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Men's watch Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon Automatic Limited Edition FC-980N3H6 belongs to the Manufacture line, which offers models with in-house movements directly from the Frederique Constant workshop. Thanks to its elegant appearance, it is suitable as an accessory for social occasions, but it also serves well for everyday wear. This model represents the absolute pinnacle of watchmaking in the form of the royal Tourbillon complication and was produced in a limited edition of only 350 pieces for the whole world. To verify availability, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The case of the Frederique Constant FC-980N3H6 watch is made of stainless steel and is complemented by an alligator leather strap. Inside the case, the Swiss mechanical in-house movement FC-980 with automatic winding operates reliably. It runs at a frequency of 28800 vibrations per hour and has 33 jewels. The main dominant feature of the movement is the balance solution called the Tourbillon. The balance wheel, pallet fork and escape wheel are in a cage that rotates around its axis (most often once per minute, as in this case). This beautifully decorated movement can be observed thanks to the transparent case back and partly also through the dial aperture for the Tourbillon. The Tourbillon was invented by the legendary French watchmaker Abraham Louis Breguet in 1795.
The elegant yet clear dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, which is highly resistant to scratches. The anti-reflective coating then ensures excellent legibility even in bright sunlight. The water resistance of this model is 30 m (3 ATM), so it can handle basic contact with water, such as rain or hand washing.
The Manufacture movement FC-980 was developed by Frederique Constant in 2008. It runs at a frequency of 28800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), has 33 jewels and 188 components. The movement has automatic winding with the option of manual winding via the crown and a hacking function, i.e. stopping the seconds hand when setting the time. Its main advantage is the royal watchmaking complication called the Tourbillon. This is a very complex solution in which the balance wheel, pallet fork and escape wheel are in a cage that rotates around its axis (most often once per minute, as in this case). Everything can also be observed thanks to the aperture for the balance wheel (Tourbillon), which at Frederique Constant is called "Heart Beat". The power reserve is 38 hours. The movement also has the option of a day and night indicator, which is not shown on the dial on all models. It is the fifth in-house movement of Frederique Constant.
Currently, Frederique Constant has more than 30 in-house Manufacture movements (including so-called "royal complications" in the form of a tourbillon and a perpetual calendar), which demonstrates the brand's great maturity and high level.
Note: Delivery of Manufacture line models that are not in stock in the Czech Republic may take several months.
Personal delivery: For this model, we offer the option of personal delivery (Prague and Central Bohemian Region) of the watch by the brand guarantor. If you are interested, please add a note to the order and we will contact you. More information here.
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| Brand | Frederique Constant |
| Gender | Male |
| Style | Casual |
| Origin | Swiss |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
| Waterproof | 30 m |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Caliber | Frederique Constant FC-980 Manufacture |
| Movement accuracy in seconds | -4 s +7 s / den |
Power Reserve  |
38 hours |
| Case size | 39 mm |
| Case height | 10,99 mm |
| Case shape | Round |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Case color | Silver |
| Crystal material | Sapphire - anti-reflective |
| Dial | Analog |
| Dial color | Blue |
| Transparent Case |
Yes |
| Open heart |
Yes |
| Threaded lid |
Yes |
| Strap material | Alligator leather |
| Buckle |
Deployant Clasp |
| Strap Width | 20 mm |
| Strap color | Blue |
| Date | No |
| Functions | Transparent back case, No date, Tourbillon, Open Heart, Extra seconds hand |
| Screw-on Crown |
Ne |
| Luminescence |
No |
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Guarantor: Kateřina Žváček
Jiří Štencek
+420 252 252 306
Mo-Th 9-19
Fr-Sa 9-16
info@helveti.eu
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Frederique Constant is a relatively young brand from the point of view of the watch world. Its history begins in 1988, when husband and wife Aletta and Peter Stas start designing their own collection of watches. The brand was named after their ancestors Frederique Schreiner and Constant Stas. Everything culminates with the presentation of the first collection in 1992. It is assembled by a Geneva watchmaker and contains Swiss movements.
The brand finds its home in Geneva, gradually expanding to such an extent that in 2000 it opens a new production facility in the Chêne-Bourg district. In 2002, the Stas couple revive the traditional Swiss brand Alpina, which becomes a sister brand of Frederique Constant and is supposed to satisfy the demand for sports watches. The production of Frederique Constant offers rather social watches.
That this Geneva-based brand is serious about watches was shown in 2004, when its first in-house movement, the FC-910, was introduced. This was placed in a model with a flywheel sight, which the brand calls the "Heart Beat", a solution that Frederique Constant used popularly in the early days of its existence. However, it did not stay far from this "first swallow", as the brand then added its own movements with additional complications, such as the date, possibly with the worldtimer function, or the moon phase indicator. The highlight is the in-house manufactory movements with royal complications, such as the tourbillon or the perpetual calendar, which make it clear that the brand is moving into the circle of haute horlogerie. Today, the Geneva manufactory already has 30 of its own in-house movements, while the most recent acquisition is worth mentioning - the revolutionary FC-810 movement with a monolithic silicon oscillator, replacing 26 components of a standard stepper mechanism. It operates at a frequency of 40 Hz, which is ten times the frequency of the flywheel in a regular mechanical watch. It must be added that Frederique Constant offers these top watch complications at very favorable prices.
The brand is also involved in the field of smart watches, while the Hybrid movement, which combines a smart watch movement and a classic mechanical movement, is interesting.
Helveti.eu is an authorized reseller and specialist of the Frederique Constant brand. We provide a 5-year warranty on the watch.
Manufacturer information: Frederique Constant SA, Chemin du Champs-des-Filles 32, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Geneve, Switzerland / info@frederique‑constant.com
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1 → We check, clean and set
We will check the functionality, set time, date and clean the watch carefully.
2 → We will carefully pack the watch
So that the watch does not have a chance to be damaged. We use special vacuum pads.
3 → We insure the watch against damage from the carrier
To be sure, we will insure the watch against breakage, so there is nothing to fear.
With each watch, you will receive a gift of your choice from us. Gifts are graduated according to the value of the order.
From €0 = Cleaning cloth, with which you can polish the glass of a watch.
From €100 = Stroke shortener, you can adjust the watch bracelet to your hand.
From €150 = Helveti canvas bag.
From €150 = Credit card knife.
From €170 = Donut watch case.
From €400 = Parker Jotter.
From €600 = knife Mikov 100-NH-2A blue.
From €1000 = Victorinox Waiter knife with 9 functions.
From €1400 = Watchroll for 2pcs.
From €1650 = Helveti leather watch roll.
From €2000 = Leather travel case.
From €2800 = Leatherman REV.
From €4000 = Wooden watch box Helveti.
From €6000 = Watch winder Helveti black.
And on top of that, a 5-year warranty (You can find the terms of the extended warranty here) and free shipping.
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