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December 14, 2021
A modern world-time clock, instantly showing the time in 24 cities worldwide | FREDERIQUE CONSTANT
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT
New Release from the Premium Line: A Frederique Constant with a Manufacture Movement
The Highlife Collection from Frederique Constant welcomes a new model, the "Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture," featuring the in-house FC-718 caliber for its world timer function. Housed in a 41mm case, the dial, inspired by the motif of the Earth, and the world timer create a modern, chic impression. The bracelet is interchangeable, allowing for different styles by simply pressing a button on the back of the watch to swap between the two included straps.
Text by Sayaka Ozaki
Enjoy Different Styles with Interchangeable Straps
The Frederique Constant Highlife Collection is characterized by its integrated case and bracelet design, common to all models, and the Earth motif symbolizing harmony depicted on the dial. As a new addition to this collection, the "Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture" has been unveiled, equipped with the in-house manufacture caliber FC-718 for its world timer function.
This model features not only an integrated design where the bracelet blends seamlessly with the case, but also an interchangeable strap system for easy replacement. By simply pressing the two push buttons on the back of the watch, the bracelet can be detached from the case, and the replacement strap can be clicked into place.
The in-house manufacture caliber FC-718, powering this timepiece, offers simple and intuitive operability, making it a globally popular model within the Manufacture Collection. The dial displays a 24-hour indicator, a date display at 6 o'clock, and a city disk around the periphery representing 24 time zones. All functions can be adjusted using only the simple crown.
The 24-hour indicator outside the indexes is easily distinguishable by coloring the daytime cities white and the nighttime cities navy, allowing for intuitive understanding without the need for additional indicators. The entire watch, from the sunray-finished date display at 6 o'clock to the city ring on the outer periphery, is unified in navy, creating a modern and chic aesthetic.
The 24-hour indicator outside the indexes is easily distinguishable by coloring the daytime cities white and the nighttime cities navy, allowing for intuitive understanding without the need for additional indicators. The entire watch, from the sunray-finished date display at 6 o'clock to the city ring on the outer periphery, is unified in navy, creating a modern and chic aesthetic.
To commemorate the launch of this model, the Highlife Collection includes two interchangeable straps for the first time. The soft navy nubuck strap offers an urban-classical style, while the rubber strap provides a luxurious sporty feel, allowing for enjoyment of different looks.
Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture
- Ref. | FC-718N4NH6B
- Movement | Automatic (Caliber FC-718)
- Case, Bracelet Material | SS
- Case Diameter | 41mm
- Strap Material | Comes with two interchangeable straps: rubber and nubuck
- Water Resistance | 5 ATM
- Price | ¥492,800 (incl. tax)
Contact Information
Frederique Constant Consultation Service
Tel. 0570-03-1988 (Weekdays 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, excluding public holidays)
https://frederiqueconstant.jp