Frederique Constant – CLASSICS Runabout Automatic GMT Edition

 

Frederique Constant – CLASSICS Runabout Automatic  GMT Edition - 2026

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 Classics Runabout Automatic GMT: 
A touch of la dolce vita, with a Manufacture complication

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Italian spirit and nautical touches are woven together with Genevan craftsmanship in the dolce vita-inspired Classics Runabout collection. This expression of transalpine elegance is a highly sought-after collector’s piece, released every two years.

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In 2026, the 42 mm model is available in two versions: with either a deep blue or teak-brown dial, echoing the boats lovingly preserved by the Riva Historical Society. Each piece features a Manufacture GMT function and is limited to just 888 pieces per dial colour.

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This is one of Frederique Constant’s most eagerly awaited collector’s pieces. It has enjoyed the privilege of a consistent release schedule since 2013, when the Geneva-based Manufacture and the Riva Historical Society first began their partnership. 

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Every two years, the Maison unveils a limited-edition timepiece in tribute to these legendary boats, whilst also supporting their preservation. The collection, which has seen many interpretations over the years, continues to reinvent itself with each new release, in step with the Manufacture’s latest technical advances.

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It is also its Manufacture character that will make the 2026 edition of the Classics Runabout so appealing to collectors, as both of these limited-year versions are equipped with a Manufacture GMT module. The Classics Runabout Automatic GMT is therefore a dual-complication collector’s piece, featuring a date display at 6 o’clock and a GMT hand tipped with a luminescent arrow. 

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Integrating an in-house complication based on the FC350 base movement into the Runabout collection brings genuine added value for collectors, combining the reliability of a tried-and-tested calibre with the beauty of a Manufacture complication, resulting in a positioning that remains highly competitive — embodying the spirit of fine watchmaking made accessible, the founding mission of Frederique Constant. 

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Beyond mechanics lies aesthetics. Both Classics Runabout 2026 models share the same design language. 

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At their centre, the dials feature a satin-finished surface with vertical stripes, representing the foredeck of the boats preserved by the Riva Historical Society, where each teak plank is hand-fitted to create the perfect sundeck for enjoying the gentle waters of the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, or tranquil transalpine lakes. 

 

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The navy bluetones naturally evoke deep waters, while the brown variant elegantly conveys the warmth of teak wood. 

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Three concentric circles complete the display of the new Classics Runabout Automatic GMT. At the centre lies the 24-hour indication for the second time zone, or GMT. This choice of display removes the need for a day/night indicator, thereby enhancing the dial’s legibility, with the complication blending seamlessly into the design. 

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 The minute track alternates between applied, luminescent Arabic numerals with slender baton-style indexes, rendered in a subtly vintage font in keeping with the institution that is the Riva Historical Society. The outermost circle, flush with the case, counts seconds as they drift by on the water. 

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With a 38-hour power reserve, the automatic movement showcases its vertical Côtes de Genève finishing on the bridges and oscillating weight through a delicately smoked sapphire caseback, where the white logo of the Riva Historical Society seems to float like a pennant in the transalpine wind. 

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Each piece, engraved with “Limited Edition one of 888”, is presented in a box containing a miniature replica of one of these legendary boats, moored alongside the watch.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Collection:   CLASSICS 

Model   CLASSICS Runabout Automatic GMT Blue Edition

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Reference: FC-350RN5B6

Case
Material: Polished stainless steel 3-part case
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 12.85 mm
Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
ONE OF 888 engraved on the case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
Dial 
Navy blue dial with vertical satin finishing
Vertical line pattern printed in the center
Hand-applied indexes

• Arabic numerals at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock filled with beige old radium luminous treatment
• Rhodium hour and minute hands filled with beige old radium luminous treatment
• Rhodium second hand and printed 60 seconds track on outer ring
• Rhodium GMT hand filed with beige old radium luminous treatment and printed 24 hours disk in the middle
• Date window at 6 o’clock

