Frederique Constant gives its Vintage Rally Healey Automatic an Outing
The Vintage Rally Healey limited editions have worked their way into the affections of classic car enthusiasts on account of their constancy. They were created as a result of a partnership between the Frederique Constant Manufacture and the Austin-Healey car brand.
A very long-awaited return
The previous edition of the Vintage Rally Healey Automatic dates back to 2018. Now it’s back in the spotlight, thanks to two new three-hand models with date. Putting its tradition of sporty chronographs on hold, Frederique Constant has given the Vintage Rally Healey Automatic a more urban design. Designed for the gentlemen drivers who also appreciate a getaway away from the paddocks, this timepiece allows to casually enjoy a new design imbued with retro charm.
Limited edition collector’s item
Each of the models features an automatic FC-303 calibre with a date window at 3 o’clock and a power reserve of 38 hours.
The backgrounds of these two new models have been engraved with a Healey being driven at full throttle; the famous Healey 100S NOJ393 was purchased by a collector for £155 in 1969 and sold for nearly €1 million in December 2011. Underneath is the individual serial number for each piece, strictly limited to 2,888 units, which comes in a collector’s gift set complete with miniature replica of the NOJ393.
Vintage Rally Healey Automatic
RRP 1’750€
Reference
FC-303HVBR5B4
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Movement
FC-303 caliber, automatic
26 jewels, 38-hour power reserve, 28’800 alt/h
Case
Rose gold plated polished stainless steel 2-parts case
Diameter of 40 mm
Convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Silver color dial with brown ring
Applied rose gold plated indexes with white luminous
Date window at 3 o’clock
Hand-polished rose gold plated hours and minutes hands with luminous and pearl black seconds hand
Strap
Dark brown calf leather strap
Limited edition
Limited to 2’888 pieces
Vintage Rally Healey Automatic
RRP 1’450€
Reference
FC-303HGRS5B6
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Movement
FC-303 caliber, automatic
26 jewels, 38-hour power reserve, 28’800 alt/h
Case
Polished stainless steel 2-parts case
Diameter of 40 mm
Convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM
Dial
Green dial with silver color ring
Applied silver color indexes with white luminous
Date window at 3 o’clock
Hand-polished silver color hours and minutes hands with luminous and silver color seconds hand
Strap
Light brown calf leather strap
Limited edition
Limited to 2’888 pieces
SOURCE: FREDERIQUE CONSTANT
