Quick specs Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Malachite Green
Price: approx. $ 33,000 | € 29.995 | £ 25,995 | CHF 29’995
Size: 40 mm
Reference: FC-716MA3H8 – limited to 36 pieces
Frederique Constant has reintroduced its Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Malachite Green for this year with notable updates. This version includes a malachite dial, a new movement, and various design changes. While it may catch attention visually, the question remains: does this update offer more than just surface-level appeal?
For the first time, Frederique Constant has used malachite in its designs. The mineral stone, with its green hues, offers a different take on the current trend of green dials. The stone’s natural variations make each piece unique.
Complications combined: moon phase and date
The watch brings together the moon phase and date complications into a single sub dial at the 6 o’clock position. This approach provides a cleaner look, freeing up space on the dial. However, the merging of these features may impact legibility for some, as the smaller, combined display can be harder to read.
The 40-millimeter case is from polished 18k white gold and has a reduced size compared to the former models. It is paired with this green dial with hand-polished silver color hour, minute, and second hands. The applied diamond cut indexes are also silver in color.
The Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Malachite Green has a power reserve of 72 hours
The new Frederique Constant caliber FC-716 caliber powers the watch, offering a 72-hour power reserve, an improvement from the previous 38 hours. The movement’s technical updates include a redesigned barrel and bridges, enhancing performance. The accuracy is -5 to +15 seconds per day.
With only 36 pieces available, this release will find its audience among dedicated enthusiasts, though its broader appeal remains to be seen. Fancy a solid gold one? Take a look at the Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Solid Rose Gold. Or more colors, in steel, with these Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture models.
| Technical data and specifications of the Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Malachite Green |
| Reference number: FC-716MA3H8 – limited to 36 pieces |
| Movement: Frederique Constant caliber FC-716 (base Frederique Constant caliber FC-715) | Automatic | Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) | Jewels: 26 | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, moon phase | Power reserve: 72 hours |
| Case and dial: 40 mm | Polished 18k white gold | Thickness: 12.40 mm | Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal | Green malachite dial with white printed graduation | Hand-polished silver color hour, minute and second hands | Applied silver color diamond cut indexes | Moon phase and date by hand with silver color hand at 6 o’clock| | Onion crown | Transparent case back with engravings | Water resistance: 3 ATM / 3 bar / 30 meters / 100 feet |
| Strap: Dark green alligator leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching | Folding buckle |
| Price Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Malachite Green: approx. $ 33,000 | € 29.995 | £ 25,995 | CHF 29’995 |
| Website: www.frederiqueconstant.com |