Highlife Automatic COSC FC-303V4NH2B

Frederique Constant launched the first models in the Highlife collection over 20 years ago. Their unique design was characterised by the special strap built into the case. For 2020, the Brand has updated the ingenious concept and reinvigorated the collection by adding three new models: the Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, Highlife Heart Beat and Highlife Automatic COSC. All still feature the system which makes it possible to switch between a steel bracelet, a leather, crococalf suede or rubber strap, alternating from classic to sporty on a whim! Bolstered by these advances, the Highlife collection is now making its comeback.

Two years of development were needed to give birth to these three models: the Highlife Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, Highlife Heart Beat and Highlife Automatic COSC. Faithful to the original collection from 1999 and still designed according to Frederique Constant’s same key values, the new Highlife collection shares certain fundamental characteristics in being finely crafted, Swiss Made, affordable and engineered for everyday use. The three models have the same 41 mm case. True to the Brand’s DNA, they present a modern yet elegant, or sport chic appearance, and have been designed for the next generation of collectors eager to embrace luxury Swiss Made timepieces.

A new case with an integrated interchangeable bracelet Like the original inspiration, the Highlife 2020 collection has an integrated bracelet. The lack of horns allows for greater flexibility and helps the watch sit naturally on the wrist. The integrated design is infinitely more complicated to conceive than any strap with horns. The process requires perfect continuity between the lines of the case and the links, a smooth, regular but gradual transition to the clasp and natural fluidity that should be almost imperceptible.

MOVEMENT:
FC-303 CALIBER, AUTOMATIC, CERTIFIED BY THE COSC 26 JEWELS,
38-HOUR POWER RESERVE, 28'800 ALT/H

CASE:
POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL & ROSE GOLD-PLATED 3-PARTS
CASE DIAMETER OF 41MM CONVEX SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL WITH ANTI-GLARE COATING ON BOTH SIDES.
SEE-THROUGH CASE BACK WATER-RESISTANT UP TO 5 ATM

DIAL:
SILVER COLOR DIAL, GLOBE DECORATION AND ROSE GOLD-PLATED APPLIED INDEXES WITH WHITE LUMINOUS TREATMENT DATE WINDOW AT 3 O’CLOCK ROSE GOLD-PLATED INDEXES HAND-POLISHED ROSE GOLD-PLATED HANDS WITH WHITE LUMINOUS TREATMENT. APPLIED ROSE GOLD PLATED INDEXES.

STRAP:
STAINLESS STEEL AND ROSE GOLD-PLATED BRACELET WITH AN EASY STRAP CHANGING SYSTEM. THE WATCH COMES WITH ITS OWN EXTRA RUBBER STRAP