Movement
FC-350 caliber
Automatic movement
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Number of jewels: 26
Power reserve of 38 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
Strap 
Black rubber strap with tone-on-tone stitching
Pin buckle

🔰 Limited Edition  ✅ 888 pieces   

Recommended retail 🔴Price: EUR 1'995.00 / CHF 1,995.00  💰

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Collection:   CLASSICS 

Model   CLASSICS Runabout Automatic GMT Brown Edition

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Reference: FC-350RBR5B6

Case
Material: Polished stainless steel 3-part case
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 12.85 mm
Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
See-through case back
ONE OF 888 engraved on the case back
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
Dial 
Brown dial with vertical satin finishing
Vertical line pattern printed in the center
Hand-applied indexes

• Arabic numerals at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock filled with beige old radium luminous treatment
• Rhodium hour and minute hands filled with beige old radium luminous treatment
• Rhodium second hand and printed 60 seconds track on outer ring
• Rhodium GMT hand filed with beige old radium luminous treatment and printed 24 hours disk in the middle
• Date window at 6 o’clock

Movement
FC-350 caliber
Automatic movement
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Number of jewels: 26
Power reserve of 38 hours
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
Strap 
Brown genuine leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching
Pin buckle

🔰 Limited Edition  ✅ 888 pieces   

Recommended retail 🔴Price: EUR 1'995.00 / CHF 1,995.00  💰

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Vincent Deprez – Scientific Tourbillon Edition

 

Vincent Deprez – Scientific Tourbillon Blue Grand Feu Enamel Dial Steel and Titanium 39mm Edition 2026

 Traditional handmade watchmaking
Tourbillon classique scientifique Édition

This year, as a continuation of the Classical Tourbillon series, Vincent Deprez presents a new interpretation of this calibre: a more scientific, more technical, and distinctly contemporary vision of his Geneva-made tourbillon.

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Handcrafted in his workshop, this new timepiece retains the architecture of the original movement while exploring an aesthetic language inspired by scientific instruments and technical watches of the twentieth century. It represents an approach in which legibility, mechanical construction and restraint become the central elements of the creation. Ten examples will be produced in this new configuration, bringing the total production of the Classical Tourbillon series to twenty pieces, including subscription watches.

The Dial - The Depth of Grand Feu Enamel

The dial of the Scientific Tourbillon is crafted in deep midnight-blue grand feu enamel.

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Multiple layers of enamel are successively applied and fired to achieve exceptional depth and richness of colour, revealing subtle variations according to the light.

The dial features a mirror-polished applied steel chapter ring together with a detailed minute track, reinforcing the instrumental and scientific character of the piece.

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Each dial is handcrafted by Vincent Deprez himself using traditional techniques requiring many hours of work and multiple firings.

The Case - A Contemporary Construction

The 39 mm case combines polished and satin-finished surfaces in 316L stainless steel, emphasizing the volumes and contrasts of the watch.

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It is fitted with a domed sapphire crystal and a Grade 5 titanium caseback designed to integrate directly into the case middle. The caseback is secured through the lugs, resulting in a completely flat profile and a deliberately clean visual continuity.

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The lug width measures 20 mm, while the buckle width is reduced to 16 mm in order to preserve the overall balance of the watch.

The Movement - Fully Handcrafted Construction

The vast majority of the movement components are manufactured in Deprez's workshop using traditional machine tools. 

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The bridges, mainplate and selected case components are produced using a pantograph engraving machine. The pivots and wheels are machined on a Schaublin 102 lathe, while a conventional milling machine is used to manufacture numerous additional components.

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This deliberately artisanal approach allows complete control over the manufacturing process while preserving a high degree of freedom in the execution of both components and finishes.

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The movement operates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour, while the tourbillon cage completes one full rotation every 60 seconds.

The Finishes - The Hand of the Craftsman

All movement decorations are executed entirely by hand according to traditional haute horlogerie techniques.

