GPHG Index
2009 Edition · Frédérique Constant

Runabout Chrono Automatic

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Case
Steel
Movement
selfwinding Power reserve: 42 h, 28800 variations / hours Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, ChronographReference: FC-392RM6B6Year: 2009Collection: Runabout / Limited Edition to 1888 exemplaires \t 2790
Functions
uHours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Chronograph
Size
43 mm
Thickness
14.5 mm
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
FC-392RM6B6
Price
2,790 CHF

Description

uFollowing the worldwide and ongoing success of the unique Healey timepieces dedicated to the amateurs of the mythical British sports car that carries the same name, Frdrique Constant now presents its latest: the Runabout. An elegant duo of automatic chronographs with a design perfectly adapted to the fascinating and nostalgic, teak-wooden luxurious motor yachts of the 1920\s, created to celebrate the brand\s involvement in the annual \u2018Hlice Classique\. A sophisticated event honouring the classical Runabout yachts and organized by the on Lake Geneva, Switzerland. In-line with the brand\s codes, this outstanding timepiece with its classical yet contemporary design features meticulous finishing and detailing.\xa0 Presented in steel or in rose gold plated, the rounded case with a diameter of 43mm is hand-polished and exposes a finely decorated dial with a Pav de Paris guilloch decoration.\xa0 The applied and polished indexes, following the material used for the case, guarantee clear readability.\xa0 As a delicate hint to the maritime theme, a boat\s propeller is engraved on the case back and a \u2018porthole\offers a glimpse of the movement.\xa0 To emphasize on the special value of this timepiece, it is delivered in a gift box that offers a miniature duplicate of a legendary Runabout yacht.\xa0 With this new model, Frdrique Constant again capitalizes on its key brand values, offering high quality timepieces in the Accessible Luxury-segment.\xa0 After its slogan Live your Passion, Frdrique Constant dedicates this new watch to the passionate sailors, fascinated by the style and grace of the famous Runabout yachts\u2026

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