The watch’s functions are displayed in a trio of subdials - month at 12 o’clock, date at 3 0’clock, day at 9 o’clock - and in the moon-phase aperture at 6 o’clock. (The flag of the Riva Historical Society, a Milan-based organization dedicated to the preservation of classic wooden boats, is etched into the caseback window.) The silvered dials have a guilloché decoration in the center and applied indices and hour numerals (either rose-gold plated or pearl black). Available in both steel and rose-gold plated versions, and both priced under $4,000, the Frédérique Constant Runabout Moonphase Automatic is this week’s Watch to Watch.īoth versions of the Frédérique Constant Runabout Moonphase Automatic feature a 40-mm round case (11.21 mm thick), with a diamond-hard convex sapphire crystal protecting the dial as well as a sapphire window in the caseback to display the movement. As it has done in previous years, the brand has concurrently produced a new, limited-edition timepiece in its wooden-boat-inspired Runabout collection. Through its ongoing support of the Riva Historical Society and dedicated design of new timepieces that pay homage to the preservation of classic wooden boats, Frederique Constant exudes an unparalleled commitment to ‘Living Your Passion.For the fifth consecutive year, Frédérique Constant - well-regarded by many collectors for its affordable Swiss watches with mechanical movements - served as a title sponsor for the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, a renowned event showcasing vintage wooden boats. With its luxurious leather strap either brown or black and despite all its many functionalities, the Runabout watches retain a classical look that would suit any occasion.Įach new Runabout Moonphase Automatic model is limited to 2’888 pieces and is delivered in a special gift box with a miniature replica of a wooden boat.
As an acknowledgement of the work they do and the passion with which they do it, the Riva Historical Society flag is etched into the case back glass.
Thanks to the resistant sapphire crystal glass and the water resistance to 50 meters the watch is as durable as stylish. The new Runabout is powered by the FC-365 automatic caliber, which has 25 jewels and a 42 hours power reserve. Functions of the watches include hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month and a moonphase feature. Both models feature a see-through case back, allowing owners to view the internal workings of this mechanical timepiece. With a case diameter of 40mm, offered in both stainless steel and rose gold plated, the watches feature hand-applied Arabic indexes with a silver –partly guilloché- dial, protected by a diamond-hard convex sapphire crystal. Handcrafted by its passionate watchmakers, the Brand introduces this year a new “Runabout Moonphase Automatic” with 2 new limited editions. “Our continued partnership serves as a reminder to enthusiasts of both boats and fine Swiss timepieces to ‘Live Your Passion’, a calling that has served as our company’s lifestyle directive and slogan.” For the past 5 years, we have shared our passion for heritage wooden boats with esteemed collectors and visitors of the Concours alike,” said Peter Stas, CEO of Frederique Constant. “The Frederique Constant brand is thrilled to celebrate the 2015 Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance – an exclusive event that is visually spectacular and a homage to true purveyors of luxury. Each boat, finely restored to their former glory of hand-polished wooden hulls and chrome accents, did glisten on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe under clear blue skies, and turned the heads of over 5,000 spectators. This year’s event featured nearly 100 vintage and classic boat entries from runabouts and racers to unique utility boats and custom built wooden yachts, dating back to pre and post-World War II, including Chris Crafts, Gar Woods, and of course the legendary Rivas. This 2015 collectors’ event and prestigious wooden boat show took place on the Lake’s West Shore at Obexer’s Boat Company. Last August 7 th – 8 th, Frederique Constant embodied its brand message to ‘Live your passion,’ returning to the 43 rd Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance as a title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year.
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