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Manual graining, anglage, black polishing and satin finishing are individually applied to each component in order to reveal the material and mechanical architecture of the calibre.

The colour palette has been intentionally reduced to the warm grey tones of natural German silver and mirrorpolished steel, creating a restrained and technical monochromatic environment in which light becomes an essential element of visual appreciation.

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Each watch is entirely crafted by Vincent Deprez himself in his workshop, from the dial and movement to the finishing and final assembly. 

Handmade in Geneva, it combines a deep midnight-blue grand feu enamel dial, a manually wound artisanal tourbillon movement, and finishing executed according to the finest traditions of haute horlogerie. This edition is limited to 10 pieces.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model  Vincent Deprez - Scientific Tourbillon Edition

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 🔰Limited edition of 10 pieces in titanium and stainless steel (fully subscribed)

Case
    Material: 316L stainless steel and Grade 5 titanium
    Diameter: 39 mm
    Thickness: 11.3 mm
    Domed sapphire crystal
    Grade 5 titanium caseback
    Water-resistant to 3 ATM
Dial
    Midnight-blue grand feu enamel, 18 mm diameter
Dial Manufacturing: Oven-fired enamel dial, entirely handcrafted by Vincent Deprez using traditional tools and machinery
Movement
    Hand-wound mechanical tourbillon movement
    Calibre manufactured and finished by hand in Geneva
    Number of jewels: 15
    Power reserve of 52 hours
Tourbillon
    Handcrafted one-minute tourbillon movement, finished to a high horological standard; 
    Limited production of 20 movements; 
    Tourbillon cage diameter 12.6 mm; 
    Tourbillon bridge diameter 22.8 mm; 
    Balance spring with Breguet overcoil.    Tourbillon cage completing one full rotation every 60 seconds
    Frequency: 2.5 Hz, 18'000 vibrations per hour
Functions
    Hours and minutes
    Seconds indicated around the tourbillon cage
Strap 
    Grained calfskin
    Lug width: 20 mm
    Buckle width: 16 mm

Presentation BOX: Walnut wood 

 🔰Edition ✅Only ❱❱❱ 10 Pieces 

🔴Price: 89,500 Swiss francs (excluding shipping and any applicable taxes) 💰

 ⚠️Availability ❌- Sold Out!

#handmade #horology #independantwatchmaking #tourbillon #watchart

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About Vincent Deprez

Vincent Deprez living near Geneva. From childhood he always liked working with his hands and he first thought about being a watchmaker when he was just 12 years old. Two years later, his watchmaking dream turned into a passion after doing a school work experience week at Vacheron Constantin. This led him to a watchmaking apprenticeship with Vacheron Constantin at the horologically precocious age of 15 years.

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After ten years at Vacheron Constantin working in restoration, regulation, assembly, and ultra-thin watches, Vincent moved to Patek Philippe where he worked in the restoration department. A yearning to make his own watch grew ever stronger, and in 2017 he left Patek Philippe to set up his own atelier and begin working on making his own tourbillon. With his passion for traditional watchmaking, Vincent decided at the outset that he would make handmade watches using traditional tools.

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For more information or to order a Vincent Deprez timepiece, please email
contact@vincentdeprez.watch
110 Chemin du Pont Centenaire
1228 Ouates
Switzerland
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VOUTILAINEN – KV21 Tonneau Platinum Edition

 

VOUTILAINEN – Current KV21 Tonneau Platinum 39,5mm Guilloché Dial Edition - 2026

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KV21 TONNEAU

Guided by a constant pursuit of technical innovation, excellence, and respect for tradition, the Voutilainen workshop presents the new KV21 Tonneau. Unveiled in limited editions, the timepiece features an entirely new tonneau-shaped case with harmonious proportions and a contemporary design. 

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Housing the new hand-finished in-house KV21 movement with a small second and a dial adorned with refined hand-guilloché decoration, the KV21 Tonneau reflects the atelier’s dedication to precision, longevity, and the values of horological art.

