In 2021, Frederique Fixed expanded its Highlife assortment with two new references – the Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Manufacture in chrome steel and rose gold. Using the FC-975 Manufacture calibre launched in 2018, each variants boasted a up to date and sporty aesthetic with a skeleton dial. The newly launched restricted version Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar maintains the gathering’s total design however embraces a extra conventional closed dial for a wider enchantment.
Encased within the acquainted 41mm brushed and polished three-part tonneau-shaped case crafted from 18ct rose gold, the timepiece stands 12.65mm excessive. The scratch-resistant and anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal, clear caseback, and 30m water resistance are per the sooner skeletonized model. The gold crown is positioned at 3 o’clock, and the small pushers within the caseband facilitate the setting of the perpetual calendar.
The dial adopts an intuitive format divided into 4 segments. Horizontally positioned day and date sub-dials guarantee simple readability, whereas the month and bissextile year indications share a counter at 12 o’clock. The tourbillon at 6 o’clock provides a fascinating contact, counting the seconds with its designated hand. All of the fingers are rose-gold plated, with the hour and minute fingers crammed with luminous materials, simply because the ten rose-gold plated utilized indices, which seem suspended but held in place on the outer flange. The darkish blue matte end of the dial enhances the snailed sub-dials, whereas the minute ring on the periphery seems virtually black with white markings. The embossed globe motif, a signature ornament of the Highlife assortment, is partially seen behind the indications.
The in-house FC-975 motion is powering the timepiece, comprised of 188 elements seamlessly working collectively to show each time and perpetual calendar indications. With 33 jewels and a frequency of 28,800vph, the motion presents an influence reserve of 38 hours. Ending touches embody perlage, Côtes de Genève, and blued screws.
The New Frederique Fixed Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar Manufacture in Rose Gold is paired with a navy blue alligator leather-based strap with nubuck ending and an extra navy blue rubber strap, interchangeable. Restricted to only 35 items, the value for this unique timepiece is ready at EUR 44,995 or CHF 44,995. Extra particulars at frederiqueconstant.com.
