Hey Bruce, thanks for listening to my request. That was awesome, definitely going to wait and grab the highlife Cosc pre owned in a couple of years.

I have the Highlife COSC and is a great watch, very balance design, smooth, sporty and elegant, at the same time and accurate of course. I love it

Bruce I love the fact you featured a Swiss brand that is very inconspicuous. I have another Swiss brand that is like Frederique, EDOX. Don't see much content on KZread featuring EDOX. If I am not mistaken EDOX is a privately family owned Independent Swiss brand. Thanks.

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

Have heard of EDOX but haven’t looked into them to much, I’ll have to take a deeper look into them.

@kkassen1

3 жыл бұрын

I owned a blue bezel white dial Edox Delfin... lost it but it was open heart with the eta 2824-2. Beautiful piece. $5-$600 range.

The world timer is under my radar since a few months. The perpetual calendar and the pointer date moonphase are a nice discovery for me. Happy to see that my closest AD is selling this brand too ;)

I really like what FC does with their Inhouse movements. There are some serious pieces! My favorites are the Worldtimer you highlighted in your video as it has such a classic and timeless appearance! My 2nd favorite Frederique Constant is the Flyback Chronograph which is just awesome looking and can be obtained for an awesome price as well. Unfortunately exactly this is the problem - on the used market they are really not selling very well... at least in Europe / Germany. You can get a great watch at a great price but make sure you will keep it for a good amount of time!

I am getting the worldtimer....it's cool

Great that you picked this very interesting brand. Especially if you are looking for Swiss automatic dresswatches, Frederique Constant is really on point. I have since 2 years their dresslook smartwatch which is amazing although it is of course not an automatic movement. But I like that they are doing things a little bit different than other brands.

Thanks for the video) Agree with your picks. I would also consider their Carree line, which are great looking watches in Cartier Tank style

Excellent picks Bruce. The 3 hand sport model is interesting. That world timer looks great too. Would love if FC collab with you so we could get a close up look 👍

Nice video Bruce and good coverage of Frederique Constant. I have an FC and while the overall style of the brand isn't for me - Im more an Alpina (FC sister brand) sports guy - but I remain a fan. However as an owner of one of their watches (and an owner of multiple Alpinas) a few things I'd say: 1. for better or worse the connection with Citizen appears very remote - since the takeover nothing has changed with the watches at all. 2. the build quality is insanely good compared to similarly priced SWATCH/RICHMONT/LVMH offerings. The quality of case finishing, dial, hands, indices etc is amazing - from a SWATCH POV I'd say perhaps Longines matches FC/Alpina but certainly nothing below that.

I've been waiting for more people to make videos about this company. In house movements with some serious complications for under 10k is impressive. Never held one in the flesh so I don't know if the quality holds up. Can't wait to see your opinion

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

I shot some video with one for my own channel but didn’t edit it yet. After seeing some Zenith, GP, Omega and some other big hitters the same day I was absolutely blown away by the in hand quality of their world timer. Looks and feels like a more expensive watch. Insane discounts in the grey market as well for FC

A bit of a tough brand to do an entire collection on. Far for the "best" in their collection but the 3 I would go with 1. Classic Moonphase Manufacture - dress(y) 2. Rally Healey green dial -everyday 3. F.C. Smartwatch - sporty

I like the Frederique Constant dress watch 'slimline' with moonphase.

I love FC as a brand. I love that they offer in house complications for discounted price, like the perpetual calendar. But part of me worries that they may not have the longevity of other larger brands. That's the only thing holding me back from gunning for one of their perpetual calendars.

Bruce I know you are not a fan quartz movements.....FC has a Business Timer (FC-270) that packs a ton of value (triple calendar, moon phase, 38mm, roman numerals, beautiful white or black enamel dial)....very nice dress watch

Never heard of Frederique Constant- Very nice pieces! Thanks

@craigwoolbert2443

3 жыл бұрын

@P M B I am relatively new to the watch collecting. Learn something new every day thanks to awesome channels such as this one.

