Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic GMT
Frederique Constant has released a new GMT model in its Classics Runabout collection, a line that appears every two years and celebrates Genevan craftsmanship with Italian nautical influence. This latest iteration, developed in collaboration with the Riva Historical Society, features a 42mm stainless steel case and is available in deep blue or teak brown colorways, each limited to 888 pieces.
- 42mm stainless steel case
- Limited to 888 pieces
- Price: $2,695
- Price: £1,795
- 38-hour power reserve
- 50m water resistance
The design is inspired by boats restored by the Riva Historical Society, featuring a dial with a vertical line pattern echoing the teak foredeck design.
The watch includes a miniature replica of a Riva boat and is presented in a luxurious display box.
The dial has Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9 o'clock, hand-applied indexes for other hours, and a date window at 6 o'clock, with beige-gold numerals and text details.
All hands and indexes are treated with a beige old radium luminous material for enhanced visibility.
The FC-350 caliber automatic movement features 26 jewels, vertical Côtes de Genève finishing on the bridges, and is visible through a smoked sapphire exhibition caseback with a sailing flag motif.
The movement's thickness is increased due to a manufacture GMT module, contributing to the 12.85mm case thickness compared to previous three-hand models.
The blue version comes on a black rubber strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a pin buckle, while the brown model is shown on a leather strap with a folding buckle.
The bezel-less design incorporates an outer 60-second track and a central 24-hour disk for the GMT function, creating a visually slimmer profile.
