2014 limited edition Runabout Chronograph Automatic Collection

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2014 limited edition Runabout Chronograph Automatic Collection - Frédérique Constant
On August 8th-9th, Frederique Constant was title sponsor of the 42nd Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance and introduced the 2014 limited edition Runabout Chronograph Automatic Collection.

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Relocated on the Lake’s West Shore at Obexer’s Boat Company, the 42nd Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance featured nearly 100 vintage and classic boat entries from runabouts and racers to unique utility boats and custom built wooden yachts, dating back to pre and post-World War II, including Chris Crafts, Gar Woods, and of course the legendary Rivas.

Frederique Constant sponsored two very special packages for out of town guests, partnering with the Concours d’Elegance and Squaw Valley Resort.  The ‘Frederique Constant Gold Package’ and the ‘Frederique Constant Stainless Steel Package’ will offer visitors exclusive discounts to all events and an unparalleled experience of these timeless vessels.

“Frederique Constant has been proud sponsor of the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance since 2010. The beautiful classical wooden sportsboats are inspiration for our super successful Runabout watch collection, and exemplify the company’s core challenge to Live Your Passion,” said Frederique Constant CEO, Peter Stas. Spurred on by this purpose, the Swiss luxury brand has partnered with the exclusive collector’s event, the Concours d’Elegance in Lake Tahoe and will award two Runabout timepieces to the winners of the Best in Marque Class and Best in Show category.

 

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Passion comes in many forms. Mr. Carlo Riva exhibited his passion through the design of the sleek, wooden power boats that graced the planet's finest lakes from 1950. In 1998, the Riva Historical Society was founded with the aim of locating and aiding in the conservation and restoration of the magnificent Riva boats. As a salute to the iconic Riva water craft and the passion that spawned them, Frederique Constant introduces the 2014 limited edition Runabout Chronograph Automatic Collection.

The new range features two models. Only 2,888 of each will be produced. Both are powered by the ultra-precise FC-393 automatic chronograph movement, offering 28,800 beats per hour, 25 jewels and 46-hour power reserve. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date and a mechanical chronograph. The watches are water resistant to 50 metres and they featured the popular see-through case back, allowing owners to view the internal workings of the movement.The Riva Historical Society flag is etched into the case back glass.

The FC-393RM5B4 comes with a 42mm rose gold plated case. Its silver dial, featuring a guilloche decoration in its center, is protected by a diamond-hard convex sapphire crystal. The Riva Historical Society flag is etched into the case back glass. The hour and minute hands are luminous white. The Arabic numerals are finished in rose gold and hand-applied. A luxurious crococalf leather strap in dark brown with a folding buckle completes the stylish and timeless look of this model.

 

 

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The second model, the FC-393RM5B6 comes in a hand polished stainless steel case. The lustrous silver dial has the guilloche decoration at the center, while the hand-applied indexes are pearl black Arabic numerals. This model is presented with a deep blue crococalf strap with white stitching and a folding buckle. The combination of colors, textures and styles all combine to give an appearance that is unquestionably modern yet undeniably timeless.

 

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Each of the new Runabout Chronograph Automatics will be delivered in a specially designed gift box, complete with a delightful miniature replica of a wooden Runabout.

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