{"id":40041,"date":"2022-05-14T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horbiter.com\/?p=40041"},"modified":"2022-05-16T19:38:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T17:38:57","slug":"the-frederique-constant-classic-worldtimer-manufacture-10-years-limited-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horbiter.com\/en\/the-frederique-constant-classic-worldtimer-manufacture-10-years-limited-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture 10 Years Limited Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Among Swiss Made instant-classic timepieces is the Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture<\/strong><\/a>, which officially celebrated its tenth anniversary. Here is one of the most successful world timers money can buy, and a visual and technical layout extended to other models, like the brand\u2019s luxury sports watch par excellence, the Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture<\/strong><\/a>. Let\u2019s then celebrate a timepiece epitomizing what accessible luxury paired with in-house movement means, and let\u2019s find out what sets this anniversary model apart from the ordinary collection.<\/p>\n

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The Geneva brand has produced countless options so far; we initially took our hands on a sample in 2019<\/strong>; back then, it was the green-dial-and-strap Classic Worldtimer<\/strong>. The 2022<\/strong> edition comes in two limited edition models, one in gold and one pictured here in steel. It plays a two-tone formula and comes with minor technical and aesthetic tweaks, something you\u2019d expect after a ten-year-long career; also, the price point has grown along the way yet not as much as to abandon the brand\u2019s accessible luxury DNA.<\/p>\n

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The case is 42mm<\/strong> across and 12,1 mm<\/strong> in thickness, loaded with a thick bezel and full mirror-polished finish. The case, bezel and lugs\u2019 shape feel 80\u2019s all around and keep being the main attraction. The \u201ctimeless classic\u201d formula works, but I\u2019d appreciate the brand being less conservative with the Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture 10 Years Limited Edition<\/strong> and equipping the timepiece with a quick-change bracelet to make it an all-rounder.<\/p>\n

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The blue palette is everywhere, including the strap, whose alligator leather is superbly crafted despite being too stiff in unworn condition. However, the blue tone comes in various options: more vivid on the date counter and matte on the day-and-night ring instead, intermingled with grey (the continents) and matched to white outside the map. The watch is as sophisticated as sporty and has stepped up while reinforcing the intelligent, clean, full-analogue template.<\/p>\n

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In the dim light as in the dark, the Super-LumiNova SLN<\/strong> ensures a strong lume you won\u2019t usually find on timepieces this classic. By flipping the case on its back, you\u2019ll find anything you\u2019re familiar with, like the Bold italic wording on the outer ring and the see-through glass ensuring a full view of the in-house calibre FC-718<\/strong> equipped with a gold-coloured skeletonized winding mass, whose sole letdown is the gold-coloured finish.<\/p>\n

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Adjusting the Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture 10 Years Limited Edition<\/strong> is as intuitive as it gets: by pulling the crown to position one, you can wind the watch; pull it once, and you\u2019re allowed to adjust the pointer date by rotating it clockwise, or the city ring in the opposite direction instead. The last and outer position enables the wearer to set the central hour and minutes. The new Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture 10 Years Limited Edition<\/strong> in steel will be produced in 1888 pieces<\/strong>, more than enough to meet the market\u2019s demand at 3.895 Euros<\/strong> retail price, which keeps being fair and competitive under the four-thousand Euros threshold.<\/p>\n

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It is a great watch, offering admirable build quality, an in-house mechanical movement and a timeless design. Nonetheless, I\u2019d love to opt for a quick-release bracelet option and own a watch capable of withstanding more than 50 meters of water resistance, but I understand it might overlap the brand\u2019s luxury sports watch.<\/p>\n

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As classic in style and functions as it is unexpectedly advanced in technology! How could this be possible? Thanks to the NFT technology. If you\u2019re going to buy a Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture 10 Years Limited Edition<\/strong> watch by the end of September, you\u2019ll participate in a lucky draw held on 4th October at 5 PM CET<\/strong> and win one out of 45 Limited Edition NFT<\/strong> to be associated with your watch (the first five owners were assigned the first-ever five NFTs). The NFT<\/strong> gives the owners unique access to exclusive services; please head to the following page<\/strong><\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n