Runabout Venice Limited Editions

Frederique Constant introduces the ‘Venice Editions’ of the Runabout, consisting of a Chronograph version and a Three-hand Automatic with date. Both timepieces feature a stainless steel case and a silvered dial with applied, rose gold plated Arabic indexes. A light brown strap with off-white stitching accentuates the rose gold plated indexes on the dial. Our Italian clientele defined this sophisticated combination of design elements. This year Frederique Constant hosts the Runabout Challenge in Venice, Italy, so it was only logical to design the Runabout Venice Edition, based on the input from the Italian market. The outcome is a beautiful collection! But then again, it’s not for nothing that Italy has always been famous for its sense of style…

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Runabout Venice

The new models are available in a limited editions of 1’888 pieces per version. Featuring a case diameter of 43mm and presented in stainless steel, the new Runabout Venice Editions offer finely decorated silvered dials. With a delicate guilloche decoration at the centre, hand-applied Arabic indexes, and perfectly positioned Chronograph counters, these watches exude an uncluttered elegance, just like the Runabout yachts by which they were inspired. Through the sapphire case-back, the decorated automatic movement can be admired. Traditionally, each Runabout timepiece comes with its own luxurious, handmade wooden case that echoes the passionate craftsmanship of the yachts. Alongside the watch, a miniature reproduction of a classic Runabout boat can be found inside the unique gift box.



Runabout Venice Event

Runabout Challenge 2012 in Venice
End of April 2012, Frederique Constant hosted a unique event on the waters of Venice, to celebrate its connection with Runabout boats. After sponsoring the Helice Classique on Lake Geneva and the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance in the USA, it was time to organize a dedicated Frederique Constant Runabout event. A select group of 200 clients and members of the press enjoyed a three-day event in the City of Water. A large fleet of Runabout boats, gathered specifically for this event proved to be stylish means of transportation and offered amazing views of Venice. During the actual Challenge, teams in each Runabout boat had to compete for the Frederique Constant Runabout Trophy. The event’s aim was to pay homage and to gather many of the remaining Runabout yachts. Yachts that today - as in their heyday - symbolize elegance, sophistication and ageless design. It is these characteristics that make the devotion of Frédérique Constant to Runabout boats so apt, so perfect, because those same values and qualities apply to the Runabout Collection.

Runabout
A Runabout is a gentlemen’s motorboat holding between four and eight people, well suited to moving about on the water. The first runabouts date back to the 1920s and were originally small, fast, powerful varnished wooden boats created to take advantage of the power of a V8 inboard engine. In order to gain speed, the hull shape had to be designed to take advantage of hydroplaning; a hydrofoil-like design would allow the boat to skim atop the water's surface at high speed instead of needing to push aside large quantities of water to move forward. A classic Runabout boat is a design icon, a moving sculpture in wood, chrome and glass that commands attention wherever it goes. Add to this a long list of famous owners and an association with exotic Mediterranean locations such as Monaco and San Tropez, and it is no wonder that the Runabout has, over time, become a legend. The iconic style of Runabouts frequently features in advertisements and editorials.

Frederique Constant Runabout Automatic Venice

Frederique Constant Runabout Venice Giftbox

For more information, please feel free to contact Mrs Yasmina Pedrini via pedrini@frederique-constant.com.

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Frederique Constant Sales Manager Training Days - Second Edition

Recently, during two days, we welcomed our Sales Managers from around the globe in Geneva. Sharing experiences, ideas and  information has been of great value and enjoyable at the same time.

The second edition of the Sales Manager Training Days has been a great success and everyone is highly motivated to continue to work extremely hard and to maintain our Focus on Growth.

See herewith the feedback of some of the participants:

'Thank you all very very much for your hospitality and congratulations for this rare spirit of emulation and “sense of belonging” you have induced to the team.

My only regret?... I missed the golf clinic on Saturday!

All the best and thanks a million!'

From MG

'Thank you very much for the opportunity to spend some time with global team during these interesting days in Geneva.

Thank you also for the iPad which will be a great tool to better manage the business.'

From MS

'Many thanks for the kind welcome you gave to my team for those 2 days in GVA. Both came back very enthusiastic about their activities, and of course with a 100% motivation rate for FC!'

From JW

'Thank you for the useful training and amazing weekend in Geneva! Looking forward to seeing you soon.'

From ST

'Thank you for all your efforts during the Sales Meeting. It was again a very motivating and highly informative gathering.'

From AM

'I like to thank you for inviting me to the Sales Meeting. It was an excellent learning experience, as always. Perhaps the most important is the bonding and happiness I could see from the whole team. People are excited with the company, the products, the guidance and the great potential there is in the near future.

Looking forward to continue pushing for even greater success!!'

See you in NY!

From AR

'Once again, well done on the two-day-seminar; I am not being polite when I say it was useful and enjoyable.'

From GF

'I feel free to write you this email to tell you one more time how happy I was to spend time with you and the Frédérique Constant team in Geneva.

The way everything was organised was particularly nice and enjoyable.

Be assured that Frédérique Constant can always count on my personal motivation to keep on promoting the brand!

Best Regards, ONE TEAM ONE DREAM !!!'

From HD

Positive comments on brand new Maxime Manufacture

From the forum on www.EquationOfTime.com:

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>> You know, initially I was going to say "boring!"... But then I got to thinking... Most current trends are to OVERSIZE, OVERSTUFF, OVERDESIGN! and this watch is the antithesis of those very concepts. I think part of my initial reaction was antipathy toward a maker with whom I am completely unfamiliar. This watch is classic, if a little monotone. The movement is beautiful. Yeah, I would not mind owning this. And I totally dig the radial numerals...!

>> I'll wind enthusiastically. I'd like to see a central seconds hand and perhaps a nibbled 5 & 7, but otherwise find little which requires complaint.

>>Awesome!!!! Love the Movement!!!!

>>No, not boring..... Especially that movement. Looks like a fairly unique balance regulation device there. The dial might have too many different textures, but I'd have to see it in person. I don't see the "old school Hamilton" thing, but it could be one of the VERY few radial numeral dials I could actually like!

 

>>Great back, great crown and a great dial, except for that date subdial. It's probably just me but I think it's really difficult to do the date radially like that. Whether the numerals go around the entire face or just a subdial, to me it's always looks jumbled. Date wheels, especially when matched to the dial, are a good thing.

>>Gorgeous design... I mean, really... that thing is a stunner.

Need we say more...?