The primary objective of the RHS is to locate and aid in the conservation of classic runabout boats that were designed by the passionate boating enthusiast, Mr Carlo Riva. In 1998, the Riva Historical Society was founded in Milan, Italy. All watches in the new Runabout Moonphase Riva Historical Society range will be produced in a strictly limited edition of 2,888 pieces. The iconic style of Runabouts frequently features in advertisements and editorials.The new Runabout Moonphase Riva Historical Society Limited Edition Collection exudes the same self-assured personality as the boats for which they are named. Add to this a long list of famous owners and an association with exotic Mediterranean locations such as Monaco and San Tropez, and it is no wonder that the Runabout has, over time, become a legend. A classic Runabout boat is a design icon, a moving sculpture in wood, chrome and glass that commands attention wherever it goes. In order to gain speed, the hull shape had to be designed to take advantage of hydroplaning a hydrofoil-like design would allow the boat to skim atop the water's surface at high speed instead of needing to push aside large quantities of water to move forward. The first runabouts date back to the 1920s and were originally small, fast, powerful varnished wooden boats created to take advantage of the power of a V8 inboard engine. Runabout A Runabout is a gentlemen’s motorboat holding between four and eight people, well suited to moving about on the water. It is these characteristics that make the devotion of Frédérique Constant to Runabout boats so apt, so perfect, because those same values and qualities apply to the Runabout Collection. Yachts that today - as in their heyday - symbolize elegance, sophistication and ageless design. The event’s aim was to pay homage and to gather many of the remaining Runabout yachts. During the actual Challenge, teams in each Runabout boat had to compete for the Frederique Constant Runabout Trophy. A large fleet of Runabout boats, gathered specifically for this event proved to be stylish means of transportation and offered amazing views of Venice. A select group of 200 clients and members of the press enjoyed a three-day event in the City of Water. After sponsoring the Helice Classique on Lake Geneva and the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance in the USA, it was time to organize a dedicated Frederique Constant Runabout event. Runabout Venice Event Runabout Challenge 2012 in Venice End of April 2012, Frederique Constant hosted a unique event on the waters of Venice, to celebrate its connection with Runabout boats. Alongside the watch, a miniature reproduction of a classic Runabout boat can be found inside the unique gift box. Traditionally, each Runabout timepiece comes with its own luxurious, handmade wooden case that echoes the passionate craftsmanship of the yachts. Through the sapphire case-back, the decorated automatic movement can be admired. With a delicate guilloche decoration at the centre, hand-applied Arabic indexes, and perfectly positioned Chronograph counters, these watches exude an uncluttered elegance, just like the Runabout yachts by which they were inspired. Featuring a case diameter of 43mm and presented in stainless steel, the new Runabout Venice Editions offer finely decorated silvered dials. ] Runabout Venice The new models are available in a limited editions of 1’888 pieces per version. The outcome is a beautiful collection! But then again, it’s not for nothing that Italy has always been famous for its sense of style… This year Frederique Constant hosts the Runabout Challenge in Venice, Italy, so it was only logical to design the Runabout Venice Edition, based on the input from the Italian market. Our Italian clientele defined this sophisticated combination of design elements. A light brown strap with off-white stitching accentuates the rose gold plated indexes on the dial. Both timepieces feature a stainless steel case and a silvered dial with applied, rose gold plated Arabic indexes. Frederique Constant introduces the ‘Venice Editions’ of the Runabout, consisting of a Chronograph version and a Three-hand Automatic with date.
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