Frederique Constant has extended its Runabout Automatic watch collection with two stainless steel limited editions, one with gold plating, the other without.
888 of each will be produced, but only the raw steel version will be sold in the United States.
The Runabout was launched back in 2009 as a tribute to historic wooden boats of the same name that plied their trade on Italy’s Lakes and now take place in heritage events including this month’s Geneva Riva Days.
The legendary yachts, initially hand-crafted entirely from wood, continue to evoke the glamor and easy-going dolce vita of 1960s Italy.
2022 Frederique Constant Runabout automatics come in 42mm cases sizes housing FC-303 movements.
Their black dials are decorated in delicate guilloché Clous de Paris style.
Each piece will be presented in a special case containing a miniature replica of one of these iconic wooden yachts moored alongside the watch.
The steel version goes on sale this month in the United States for $1,895.