Watch Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture FC-718C4NH6

The Watch

Founded in 1988, Swiss watchmaker Frédérique Constant has built a reputation as impressive as its creations. Blending creativity with artisanal expertise, the brand has scaled the heights of horology in style. Every watch is crafted to be both elegant and high-performing - a trusted companion for every occasion. Over 20 years ago, the brand launched its Highlife collection to great acclaim, and now it has relaunched this iconic line with timepieces as versatile as they are captivating. Discover the men's model, the Worldtimer Manufacture FC-718C4NH6. Exceptionally refined, it features a barrel-shaped stainless steel case measuring 41 mm in diameter and 12.90 mm thick. In a silver tone, the case houses a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, protecting the dial from potential shocks. All time functions are adjusted via the grey crown on the right side. Finally, the stunning screw-down caseback ensures water resistance up to 10 ATM. Transparent, it lets you admire the Genevan finishing, perlage, and circular Côtes de Genève of this exceptional timepiece.

The Dial

Expertly crafted, this dial offers a beautifully refined display for smooth, effortless timekeeping. It features an additional guilloche-finished sub-dial at 6 o'clock - a date counter displaying odd Arabic numerals with white dots. Running from the 1st to the 31st, the current date is indicated by a small grey hand. The dial's brown base hosts 3 silver-toned hands for precise timekeeping: a slender seconds hand joined by two sword-shaped hands - one short for the hours and one long for the minutes - all pointing to silver indices marking the minutes. These time markers are coated with a luminescent treatment for improved legibility in low-light conditions. Rich in detail, the dial also displays Arabic hour numerals for daytime hours on a beige arc and nighttime hours on a brown-toned arc. A beautifully engraved globe sits at the center of the dial, with city names along the border marking the GMT function. The -1 and +1 indicators serve as references when using universal time. Finally, the dial is signed by the brand beneath the double-baton index, with the country of manufacture noted below, all on a stunning sunray-finished background.

The Movement

At the heart of this case beats an in-house automatic Worldtimer FC-718 movement. Robust and reliable, it oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and is equipped with 26 jewels to minimize friction. This Swiss mechanism offers a 38-hour power reserve and drives the central complications with precision.

The Strap

This watch comes with three beautiful straps, each designed to elevate your look with a lug width of 25.50 mm.

The first strap is crafted from stainless steel with a polished and satin finish. In a silver tone, it adds a sleek, elegant touch to any look. Its three-row link design follows the contours of your wrist for a comfortable, refined fit. A deployant clasp makes it effortless to put on and take off.

The second strap is exceptionally elegant, adding a refined, charming touch to any look. Crafted from alligator leather, it features topstitching and a beautiful nubuck finish on the reverse. Its vintage feel adds extra character, and its rich brown tone complements any occasion. Supple and comfortable, it fits perfectly around your wrist thanks to its tang buckle closure measuring 18 mm wide, easy to fasten and adjust.

The third strap is crafted from rubber. Flexible and durable, it's the perfect companion for any adventure. Its brown tone pairs beautifully with the dial, and the tang buckle lets you adjust it to your exact preference.

Water Resistance

This model offers a water resistance of 10 atmospheres, or 100 meters - making it a genuinely waterproof timepiece. Ready to dive into any aquatic setting with you, it handles everything from puddles to the pool without a complaint. Showers, baths, and recreational swimming? No problem. That said, Ocarat's watchmaking experts want you to know that while this watch is water-resistant, it is not rated for diving (professional or otherwise) and should be kept away from high-pressure cleaning equipment. We also recommend avoiding crown operation while the watch is submerged.