The BOSS Black Regatta Chronograph is perfect for the man who is drawn to the exceptional.

The 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.

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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 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). Also stepping onboard for the race will be Rob Greenhalgh, twice veteran of the Volvo Ocean Race and recently crowned Skiff World Champion, Andrew Cape completed his sixth lap of the planet alongside Rob onboard PUMA Ocean Racing, and the man who will be preparing the boat for the Fastnet Race, HUGO BOSS boat captain Ross Daniel.

Says Graham, "I am excited about the prospect of sailing with Alex and his crew in the Rolex Fastnet Race. I am certainly in great company and hope that everything goes to plan. This challenge will definitely take me out of my comfort zone. As everyone knows I have done some amazing things on the slopes, but this is by far one of the most daunting things that I have ever undertaken".

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'm really excited to get back out racing again. I think we have a great crew lined up, and it will be fantastic to have Andrew Cape step onboard again. 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.

The Fastnet Race will take place on 9th August. The 600 mile race will see a fleet of 300 head along the English Channel and out towards the famous Fastnet Rock on the Southern tip of Ireland, the fleet will then turn around and head back to the finish in Plymouth. The first boats are expected to finish on 11 August, weather dependent. The current course record is held by Mike Slade's 100-foot super maxi ICAP Leopard standing at 1 day, 20 hours, and 18 minutes.