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Frederique Constant Classics 40mm Mens Watch
Ref. FC-335MC4P5
Sits in Frederique Constant’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Frederique Constant watches we list, which start at £795.
Price range £795 to £3,995 across 13 Frederique Constant watches in stock.The Classics line is where Frederique Constant makes its clearest argument for dress watches that do not require a second mortgage. This particular reference layers two complications onto a guilloché silver dial in a way that rewards looking: an open-heart aperture at twelve lets the balance wheel's motion sit in plain view, while a moonphase at six adds a second piece of theatre without crowding the Roman numerals between them. The date, unusually, is read by a central pointer hand tracking an outer ring, which keeps the dial face unbroken by a window. At 10mm thick with a lug-to-lug of just 44mm, it disappears under a cuff and sits flush on smaller wrists in a way that most 40mm watches do not. The 66-gram total weight means nothing registers on the wrist by the afternoon. The FC-335 runs on a Sellita SW200 architecture — not a house secret, but a sensible one, since it can be properly serviced by almost any competent watchmaker rather than requiring a brand-authorised centre. The mock-croc leather strap is better in hand than it sounds, and the gold PVD pin buckle matches the case without fuss.
- Reference
- FC-335MC4P5
- Brand
- Frederique Constant
- Collection
- Classics
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 10mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Gold PVD
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- FC-335
- Functions
- Date, Moonphase, Skeleton dial
- Water resistance
- 60m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 44mm
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
Manufacturer’s guarantee
Your new watch
Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 60m 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?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 38 hours fully wound — so it will usually stop if you leave it off overnight.
What size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 44mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
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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