Frederique Constant introduces its 34th in-house caliber, the FC-776 Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, now with a power reserve increased to 72-hours. This limited edition (37 pieces) 18K yellow gold timepiece comes in a new 40mm classic case with gentler lines and slimmer lugs and a more compact diameter - a reflection of the tenets of vintage fine watchmaking. Featuring a black onyx dial with hand polished Dauphine hands, slender hour markers arrayed around a 'sector dial' minute track, three counters including the date at 3 o'clock, the day at 9 o'clock and the month and (leap) year at 12 o'clock. The finishing touch is provided by the moonphase window at 6 o'clock. Its perlage and Côtes de Genève can be seen through the sapphire crystal caseback. Comes on a black alligator leather strap.
Manufacture
Perpetual Calendar Manufacture
Additional Information
- Movement FC-776
- Movement Technology Automatic
- Country Switzerland
- Limited Edition 37 pieces
- Movement FC-776
- Movement Technology Automatic
- Movement Description Powered by the release of a wound spring, mechanical movements never require a battery. Automatic mechanical movements have an oscillating weight that winds the spring with the motion of the wearer’s arm.
- Functions Hours, minutes, date, day, month, leap year and moonphase
- Country Switzerland
- Case Color Gold-Tone
- Case Shape Round
- Case Material 18 Karat Gold
- Case Length 40
- Case Thickness 12.1
- Lug Width (mm) 20
- Water Resistance WR [Splash Resistant]
- Dial Color Black
- Dial Material Brass
- Crystal Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- Crystal Description Impact and shatter resistant - anti-reflective coating deflects light
- Band Type Strap
- Band Material Genuine Crocodile
- Strap Black
- Clasp Type Buckle
The pinnacle of affordable luxury: the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture in gold and onyx
When it was launched in 2016, Frederique Constant’s Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture made watchmaking history by becoming the most affordable perpetual calendar on the market. Today, the brand is once again pushing the boundaries by improving not only the quality and finish of its components, but also the technical characteristics of its movement. The piece is presented in an 18-carat yellow gold version, a treatment that the manufacturer reserves for its most prestigious collections. The dial is made of black onyx, offering a striking contrast and timeless elegance. At the heart of this watch is the new FC-776 manufacture calibre, the 34th movement developed in-house by the Geneva-based watchmaker, with a power reserve increased from 38 to 72 hours, or three full days.
