Quick specs Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic Blue Dial in 36 and 42 mm
Price:
approx. $ 1,800 | € 1.595 | £ 1,495 | CHF 1’595 (36 mm)
approx. $ 1,900 | € 1.695 | £ 1,595 | CHF 1695’ (42 mm)
Size: 36 mm or 42 mm
Reference: FC-303RMLN3B6 (36 mm) | FC-303RMLN5B6 (42 mm) – limited to 1,888 pieces each
A collaboration between the Riva Historical Society and FC leads to this Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic Blue Dial. It is available with a case in 36 and 42 millimeters, and the blue color is called electric blue. A tone halfway between turquoise and navy blue, reflecting the waters of the Mediterranean Sea in which you can find Riva boats.
And there is the link with the Riva Historical Society, with which FC created more watch models earlier. This society supports the drive to preserve Riva boats, the reason why the presentation box of the watch features a miniature replica of a Riva. FC keeps the design of this Classic Runabout Automatic subtle, with a clous de Paris guilloché pattern on the dial, steel case and silver-colored hands.
The Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic Blue Dial in 36 and 42 mm has a power reserve of 38 hours
Inside is an automatic Frederique Constant caliber FC-303, a movement that is not updated yet. As a number of FC’s calibers have had updates for more durability and more power reserve. Check the Frederique Constant Classic Date Manufacture for example. Nevertheless, it’s a proven Sellita base three-handed automatic with date, sporting a power reserve of 38 hours.
The Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic Blue Dial in 36 and 42 mm come on a dark blue calf leather strap with teal blue stitching. And both have a stainless steel pin buckle and are limited to 1,888 pieces each.
| Technical data Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic Blue Dial in 36 and 42 mm |
| Reference: FC-303RMLN3B6 (36 mm) | FC-303RMLN5B6 (42 mm) – limited to 1,888 pieces each |
| Movement: Frederique Constant caliber FC-303 (base Sellita caliber SW200-1 a) | Automatic | Diameter: 25.6 mm (11½ lignes) | Thickness: 4.6 mm | Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) | Jewels: 26 | Stop-second device, quick date setting | Hours, minutes, seconds, date | Power reserve: 38 hours |
| Case and dial: 36 mm or 42 mm | Polished stainless steel | Thickness: 9.85 mm or 11.5 mm | Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal | Electric blue sunray dial with clous de Paris guilloché pattern | Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with teal blue luminous treatment | Hand-polished silver color second hand| Applied silver color Arabic numerals and indexes filled with teal blue luminous treatment | Sapphire case back with Riva Historical Society logo printed on the glass | Water resistance: 5 ATM / 5 bar / 50 meters / 165 feet |
| Strap: Dark blue calf leather strap with teal blue stitching | Stainless steel pin buckle |
| Price Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic Blue Dial in 36 and 42 mm: approx. $ 1,800 | € 1.595 | £ 1,495 | CHF 1’595 (36 mm) approx. $ 1,900 | € 1.695 | £ 1,595 | CHF 1695’ (42 mm) |
| Website: www.frederiqueconstant.com |