FREDERIQUE CONSTANT ADDS A FRESH SPARK TO A DAZZLING GLAM-ROCK PIECE, THE CLASSICS MANCHETTE
Do you ever get the feeling watchmaking seems to be a load of same-old, same-old? Frederique Constant definitely knows how to freshen things up in style. The Geneva manufactory’s Manchette, absent from the collection for over twenty years, is now back with a sexy, glam-rock take on what must surely count as a definitive cuff watch: a graceful bracelet embossed with a square Clou de Paris pattern that’s echoed on the dial (also square), available in four different versions to suit your every whim: one jewel-set piece, two mineral alternatives in malachite and onyx, and a fourth version in matte steel.
THE ICONIC WATCH OF THE 80S
An iconic watch from an era that allowed itself to be daring, it embodies a watchmaking style that is uninhibited and free. We’re not talking about complication or exclusivity here. On the contrary, we’re talking about lightness and impertinence. Not about essentials, but about accessories. Not tradition, but rebellion. It’s a zeitgeist and a vision of life and fashion that Frederique Constant revived with a flourish in the early 2000s.
The Manchette is now back in the collection under the name Classics Manchette. Above all, it is a bracelet that tells the time. Supple and loose, it is made up of seven links. Firmly fastened to the wrist to withstand the tumult of the dancefloor, it has an integrated, invisible folding clasp.
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A SCULPTURAL BRACELET TO DRESS UP TIME
Here, style comes first. Frederique Constant has therefore made no concessions. The ‘Clou de Paris’ motif adorns the entire watch in a myriad of sparkling, polished squares, with a brushed finish at the top of each link. At their centre is a discreet dial with only the hour and minute hands.
CALIBRE FC-200: A GUARANTEE OF MASTERED TIME AND ASSERTIVE STYLE
Beyond its bold aesthetic and the variety of its dials, each variation of the Classics Manchette shares a reliable, high-performance beating heart: the FC-200 quartz calibre. This technical choice ensures constant horological precision and a remarkable battery life of 60 months, i.e. five full years during which the watch will accompany its wearer without requiring a battery change. This longevity, far from being a mere detail, is in keeping with Frederique Constant’s philosophy of offering elegant, practical timepieces for everyday wear. TIME TO BE BOLD
A DIAL TO SUIT EVERY INDIVIDUAL
The discreet dial of the Classics Manchette, uncluttered and focused on the essentials, serves as a sober, elegant case for the time display. It blends harmoniously with the bold Clou de Paris cuff bracelet, underscoring the balance between functionality and assertive style.
The Classics Manchette comes with a matt white dial adorned with Roman numerals. This monochrome version underlines the finesse of the design and the quality of the finishing. The elegant simplicity of the dial contrasts subtly with the textured richness of the Clou de Paris strap, offering a versatile interpretation that lends itself to all occasions, while retaining the rebellious, assertive spirit of the collection.
