Frederique Fixed, recognized amongst different issues for its outstanding price-performance ratio, shocked the watch world with its unique Slimline Perpetual Calendar 2016 mannequin. This price range watch (below 10,000 euros) is provided with the model’s FC-775 Perpetual calendar caliber and shortly gained recognition. In 2022, Frederique Fixed introduced an sudden replace to this mannequin by a collaboration with The Bare Watchmaker, an web useful resource based by British watchmaker Peter Speake and Daniela Marin (folks behind the Speake-Marin model in 2002-2012) and for his or her detailed clocks and motion “deconstructions” and a masterclass academic sequence. Providing a particular “bare” interpretation with a brown skeletonized dial, the Bare Watchmaker x Frederique Fixed Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Restricted Version is again with a brand new model in additional refined colours.
Increasing on this collaboration, Frederique Fixed launched two extra restricted editions of the identical mannequin, sustaining the distinctive presentation however providing completely different shade variations. The Peter Speake-designed Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture now features a 35-piece version with a matte grey dial, introduced in a gray-anthracite DLC-treated metal case, in addition to the present 135-piece version with a matte grey dial and chrome steel case.
The 30m waterproof chrome steel case of the brand new 42mm diameter Bare Watchmaker x Frederique Fixed watch options polished surfaces and maintains the design and specs of the unique watch. A slim fastened bezel with a easy, extremely polished floor surrounds the dial. The big, rounded, fluted crown is situated at 3 o’clock and is complemented by adjustment pushers on both facet of the case. The screwed show again permits an unobstructed view of the again of the motion.
The skeletonized dial in darkish grey and black tones reveals the motion embellished with blued screws and gold-colored gears. The day and date subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock are considerably bigger than these of the unique Slimline Perpetual Calendar, enhancing each legibility and total steadiness. The month indicator positioned at 12 o’clock gives readability, whereas the bissextile year indicator represents a small spherical opening between JA and MR that turns pink each 4 years.
The skeletonized, sword-shaped fingers with out luminous ideas are painted white. The calendar fingers add liveliness with their pink ideas and the month is indicated by a placing triangle. The “deconstructed” moon part disc at 6 o’clock stays uncovered and, with out the everyday overlay, doesn’t assist monitor the lunar cycle.
Designed by Peter Speake, the Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture options an iteration of the in-house FC-775 computerized perpetual calendar motion just like that of the usual mannequin, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and having a 38-hour energy reserve. On this particular version, the bridges on the dial facet are painted grey, contrasting with the metal and gold-colored elements seen by the openwork dial. The identical grey end extends to the other facet of the watch, accompanied by perlage, Côtes de Genève, blued screws and skeletonized rotor, in addition to engravings highlighting the collaboration with Peter Speake and the restricted version of simply 135 items.
The brand new Frederique Fixed Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, designed by Peter Speake, is secured by a 21mm black nylon strap with folding clasp; The worth for this restricted version watch is: 11,995 euros. For extra data, go to frederiqueconstant.com.
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