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New Releases · 2026-10-13

Frederique Constant’s blue Healey chronograph celebrates classic motoring

An Austin-Healey-inspired 42 mm automatic chronograph pairs a pale-blue dial with navy counters and a 62-hour reserve.

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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Frédérique Constant official product page

Frédérique Constant Frédérique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey FC-397HLBN5B6, official product-gallery photograph
Frédérique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey FC-397HLBN5B6 — official Frédérique Constant product photography. Frédérique Constant ↗
This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at Frédérique Constant official product page ↗

What to know

The Classics Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic is a tribute to Austin-Healey motoring culture. Its light-blue sunray dial incorporates navy chronograph registers, a prominent numeral 12 and the original Healey signature. A bright red central chronograph hand sharpens the otherwise nostalgic palette, while a navy calf-leather strap with contrast stitching completes the racing association.

Frédérique Constant Frédérique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey FC-397HLBN5B6, official product-gallery photograph (additional view)
Frédérique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey FC-397HLBN5B6 — official Frédérique Constant product photography. Frédérique Constant ↗

The polished 42 mm steel case houses the FC-397 self-winding calibre with a 62-hour reserve, visible through a transparent caseback. The watch is 14.45 mm thick and water resistant to 50 metres. Limited to 1,888 pieces, it arrives in a collector’s gift set with a miniature of the NOJ393 racing car. The design is less a literal dashboard instrument than a wearable reference to an era of British sports cars.

Frédérique Constant Frédérique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey FC-397HLBN5B6, official product-gallery photograph (additional view)
Frédérique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey FC-397HLBN5B6 — official Frédérique Constant product photography. Frédérique Constant ↗

At a glance

Specifications reported by Frédérique Constant official product page
ReferenceFC-397HLBN5B6
Case diameter42 mm
Thickness14.45 mm
MovementFC-397 automatic chronograph
Power reserve62 hours
Frequency28,800 vph
Jewels27
Case materialStainless steel
CrystalAnti-reflective sapphire
Water resistance50 metres / 5 ATM
StrapNavy calf leather
Edition1,888 pieces

Source & attribution

Frédérique Constant official product page · Published 2026-10-13 ↗

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