{"id":3255,"date":"2022-07-21T11:56:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T11:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportandhealthy.com\/?p=3255"},"modified":"2022-07-21T11:56:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T11:56:24","slug":"the-frederique-constant-highlife-automatic-couple-edition-for-germany-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportandhealthy.com\/?p=3255","title":{"rendered":"The Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic “Couple Edition” For Germany & The Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Launched about a year ago, the Frederique Constant Highlife made an impression as a well-priced, nicely designed entry in the world of watches with integrated bracelet – currently the hottest segment of the market. This spring, the brand enlarged this collection first presented for men with a downsized version intended for a feminine audience, once again sticking to the concept of accessible luxury sports watch. Having both genders in collection now, Frederique Constant renews with a slightly forgotten concept, the “his and hers watch” by presenting identically-designed models of its sports watch, in different sizes. Meet the new Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic “Couple Edition” for the German & Dutch markers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Launched in September 2020, Highlife reintroduced a name that was already used by Frederique Constant in the past, yet it now comes in a more versatile and modernized package, in line with the market’s current expectations. First seen in 1999, the name Highlife was first associated with a nautical-inspired watch that already had integrated straps\/bracelets. For its 2020 comeback, Highlife has a far more modern design and features a barrel-shaped case with half-moon facets. A slightly less sharp and bold vision of the sports watch with integrated bracelet, which feels adequate for a brand like FC, it was first presented in 41mm cases housing either a classic automatic movement, certified by COSC, a Heart Beat version with visible regulating organ or a far more complex model with manufacture perpetual calendar. It will be followed in May this year by a 34mm model with outsourced automatic movement, this time focussing on women.<\/p>\n

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This summer, Frederique Constant presents its Highlife Automatic in a limited series of two watches, available only for the German and Dutch markets, both available in only 99 pieces and, as a couple edition should be, with matching designs. Not that common anymore in the industry, couple watches can be a nice thing, in order to mark a special occasion, especially since these two models are, as always with FC, accessibly priced.<\/p>\n

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Both models are visually identical, only differing in size. Each of them features an elegant, slightly more luxurious dial that gets rid of the “globe-like” pattern found on the 41mm editions, replacing it with a warm and subtle champagne-coloured dial with a sunray-brushed pattern and applied markers and hands that have been gold-plated. Both made of stainless steel, they are delivered on an integrated steel bracelet with folding clasp and, either in large or mid-size, the watch also comes equipped with an additional textured brown rubber strap – which will be easy to swap since the brand has developed a clever interchangeability device, requiring no tools.<\/p>\n

The men’s model measures 41mm in diameter and features sapphire crystals front and caseback, and offers 50m of water-resistance. Inside the case of this large edition is an automatic movement, the calibre FC-303 also known as Sellita SW 200-1. This classic time-and-date engine has, however, been upgraded to meet chronometer standards, being certified by the COSC. Limited to 99 pieces, this model retails for EUR 1,795<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 41mm men’s edition of the Frederique Constant Highlife Couple Edition Automatic, with COSC-certified movement<\/figcaption>

On the other side is the smaller model for ladies, with a reduced diameter of 34mm. Yet, the brand retains here all elements of design with a simple stainless steel case (no diamonds) and bracelet, as well as the same champagne dial. Also equipped with sapphire crystals front and caseback, it retains its 50m water-resistance. Under the dial beats the same movement as above, the Calibre FC-303, but here without the COSC certification. This version is also limited to 99 pieces and retails for EUR 1,495<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 34mm edition of the Frederique Constant Highlife Couple Edition 2021 Automatic.<\/figcaption>

Note that these two editions of the Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic\u00a0are intended exclusively for retailers in Germany and the Netherlands. For more details, please visit frederiqueconstant.com.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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