NewYork Vendee Race– IMOCA Ocean Masters announces Official Timekeeper

by Marion Cardon on 19 May 2016 IMOCA Ocean Masters is pleased to announce Swiss watch brand Delma as Official Timekeeper for the New York Vendee Race presented by Currency House and SpaceCode. Founded in 1924, Delma has been manufacturing high-quality, mechanical ladies’ and gents’ timepieces in Lengnau, Switzerland for ninety-two years. As one of the last independent Swiss watch manufacturers specializing in chronographs and diver’s watches, Delma is committed to blending traditional craftsmanship, contemporary design and functional complications.

In 1975 Delma elevated its collection to new heights with the introduction of the Delma Shell Star, its first professional diver’s watch.

The Shell Star proved to be a landmark for the company and a legacy for diver’s watches produced to date, brought to culmination with the Delma Santiago Blue Shark that features a water-resistance to 3000 meters. The 2016 collection pays tribute to the heritage of the original Shell Star and Delma’s diver’s watch tradition with the relaunch of the Delma Shell Star and the Santiago Blue Shark II.

Andreas Leibundgut, Delma Head of Marketing commented: “We are proud to partner with the IMOCA Ocean Masters as the Official Timekeeper for the New York Vendee Race. Offshore sailing is adventurous and a true test for man and material, an undertaking where great skill, precision and robustness are the essentials for success. These attributes perfectly embody the spirit of the Delma brand and its watch models.”

Unique IMOCA Ocean Masters branded Delma Shell Star Automatic watches will be presented to the podium finishers, as well as the winner of the Delma 24hrs Speed Record for the race.