Frederique Constant Classics Index Automatic 40mm Mens Watch

Ref. FC-303MC5B4

The Classics collection sits at the heart of what Frederique Constant has built since Peter and Aletta Stas founded the brand in 1988 — watches that dress formally without demanding attention. This reference takes that brief and adds a rose gold-plated case and a silver dial with Clous de Paris guilloché at the centre, a hand-engraved hobnail pattern that catches raking light in a way a printed or plain-brushed dial simply cannot. The Roman numerals are printed in black, the hands carry open circles in the Breguet style, and the dark brown crocodile-embossed strap pulls the warmth of the case through to the wrist. The movement is a Sellita SW200-1, a dependable Swiss automatic that Frederique Constant engrave on the rotor — though with a closed caseback, that detail is more a matter of knowing than seeing. A 38-hour power reserve handles a weekend left on the nightstand without ceremony, and the 28,800 vph beat rate keeps the seconds hand sweeping smoothly. Not COSC-certified, which at 40mm on a dress strap is unlikely to be a deciding factor for anyone this watch is genuinely aimed at.

Reference

FC-303MC5B4

Brand

Frederique Constant

Case size

40mm

Case material

Rose gold PVD

Case shape

Round

Dial

Silver

Crystal

Sapphire

Movement

Automatic

Calibre

ETA 2824

Functions

Date

Water resistance

50m

Bracelet / strap

Leather strap

Strap colour

Brown

Clasp

Buckle

Lume

Luminous

Retailer

Goldsmiths