In a world where tradition often reigns, Frédérique Constant dares to rewrite the rules of feminine timekeeping. With the return of an iconic design, the brand brings new life to the women’s luxury cuff watch—infused with glam rock spirit, bold geometry, and unapologetic style. The Classics Manchette isn’t just about telling time; it’s about making a statement.
Is watchmaking sometimes caught in a loop of repetition? Frédérique Constant breaks the mold – with a bold, square perspective. With the relaunch of its Manchette model, absent from the collection for over 20 years, the Geneva-based manufacture offers a glam rock and sensual take on the concept of a “wristwatch” – quite literally. A refined cuff bracelet with a Clou de Paris motif, echoed by a square dial, brings this iconic piece back to life. The watch is available in four striking versions to match every style: one adorned with diamonds, two with natural stones (malachite and onyx), and one in matte stainless steel.
The Manchette was one of the defining accessories of the 1980s – a symbol of an era that embraced boldness. It represents a style of watchmaking that is unapologetic and free-spirited. This is not about complications or exclusivity, but about lightness and attitude. Not about necessity, but about statement. Not tradition, but rebellion. It reflects a spirit and vision of life and fashion that Frédérique Constant brilliantly revived in the early 2000s. Now back in the collection as the Classics Manchette, it is more bracelet than timepiece – soft and flowing, made of seven flexible links. It fastens securely around the wrist, ready to take on the rhythm of the dance floor, with an invisible integrated folding clasp for a seamless look.
One Stud, Four Dials – Pure Style
Here, style takes center stage. Frédérique Constant has made no compromises. The signature “Clou de Paris” pattern graces the entire watch in a cascade of polished squares, each link topped with a brushed finish. At the center sits a discreet square dial, displaying only the hour and minute hands. Attuned to today’s trends, Frédérique Constant embraces the return of mineral dials, with two of the four models featuring these captivating materials. One dial is crafted from vivid, veined malachite; the other from deep black onyx that absorbs nearly all light, letting only the sheen of its delicate hands shine through. The remaining two versions take a monochrome approach. One adds bold sparkle with 158 hand-set diamonds on a polished steel cuff. The other opts for understated elegance, pairing a matte white dial with Roman numerals – a nod to classic watchmaking codes. All models are powered by the FC-200 quartz caliber, offering an impressive 60-month battery life – five full years to flaunt the spirit of glam and rock.
