![]() Maybe I wear my sleeves too tight, but I do feel the design of the case was certainly unforgiving. However, I found the case thick enough to consistently catch on my sleeves, no matter which wrist I wore it on (eliminating the large onion crown as the culprit). I imagine the dramatic taper off the sides is intended to help the watch slide under a cuff better. First, the bezel is thick, significantly rounded, and tall. I don’t necessarily mind the design, but I did find a few irritants about the size and flow of the case. The stainless steel case measures in at 42mm but is relatively thick for a dressier style watch. The decision created a slew of interesting models, including a Flyback Chronograph and a Worldtimer that both come in at less than $5,000 - a very competitive offering. Because of this approach, they aren’t limited to heavily modifying a Sellita or ETA to achieve the desired features. This allowed them to be a little more creative and offer a better-value product than many other brands in the same price bracket. About 15 years ago, Frederique Constant looked to set itself apart from the competition (because let’s be honest, the brand is in a pretty saturated space) by starting to manufacture movements in-house. They have done some creative things in their short time on the scene, and the Classic Moonphase Manufacture - a simple dress watch that features an in-house movement, at a fair price - is a case in point.īefore we get to the watch, I want to highlight why I find the brand so appealing. I’ve been drawn to the brand for a while. One of the more interesting dress watches of the year came from Frederique Constant. I often find myself in a suit, so I’m always looking for a solid dress watch to complete the ensemble. The rose gold-plated model retails for CHF 1,950 and the steel for CHF 1,650.Dress watches are a breed of their own, often avoided by bloggers and enthusiasts because of their delicate balance of clean and boring. Both Runabout models are limited editions of 888 pieces. The rose gold-plated Runabout is fitted with a navy blue strap with off-white topstitching the stainless steel with a blue-grey leather strap with light blue topstitching. The sapphire crystal is oriented with the Riva Historical Society logo. It also has hacking seconds for precision time-setting and a quick date function. Fitted with an Incablock anti-shock device, the movement beats at 28,800vph and delivers a power reserve of 38 hours. The Runabouts are powered by the FC-303 automatic, a Sellita-based SW200-1 with a personalised rotor. A peripheral minute track with five-minute markings and a date window at 6 o’clock with a white background complete the package. Sword-style hour and minute hands are enhanced with lume and the central seconds hand is rose-gold plated for the plated case and bright blue for the stainless steel version. Large Art Deco-style Arabic numerals are applied at 12, 2, 4, 8 and 10 to the chapter ring with hour markers filled with luminescent material. Moving from transport vessels to motorboats in the 1920s and 1930s, by the 1950s, Carlo Riva (1922-2017) turned the brand into a nautical legend with a series of handcrafted wood-based designs with inimitable Italian style. ![]() At the top end of runabouts are the Rivas, beautiful Italian-designed wooden speedboats emanating from the Riva shipyard, which was founded in 1842 on the shores of Lake Iseo in Italy by Pietro Riva. Runabouts are small powerboats with an outboard engine suitable for water sports, cruising and fishing. To celebrate Riva Days 2022, the watch brand is releasing two limited editions of its stylish 42mm Runabout Automatic in rose gold-plated or stainless steel cases. The Riva Historical Society (RHS) and Frederique Constant have been partners since 2013. Similar to the Concorso d’Eleganza held in Villa d’Este for historical cars, Riva boats paraded past judges at Geneva’s Société Nautique to the delight of spectators and owners alike. With their sleek lines and styling, Riva runabouts capture a dolce vita image of celebrities and jet setters speeding across Italy’s majestic lakes. Organised by the Riva Historical Society (RHS), Riva runabouts are the legendary Italian wooden boats built on the shores of Lake Iseo. A beautiful sight awaited lovers of Riva runabout yachts as they docked at Geneva’s Société Nautique for the international Riva Days 2022 event taking place from 7-11 July.
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