The Star of Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance in Carnelian Bay, California
The award-winning boat was a 1939 Gar Wood. A 19 foot runabout with 103 horse-power 6 cylinder Chrylser engine, owned by Jonathan and Jean Trevillyan of Acton, CA. The 1939 Gar Wood was awarded the best Marque Class and Best Overall Boat in Show. Jonathan and Jean Trevillyan were also bestowed with an example of a Frédérique Constant Runabout timepiece.
Since 2009, Swiss watch manufacturer Frédérique Constant celebrates the legendary Runabout yachts of the roaring 20s by offering an attractive series of limited edition timepieces named “Runabout”.
To complete the best-selling range, the Geneva-based brand introduces a new version: The Runabout Moonphase & Date. Featuring a case diameter of 43mm and presented in stainless steel or rose gold plated, the new Runabout Moonphase & Date watches offer finely decorated silvered dials. With a delicate guilloche decoration at the centre, hand-applied Arabic indexes, perfectly positioned Day, Date and Moonphase indicators. These watches exude an uncluttered elegance, just like the Runabout yachts by which they are inspired. Through the engraved 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. Like all Frederique Constant Runabout watches, these models are available in a limited quantity of just 1,888 pieces per material.
To promote the Runabout Collection, Frédérique Constant was honored to be the Official Sponsor of the 39th annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance Wooden Boat Show, at the North shore of Lake Tahoe in Carnelian Bay, California, USA. Frédérique Constant invited press and retailers from around the globe to enjoy the weekend festivities of one of the finest and most renowned boating events.
Throughout the event Frédérique Constant promoted the outstanding Runabout Collection to the public with its significant presence at the show, allowing the public to admire the beauties from every angle. As majestic as yachts afloat on Lake Tahoe, the Runabout Collection captures the pristine quality of Lake Tahoe in combination with the surpassing craftsmanship of a Swiss-engineered design.
Frédérique Constant Runabout Moonphase Automatic
FC-360RM6B6
Limited edition of 1888 pieces, delivered in a special gift box with a Runabout boat miniature
Case
Polished stainless steel, diameter of 43 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back secured by 6 screws
Water-resistant to 10 ATM
Dial
Silvered dial with central “Pavé de Paris guilloché” decoration
Hand polished Shiny Nickel Arabic applied indexes
Hand polished Shiny Nickel Hands, white luminous
Day counter at 9 o’clock
Date counter at 3 o’clock
Moonphase counter at 6 o’clock
Strap
Black calf strap, stainless steel buckle
Water-resistant inner lining
Movement
Automatic FC-360
42-hours power reserve
Frédérique Constant Runabout Moonphase Automatic
FC-360RM6B4
Limited edition of 1888 pieces, delivered in a special gift box with a Runabout boat miniature
Case
Polished rose gold plated, diameter of 43 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back secured by 6 screws
Water-resistant to 10 ATM
Dial
Silvered dial with central “Pavé de Paris guilloché” decoration
Hand polished rose gold plated Arabic applied indexes
Hand polished rose gold plated Hands, white luminous
Day counter at 9 o’clock
Date counter at 3 o’clock
Moonphase counter at 6 o’clock
Strap
Dark brown calf strap, rose gold plated buckle
Water-resistant inner lining
Movement
Automatic FC-360
42-hours power reserve