Frederique Constant Classics Manufacture Watch

I was recently speaking about Swiss watches with in-house made movements and the question was asked "who else has manufacture movements made in Switzerland for prices as good as Frederique Constant?" I had to think about it and I really didn't have an answer. There isn't that much else out there when you need or want something a bit more exclusive than an ETA. Not that there is anything wrong with an ETA movement, but they are common and those on the prowl for a high-end timepiece tend to prefer those with movements made by the brand themselves. So going back to the original question, I can't really think of any other Swiss brands with in-house made movements starting at prices like this.

This little fact is a good start to what is a more long term review of the Frederique Constant Classics Manufacture ref. FC-710MC4H4 watch. Well for one thing this model is slightly different, having a PVD rose gold case versus a polished steel case. I also have a non-standard strap on this one. If the retail models look like they have a slightly different deployant and strap, that is because they do. The real reason for a second review (in addition to the fact that I didn't write the first one) is that I think this watch has not only aged well, but continues to be a good buy 1-2 years after its release.