Frederique Constant - Classics Manufacture Worldtimer

Frederique Constant - Classics Manufacture Worldtimer Limited Edition NEW

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Frederique Constant is a company that loves to put a fresh twist into classic ideas and classic designs. With that in mind, we are delighted to present the exciting new Worldtimer Manufacture collection.

In days gone by, it was the “man about town” who had the respect and admiration of his peers. These fine gentlemen wore pinstripe suits, with colourful ties, shiny shoes and invariably a classy wristwatch. Nowadays, the man about town has become a man of the world, and while the clothes may have changed, the presence of a handsome, classic, elegant watch is still very much part of the gentleman’s ensemble.

The Worldtimer’s three-part case is made of hand polished stainless steel that shines like the sun.  A convex sapphire crystal and see-through case back give a glimpse of the intricate inner workings of this incredible timepiece.
 

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The dial comes in silver, with a beautifully engraved guilloché design or an amazingly detailed world map in the center. Hand polished black oxydized hands compliment the guilloché center, while hand polished blue hands accompany the world map and luminous indexes.

Reference FC-718MC4H6

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Technical specifications

Reference FC-718MC4H6
 Case 
Polished stainless steel 3-parts case, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back
Water-resistant to 5 ATM
Movement 
FC-718 Manufacture caliber, automatic with date adjustable with the crown, and worldtimer function, adjustable with the crown.
Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on the movement
26 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
Dial 
Silver dial with central “guilloché” decoration
Hand polished black oxydized hands
Date counter at 6 o’clock
24H disc, with day-night indication
City disc with 24 cities
Strap 
Black aligator strap with stainless steel buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

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Both of these limited edition models have a date counter at the 6 o’clock position, as well as a 24-hour disc with day-night indication.  Befitting the man of the world’s persona, the Worldtimer’s dial also displays a 24-city disc—one for each of the 24 time zones in our world.

Reference FC-718WM4H6

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The genius of the Worldtimer Manufacture lies in its simplicity of use.  All functions can be accessed simply by using the crown; there are no extra push buttons sticking out from the ultra-smooth and polished sides of the case.  The Worldtimer function can be achieved simply by selecting the desired city and placing it at the 12 o’clock position on the dial.  Internal discs automatically synchronise, and after that, it’s possible to see what time it is in any of the 24 cities on the dial.  In addition, thin discs also indicate at a glance whether it’s day (white disc) or night (black disc).

With an eye to the most intricate detail, the designers of the Worldtimer Manufacture collection even selected watch straps that exude all-world style. You can choose from a black alligator strap with a stainless steel buckle, or add a dash of colour with a navy alligator strap with off-white stitching and a stainless steel buckle.
 

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What can you give the person who has everything?  “Time” is the answer, and in the case of the Frederique Constant Worldtimer Manufacture collection, you’ll be giving a truly limited edition of time in the form of one of these classic watches.
Both  models mentioned here are part of a limited edition collection of just 1888 pieces.  Each Worldtimer is presented in a classic wooden gift box, with an engraved limited edition plate verifying its authenticity.

All this and more is available at a price that could surprise even the most seasoned of fine watch enthusiasts.


For more information, please feel free to contact Mrs Yasmina Pedrini via pedrini@frederique-constant.com.

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Technical specifications

Reference FC-718WM4H6
Case 
Polished stainless steel 3-parts case, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back
Water-resistant to 5 ATM
Movement  
FC-718 Manufacture caliber, automatic with date adjustable with the crown, and worldtimer function, adjustable with the crown.
Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on the movement
26 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
Dial 
Silver dial with worldmap in the center and luminous indexes
Hand polished blue hands
Date 
counter at 6 o’clock
24H disc, with day-night indication
City disc with 24 cities
Strap 
Navy aligator with off-white stiching strap, with stainless steel buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

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JS Watch Co. - Islandus Reykjavik

JS Watch Co. - Islandus Reykjavik

I am gold and glory, a loving gilded treasure.
I am a gem and jewel,
The Lord’s equal measure.

This is how the vagabond, Sölvi Helgason, described himself in a stanza. He never doubted his own genius and believed that he was the foremost authority on art, science, debate, oratory and mathematics. To fit his stature, he decided to call himself “Solon Islandus” and acquired the quintessential scholar’s apparel, the overcoat and glasses. He was resigned to breaking the law, wandering the country and begging for a living, because most 19th century Icelandic farmers believed that this penniless braggart, who was raised in the country while never putting in an honest day’s work, was an unbearable and untrustworthy rambler. Many would sic their dogs on him on sight, but some enjoyed his pretence and discourse enough to let him spend the night. Bólu-Hjálmar, the celebrated Icelandic poet, was amongst the latter and wrote this about Sölvi:

A philosopher arrived in beggar’s garb.
Spectacled he walked on skis,
Lack of fortune his lasting disease.


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In days gone by, it was widely believed that experts in the art of mathematics could accomplish amazing things, including calculating babies into the womb. It is said that Sölvi bragged about a competition against a world famous mathematician in Copenhagen, where he won by calculating triplets into a distinguished and magnificent African woman.

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When we at JS Watch Co. Reykjavik took it upon ourselves to calculate a distinguished and magnificent watch in to the world, we realized that it needed some of the brilliance and innovation of Sölvi. It had to be powered by the bearer and its design and construction needed to be inspired by 19th century timepieces. It isn’t likely that the genius, Solon Islandus, ever owned a watch, so we decided to honour him as one of the first commoners to live according to his own rules, making a name for himself as an artist of life. Naturally, a great deal of expertise in the art of mathematics was needed to assemble a watch of this calibre, ISLANDUS. After two years in production, the watch grew to 44 mm and the number 12 stands out on the watch face in a bright red colour. If Solon Islandus had been given the chance to design a timepiece, it would certainly have been like ISLANDUS, no compromises, with high quality and standards throughout.

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Technical specifications

Movement

• Swiss Made Mechanical movement  “Execution Top” (ETA 2824-2)
• Automatic winding.
• 25 jewels, Custom decoration, Blue screws and Rhodium plated finish.
• 38-hour power reserve when fully wound.
• Fine tuning “Assortment Chronometer”.
• Shock protection Incabloc.

• Adjusted to five positions.

Case

• Material: Surgical grade German Stainless Steel "316L".
• Diameter: 44mm, height 11.5mm.
• Surface finish: Highly polished.
• Curved Sapphire Crystal with multi anti reflective coating on the inside.
• See-through Sapphire Crystal display back.
• Water-resistance 50 meters.

Dial

• Black Brilliant with Roman or Arabic numerals.
• White Brilliant with Roman or Arabic numerals.
• Date display at six o'clock.

Hands

• Colors: Rhodium plated, White, Gold or Flame Blued by special order.

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Strap

• Handmade 22mm Genuine Alligator or Ostrich with JS Watch co. Reykjavik buckle or optional deployment clasp.

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