The Frédérique Constant Group also has Alpina for sport watches and Ateliers DeMonaco for more haute horology stuff. Frédérique Constant has proven itself agile and dynamic, however, recently offering in-house movements, a “horological smartwatch,” a perpetual calendar watch for around 8,000 Swiss francs… all among their standard fare of good value for classic and mostly uncontroversially designed watches. The entry-level Swiss luxury watch market must be an incredibly intense space to operate in. So, with that imagery in mind, let’s consider how these Frédérique Constant Runabout watches fit into the brand that is so well-known for entry-level value. Those who have seen the elegant and timeless appearance of the two watches reveal the watch boxes already when unfolding: here the new owners find the lovingly designed miniature of a Runabout Riva boat in addition to their Frédérique Constant Runabout model.These limited-edition Frédérique Constant Runabout Automatic watches are inspired by “gentlemen’s sport boats of the roaring twenties.” It’s important to explain this and emphasize their nautical, Italian nature as well as the wood and chrome runabout boats (“most commonly seen on the canals of Venice”) they are meant to reference – because otherwise they might be mistaken for just basic but handsome, three-hand automatic Swiss watches. Both Frédérique Constant models are waterproof to a pressure of five atmospheres. As with the Runabout automatic moon phase calfskin bracelets with crocodile pattern and folding clasp complement the chronograph - but the stainless steel chronograph is combined with a dark blue. The automatic chronograph is also open on the underside and gives an insight into its inner life.
The case is available in plain stainless steel or steel with rose gold. Inside, the FC-393 automatic calibre performs its service here with a 46 hour power reserve. It comes with two totalizers for hours and minutes at six and twelve o'clock and Arabic labeled dial including date display. With a case diameter of 42 millimetres, the chronograph is slightly larger and rises three millimetres higher on the wrist. Great kinship In terms of lines and design, the Frédérique Constant Runabout automatic chronograph clearly shows the same genes as the moon-phase model. A calfskin bracelet with crocodile embossing and folding clasp completes the Runabout automatic moon phase - the gold-plated case comes with dark brown leather, the stainless steel is black. As so often, Frédérique Constant supplies the stainless steel either pure or gold-plated in delicate rose. The watch reaches a height of 11.21 millimetres and is surrounded by a stainless steel case. With 28,800 vibrations, this achieves a power reserve of 42 hours. Sapphire crystal protects the dial with indices and Arabic numerals and reveals on the underside the view of the FC-365 automatic caliber of this watch. In addition, the calendar is distributed over three totalizers in the 40-millimeter case. The moon phase is also the eye-catcher on the silver-white dial with central guilloche pattern. At Frédérique Constant, as with the Heart Beat Manufacture silicon anniversary edition, this duo is also separated once and finally reunited in the Runabout automatic moon phase.
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT RUNABOUT MOON PHASE FULL
Frédérique Constant with full calendar Moon phase and perpetual calendar are inseparable among the various watch complications.