I have looked at their watches and wondered about them. In particular the perpetual. Looks sweet to me.

Nice concept How about a one for Seiko please ?? A 3 watch Seiko collection

The Moonphase has a look of Vacheron Constantin Patrimony . Love it.

have you handled the world timer yet ? it really looks like a lot of watch for 5 k . I personally have not seen it/ held it. it looks very interesting, nice color dials & complications . be safe BW. - ~ JDS/CT

Do not worry Bruce, you’ve got the French pronunciation very well 😄.

Putting their highlife (never secondary market) on my list. I want a perpetual Calendar and this I can possibly afford if I save up. I don't mind putting that kind of money on a FC because I wear watches to feel happy and not as much to impress others.

@arweiss21

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way man. It’s been 10 months and I hope you’re on your way to getting a great watch that makes you happy!

BTW... I admire this brand...lots of bang for the buck..... the finishing from the$400 watches on up are great...who cares if there quartz and gold plated at that price.... the world timer is amazing and the second watch I am getting from the brand

That moon phase slim watch must be mine 😍

Founders are from Holland. They could achieve something great if they finetune the design & SIZE. i have tried a moonphase with a hinged back cover (type name escapes me...hunter case...?) in 40mm and it was kinda impressive apart from the height.

I know Citizen, also own's Alpina, which also can be had with great discounts. As far as the world timer, for the same money I'd go for a Nomos Zurich Weltzeit, and maybe the new Junghanns, which I think is under $2K. You will get discounts on all of them, but not to the extent of the FC or Alpina and even if you pay more for the Nomos, it's retention value especially the Zurich Weltzeit is better.

Nice introduction to the brand. I think that FC has better value with their cheaper watches around 1 to 2000$. I feel like the Slimline Power Reserve looks great and for the price it make a good run to JLC power reserve at double the price. At 3-4000$ range they go against brands like Baume et Mercier that have a "real" history and pedigree. The new Clifton Baumatic line with the moonphase and calendar are in the same price range I believe, and also in-house caliber with 5 days power reserve. It would make a great comparison video if you can get your hands on products from both brands!

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

Both great brands who make really similar looking watches

I think the FC yacht timer gmt looks awesome

FC gets a lot of shade from the WIS community. Good explanation on why it shouldn't be that way.👍

Cool watches for sure. Quality comes with expense. For me, I need the under 1K watch. I bang to many on door knobs. How bout a review of Raymond Weil? Different, less expensive price point. Dont see much love for them.

That WT is really impressive for the price.

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

Iv seen that watch in person I took some video of it I need to edit for my own channel. Looks and feels like a far more expensive watch

They make inhouse movements. Not bad. Not bad at all

Bruce, I always enjoy your videos, but I'm a Dutchman, and you just called my fellow Dutchmen who started a great Swiss watch company Danish... :(

My only gripe with the Perpetual Calendar is the lack of second hand.

@VersedNJ

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly and is a deal breaker, I know some people don't care, and might agree a little if it's a chronography.

@Ohmie

3 жыл бұрын

Same. When it comes to mechanical watches, I need a seconds hand. Otherwise, is it really worth the price increase over quartz? Especially for a grand complication like a perpetual calendar. I appreciate the craftsmanship, but my ADHD still requires some movement happening on the dial, haha.

The Moon phase is available in a smaller size. I believe they now do it in a 39mm

Do one of Montblanc!

Funny how i just saw these pieces of FC last week in a shopping outlet and they are on 50+10% discount 😅 Yet i didn't pull the trigger because it was still not worth it .

I purchased their entry model auto with selitta movt looked like a Patek Calatrava. Looked very nice online but was super disappointed when I got the watch in person. It felt and looked super cheapo. You definitely get what you pay for. I purchased a Tissot Visodate instead and it’s made so much nicer.

