Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Quartz

Frederique Constant’s flagship Highlife collection is further strengthening its foundations with a range of ladies’ quartz models following on from their automatic forebears; five new pieces have been unveiled. Not only do their movements boast an impressive 5-year battery life, they are now smaller and slimmer, allowing for the advent of a diameter of just 31mm. Alongside an exclusive variation featuring a mother-of-pearl dial, four other versions with a sunburst dial sport a steel or steel and gold-plated case together with stick hour markers accompanied by diamonds set flush with the dial. Each three-hands-and-date model comes with two straps: a steel and gold-plated bracelet matching the case and a rubber strap matching the dial.

Frederique Constant’s relaunch of its Highlife collection in 2020 opened up new horological horizons for lovers of its star design, first released in 1999. The piece made a noteworthy comeback with its new case, new COSC-certified movement, new finishings and an interchangeable, integrated strap; changing the latter is easy and tool-free.

Hitherto, the collection has been available in three unisex diameters of 41mm, 39mm and 34mm, but many women have been calling for a size of their own. The challenge for Frederique Constant was not simply one of reproducing existing models in a smaller size, however: to achieve a diameter of 31mm, a whole new movement was required. The Manufacture thus decided to enlist its quartzpowered FC-240 calibre, boasting a battery life of 60 months – five whole years. As a result, the new Highlife Ladies Quartz comes in a 31-millimetre diameter and is just 7.29mm thick, as well as being water resistant to 5 ATM.

Two of the new versions have a steel case with a gold-plated bezel, crown and bracelet links – pink on the version with the mother-of-pearl dial and yellow to go with the sunburst navy blue dial on the other. Unlike any of the other models, which feature diamond hour markers, this latter alternative has a more traditional air, with luminous stick hour markers in a matching shade of yellow gold.

The other three models have an all-steel case suitable for day-to-day urban wear – with an added touch of elegance in the form of mirror-polished links that grace the satin finish case and strap combo.

With a choice of beige, light blue and navy blue dials, there’s something for all tastes. Each dial sports a sunburst finish offering a beautiful interplay of light and shadow, offset by the glint of the eight diamonds set amidst the luminous hour markers and the date window at three o’clock.

As always with Frederique Constant, each of the hands is hand-polished – and to match the mood of each delighted owner of the new Highlife Ladies Quartz, the timepiece comes with a steel bracelet and deployment clasp plus a rubber strap with a pin buckle: as the saying goes, ‘why not both’?

Technical specifications

Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Quartz

Reference: FC-240MPWD2NH22B

Case

• Material: Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and rose gold-plated case
• Diameter: 31 mm
• Thickness: 7.29 mm
• Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
• Screwed solid case back
• Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft

Dial and hands

• White mother-of-pearl dial
• Applied rose gold-plated indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0,04 carat)
• Hand-polished rose gold-plated hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
• Hand-polished rose gold-plated second hand
• Date window at 3 o’clock

Movement

• FC-240 caliber, quartz
• 60 months battery life
• Number of jewels: 5

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and rose gold-plated bracelet
• Folding buckle with push buttons
• Including an additional white rubber strap with pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 1'595

Technical specifications

Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Quartz

Reference: FC-240N2NH3B

Case

• Material: Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and yellow gold-plated case
• Diameter: 31 mm
• Thickness: 7.29 mm
• Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
• Screwed solid case back
• Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft

Dial and hands

• Navy blue dial with sunray finishing
• Applied yellow gold-plated indexes filled with white luminous treatment
• Hand-polished yellow gold-plated hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
• Hand-polished yellow gold-plated second hand
• Date window at 3 o’clock

Movement

• FC-240 caliber, quartz
• 60 months battery life
• Number of jewels: 5

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and yellow gold-plated bracelet
• Folding buckle with push buttons
• Including an additional navy blue rubber strap with pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 1'395

Technical specifications

Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Quartz

Reference: FC-240BGD2NH6B

Case

• Material: Stainless steel, brushed and polished
• Diameter: 31 mm
• Thickness: 7.29 mm
• Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
• Screwed solid case back
• Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft

Dial and hands

• Beige dial with sunray finishing
• Applied indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0,04 carat)
• Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
• Hand-polished silver color second hand
• Date window at 3 o’clock

Movement

• FC-240 caliber, quartz
• 60 months battery life
• Number of jewels: 5

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet
• Folding buckle with push buttons
• Including an additional white rubber strap with pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 1'195

Technical specifications

Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Quartz

Reference: FC-240LND2NH26B

Case

• Material: Stainless steel, brushed and polished
• Diameter: 31 mm
• Thickness: 7.29 mm
• Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
• Screwed solid case back
• Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft

Dial and hands

• Light blue dial with sunray finishing
• Applied indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0,04 carat)
• Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
• Hand-polished silver color second hand
• Date window at 3 o’clock

Movement

• FC-240 caliber, quartz
• 60 months battery life
• Number of jewels: 5

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet
• Folding buckle with push buttons
• Including an additional light blue rubber strap with pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 1'195

Technical specifications

Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies Quartz

Reference: FC-240ND2NH26B

Case

• Material: Stainless steel, brushed and polished
• Diameter: 31 mm
• Thickness: 7.29 mm
• Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
• Screwed solid case back
• Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft

Dial and hands

• Navy blue dial with sunray finishing
• Applied indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0,04 carat)
• Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
• Hand-polished silver color second hand
• Date window at 3 o’clock

Movement

• FC-240 caliber, quartz
• 60 months battery life
• Number of jewels: 5

Functions/Indications

• Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Strap and buckle

• Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet
• Folding buckle with push buttons
• Including an additional navy blue rubber strap with pin buckle

MSRP: EUR 1'195

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