In 2009 Frédérique Constant launched the limited edition Runabout series designed to celebrate the legendary “Runabout” yachts of the roaring 20s, which can still be seen today on Lake Geneva. For 2010, Frédérique Constant is bringing out 3 new special edition Runabout watches in limited editions of 1888 pieces for each series in honor of the brand’s continued involvement with and support of the annual “Hélice Classique” yacht meet, organized by the Societé Nautique de Genève.
The star of the new series is the 43mm Runabout Manufacture Power Reserve with manufacture power reserve movement. The case is hand-polished and the dial is decorated with ‘Clous de Paris’ guilloche in the center. The power reserve indicator at 12 0’clock informs the owner how much of the available 42 hours remains. The case back features a marine-inspired engraved propeller and a porthole through which the movement can be viewed.
Two new automatic models complete the Runabout series. These models are available in steel or rose gold plate. Each of these new timepieces comes in its own handmade wooden gift box that echoes the craftsmanship of the yachts they honor. Each watch is also offered with a miniature reproduction of one of the classic boats. Additional technical information appears below the images, which may be enlarged with a click.
Technical Information
Power Reserve Reference: FC-720 RM6B6
Limited edition of 1888 pieces, delivered in a special gift box with a Runabout boat miniature
Movement:
Manufacture Caliber FC-720
Automatic winding mechanism with Date and Power Reserve
42-hour power reserve
Case:
Stainless steel case
Diameter 43mm
Water resistant to 10 ATM
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back secured by 6 screws
Dial:
Silvered dial with central “Pavé de Paris guilloché” decoration
Power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Date indicator at 6 o’clock
Hand polished steel Arabic applied indexes
Hand polished steel hands, white luminous
Strap:
Black Croco Calf strap, folding buckle
Automatic References: Stainless Steel: FC-303RM6B6; Rose Gold Plate: FC-303RM6B4
Limited editions of 1888 pieces each, delivered in a special gift box with a Runabout boat miniature
Movement: FC-303 Automatic winding caliber with date, 28’800 Bph, 25 jewels, Côte de Genève and perlage decoration
Case:
Polished stainless steel or rose gold plate, diameter of 43 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through caseback secured by 6 screws
Water-resistant to 10 ATM
Dial:
Silvered dial with central “Pavé de Paris guilloché” decoration
Hand polished Arabic applied indexes
Hand polished hands, white luminous
Date at 3 o’clock
Strap:
Steel: Black Croco Calf, folding buckle
Gold plate: Brown Croco Calf, folding buckle
