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July 16, 2015
Frédérique Constant Unveils Limited Edition Model Inspired by the Legendary Healey Car | FREDERIQUE CONSTANT
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT |フレデリック・コンスタント
A Tribute to the Legendary Austin Healey
Frederique Constant, the Swiss watch brand renowned for its innovative yet classic timepieces, has released a new model in its highly popular Vintage Rally collection: the Healey Chronograph Automatic. This new release pays homage to the iconic British car, the Healey.
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A High-Precision Automatic Chronograph Merging Sport and Elegance
Frederique Constant has a history of partnerships with various motorsports. In particular, they have maintained a long and strong relationship with the legendary British car brand Austin Healey.
In June 2015, four vintage cars visited the Frederique Constant headquarters and workshop in Plan-les-Ouates, a city in Switzerland known for its prestigious watchmaking houses. These were four original Austin Healeys, exceptionally well-preserved, belonging to the Austin Healey Southern Counties Club of the UK. They were on a journey through Switzerland and Italy and, intrigued by the long-standing partnership between Frederique Constant and Austin Healey, decided to visit the brand's headquarters and workshop.
This encounter provided a valuable opportunity to gather candid feedback and opinions on the latest model, the "Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic FC-397HDG5B4," which pays tribute to the Healey, directly from Austin Healey enthusiasts. It also served as a reaffirmation that their passion for vintage cars and Frederique Constant's dedication to watchmaking are one and the same.
The "Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic FC-397HDG5B4" features a polished stainless steel case with rose gold plating, housing a high-precision FC-397 automatic chronograph caliber with a 46-hour power reserve. With its striking green Healey logo on the dial and a distinctive brown leather strap with perforations, this timepiece is a testament to motorsport heritage, blending contemporary design with sporty elegance.
It comes in a beautiful gift box along with a miniature of the legendary Healey NOJ393, and is produced in a limited edition of 2888 pieces worldwide.
Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic
Case | Stainless steel (gold-plated)
Diameter | 42mm
Movement | Automatic (Cal. FC-397)
Power Reserve | 46 hours
Functions | Chronograph
Strap | Leather (brown)
Water Resistance | 5 ATM
Limited Edition | 2888 pieces worldwide
Price | ¥469,800
Inquiries
GM International
Tel. 03-5828-9080
http://www.clubfc.jp/

