflects Heuer’s deep involvement in professional timing for sport and competition. Many Regatta models from this era were powered by the Lemania 1345, a high-grade automatic chronograph movement featuring a centrally mounted minute counter and an integrated regatta countdown mechanism. The 1345 was favored for its durability, smooth automatic winding, and suitability for specialized timing functions. Today, vintage Heuer Regatta watches equipped with the Lemania 1345 are prized by collectors for their technical innovation, nautical heritage, and unmistakable design.
Reassembly
