Frederique Constant watches? Quality? Thoughts?

[nipe]

I was recently window-shopping a jeweler that had a small display of FC watches and they look really great. Nice dress-watches that has strong lines of JLC/Patek etc. The prices are definitely right - Between 1-3,5k for a stunning gen watch. The more expensive models have in-house swiss movements, which don't look that fancy, but should be solid movements as far as I could research.

I found this one which I liked in particular:
http://frederiqueconstant.com/watch-finder/classics/classics-moonphase-fc-335mc4p6/

Price around €1250 at an AD.

I was also quiet intrigued by their rose gold watches, but it's unfortunately not solid gold, only plated gold (10 microns?) so I'm not sure how well that works for a daily beater?

 

[JohnnyBe]

On a jewellery exhibit last year i went to the FC stand and talked with a manager,he showed me a lot of their watches,some of them were pretty decent watches some pretty cheap and some pretty expensive that were not worth it.i ve followed their page since then and from time to time i take a look at their models,i would put them in a Longines category like maybe.

 

[hackintosh]

I have one of their manufacture slimline watches, and although a bit large at 42mm, it's a great watch. The movement is stunning, it's in house, and I snatched in January from amazon for $1200, with a UK RRP of £2500. Here are a couple of pics:

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[thefinger]

I have an Index model. Got it as a gift last year. Pretty great watch for the money, but the power reserve stinks.

 

[man8502]

FC is on Amazon...
that means a lot to me

 

[replicalover]

Their manufacture pilots look better than iwc to me

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[Bimmer.O]

Actually it's (to me) the best money for value in market. Together with Christopher ward.


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[BullishAndrew]

FC is on Amazon...
that means a lot to me

Completely agree, also seeing it endorsed by gwenyth paltrow......I'd rather check my iPhone. But objectively I do agree, great lines, in house movement is cool.

This mid-range also scares me, because resale is a crap shoot.



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[Think Straight]

I like them - good value for the money

 

[airking]

I have an alpina (made by fc) with in house movement and it's one of the most accurate watches I have. Wore it for 3+ weeks straight and it was spot on. I really didn't expect that from a relatively new in house movement.


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[peppino]

I've also Alpine (FC) and it's a great watch indeed.