Movement | Automatic |
Case material | Precious metal |
Crystal material | Sapphire - anti-reflective |
Weight | |
Waterproof | 30 m |
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The Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon Meteorite Automatic Limited Edition FC-980MT3HPT men's watch is part of the Manufacture line, which offers models with in-house movements made by Frederique Constant. Thanks to their elegant look, they are suitable as an accessory for company, but they are also perfect for everyday wear. This model represents the very pinnacle of watchmaking in the form of a regal Tourbillon complication. This exquisite piece was produced to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Frederique Constant brand and the 15th anniversary of the manufacture's tourbillon production in a limited edition of just 35 pieces for the whole world.
The case of the Frederique Constant FC-980MT3HPT is made of platinum and is complemented by an alligator leather strap. Inside the case, the FC-980 Swiss mechanical in-house movement with automatic winding works reliably. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 semi-frequencies per hour and features 33 jewels. The main feature of the movement is the inertia solution, called the Tourbillon. The flywheel, anchor and stepping wheel are in a cage that rotates on its axis (usually once a minute, as in this case). This beautifully ornate movement can be observed thanks to the transparent dial and, in part, through the Tourbillon in the dial. The Tourbillon was invented by the legendary French watchmaker Abraham Louis Breguet in 1795.
The elegant yet transparent dial is made from a meteorite that landed in Gibeon, Namibia, more than 50,000 years ago. This unique dial, which is a true art thanks to its technologically complex manufacture, is 0.5 mm thick and protected by a layer of ruthenium. This gem, which makes each piece a true one-off, is protected by a sapphire crystal that is extremely scratch-resistant. The anti-reflective layer then ensures great legibility even in the harsh sunlight. The water resistance of this model is 30m (3 ATM), so it can handle basic water contact such as rain or hand washing.
The FC-980 Manufacture movement was developed by Frederique Constant in 2008. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 semi-frequencies per hour (4Hz), has 33 stones and 188 components. The movement has an automatic winding with the option of manual crown winding and a hacking function, i.e. stopping the second hand when ordered. Its main advantage is a royal watchmaking complication, called the Tourbillon. This is a very complicated design, with the flywheel, anchor and stepping wheel in a cage that rotates on its axis (usually once a minute, as in this case). We can observe everything thanks to a view of the flywheel (Tourbillon), which is called "Heart Beat" by Frederique Constant. 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 of all models. This is Frederique Constant's fifth in-house movement.
Currently, Frederique Constant has an impressive 31 in-house manufacture movements (including the so-called "royal complications" in the form of a tourbillon and perpetual calendar), which demonstrates the great maturity and high level of the brand.
Note: It can take several months to deliver Manufacture models that are not in stock in the Czech Republic.
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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 | Platinum |
Crystal material | Sapphire - anti-reflective |
Dial | Analog |
Dial color | Gray |
Transparent Case | Yes |
Open heart | Ano |
Threaded lid | Yes |
Strap material | Aligátoří kůže |
Buckle | Deployant Clasp |
Strap Width | 20 mm |
Strap color | Black |
Date | No |
Functions | Tourbillon, No date, Transparent back case |
Screw-on Crown | Ne |
Luminescence | No |
Other functions | Tourbillon |
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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.
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From €100 = Stroke shortener, you can adjust the watch bracelet to your hand.
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