The year 1958 stands as a watershed moment in competitive yachting. Following a long hiatus caused by World War II, the America’s Cup returned, ushering in the nimble 12-Metre class yachts and visionary engineering triumphs like Columbia’s lightweight aluminium mast.
Capturing the spirit of this golden era of maritime innovation is independent Swiss watchmaker Albishorn with their Albishorn 1958 Marinagraph Classic Smoked Watch.
Priced at CHF 3,950 and strictly limited to just 99 pieces worldwide, this timepiece acts as an imaginary epic—merging the rugged durability of a vintage skin diver with the tactical precision of a true regatta chronograph.
A Smoked Dial & Vintage Nautical Architecture
Visually, the Marinagraph Classic Smoked manages to look both authentically mid-century and remarkably fresh.
The 316L stainless steel case measures a comfortable 39mm in diameter, though it carries a commanding 42.7mm presence on the wrist thanks to its oversized bidirectional rotating bezel.
The black sapphire bezel insert features twelve white Super-LumiNova markers for instant legibility out on the water.
* Case Dimensions: 39mm Midcase (42.7mm Bezel) / 12mm Depth / 47.7mm Lug-to-Lug
* Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel w/ Bronze Crown & Red Aluminium Monopusher
* Dial: Polished White Lacquer with Smoked Gradient & Applied Black Indices
* Glass: Sapphire Box Crystal with Anti-Reflective Coating
* Water Resistance: 100 Metres / 10 ATM
* Straps Included: Black Rubber & White Rubber with Albishorn Buckles
The star of the show is the polished white lacquer dial, which features a subtle smoked gradient effect fading towards the perimeter.
Applied black hour markers, filled with crisp white Super-LumiNova, provide bold contrast alongside grey hour and minute hands and vivid blue chronograph hands.
On the case flank, a tactile bronze crown etched with the Albishorn logo sits opposite a striking red anodised aluminium single pusher.
Patented Retrograde Regatta Mechanics
Where the Marinagraph truly departs from conventional chronographs is beneath its box sapphire crystal.
Beating inside is Albishorn’s patented proprietary self-winding calibre ALB01 A—a monopusher chronograph movement designed specifically for the high-stakes pre-start phase of yacht racing.
“By pairing a single red anodised monopusher with a patented 10-minute retrograde countdown mechanism, Albishorn has reimagined the classic regatta timer for modern mechanical purists.”
Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) across 25 jewels with a 64-hour power reserve, the movement features a central 60-second counter, a running indicator disc instead of a traditional sub-dial hand, and a patented 10-minute retrograde regatta countdown function.
This single-pusher setup allows skippers to track the critical ten-minute countdown before crossing the starting line with single-touch precision.
Versatility On Deck & Collector Appeal
Despite its haute-horology mechanical credentials, the 1958 Marinagraph Classic Smoked remains a capable aquatic instrument at heart.
A screw-down crown helps guarantee a 100-metre (10 ATM) water resistance rating, making it completely seaworthy.
| Feature Highlight | Specification Detail |
| Retail Price | CHF 3,950.00 |
| Limitation | 99 Numbered Pieces |
| Movement | Proprietary Calibre ALB01 A (Self-Winding Monopusher) |
| Power Reserve | 64 Hours (28,800 vph / 4 Hz) |
Each watch ships with two high-grade rubber wristbands—one in stark white and one in classic black—allowing owners to effortlessly swap between a high-contrast nautical aesthetic and a more understated tool-watch look.
At CHF 3,950, the Albishorn 1958 Marinagraph Classic Smoked Watch offers a unique blend of historical storytelling, bespoke movement mechanics, and maritime flair for the discerning collector.