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The newly designed KV21 Tonneau’s case exudes perfectly balanced proportions, combining elegance and comfort on the wrist. Its short, teardrop-shaped lugs enhance the ergonomic fit, while the interplay of polished parts and subtle satin finishing emphasizes the purity of its lines.

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The timepiece is driven by the new in-house caliber KV21. Inspired by the KV20 movement, it has been developed to integrate complications requiring the entire surface of the main plate on the dial side, without significantly affecting the movement’s thickness. To achieve this, the escapement was subtly modified while preserving its original functioning. Following in the footsteps of the renowned VINGT-8, this caliber is destined to leave its mark on Voutilainen’s iconic timepieces.

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The mechanism has been designed, built, fabricated, hand-finished and assembled entirely within the Voutilainen workshop with the utmost precision, care, and passion. It features a very large balance wheel crafted in-house, enabling precise regulation of the watch within strict tolerances.

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dditionally, a rare and unique balance-spring system has been used. The exterior of the spring has a typical Phillips overcoil, while the internal curve uses the little-known Grossmann curve further increasing accuracy.

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The caliber KV21 is particularly remarkable due to its two escapement wheels, which provide a direct impulse to the balance through the roller/jewel. This innovative construction improves efficiency by requiring less energy than the Swiss lever escapement and allows for notable benefits, for everyday use, such as longevity, stability and a longer power reserve.

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The case back reveals a captivating view of the caliber KV21’s intricacies that is meticulously finished to the highest standards by the expert artisans of the Voutilainen workshop. The surfaces of pinions and wheels are completely flat and polished with exceptionally uniform tolerances. The main plate and bridges, made from German-silver, are decorated by hand to achieve the utmost levels of surface finish. Screws and all steel parts are also finished and polished by hand.

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The dial presents various hand-guilloché patterns, a well-known signature of Voutilainen’s meticulous savoir-faire. It can be personalized according to the owner’s preference, allowing the timepiece to become a unique piece. The interplay of textures and light brings the watch to life, reflecting the patience, passion, and skills invested in every detail, a true work of art.

 To complete the design, the KV21 Tonneau is paired with an elegant hand-sewn strap.

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Technical Characteristics

 Model Name  KV21 Tonneau

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Ref: KV21Reversed

Case
    Material:  Available in Platinum, Titanium, Steel, 18K Rose Gold, and 18K White Gold (8 pieces of each material limited edition)

 New tonneau-shaped case with polished and satin-finishing, and crown made in-house
   Case dimensions : 39.50 x 35.50mm
   Sapphire glasses front and back with anti-reflection treatment 
Dial
   Hand-guilloché dial with gold applied Arabic numerals. 
   Customized dials tailored to individual requests
   Hands made from gold and blued-steel
Movement
    New in-house movement, two escapement wheels with direct impulse 

    Caliber KV21
    Design, construction, fabrication, finishing and assembly in the Voutilainen workshop
    Dimensions : 30mm
    Number of components : 183
    Main plate and bridges manufactured from German-silver
    Visible wheels made from solid 18K gold, the remaining wheels of the gear train made from German-silver and escapement wheels made from steel.
    Number of jewels: 27
    Power reserve  65 hours
    Frequency : 18,000 v.p.h, free sprung balance wheel with rose gold timing weights
    Balance diameter : 13.50mm
    Balance-spring with Phillips terminal curve and Grossmann internal curve
Functions
    Hours, minutes and small seconds
Strap
    Hand-stitched crocodile leather strap 
    Pin buckle.

