Frederique Constant?s relationship with british automaker Austin-Healey goes back to 2004, and has produced a number of limited edition watches over the years, and has also included partnerships on rallies, races, and other events. The latest collaboration between the two brands is a simple time and date sports watch with a retro feel that effectively conjures the romance of the golden age of the British sports car. Let?s take a closer look.

Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Automatic 

Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Silver, green
Dimensions: 40mm
Crystal: Sapphire        
Water Resistance: 5 ATM  
Crown: Push/pull                        
Movement: FC-303 
Strap/bracelet: Leather Price: $1,895
Reference Number: FC-303HVBR5B4, FC-303HGRS5B6
Expected Release: Available now 

The new Vintage Rally Healey Automatic is available in two variants. First, we have a rose gold plated version with a silver dial. The aesthetic here is simple and elegant – it resembles a very old fashioned kind of everyday gentleman?s watch, with the large numerals at 12:00, 6:00, and 9:00 providing just the right sporty touch. The brown outer seconds and minutes register is a great complement to the rose gold tone of the case, hand set, and hour indices, as is the brown rally strap that the watch is mounted on. While the ?Healey? branding on the dial won?t be to everyone?s taste, it?s done in the brand?s original font and, I think, wor...