Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic Men's Watch FC-303TA3DNH6

The Watch

Frédérique Constant is a watchmaking brand celebrated for its exceptional timepieces, crafted from carefully selected materials and built with in-house expertise for outstanding precision and finish. Founded in 1988, this Swiss manufacture set itself apart with a mission to make luxury accessible without compromising on design or authenticity. Like the great maisons, every piece is hand-assembled and meticulously inspected. Frédérique Constant presents this watch from the Highlife collection - a limited edition of 432 pieces crafted for men. It features a barrel-shaped case in 316L stainless steel with a sandblasted finish and black DLC coating for a refined look. The case measures 39 mm in diameter and 10.35 mm thick, weighing 157 g - proportioned to sit beautifully on a man's wrist. A convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating tops the case, offering exceptional scratch and shock resistance while keeping the dial perfectly legible. The crown at 3 o'clock provides access to hours, minutes, and date adjustment. Finally, the watch features a screw-secured caseback with 10 ATM water resistance. Its transparent opening reveals the intricate mechanics within.

The Dial

This dial features a matte black background that enhances the watch's elegant look while keeping the time easy to read. A guilloché finish adds visual depth, catching the light with every turn of the wrist. At the center, two luminescent polished brass hands indicate the hours and minutes - short and long respectively - sweeping past the minute track and applied indices around the dial. These indices are also luminescent-treated for clear readability in low-light conditions. A seconds hand completes the display. At 6 o'clock, a date window shows the current date, while the brand name is printed at 12 o'clock, marked by a double index.

The Movement

This timepiece runs on a Swiss automatic movement - specifically the FC-303 caliber based on the Sellita SW200 - powering the hands and date window. The movement features 26 jewels and beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. Self-winding thanks to your wrist's natural motion, it delivers a solid power reserve of 38 hours.

The Strap

This stunning bracelet is crafted from black rubber, offering a flexible fit for all-day comfort that pairs effortlessly with any outfit. Its textured surface is accented by tone-on-tone topstitching. The bracelet measures 75 mm in length for the short end and 115 mm for the long end, with a lug width of 24 mm. It fastens with a black pin buckle measuring 18 mm wide.

Water Resistance

This model offers water resistance of 10 atmospheres, or 100 meters - a genuinely water-ready timepiece. From puddles to the pool, it handles splashes, showers, baths, and recreational swimming without missing a beat. That said, our watchmaking experts note that while this watch is water-resistant, it is not designed for diving (professional or otherwise) and should be kept away from high-pressure cleaning equipment. We also recommend avoiding use of the crown or pushers while the watch is submerged.