Frederique Constant Classics 40mm FC-310MC5B6

The Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Automatic FC-310MC5B6 is a men's Swiss automatic dress watch built around one of the most recognisable dials in accessible Swiss watchmaking. The 40mm stainless steel case is slim at just 10.5mm, so it slides under a cuff without fuss, and the silver-coloured dial is finished in two textures — a sunray sweep across the outer track and a fine clous de Paris guilloché-style pattern through the centre. Printed Roman numerals keep the layout classical, while the Heart Beat aperture at 12 o'clock opens a window onto the balance wheel, letting you watch the movement work.

A black cow leather strap with crocodile-pattern embossing and a pin buckle completes it, fitted to 20mm lugs so it's easy to swap for something more casual.

Inside is the FC-310 calibre, a Swiss automatic movement based on the Sellita SW200, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour on 26 jewels with a 38-hour power reserve. It winds itself from the motion of your wrist — no battery, no annual service ritual — and delivers hours, minutes and seconds with the reliability that has made this the workhorse of Swiss mechanical watchmaking.

Water resistance is rated to 5 ATM, which covers rain, handwashing and daily wear without inviting a swim. Frederique Constant launched its first Heartbeat piece in 1994 specifically to show buyers the mechanics they were paying for, and that idea still defines the collection. This is a watch for the man who wants a genuine Swiss mechanical piece for the office, a wedding or a dinner, at a price that leaves room to own more than one.

What we love about this watch: The FC-310MC5B6 does something most 40mm dress watches don't — it gives you something to look at. That aperture at 12 o'clock turns a formal silver dial into a small piece of theatre, and it's paired with a clous de Paris guilloché texture that most brands reserve for watches costing three times as much. At 10.5mm thick on a black croc-embossed strap, it's the rare mechanical dress watch that's actually comfortable to wear all day.

Ships in 1-3 Business Days from Sydney with Australia Post Express. Sydney customers can pick up on the same day from our Alexandria showroom an hour after placing the order by choosing Click & Collect as the delivery option.

2 year Australian warranty from Frederique Constant. StarBuy are Authorised online stockists of Frederique Constant Swiss Watches. All Frederique Constant Watches are shipped with a manufacturers warranty and in official packaging.

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