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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 The New Baume & Mercier Baumatic Moon Phases Date 10756 & 10758

Two elegant timepieces bring fresh aesthetics to the Baumatic collection

Since its founding in 1830, Baume & Mercier has built a reputation for crafting elegant watches that continues to captivate enthusiasts. This year, Baume & Mercier unveiled the Baumatic Moon Phases Date models 10756 and 10758, featuring striking blue and gray dials.

The watches feature a classic 39 mm diameter and a 12.25 mm thickness, crafted from polished and brushed stainless steel. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, which is also used on the screw-down case back. A fluted crown ensures smooth and easy time-setting.

The watch features a grey or blue lacquered dial with a black gradient at the edges, offering a sleek appearance. Rhodium or gold-plated alpha hands and indices enhance the dial with a touch of elegance. At 6 o’clock, a moon phase indicator is displayed on a rotating disc adorned with a moon and stars. Encircling it is a date indicator that points to a ring numbered from 1 to 31. A minute track and numerals, printed in white, are positioned along the edges of the dial.

Both watches are powered by the BM14-1975AC1 movement, an automatic movement that offers 120 hours (5 days) of power reserve, and operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz). The watch comes with a black or blue alligator leather strap and a stainless steel buckle. Priced at CHF 4,400, approximately equivalent to AED 19,400.

For more information, you can visit the official website for Baume & Mercier.

Technical specifications: Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 10756 & 10758
  1. Case: stainless steel case, polishedbrushed, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back
  2. Diameter: 39mm 
  3. Thickness: 12.25mm
  4. Water resistance: 50 m
  5. Dial: grey or blue lacquer, Rhodium or gold-plated alpha hands and indices, moon phase with date indicator at 6 o'clock
  6. Movement: BM14-1975AC1 caliber, automatic, in house, hacking seconds
  7. Power reserve: 120 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz), -4/+6 seconds per day
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, Date, moonphase 
  10. Bracelet / Strap: black or blue alligator leather, stainless steel buckle
  11. Availability: Permanent line  
  12. Price: CHF 4,400, / AED 19,400

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