A Closer Look At The 2025 Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Collection

Since 2004, Frederique Constant has celebrated the legacy of British motorsport through its long-standing collaboration with Austin-Healey. For 2025, the brand expands its Classics Vintage Rally Healey line with three distinct models, each drawing inspiration from iconic Healey cars. The new collection includes one core automatic model and two limited editions, offering variety in size, functionality, and dial execution—all unified by a classic motorsport aesthetic.

Classics Vintage Rally Healey Automatic 40mm

This automatic model returns with a 40 mm stainless steel case and a slim 10.16 mm profile. The standout feature is its matte British Racing Green dial, a shade linked to the Austin-Healey 100S. A white minute and seconds track circles the dial’s edge, with the Healey logo positioned just above 6 o’clock.

The watch uses applied indices and polished hour and minute hands filled with white luminous material for visibility in low light. A bright red central seconds hand adds a touch of contrast. The dial is protected by a convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Around the back, a closed caseback features an engraving that commemorates the Healey heritage.

Inside, the FC-301 automatic movement drives the time-only display. Based on the La Joux-Perret G100, it operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a 38-hour power reserve. A dark brown calfskin strap with white stitching completes the package. This model is not limited and is priced at € 1,695.

Classics Vintage Rally Healey Automatic 36mm (Limited Edition)

Offering a more compact option, the 36 mm version comes in at 9.85 mm thick and features a sunray-brushed “Healey Blue” dial—a hue inspired by the Austin-Healey 3000 MKII BM7. The dial layout includes applied markers, luminous hands, an Arabic numeral at 12 o’clock, and a matching Healey logo at 6 o’clock. A discreet date window is placed at the bottom of the dial, integrated without disrupting the symmetry.

It also features a convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment and a solid caseback engraved with Healey imagery. This watch is powered by the FC-303 calibre, an automatic movement based on the Sellita SW200-1, offering central hour, minute, seconds, and date functions. The movement operates at 4Hz with a 38-hour power reserve.

Fitted with a navy blue calf leather strap featuring contrast stitching, the 36mm model is limited to 1,888 pieces and is priced at € 1,495.

Classics Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic 42 mm (Limited Edition)

Completing the trio is a chronograph variant housed in a larger 42 mm stainless steel case, measuring 14.45 mm in height. Its sunray Healey blue dial is paired with two dark blue subdials: a 60-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a small seconds display at 9 o’clock. Red accents mark the chronograph’s central seconds hand and 60-minute counter hand, while the sub-seconds hand remains silver.

The layout includes luminous hour and minute hands, applied indices, and an Arabic numeral at 12 o’clock. Around the perimeter, a blue chronograph seconds track enhances legibility. The Healey logo appears once again at 6 o’clock.

Unlike the other two models, this chronograph features an exhibition caseback, offering a view of the automatic FC-397 calibre. Based on the Valjoux 7750, this movement operates at 28,800vph and delivers a 48-hour power reserve. It supports chronograph timing along with central hours and minutes, but omits the date function for a cleaner dial.

The chronograph is paired with a navy leather strap and off-white stitching and is limited to 1,888 pieces. It is available at a retail price of € 3,395.

Closing Thoughts

Each piece in the 2025 Frederique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey collection captures a distinct aspect of the golden era of British motorsport, offering multiple case sizes, colorways, and mechanical features. While united by a common heritage, these three watches provide unique interpretations for collectors and vintage car enthusiasts alike.

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General Specifications:

Brand: Frederique Constant

Model: Classics Vintage Rally Healeu Automatic 40mm and 36mm, Classic Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph Automatic

Reference: FC-301HGRS5B26 (40mm), FC-303HLBN3B6 (36mm), FC-397HLBN5B6 (42mm)

Dial: Green (40mm), Healey blue (36mm, 42mm)

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Dimensions: 40 mm x 10.16 mm, 36 mm x 9.85 mm, 42 mm x 14.45 mm

Crystal: Sapphire Glass

Case Back: Stainless steel (40mm, 36mm), sapphire glass (42mm)

Water Resistance: 50 Meters

Strap: Brown/blue calfskin leather strap with a steel pin buckle

Calibre: FC-301 (40mm), FC-303 (36mm), FC-397 (42mm)

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds (40mm, 36mm), date (36mm), small seconds (42mm), chronograph (42mm)

Winding: Automatic

Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)

Jewels: 26 (40mm, 36mm), 25 (42mm)

Power Reserve: 38 Hours (40mm, 36mm), 48 hours (42mm)

Price: € 1,695 (40mm), € 1,495 (36mm), € 3,395 (42mm)

Limited Edition: Yes, 1,888 pieces (36mm, 42mm)