The exclusive nature of these editions, each limited to 888 pieces, is indicated on the back of each piece in two places. The second model offers the modernity and simplicity of a light, bright steel case, also repeated in the hands and hour marker contours. In a very chick sport approach, elegant and associated with the noble watchmaking of Geneva to which Frederique Constant remains attached, a first case is offered in plated pink gold, whose warm hue is repeated in the hands and contours of the hour markers. The two models are distinguished by their choice of materials. The whole is worn on a navy blue calfskin strap with off-white overstitching.
At 6 o’clock a date window stands out, thus offering the piece perfect harmony with its stop-watch balanced against the signature of the Maison at 3 o’clock. To enjoy perfect readability, this guilloché centre, a real signature of the Runabout collection, is surrounded by a satin-finish hour circle to which luminescent Arabic numerals are applied superimposed by large, also luminescent, hands. With an anti-glare sapphire glass bezel, it features a guilloché pattern that will play with the reflections of light like sun on the waves. Blue of the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, blue of the sky and space: the Runabout Chronograph Automatic is an invitation to travel, to have your feet in the water and your head in the stars.Įach model shares a 42 mm polished case with two push-pieces to start, stop and reset the stop-watch.
It was from this union that the collection was born, created in 2009 and since then, only offered in limited series.īlue, is the choice of Frederique Constant for these two new models, each in a limited edition of only 888 pieces. Marine, like this call from the ocean that recalls the original partnership between Frederique Constant and the RHS (Riva Historical Society), this association of amateurs and collectors of the famous Italian boat, an ode to the dolce vita, elegance and chic sport. Navy or marine blue, is the name of this deep blue hue that adorns the new dials of the Runabout Chronograph Automatic. Perfect timing for the two new Runabout Chronograph Automatic, adorned with a blue dial, complementing this emblematic Frederique Constant collection. And no moment is more precious than the fine summer nights, warm and perfectly clear, on the water’s edge, to observe the starry sky.
Movement is provided by the Swiss automatic Frederique Constant caliber FC-303, which means 25 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of about 42 hours. Aesthetics benefit from a silver or brown dial, complemented by a guilloche decoration, Arabic numeral markers, and luminous hands and indices.Ī black or brown leather strap, with a steel or steel rose gold PVD buckle, finishes off the gorgeous watch, that will be delivered to you with a special gift box, along with a miniature wooden powerboat reminiscent of the 1920s.Horology, a child of astronomy.
To put it simply, the goal of this charitable group is to help owners conserve these beautiful vessels in the best possible way. This unique partnership has inspired Frederique Constant to design every year a limited run, nautical-inspired timepiece, meant to commemorate these runabout boats, and this year we’re dealing with a limited series of 2,888 units.Ĭalled the Frederique Constant Runabout, this timepiece features a stainless steel or steel rose gold PVD 43 mm case, with a sapphire crystal and also a sapphire display back featuring the flag of the Riva Historical Society etched unto it. In case you’d like to dive with this watch, you should know it’s capable of handling 30-meter deep waters. Back in 2009, Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant has started a longstanding partnership with the Riva Historical Society, a non-profit organization, founded by architect Piero Maria Gibellini along with engineer Carlo Riva, which aims to preserve still-existing Riva boats.