Paying tribute to the iconic designs of the elegant roaring twenties sports boats. Faithful to its tradition, each of the models are delivered in a special limited-edition box including a miniature wooden replica of the Riva boat. To complete the look of these watches, it bears a navy leather strap with white stitching.īoth the stainless steel and rose gold-plated Runabout models are exclusively limited to 2’888 pieces. Distinguished by the engraving of the Riva Historical Society flag. The 26 jewel Swiss-made caliber, beating at 28’800 times per hour, and a 38-hour power reserve the movement is protected by 10-meter water-resistant case that is perfect for boating.Īn elegant detail is the see-through sapphire case back, revealing the automatic mechanism. Around the outer rim of the dial, the minutes are displayed.īoth models are powered by a FC-303 automatic caliber. The final detail on the dial is the date window at 6 o’clock with a magnifying lens. The Arabic numerals, indexes, and hands are completed with a luminous treatment. Protected by a convex sapphire crystal, the navy-blue dial bears Frederique Constant’s classic hobnail pattern with a central guilloche which breaks up the dial. The cases feature polished finish, reminiscent to the lustrous appearance of the Riva boats. The Runabout range now welcomes two new automatic models: a 42 mm stainless steel and a rose gold plated case. To celebrate this partnership, each year Frederique Constant creates a limited-edition Runabout timepiece inspired by the timeless 1920s Riva boats.
Piero Mario Gibellini and Carlo Riva founded this non-profit organization, whose purpose is to preserve the worldwide patrimony of the established Riva heritage. Since 2009, Frederique Constant has collaborated with the Riva Historical Society: a Milan-based association founded in 1998, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of classic Riva boats. Swiss watch brand Frederique Constant presents new limited edition Automatic Runabout watches to celebrate its association with the Riva Historical Society.
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