Frederique Constant and Runabout

Swiss watch house Frederique Constant decided to refer to the idea respectable retro and produced as a gift to his fans of exclusive watches and unique boats-traditional chronograph Runabout. Runabout is the whole class of light motorboats, which began to produce at the beginning of the century, and their rising was in the period between world wars. For past years hulls were changed and developed much more modern and powerful engine. But runabots which were popular in 20-s left a trace in memory and like vintage cars, preserved circle of fans. The burst of fashion on light motorboats was on the last years and Societe Nautique de Geneve (can be translated as Geneva Society Navigators) even spends on Lake Geneva regatta of classic boats Helice Classique. It should be noted that in Geneve Yacht club has two teams : wide-known Alinghi, the owner of America's cup and Helice. The idea of creating watches which dedicates to this prestigious sport, appeared to president Frederique Constant Peter Stas because he is the member of the club, besides the watch house had an experience in creating watches devoted to retro cars. Chronographs Runabout look luxuriously and classic in steel and gold, and practically do not correlate with the usual style of yachts models. Watches and yachts complement each other. Vintage notes can be seen in polished Arabic numerals on the dial, on the little counters at 6, 9 and 12 hours, on modest and expressive hands. But the main interesting in this watch is situated on the back of the case. On the steel back propeller is engraved, and inscription shows a decent waterproof which is up to 100bar. In yachts the motor is set in special compartment of the stern. To see the work of movement of new chronographs Frederique Constant you have to open the upper doors. The work of movement Frederique Constant's new chronographs can be seen on little sapphire porthole at the back. Automatic Caliber FC-392 on the base of ETA/Valjoux 7750 with power reserve 42 hours works under the crystal. Refinement complements the retro-style model silver dial with central engraved Pave de Paris («Paris inlay") and calf leather strap, on the inside covered with water-repellent. By their new watches Runabout company Frederique Constant declares the principal values of the brand, which positions itself like manufacturer of high quality watches.