Frederique Constant Meteorite Watch
Frederique has always been known as a huge supporter of charitable foundations and this is something it continuously shows. by donating to auctions and events. This year is not exception as the brand has donated a perpetual calendar which has been praised as being the most reliable and affordable grandes complications in the watchmaking industry. Frederique Constant wanted to jump to the opportunity and make this event extra special, to do this they got together and came up with the best model they could think of to donate. Que the Frederique Constant FC-775MT4S9 with its outstanding dial which has been described as “jaw dropping” just wait till you hear about the watch…
The Manufacture Perpetual Calendar timepiece features the standard functions which you would expect in a perpetual calendar these include; hours, minutes, moonphase, date, day, month and most importantly the leap year. This is all housed in a beautiful 18k polished finish rose gold 42mm case with a skeleton case back which reveales the intricate Perlage and Côtes de Genève decoration on the FC-775 in-house caliber.
This is not all! The moment you’ve all been waiting for, what makes this piece truly exclusive is the one-of-a-kind meteorite dial! That’s right, meteorite dial! Frederique constant has managed to use a meteorite from the desert of Namibia where it was uncovered. It is this that gives the once classic timepiece, an edgy twist! Meteorite stones are often found in desert areas; as is the case with this precious stone. A perpetual calendar perpetuates the endless passing of time, this unstoppable force by which all of mankind’s actions are defined. It was only fitting that the brand chose a material that has most likely wandered through space for millions of years before hitting earth to symbolise the etherealness of our lives, a symbol of eternity and a message to live to the fullest, making every minute count.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Reference:
FC-775MT4S9
Model name:
Manufacture Perpetual Calendar
Case:
18k Rose Gold
Dial:
Meteorite dial, with applied rose gold-plated indexes
Hand-polished rose gold-plated hours & minutes hands
White hands on counters and red hand on leap year counter
Calibre:
FC-775 Manufacture caliber, automatic perpetual calendar
Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on movement
26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve, 28’800 alt/h
Bracelet:
Dark grey alligator strap, 18k folding buckle
Dimensions:
Diameter of 42 mm
Thickness – 12.25mm
Specificites:
Meteorite dial
Estimation:
CHF 17,000 – 27,000
15,000 – 24,000 €
18,000 – 28,000 $
