Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies’ Quartz New Models
Frederique Constant expands the Highlife collection by introducing five new ladies’ quartz watch models.
Not only do their movements boast an impressive 5-year battery life, they are now smaller and slimmer, allowing for the advent of a diameter of just 31mm.
Alongside an exclusive variation featuring a mother-of-pearl dial, four other versions with a sunburst dial sport a steel or steel and gold-plated case together with stick hour markers accompanied by diamonds set flush with the dial.
Each three-hands-and-date model comes with two straps: a steel and gold-plated bracelet matching the case and a rubber strap matching the dial.
Frederique Constant’s relaunch of its Highlife collection in 2020 opened up new horological horizons for lovers of its star design, first released in 1999. The piece made a noteworthy comeback with its new case, new COSC-certified movement, new finishings and an interchangeable, integrated strap; changing the latter is easy and tool-free.
Hitherto, the collection has been available in three unisex diameters of 41mm, 39mm and 34mm, but many women have been calling for a size of their own. The challenge for Frederique Constant was not simply one of reproducing existing models in a smaller size, however: to achieve a diameter of 31mm, a whole new movement was required.
The Manufacture thus decided to enlist its quartz-powered FC-240 calibre, boasting a battery life of 60 months – five whole years. As a result, the new Highlife Ladies Quartz comes in a 31-millimetre diameter and is just 7.29mm thick, as well as being water resistant to 5 ATM.
Two of the new versions have a steel case with a gold-plated bezel, crown and bracelet links – pinkon the version with the mother-of-pearl dial and yellow to go with the sunburst navy blue dial on the other. Unlike any of the other models, which feature diamond hour markers, this latter alternative has a more traditional air, with luminous stick hour markers in a matching shade of yellow gold.
The other three models have an all-steel case suitable for day-to-day urban wear – with an added touch of elegance in the form of mirror-polished links that grace the satin finish case and strap combo.
With a choice of beige, light blue and navy blue dials, there’s something for all tastes. Each dial sports a sunburst finish offering a beautiful interplay of light and shadow, offset by the glint of the eight diamonds set amidst the luminous hour markers and the date window at three o’clock.
As always with Frederique Constant, each of the hands is hand-polished– and to match the mood of each delighted owner of the new Highlife Ladies Quartz, the timepiece comes with a steel bracelet and deployment clasp plus a rubber strap with a pin buckle.
Frederique Constant Highlife Ladies’ Quartz New Models
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Movement
FC-240 caliber, quartz
60 months battery life, 5 jewels
Reference FC-240MPWD2NH22B
Case
Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and rose gold-plated 3-part case
Diameter of 31 mm
Height of 7.29mm
Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
Screwed solid case back
Dial
White mother-of-pearl dial
Applied rose gold-plated indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0.04 carat)
Hand-polished rose gold-plated hour and minute handsfilled with white luminous treatment
Hand-polished rose gold-plated second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and rose gold-plated bracelet
Folding buckle with push buttons
Including an additional white rubber strap with pin buckle
Suggested retail price
1’595€
Reference FC-240N2NH3B
Case
Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and yellow gold-plated 3-part case
Diameter of 31 mm
Height of 7.29mm
Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
Screwed solid case back
Dial
Navy blue dial with sunray finishing
Applied yellow gold-plated indexes filled with white luminous treatment
Hand-polished yellow gold-plated hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
Hand-polished yellow gold-plated second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished two tone stainless steel and yellow gold-plated bracelet
Folding buckle with push buttons
Including an additional navy blue rubber strap with pin buckle
Suggested retail price
1’395€
Reference FC-240BGD2NH6B
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
Diameter of 31 mm
Height of 7.29mm
Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
Screwed solid case back
Dial
Beige dial with sunray finishing
Applied indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0,04 carat)
Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
Hand-polished silver color second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet
Folding buckle with push buttons
Including an additional white rubber strap with pin buckle
Suggested retail price
1’195€
Reference FC-240LND2NH26B
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
Diameter of 31 mm
Height of 7.29mm
Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
Screwed solid case back
Dial
Light blue dial with sunray finishing
Applied indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0.04 carat)
Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
Hand-polished silver color second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet
Folding buckle with push buttons
Including an additional light blue rubber strap with pin buckle
Suggested retail price
1’195€
Reference FC-240ND2NH26B
Case
Brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
Diameter of 31 mm
Height of 7.29mm
Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal
Water-resistant up to 5 ATM/50m/164ft
Screwed solid case back
Dial
Navy blue dial with sunray finishing
Applied indexes filled with white luminous treatment and 8 diamonds (0.04 carat)
Hand-polished silver color hour and minute hands filled with white luminous treatment
Hand-polished silver color second hand
Date window at 3 o’clock
Strap
Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet
Folding buckle with push buttons
Including an additional navy blue rubber strap with pin buckle
Suggested retail price
1’195€
