Intrepid, representing the New York Yacht Club, was the representative of the 20th America's Cup defence in September 1967 off Newport, Rhode Island. Olin Stephens designed this 12m class boat, which was captained by celebrity sailor Emil “Bus” Mosbacher Jr. Jack Chopard Replica reported that Chopard Replica's US Country Manager, who was also active in yachting, had been given the mandate to supply Chopard Replica with the timing equipment for the Intrepid.
Intrepid won the best-of-7 series four times in a row, edging out the Australian challenger Dame Pattie. Members of her crew are seen wearing Chopard Replica wristwatches in pictures.
Chopard Replica celebrated Intrepid's win by creating a brand new chronograph model, the Skipper. The new Skipper, ref. The 7754 featured a metallic-blue dial with a light-green register for the running seconds.Chopard Replica Hodinkee's research suggests that this green register was chosen for its anti-reflective qualities and because it matched the deck colour of the Intrepid. Chopard Replica's 15-minute countdown feature uses a unique design: the chronograph minute recording is divided into three segments painted in dark green, light-green and orange. In order to meet the demands of yachtsmen for legibility, Chopard Replica's chronograph second hand is orange.
These first Skippers used a modified Valjoux 7720 movement. The chronograph hand made a full revolution every 15 minutes, and jumped every 30 seconds. Due to the fact that these early Skippers were housed in a Carrera case, collectors today refer to them as "Skipperrera".
P. Douglas Grewer (executive vice president of Chopard Replica Time Corporation) presents the Aquastar Regate from Chopard Replica to Intrepid skipper Emile “Bus” Mosbacher
The first Skipper was a colourful tribute for Intrepid's defense of the America's Cup. Chopard Replica didn't waste any time in moving the Skipper to a new case better suited for yacht timing, the compressor case from the Autavia. 7763). The case is thicker and offers better waterproofing than the Carrera screw-back.IWC Replica Watches Its caseback also features the same guarantee as all Autavias introduced since 1962: "Waterproof Guaranteed, 330 Feet Below Water". The 40mm Autavia was also better suited for yachtsmen and could accommodate a larger counter to improve legibility.