@hambone988ubet

3 жыл бұрын

I had a chance to see the FC in person and felt the same way. Worthy if heavily discounted,

Hi Bruce again, well as usually it’s all about the money... And the prestige, and here there is no prestige, you can show off with. That’s the problem and the point! Very nice watches indeed! But they are soft and have no classic, or / and just a bad marketing... Sincerely Sascha, greetings from Germany 0:6. 😉

If I had to do a three piece collection from one brand, it’d be JLC. Reverso , large small seconds. Dressy enough for dress occasions but could also be worn more casually. Polaris chronograph. Perfect casual, sporty watch. Master Control date. Great casual watch for everyday office wear.

Crazy how I come from buying an expensive 2k omega. Now I think think a 20k Lange is good value. Time to start thinking about what I could get for 20k instead...

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

You caught the watch disease

Love solid 3 piece collections My dream 3 piece would be a rolex daydate(my grail) Seiko skx Vintage gold omega on a croc strap On my life i would be outta the game for good

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

Got any of these watches yet?

I like their Heart Beat Moon Phase watch with SS bracelet.

Hi Bruce don’t Longines make a perpetual calendar for about $2000

@burakgu1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they do, but they don’t make the movement in-house

Hey Bruce, 3 from 1 are my favourite videos 😁 great to see you give some time to this brand, I've owned one previously and it was a lovely piece but the hate towards it ruined ownership for me 😢. Glad to see someone like yourself shine a light FC, even with your awesome collection... Look forward to your next 3 from 1 👍

Worldtimer looks great. Have seen it in flesh. Quality is above their price range...

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree , I shot video with one for my channel but didn’t edit it yet.

The comments on this brand are all over the place below this video. Some like the brand, some like but wouldn't buy one 50% off, and some say it's crap with no rationale behind their comment. I've never held one or looked at one - too dressy for my taste. However, I feel competition in this segment is good and everyone has different style preferences.

The founders are Dutch

FC watches are great. I own the moon phase classic, Runabout GMT, and the Limited Edition Zodiac. Great value and great craftmanship for its price point. For those who is gonna judge, I do own Rolex, Tudor, Omega, and Zenith..

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

I agree I think FC hold up really great in person I was impressed when I held and tried one on. And congrats on your collection it sounds great. Out of every watch I have held and seen in person I have to say I think Zenith’s craftsmanship was the best.

they are an amazing house, I think it is a true luxury watch (most of their pieces) for a great pricing, and I ask anyone to go into a store and put the moonphase or worldtimer on his wrist, try to spot a difference from Tolex or even from VC

Grand Seiko only or Cartier only

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

GS

I'm glad the "watch snobs" sleep on this brand, it keeps the price down. At least until i could buy the Carrée lmao.

The dive watches style become outdated, a sport dressy watches trend is on it's way.

@WatchUnwind

3 жыл бұрын

Frederick Constant watches look amazing in person. The quality is up there with brands way above the price point. I remember looking at one the same day I looked at some Zenith, Omega, GP, and Ulysse Nardin. The FC shocked me with how great it looked compared to the others

Nice video, thank you, Bruce. These watches are not for me.

The company is actually founded by a Dutch couple, not Danish....

With all respect FC îs doing harm to their reputation by coeting some of their watches with gold,the rotor is also coeted with gold....

A brand like Frederique Constant could reveal the tricks of the very expensive brands who want to tell us, that the quality and design of Rolex and co are 100 times better so you have to pay 100x more money for it. I like Patek and co but i am not so dump to believe the price of this watches would only be based on true values. If you are a real watch lover and expert, you do not only evaluate the price and the stable value of a watch. You have to see the quality and the beauty of a watch. Brands like Grand Seiko or Frederique Constant etc. making watches in a very high quality and a good design for a good price. Nobody can tell me, that the quality and design of Rolex etc. are 100 times better. The image of Rolex etc. ist the expensive part. The very smart trick is, to scarce the watches to hold the price in a high level but this is not a true value, not a sign of quality, not a sign of good design. It's a simple trick. Do you really think a Rolex clock work 100 times longer as a Seiko or Frederique Constant etc. ? If you see watches as an investment then you have to buy Rolex but if you love watches and don't want to pay for an image to upgrade yourself, then you are able to see that there are a lot alternatives to Rolex or Patek etc.