FREDERIQUE CONSTANT Manufacture Classics Date FC-706S3H6

Classic Date Manufacture: A reissued classic with a brand-new manufacture movement

The "Classic Date Manufacture" stays true to its name, but its new edition brings significant improvements. Powered by the new manufacture caliber FC-706, the watch now offers an impressive power reserve of 72 hours and an extended 5-year warranty. The stainless steel case has been reduced to 40 mm, achieving an elegant, classic diameter that perfectly matches the new slim indices and the "Chemin de Fer" minute track.

Technical details:

• Case: Stainless steel, Ø 40 mm
• Dial: Sunburst finish, no numerals, slim indices, "Chemin de Fer" minute track
• Movement: Manufacture caliber FC-706
  • Power reserve: 72 hours
  • Frequency: 4 Hz
• Warranty: 5 years
• Hands: Faceted and hand-polished alpha hands for hours and minutes
• Date display: At 6 o’clock
• Crown: Onion crown at 3 o’clock

Elegance and precision in a new form

The design of the Classic Date Manufacture has evolved both stylistically and technically:

• Reduced case: The 40 mm diameter hits the mark for current trends and reflects the timeless elegance of the past 50 years.
• Sunburst dial: The light-diffusing surface gives the dial a simple and airy appearance.
• Minimal dial design: Omission of Roman and Arabic numerals for clearer readability.
• Newly designed indices and hands: Applied, diamond-faceted, and polished indices, reduced in size at 5 and 7 o’clock to make room for the date display.

A proven and reliable movement

The new manufacture caliber FC-706 is based on the proven caliber FC-710 from 2012, from which it takes over more than 90% of the components. The power reserve has been increased from 38 to 72 hours, representing a significant improvement. With a frequency of 4 Hz and a technical foundation that has proven itself in the past, the caliber FC-706 guarantees the highest reliability and precision.

A masterpiece of watchmaking art

The Classic Date Manufacture is a perfect example of the fusion of traditional watchmaking with modern technical innovations. With its elegant appearance, improved power reserve, and minimalist ethos, it is a must-have for every lover of fine watches. This new edition not only brings aesthetic improvements but also a significant technical upgrade, making it a true masterpiece of watchmaking art.