🔰Edition - Yes ✅limited series ❱❱❱ 8 Pieces of each material

 Available in steel (LE8), platinum (LE8), titanium (LE8), white gold (LE8), and rose gold (LE8) 

🔴PRICE:  On Request💰

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About the Voutilainen workshop

Independent since 2002, the Voutilainen workshop creates timepieces that reflect its founder’s
philosophy with refined and robust mechanisms made internally with high-level of finishing,
distinctive cases as well as hand-guilloché dials, a well-known signature of Voutilainen’s meticulous
savoir-faire. Its unique approach to watchmaking (style, knowledge and working methods) is a
harmonious blend of Finnish and Swiss influences, giving it a distinctive place in the world of
horology. From minute-repeaters, tourbillons to repurposing vintage, new-old-stock movements
and in-house mechanisms such as the well-known caliber Vingt-8, the Voutilainen workshop has
mastered a wide range of expertise. Those remarkable skills in these areas have rightfully earned it
the prestigious reputation it holds today.

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HUBLOT – BIG BANG Joyful Steel Purple Amethyst Bezel

 

 

HUBLOT – BIG BANG Joyful Steel Purple 33mm Amethyst Bezel -  2026

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 TIME LOOKS BETTER IN PURPLE: 
HUBLOT PRESENTS THE BIG BANG JOYFUL IN AMETHYST PURPLE

2026 - Geneva - A new frequency joins the Big Bang Joyful collection: a radiant sisterhood of colors united by character and confidence. The Big Bang Joyful Steel Purple expresses strength and intuition, soft yet powerful. True to its name, it's joy you feel, you wear, share. The Hublot way to bring joy to life. A watch that carries a mood, shapes a mindset and finds its voice in violet. It smiles without shouting. It radiates effortlessly. That subtle lift of the heart.

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Violet is a vibration, the highest frequency of visible light. It speaks of intuition, awareness and elevated strength, balancing fire and reason, emotion and control. More than a color, it is a mindset. Amethyst symbolizes clarity and inner balance, a quiet force shaped by time and pressure, revealing depth beneath serenity.

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There is something about precious gemstones that awakens emotion, whether chosen as a lucky color or a birthstone. In the Big Bang Joyful Steel Purple, color flows seamlessly from the hand-set bezel to the supple matching rubber strap. Setting a watch bezel demands a precise sourcing of stones of identical quality, color and size, which are then cut, polished and individually set by hand.

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The bezel, set with 36 amethysts and punctuated with the iconic H-screws, frames a shiny white dial with three hands and a date window. Powered by the HUB1120 self-winding movement with a 40-hour power reserve, the watch features the patented One Click strap-change system. Two straps, easily interchangeable with a single click: a white-lined rubber strap with a central insert matching the gemstone's color, along with a second strap in white rubber.

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The Big Bang Joyful Steel Purple as well as the Big Bang Joyful collection –  Joyful Steel Purple, Joyful Steel Sky Blue, Joyful Steel Apple Green, Joyful Steel Pink and Joyful Steel Orange –  are available at selected Hublot points of sale as well as online at hublot.com and benefits from Hublot's 5+5 warranty, extending international coverage to 10 years.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: BIG BANG Joyful Steel Purple

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 Reference: 485.SV.2210.RX.1205

CASE 
Material:  Satin-finished and Polished Stainless Steel
Diameter: 33 mm
Thickness: 10.55mm  
Bezel: Polished Stainless Steel Set with 💎36 Amethysts
Screws « H »: Mat titanium
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Case back: Satin-Stainless Steel and Sapphire Crystal with Anti-reflective Treatment
“One-Click” System
Case back Glass: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
Water Resistant: 10 ATM (100 m)
DIAL
Shiny White
Sapphire Crystal 
Movement
Calibre HUB1120 Self-winding Movement
Oscillating weight: HUBLOT Designed
Polished and Microblasted Tungsten rotor
No. of components:  169 
Jewelling: 18 jewels
Frequency:   3 Hz (21,600 Vib/h)
Escapement: Swiss Lever
Date:  Date calendar display at 3.00
Power reserve: Around 40 hours
STRAP AND CLASP
White and Purple Structured Lined Rubber Straps. 
Additional Straps: White Lined Rubber Straps.

🔴 Price: 

12’900.00 CHF💰
15’200.00 EUR💰
15’500.00 USD💰
15’500.00 GBP💰

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