Watch manufacturers often use yachting to give a smart and sporty image to their range. But behind this facade, few are real watchmakers capable of promoting truly indestructible movements adapted to the sailing conditions.
From diving to watchmaking
In contrast to these, the French brand Ralf Tech is a manufacturer of watches designed above all for exploits. At the origin of the brand (since 1990), Ralf Tech manufactured professional diving equipment. It is with their equipment that a diver holds the world record for deep immersion time (10 h to -300 m). Record broken in 2005 and still unparalleled. On this occasion the brand manufactured a watch and has since specialised in this field, abandoning diving equipment.
Ralf Tech, ultra-technical products
The quality of watches is recognized worldwide to such an extent that Ralf Tech equips the French (marine commandos) and European special forces. These watches are also found on the wrists of many ocean racing skippers: Le Cléac'h, Covile, Gabart, Desjoyeaux, Le Cam, Guillemot..
Hybrid technology
To animate these watches, Ralf Tech uses hybrid technology. It is a quartz electronic movement, but without batteries. The movements of the body used to make the energy that is then stored in a battery. This way the watch works without ever stopping.
Of course, these watches are solid, waterproof (-1000 m !), readable, support variations in hydrometry and do not require maintenance. All these features make them perfect companions for sailors.
Partner of the major sailing races
To top it all off, this range of luxury products is not at the same price as other prestigious brands. Indeed, a Ralf Tech watch is available for between 1,800 and 3,500 euros. A partner in major sailing races, Ralf Tech is the official timekeeper of the Brest Atlantic 2019. A WRV watch model with stopwatch will also be offered to the winners of this first edition.
