Frederique Constant with full calendar
Among the many watch complications, the moon phase and the perpetual calendar are practically inseparable. At Frédérique Constant, however, this pairing is occasionally split up, as in the Heart Beat Manufacture Silicium anniversary edition, before being reunited in the Runabout Automatic Moonphase. The moon phase is the eye-catcher on the silvery white dial with its central guilloché pattern. Alongside it, the calendar is spread across three sub-dials within the 40 mm case. Sapphire crystal protects the dial with its indices and Arabic numerals and, on the reverse, reveals the watch's FC-365 automatic calibre. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, it delivers a power reserve of 42 hours. The watch measures 11.21 mm in height and is housed in a stainless steel case. As so often, Frédérique Constant offers the steel either plain or with a delicate rose gold plating. A calfskin strap with crocodile embossing and a folding clasp completes the Runabout Automatic Moonphase, with dark brown leather paired with the gold-plated case and black with the stainless steel version.
A close family resemblance
In its lines and design, the Frédérique Constant Runabout Automatic Chronograph clearly shares the same genes as the moon phase model. With a case diameter of 42 mm, the chronograph is somewhat larger and sits three millimetres higher on the wrist. It features two sub-dials for hours and minutes at six and twelve o'clock and a dial with Arabic numerals, including a date display. Inside, the FC-393 automatic calibre does its work with a power reserve of 46 hours. Once again, the case is available in plain stainless steel or in steel with rose gold. The automatic chronograph also features an open caseback that offers a glimpse of its inner workings. As with the Runabout Automatic Moonphase, calfskin straps with a crocodile pattern and folding clasp complete the chronograph, although here the stainless steel chronograph is paired with a dark blue. Both Frédérique Constant models are water-resistant to a pressure of five atmospheres. Where the two watches found their elegant and timeless looks is revealed as soon as the watch box is opened: Alongside their Frédérique Constant Runabout model, new owners will also find a lovingly crafted miniature of a Riva Runabout boat.
