For quite some time, Geneva-based Frederique Constant has been affiliated with vintage racing, first with Austin Healeys and most recently with La Carrera Panamericana, the legendary Mexican race that is eagerly watched by millions of classic car aficionados.

La Carrera Panamericana dates back to 1950 and this year 118 cars with drivers from 15 different nationalities participated. They travelled more than 3,000 kilometres across Mexico, starting their journey in Huatulco, located on the south coast of Mexico, finishing seven days later in the colonial city of Zacatecas. The first car to reach the finish podium—located in front of the Cathedral of Zacatecas—was the Studebaker of Ricardo Triviño. The brand awarded the winners with a Frederique Constant timepiece from the Vintage Rally Collection.

Frederique Constant is the Official Timekeeper of La Carrera Panamericana, considered one of the most important classic car events in the world. This year for the GTE, Frederique Constant introduces the Vintage Racing Collection, inspired by La Carrera Panamericana. This 43-mm steel timepiece has an exhibition case back, where the owner can clearly see La Carrera Panamericana logo engraved on the mechanical hand-winding movement.

Source: Europa Star December - January 2012 Magazine Issue