Following the successful launch of its salmon dial perpetual calendar model, Frederique Constant has expanded its collection by introducing three additional perpetual calendar watches. This new release includes two versions in stainless steel case and a third one in more luxurious 18K yellow gold case. 

Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture with a silver dial in sunray finish

The silver and blue models feature a 40mm stainless steel case, a reduction from the previous 42mm size, making them more versatile for daily wear. The three-part case is made of stainless steel with a polished finish and is water resistant to 50 meters. The new case overall has a softer profile, with gentler curves and redesigned slimmer lugs.

The blue sunray dial has a contemporary touch, while the silver sunray dial feels more traditional and neutral. The silver-colored dauphine hour and minute hands are assembled and polished by hand. The applied, diamond-cut hour markers, which are also silver colored and hand polished, are slightly more slender than those of the 2016 model. There is a railway minute track around the perimeter of the dial. This minute track style was popularized by Art Deco design and is often seen on classic vintage dress watches.

Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture with a blue dial in sunray finish

The minimalist design, with well-placed subdials, makes the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture arguably one of the most legible perpetual calendar displays. At 3 o’clock, a date counter with a silver-colored hand provides clear indication of the current date. The day of the week is displayed via a counter at 9 o’clock, also featuring a silver-colored hand. The month and leap year display at 12 o’clock features two silver-colored hands, one indicating the current month and the other tracking the four-year leap year cycle. The moonphase display at 6 o’clock has a detailed representation of the moon’s surface against a starry background.

The Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture is powered by the new in-house automatic FC-776 movement. The main update in this movement is an increased power reserve of three days, compared to the 38-hour power reserve of the previous movement. All calendar functions are operated via inset push buttons on the case, and time adjustments are made through the crown. Frederique Constant has decorated the movement with circular Côtes de Genève and perlage on the plates and bridges, as well as a gold, skeletonized rotor.

Frederique Constant Classics Perpetual Calendar Manufacture in 18K yellow gold paired with onyx-black dial

In addition to the two stainless steel perpetual calendar watches, Frederique Constant has introduced a 37-piece limited edition Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture in 18K yellow gold, featuring a black dial with matching gold-colored hands and markers. The case height is slightly slimmer than the steel models, and the watch is water resistant to 30 meters. The black dial and yellow gold limited edition is a shoo-in for formal occasions, such as black-tie events.

Tech Specs: Frederique Constant Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture

Reference: FC-776SAL3H6 / FC-776N3H6 / FC-776S3H6 / FC-776ONB3H7
Movement: Self-winding FC-776 Manufacture movement; 72-hour power reserve
Functions: Hours and minutes; small seconds; perpetual calendar (day, month, date, leap year); moon phases
Case: 40mm × 12.1mm; stainless steel / 18K yellow gold; water-resistant to 50m / 30m
Dial: Salmon/blue/silver dial with sunray finishing / black
Strap: Dark brown/navy alligator strap with folding clasp
Price: USD 9,995 (steel) / USD 29,995 (yellow gold)
Availability: Limited edition of 37 pieces for yellow gold model