Frederique Constant brings back the Manchette after a two-decade hiatus, reintroducing it not as a heritage piece but as a deliberate nod to the irreverence of 1980s wristwear. Square dial, square bracelet links, and a sharp Clou de Paris motif across the whole thing. This isn’t a watch trying to be timeless. It’s doing exactly what the original did: turning heads and refusing to blend in.
The new Classics Manchette collection comes in four variations, each with a different personality. Malachite green and deep black onyx for the mineral set. Matte silver for those who want a cleaner look with Roman numerals in play. And one with diamonds, 158 of them, for when understatement isn’t the point. In each case, the dial is small and discreet, leaving the bracelet to carry the attitude.
A quartz calibre inside keeps things ticking for five years, which feels about right. The Classics Manchette skips over mechanical movements and legacy craftsmanship to deliver presence, posture and polish. Its invisible clasp and seamless silhouette keep the design clean, with nothing protruding or distracting. Whether you choose stone, silver or sparkle, the effect is the same: a knowing nod to the past, worn with modern flair.
