Frederique Constant Maxime Views

Watches

Back in 2009 I wrote about the in-house FC-700 automatic movement by Frederique Constant, as well as the Maxime Manufacture watch that it came in. Since then Frederique Constant released the Maxime Manufacture watch (in steel at 42mm wide), and the Maxime Manufacture Lady (in various materials at 39mm wide). Here you see images of them both. For under $3,000 (about $4,500 even for fancy versions with diamonds), this is a really nice deal for a manufacture movement.

What initially drew me to the Maxime Manufacture collection was the attractive movement, guilloche engraved dial, and smooth looking case. Those elements are still my favorite parts of the watch. Frederique Constant should focus on adding complication, testing new hands, and playing with the dial when moving forward with future iterations of the Maxime Manufacture collection. Prices for the steel men's models are $2,500, which is a pretty nice value (overall most of the pieces from the brand are a nice value).

This relative young brand started creating their own inhouse movements in 2004 (with their Frederique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture). During BaselWorld 2009, Frederique Constant introduces the Maxime Manufacture Automatic wrist watch, with inhouse caliber FC-700. The movement has a power reserve of 42 hours and features blued screws and a niceley engraved rotor that enables you to have a maximum view at the movement.

This Frederique Constantin Maxime Manufacture Automatic Watch is an elegant timepiece that also has a classic look on it. This timepiece is made of an 18 carat white gold material that can be seen on its case and bezel. This material also creates a luxurious glow which makes it very irresistible. Like any other elegant watches, this watch is also matched with a brown alligator leather strap.