Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture 35th Anniversary
Exactly 35 years ago, two bold young entrepreneurs took their first steps in watchmaking with a single aim in mind: making the fine workmanship of Swiss Made watchmakers available to the general public at a fair price. Thus was born Frederique Constant. The original Geneva-based firm has since embarked on an impressive journey, becoming a fully-fledged manufacture that’s now international whilst remaining firmly attached to its Geneva roots.
The first of these Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture variations is an anniversary edition par excellence, comprising just 35 watches made with 18-carat rose gold – sure to delight collectors who now eagerly expect exceptional commemorative creations to appear from time to time in highly limited editions.
The second, unlimited reference being unveiled today sports the same features, with just three main exceptions. Firstly, the case is steel, suitable for more contemporary, urban wear. Secondly, the prevailing colour here is chocolate brown for the strap and worldtimer, coupled with a slightly lighter shade for the dial centre.
The ballet of gears of the Manufacture FC-718 automatic caliber powers this model, backed by a 38-hour power reserve. With thoroughly tried and tested reliability, it’s the epitome of simplicity to use: all indications are set using the crown, thanks to an ingenious three-notch system. The first notch isfor winding the watch. The second sets the date (going upwards) and the reference city (going downwards). The third sets the time on the central display.
Technical specifications
Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture
Reference: FC-718BL4NH9
Limited edition of 35 pieces
Case
- Material: Brushed and polished 18K rose gold 3-part case
- Diameter: 41 mm
- Height: 12.90 mm
- Glass: Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
- See-through case back
- Water-resistant up to 3ATM/30m/100feet
Dial and hands
- Blue dial with sunray finishing and globe pattern embossed in the center
- Rose gold plated applied indexes with white luminous treatment
- 24H disc with day (white) & night (blue) indication
- Blue city disc with 24 cities
- Hand-polished rose gold plated hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
- Hand-polished rose gold plated second hand
- Date counter at 6 o’clock with hand-polished rose gold plated hand
Movement
- FC-718 Manufacture caliber, automatic with all functions adjustable by the crown
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Frequency: 28’800 vph (4 Hz)
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Number of jewels: 26
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Power reserve of 38 hours
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Perlage & circular Côtes de Genève decorations
Functions/Indications
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Hours, minutes, seconds, date by hand, worldtimer
Strap and buckle
- Blue alligator leather strap with nubuck finishing
- Including an additional blue rubber strap
MSRP: EUR 25'995
Technical specifications
Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture
Reference: FC-718C4NH6
Case
- Material: Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
- Diameter: 41 mm
- Height: 12.90 mm
- Glass: Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
- See-through case back
- Water-resistant up to 3ATM/30m/100feet
Dial and hands
- Brown dial with matt finishing and globe pattern embossed in the center
- Silver color applied indexes with white luminous treatment
- 24H disc with day (light brown) & night (dark brown) indication
- Brown city disc with 24 cities
- Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
- Hand-polished silver color second hand
- Date counter at 6 o’clock with hand-polished silver color hand
Movement
- FC-718 Manufacture caliber, automatic with all functions adjustable by the crown
- Frequency: 28’800 vph (4 Hz)
- Number of jewels: 26
- Power reserve of 38 hours
- Perlage & circular Côtes de Genève decorations
Functions/Indications
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Hours, minutes, seconds, date by hand, worldtimer
Strap and buckle
- Brown alligator leather strap with nubuck finishing
- Including an additional brushed and polished stainless steel 3-link bracelet
MSRP: EUR 4'295
For more information, please visit frederiqueconstant.com
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