Breitling Exospace B55 Yachting: A Professional-Grade Regatta Chronograph

The Breitling Exospace B55 Yachting is a quartz-powered electronic wristwatch engineered with sailors and competitive racers in mind. Combining a precise chronograph with multiple digital displays and a user-focused interface, the B55 Yachting delivers practical timing tools for regattas and on-deck decision making. Its blend of analog hands and digital readouts offers both traditional watch aesthetics and advanced functionality tailored to yachting needs.

Movement and Timekeeping

At the heart of the Exospace B55 Yachting is a quartz electronic movement that drives an accurate chronograph. The watch presents time through conventional analog hands while also offering two digital displays capable of showing 12- and 24-hour formats. This dual presentation makes it easy to read elapsed race times at a glance and to switch between local time and universal or race time formats when necessary. The quartz movement ensures stable, reliable timing for the demanding conditions of competitive sailing.

Chronograph and Countdown Functions

The chronograph delivers precise start and split timing, essential for managing race sequences and monitoring performance across legs of a regatta. A dedicated countdown system provides audible, visual and vibrating alarms to signal key moments—such as pre-start countdowns—so that the skipper and crew can coordinate maneuvers without needing to continually watch a display. Stored split times can be reviewed after the event, giving racers a record of performance and critical timing checkpoints.

Connectivity and Remote Configuration

One of the B55 Yachting’s standout features is its smartphone connectivity. Data from the watch can be synchronized with a paired phone, where recorded split times and other logs are accessible for review. Through a companion app, users can remotely configure watch settings, fine-tune alarms and manage recorded data—making adjustments simple without fiddling with tiny crown controls on deck. This combination of onboard functionality and remote management enhances usability while preserving the watch’s robust build.

Functional Bezel Designed for Sailing

The watch includes a notched, bidirectional rotating bezel calibrated to assist with sailing-specific calculations. The bezel allows quick reference and adjustments for wind direction, optimal sailing angle and starting-line positioning. This practical tool doubles as a physical aid that complements the digital countdown and timing features, enabling sailors to make faster decisions when conditions change.

Usability and On-Deck Durability

Breitling designed the Exospace B55 Yachting to be readable and responsive in active sailing environments. The combination of visual alarms, vibration alerts and audio cues ensures that important signals get noticed whether the wearer is above deck amid wind and spray or below deck attending to other tasks. The analog hands provide instant familiarity for traditional watch wearers, while the digital displays offer detailed timing information when precision is required.

Price and Manufacturer Details

The Breitling Exospace B55 Yachting is priced at $7,170. Manufacturer contact information listed with the watch is Breitling SA, Grenchen, Switzerland, telephone +41 32 654 54 54, and the brand name Breitling is referenced for further product information. The watch represents a blend of professional timing capability and wearable design aimed at serious sailors and regatta competitors.

This article originally appeared in the August 2018 issue.