frederique constant runabout chronograph automatic

#FREDERIQUE CONSTANT RUNABOUT CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC FULL#

FC-365RM5B4) retails for $3,195, and the stainless-steel-case version (Ref. The Frederique Constant Runabout Moonphase Automatic in 18k rose-gold-plated steel case (Ref. Finally, these timepieces are available at prices that even non-boat-owners will find accessible. As with their predecessors in the Runabout collection, each watch comes in a specially designed gift box with a miniature replica of the model’s inspiration, a wooden Runabout racing boat. Automatic chronograph limited to 2,888 pieces. The watches are delivered on “crococalf” leather straps - brown for the rose-gold-plated model and black for the steel - with folding buckles. FC-392RMN5B4 Frederique Constant Runabout Chronograph watch, caliber FC-392. The movement that powers both versions of the Frederique Constant Runabout Moonphase Automatic is the self-winding Caliber FC-365, with a balance frequency of 28,800 vph, 25 jewels, and a 42-hour power reserve. The two O-rings in the winding crown help make the case water-resistant to 50 meters. 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. A very stylish discontinued chronograph at a significant saving over what we understand to be a list price of £2200.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. Please note there is a small dent to rear of the top of the wooden inner presentation box.

#FREDERIQUE CONSTANT RUNABOUT CHRONOGRAPH AUTOMATIC FULL#

A full set, our Frederique Constant Runabout Chronograph comprises : inner and outer special edition wooden box, with Riva Aquarama / Hacker Craft / Spencer Runabout style motorboat model, limited edition certificate in Frederique Constant envelope, card wallet with service centre booklet, guarantee / instructions booklet, and completed certificate showing this example was UK retailed in April 2022, with the balance of the manufacturer's 2 year warranty in place.

Featuring a 42mm stainless steel case with attractive great dial and navy blue leather strap with deployant clasp, this example (of what we understand is a sold out reference) is presented in outstanding condition with very lights signs of use, close to ex-display. Reference FC392RMG5B6 was produced to celebrate the runabout Rivas motorboats which populate the shores of Lake Geneve.

Our Frederique Constant Runabout Chronograph with date and automatic movement, is a limited edition numbered *1** of 2888 pieces.

Frederique constant runabout chronograph automatic