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Frederique Constant Highlife 31mm Ladies Watch
Ref. FC-240SD2NH6B
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Highlife collection traces its name to a case architecture Frederique Constant first explored decades ago, and the modern family — relaunched with fresh urgency in 2020 — is built around one structural idea: a bracelet that integrates so cleanly into the case that the two read as a single formed object rather than separate components. At 31mm the proportions are deliberately refined, and the 7.29mm depth means the watch disappears under a cuff without any of the usual awkwardness. The silver sunray dial uses eight natural diamond hour markers in place of the printed indices most quartz movements are paired with, and the mix of brushed and polished surfaces on both the case and the three-link bracelet gives the light something to find from different angles. The FC-240 calibre is Swiss-made and rated for a five-year battery life, which matters here because a watch worn this close to the skin, day in and out, benefits from not needing a service bench every other year. The quick-change system — tool-free, integrated into the lug architecture — allows the bracelet to be swapped for an alternative strap without disturbing the flush fit that defines how the watch looks. It is one of those mechanical courtesies that only reveals itself to the owner who actually uses it.
- Reference
- FC-240SD2NH6B
- Brand
- Frederique Constant
- Collection
- Highlife
- Case size
- 31mm
- Case thickness
- 7.29mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- FC-240
- Functions
- Date, Perpetual calendar
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
Manufacturer’s guarantee
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are Goldsmiths?
Goldsmiths has been selling watches in Britain since 1778 and is part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They are an authorised dealer, so a watch comes with the manufacturer’s own warranty.
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