Frederique Constant launched the first models in the Highlife collection over 20 years ago. Their unique design was characterised by the special strap built into the case. For 2020, the Brand has updated the ingenious concept and reinvigorated the collection by adding three new models: the Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, Highlife Heart Beat and Highlife Automatic COSC. All still feature the system which makes it possible to switch between a steel bracelet, a leather, crococalf suede or rubber strap, alternating from classic to sporty on a whim!
A new case with an integrated interchangeable bracelet
Like the original inspiration, the Highlife 2020 collection has an integrated bracelet. The lack of horns allows for greater flexibility and helps the watch sit naturally on the wrist. The integrated design is infinitely more complicated to conceive than any strap with horns. The process requires perfect continuity between the lines of the case and the links, a smooth, regular but gradual transition to the clasp and natural fluidity that should be almost imperceptible.
MOVEMENT FC-303 caliber, automatic, certified by the cosc 26 jewels, 38-hour power reserve, 28’800 alt/h
CASE Polished stainless steel & rose gold-plated 3-parts case diameter of 41mm convex sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating on both sides. See-through case back water-resistant up to 5 atm.
DIAL Silver color dial, globe decoration and rose gold-plated applied indexes with white luminous treatment date window at 3 o’clock rose gold-plated indexes hand-polished rose gold-plated hands with white luminous treatment. Applied rose gold plated indexes.
STRAP Stainless steel and rose gold-plated bracelet with an easy strap changing system. The watch comes with its own extra rubber strap.
