With a long-standing commitment in supporting vintage car rallies, Frederique Constant has been closely associated, often as the Official Timekeeper, with international events such as the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, Carrera Panamericana, Retromobile car shows or European Healey meetings. Live your passion is the slogan of their Maison. And at Frederique Constant, they have a passion for vintage cars.
Equipped with the automatic FC-301 caliber, the Vintage Rally Automatic COSC displays hours, minutes and seconds. Providing a 38-hour power reserve, the watch is water resistant up to 5 ATM (50 meters) and beats at 4 Hz (28’800 alt/h). Running around the dial is the flange complete with 60-minute scale, all set within a 40 mm diameter case, a favorite with collectors on account of its timeless quality. The perforated leather strap recalls the upholstery of the beautiful cars from the 1940s to the 1970s, as well as the gloves worn by gentlemen drivers in their element.
This collection is based on a close collaboration with the Austin-Healey car brand, the two brands having joined forces back in 2007. Counting many years of fellowship geared around sport and watchmaking, theirs is one of the most enduring associations in the industry, reflective of the unbreakable bond the two maisons share in drawing on tradition to create thoroughly retro designs in a modern interpretation, especially for those who truly appreciate craftsmanship and elegance.
Authenticated by the original “Healey” logo marked on the dial, this Vintage Rally Healey Automatic COSC model is in fittingly short supply, with 1888 pieces available.