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Frederique Constant's Latest Addition to the Highlife Chronograph Collection

The Highlife collection, Frederique Constant’s most celebrated lines, debuted in 1999 as an affordable luxury sports watch. Relaunched in 2020, the collection gained fresh momentum, and by 2022, the brand introduced the Highlife Chronograph to its portfolio.

This year, Frederique Constant commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Highlife collection with a stunning addition to the 41mm Chronograph Automatic lineup. The latest release is a limited edition of 1,888 pieces, featuring a stainless steel case, an off white opaline dial, and striking green subdials. This model joins its predecessors versions with blue and black subdials housed in steel cases, and a more recent iteration with a blue dial and a gold-plated case.

Introducing Perrelet Revives the Turbine Lady Collection After a Ten-Year Hiatus

Three new models with Different cases and diamond-set dials

After more than a decade, Perrelet has revived the Turbine Lady collection, offering a refined twist on the brand’s iconic turbine design. The collection is known for its rotating turbine that reveals diamonds hidden beneath. The new models feature smaller case sizes for a simpler more elegant look.. The Turbine Lady collection continues to stand out, blending feminine style with the brand’s technical expertise. Three new models showcase diamond-set dials in a variety of colours, the "Turbine Lady Frost", "Turbine Lady Eclipse", and "Turbine Lady Aurora", available in two colours.

Each watch comes in a 37 mm diameter and 12.64 mm thickness case, crafted from stainless steel in its original silver color or with a black PVD treatment. They are designed with a flat polished bezel and a raised crown bearing the "P" logo of Perrelet. The case back is decorated and sandblasted, while the long, curved lugs are polished. A sapphire crystal protects the dial and movement. In the Turbine Lady Aurora edition, the bezel is set with 56 multicolored zircons arranged in a rainbow effect. All editions are water-resistant to 50 meters.

The dials feature the innovative turbine technology, incorporating 12 turbine blades made of white or black anodized aluminum with sandblasted edges, and five tungsten counterweights beneath. It comes in either a white or black dial option, with 12 diamond-set spokes, totaling 60 diamonds (0.19 carats). The minute bezel is marked with indexes, while the hour track features applied white or colored Roman numerals for the Turbine Lady Aurora models, matching the colored stone-set bezel. The dagger-shaped hour and minute hands and the Roman numerals are both coated with white Super-LumiNova, and are available in either rhodium-plated or gray finishes.

The watches are powered by the in-house developed P-331-MH calibre automatic movement. This movement is doubly certified by two renowned independent institutions, the official chronometer certification from COSC, and the Chronofiable certification. It operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a power reserve of 42 hours. The movement features rhodium-plated bridges with circular graining decoration, and an openworked oscillating weight mounted on ball bearings, also rhodium-plated and personalized with the Perrelet logo.

The watches are equipped with a stainless steel bracelet featuring a folding steel clasp, or an option of a white rubber strap with a silver folding clasp, or a black rubber strap with a black PVD-treated steel folding clasp.

The prices of the watches varied, ranging from USD 5,580 approximately equivalent to AED 20,500 to USD 6,000 approximately equivalent to AED 22,000.

For more information, you can visit Perrelet’s official website.

Technical specifications: Perrelet Turbine Lady Collection
  1. Case: steel or black PVD-coated steel, anti-reflective sapphire crystal on front and back, polished bezel, decorated and sandblasted case back, long curved lugs, 56 zircons for Aurora version
  2. Diameter: 37mm
  3. Thickness: 12.64mm
  4. Water resistance: 50 m
  5. Dial: black or white lower dial, 12 turbine blades, 12 diamond-set spokes, applied hour indices, applied white or colored Roman numerals with Super-LumiNova, five tungsten counterweights
  6. Movement: calibre P-331-MH, automatic, in-house, COSC and Chronofiable certified, 25 jewels 
  7. Power reserve: 42 hours 
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
  10. Bracelet / Strap: black or white rubber strap, steel or black PVD steel folding clasp, or steel bracelet with folding clasp
  11. Availability: permanent line
  12. Price: USD 5,580 / approximately AED 20,500 to USD 6,000 / approximately AED 22,000

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