The BOSS Black Regatta Chronograph is perfect for the man and BOSS announces Graham Bell's particip

 The BOSS Black Regatta Chronograph is inspired by the new HUGO BOSS yacht, featuring a robust yet classic stainless steel case and an eye-catching face in the official colors of Alex Thompson’s racing team.The countdown function allows the wearer to see the exact time remaining until the start of the regatta. During the countdown, an alarm function with different signals acoustically indicates the time remaining.

The regatta timer starts automatically following the countdown and accurately records the duration of the regatta (up to 96 hours). This exclusive model is completed by a soft silicon strap with a BOSS Black logo.

BOSS announces Graham Bell's participation in the Rolex Fastnet Race. August 6th 2009 -- BOSS Watches and Alex Thomson, Skipper of HUGO BOSS are pleased to announce that Graham Bell, former Olympic skier and adventurer will be part of the crew aboard HUGO BOSS for this year's landmark anniversary of the Rolex Fastnet Race.

BOSS watches and Alex have set Graham the challenge of competing in one of the world's most challenging sailing races that will test both his physical and mental strength.

Graham Bell, a total novice at sailing, will undertake a sea survival course ahead of the race and will sail alongside record breaking sailor Alex Thomson, youngest ever skipper to win an around the world race. They will be joined by a host of talent onboard the newly re-fitted Open 60 HUGO BOSS for the 2009 replica Rolex Fastnet Race, including Sir Keith Mills (Head of the British America's Cup campaign Team Origin and founder of the Air Miles International Group).


This will be the first race onboard HUGO BOSS after Alex was forced to retire from the Vendée Globe in December last year, the Open 60 has undergone a full re-fit at Endeavour Quays in Gosport.

"I am sure Graham will enjoy every minute of this historic race, seeing the Fastnet Rock for the first time is one of those special moments in sailing that I'm sure he won't forget. I'm looking forward to a good race and hopefully a good result," commented Alex.

As a celebration of the continued partnership with Alex Thomson, BOSS watches has ensured that the new HB-229 mirrors key features on the yacht, designed by Alex himself. Boasting a quartz chronograph movement on carbon fibre dial, the watch features orange accents and also luminescent hands for a high contrast, practical display. Each member of crew aboard HUGO BOSS will be presented with a new HB-229 that they will put through its paces during the race.