Distinguished by the engraving of the RHS pavilion. The 26 jewel Swiss-made caliber, beating at 28’800 times per hour, and a 38-hour power reserve the movement is protected by 100-meter water-resistant case that is perfect for boating.Īn elegant detail is the see-through sapphire case back, revealing the automatic mechanism. Around the outer rim of the dial, the minutes are displayed.īoth models are powered by a FC-303 automatic caliber. The final detail on the dial is the date window at 6 o’clock with a magnifying lens. The Arabic numerals, indexes, and hands are completed with a luminous treatment. Protected by a convex sapphire crystal, the navy-blue dial bears Frederique Constant’s classic hobnail pattern with a central guilloche which breaks up the dial. The cases undergo a polishing treatment, reminiscent to the lustrous appearance of the Runabout boats. The Runabout range features two new automatic models: a 42 mm stainless steel and a rose gold-plated case. Frederique Constant is honored to pursue this collaboration and contribute to maintain the patrimony of these classic yachts.
Both brands share the common values of precise engineering and timeless elegant designs.Įver since its first launch, the Runabout automatic collection has been a success. The handcrafted wooden powerboats take you on an adventure of the Italian dolce vita. To celebrate this partnership, each year Frederique Constant creates a limited-edition Runabout timepiece inspired by the timeless 1920s Runabout boats. Piero Mario Gibellini and Carlos Riva founded this non-profit organization, whose purpose is to preserve the worldwide patrimony of this established heritage. Since 2009, Frederique Constant has collaborated with the Riva Historical Society: a Milan-based association founded in 1988, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of classic Runabout boats that were designed by the passionate boating enthusiast, Mr Carlo Riva. The case of this sailing watch is water-resistant to approximately 30 meters.Įach of the 2,888 pieces made, are delivered in a gift box that offers a miniature wooden powerboat that pays an homage to the design of the golden age of the 1920s.News-events/a-new-nautical-adventure-with-frederique-constant-the-legendary-riva-boats The silvered or brown dials have a guilloche decoration in the center and Arabic numeral markers. The flag of the Riva Historical Society is etched into the case back window, as a tribute to this association and to the runabout gentlemen’s sport boats of the roaring twenties. So you will have a clear view on the movement. The glass is made from diamond-hard convex sapphire crystal on both sides of the watch. The Frederique Constant Runabout Automatic 2016 feature a 43-mm case, in either rose gold plated or stainless steel. This self-winding caliber with its frequency of 28 800 alt/h and its 25 jewels has a 42-hour power reserve. Inside the Frederique Constant Runabout Automatic 2016 is the FC-303 automatic caliber, which is assembled in the Frederique Constant manufacture. The Frederique Constant Runabout Automatic 2016 comes in rose gold or steel Preserving still-existing Riva boats is their main purpose.
This non-profit organization was founded by the architect Piero Maria Gibellini along with the engineer Carlo Riva and a group of friends. The goal of this charitable group is to help the owners of Riva boats conserve their vessels in the best possible way. In 2009, Frederique Constant began a longstanding partnership with the Riva Historical Society.
They could accommodate four to eight people and were fairly adept at moving swiftly on the water. Originally small, fast and powerful, made of highly polished wood and chrome. A runabout is a small yacht and it dates back to the 1920s. These two Frederique Constant Runabout Automatic watches are the latest Runabouts from the Swiss watchmaker. Reference: FC-303RMC6B4 (Rose Gold) | FC-303RMS6B6 (Steel) Quick specs Frederique Constant Runabout Automatic 2016