The Frederique Constant Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture has returned to the spotlight with three new editions: a steel case with blue or silver dial, and a highly exclusive onyx black dial with an 18k yellow gold case limited to just 37 pieces. Each is housed in a 40mm case and powered by the brand’s in-house FC-776 calibre, a movement that helped establish this model as the most accessible perpetual calendar on the market.
The perpetual calendar complication itself represents one of the most demanding achievements in watchmaking. It mechanically accounts for the irregularities of the Gregorian calendar, including leap years, requiring no manual correction if kept wound. Frederique Constant has mastered this complex mechanism since 2016, refining its design to improve reliability and ease of use. The FC-776 movement now boasts a 72-hour power reserve, an upgrade from its predecessor, without any increase in price. Its user-friendly design allows for straightforward adjustments to the moonphase, date, day, month, and leap year indicators through discreet pushers in the case.
The steel versions feature sunray-finished blue or silver dials with clear, intuitive displays for maximum legibility, while the gold edition contrasts its deep black onyx dial with warm gold accents for timeless appeal. Each model features the moonphase at six o’clock, a leap year indicator at twelve, and polished hands and markers. Completing the design, a sapphire caseback reveals the FC-776 calibre.
