Passion is an important part of Frederique Constant's DNA, as the company encourages people around the world to pursue their passion. This is one of the reasons Frederique Constant began a longstanding partnership with the Healey car brand 12 years ago.
As part of this partnership, Frederique Constant welcomed 80 classic car enthusiasts from the French Healey car Club to its Manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates and seized this opportunity to unveil in exclusivity the new vintage rally timepieces.
Inspired by the classic and sports car of yesterday, these new models are presented in a 40mm polished 3-part case, either in stainless steel (with silvered dial) or rose gold plated (with silvered or grey dial), water resistant to 50 m. Each version features a colour ring on the dial - a wink to a car’s steering wheel - and the Healey logo at 6 o’clock. In addition, the case back is engraved with a Healey car and the individual number of the watch.
The Arabic numerals and the hands of the hours and minutes are Superluminova coated, which will glow in the darkest night.
Just like the Austin Healey performances, the Frederique Constant FC-303 automatic movement is characterized by its quality and accuracy. This Swiss-made calibre beats at 28,000 vph and delivers a 38-hour power reserve. It drives the hours, minutes, seconds and date functions.
These new watches are secured to the wrist with a skin-friendly, dark grey leather strap finished with either white or red stitches that give them a sporting allure. They are limited to just 2'888 numbered pieces and come with a gift box and a magnificent Healey NOJ393 car miniature model.
