Frederique Constant Classics Elegance Luna
Swiss luxury watch brand Frederique Constant expands its Classics collection by introducing the new Classics Elegance Luna. In a major first for the Maison, the timepiece’s moonphase has been designed by the daughter of the Manufacture’s head of R&D.
Two half-moons embrace amid a mother-of-pearl dial housed in a 36-millimetre steel case. Four variations are offered, all powered by an automatic movement that tells the time atop new Roman numeral hour markers in colours matching the timepiece’s leather strap. All four models feature a jewel-set minute track; two also have a bezel set with jewels, making a total of 96 diamonds.
The moonphase is displayed in the window at 6 o’clock, featuring a lunar disc designed exclusively for Frederique Constant. Oscillating between light and dark shades of grey, the two halves of the moon greet each other with a kiss. The moon’s soft and subtle colours were chosen to go with the watch decoration.
On each model, the steel case with its silver highlights is matched by steel hands deployed above a mother-of-pearl dial. The latter’s shimmery finish is pink, light green, blue or grey, in gentle hues that constantly change with the light.
The thoroughly classic nature of this layout is here further enhanced by a new hour ring on which traditional Arabic numerals have been replaced by slender, gracious Roman counterparts. For the first time in the collection, these have been done out in the same colour as the topstitched leather deployment-clasp strap. The new moonphase models measure just 36 millimetres in diameter.
The Frederique Constant Classics Elegance Luna watch is powered by the self-winding FC-331 calibre, which boasts a 38-hour power reserve.
Two models add their own touch of prestige with a fully jewel-set hour ring and bezel for a total of 96 diamonds, 1.17 carats in all. The first of these models comes in a bright, modern apple green; the second is done out in denim blue.
Only the hour ring is set with diamonds on the other two pieces: 56 in all, for a total of 0.7 carats. These more sober and discreet variations come in navy blue with matching hands or a warm, romantic red with steel hands.
Model: Frederique Constant Classics Elegance Luna
Functions
Hours, minutes, moonphase
Movement
FC-331caliber, automatic
38-hour power reserve, 28’800 alt/h, 26 jewels
Reference FC-331MPWTD3BD6
Case
Polished stainless steel 2-part case set of 40 diamonds (0.47 carat)
Diameter of 36 mm
Height of 10.60 mm
Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
See-through threaded case back
Dial
White mother-of-pearl dial with 56 diamonds set in the center (0,7carat)
Light blue printed roman numerals
Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Strap
Light blue calf leather strap with crocodile pattern embossing with tone-on-tone stitching
Folding buckle
Reference FC-331MPWGRD3BD6
Case
Polished stainless steel 2-part case set of 40 diamonds (0,47 carat)
Diameter of 36 mm
Height of 10.60 mm
Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
See-through threaded case back
Dial
White mother-of-pearl dial with 56 diamonds set in the center (0,7carat)
Green printed roman numerals
Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Strap
Green calf leather strap with crocodile pattern embossing with tone-on-tone stitching
Folding buckle
Recommended retail price
4’295€
Reference FC-331MPWND3B6
Case
Polished stainless steel 2-part case
Diameter of 36 mm
Height of 10.60 mm
Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
See-through threaded case back
Dial
White mother-of-pearl dial with 56 diamonds set in the center (0,7carat)
Blue printed roman numerals
Hand-polished blue hour and minute hands
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Strap
Blue calf leather strap with crocodile pattern embossing with tone-on-tone stitching
Folding buckle
Suggested retail price
2’195€
Reference FC-331MPWRD3B6
Case
Polished stainless steel 2-part case
Diameter of 36 mm
Height of 10.60 mm
Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
See-through threaded case back
Dial
White mother-of-pearl dial with 56 diamonds set in the center (0,7carat)
Red printed roman numerals
Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Strap
Red calf leather strap with crocodile pattern embossing with tone-on-tone stitching
Folding buckle
Suggested retail price
2’195€
