Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmètre FC-120BRG3S6 — Swiss Solar Watch
Once in a generation, a classic Swiss maison does something genuinely new. The Classics Moneta Solarmètre is the first watch in Frederique Constant's history to be powered by light — driven by the solar FC-120 calibre, developed with the celebrated La Joux-Perret manufacture. Its secret hides in plain sight: the "Burgundy" grained dial is in fact a sophisticated translucent surface that lets light pass through to concealed photovoltaic cells beneath. One minute of light exposure powers the watch for a full day; fully charged, it will run for ten months in complete darkness. Worn with any regularity, it simply never stops — no battery changes, no winding, ever.
The engineering is radical, but the design is pure Frederique Constant dress-watch heritage. The 39mm polished stainless steel case — a true unisex size at a slim 8.52mm — frames applied diamond-cut indexes and the "coin-edge" inner ring that gives the Moneta its name, drawn from the milled edges of classic currency. An anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a date at 3 o'clock, and a practical 5 ATM of water resistance make it an effortless daily companion, while the included second strap transforms it in seconds: black crocodile-embossed leather for the boardroom, steel Milanese mesh for everything else. This is Geneva fine watchmaking doing what it does best — advancing quietly, beautifully, and without compromise.
What we love about the Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Solarmètre FC-120BRG3S6: The FC-120LBRG3S6 is a piece of Frederique Constant history — the maison's first-ever solar calibre, in the debut burgundy red reference, with two straps in the box. It answers the question every dress-watch buyer secretly asks ("will I actually maintain it?") with the most elegant answer possible: you'll never need to. First references of new calibres are the ones collectors remember, and this is Swiss solar done with a level of dial artistry the category has never seen.
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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.
