Alexander Shorokhoff SixtythreevsFrederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Alexander Shorokhoff Sixtythree at true scale

Sixtythree

Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon at true scale

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

11.3mm

11.0mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,504

lowest

$15,995

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Frederique Constant FC-980

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10.99mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Frederique Constant FC-980
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,504
$15,995
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alexander Shorokhoff Sixtythree

Owners widely praise the Alexander Shorokhoff Sixtythree Silver for its gorgeous appearance, state-of-the-art case finishing with a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, and remarkable quality for the price. The 40mm case size is considered perfect, and the unique, assertive dial design is a notable feature, though some find the overall aesthetic "ott" or too much. Reviewers flag excessive reflectivity from the dial and crystal as a drawback, and the watch lacks luminosity. Accuracy varies, with some owners reporting figures around +5-7 seconds per day and others -15 seconds. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Alexander Shorokhoff Sixtythree Silver highly for its unique design and superb finishing at its price point.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

The Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon is praised for its value, with owners noting the brand offers in-house watches like a perpetual calendar tourbillon for under $30,000, which is considered exceptional. Reviewers highlight the 39mm case size as wearable and allowing for an expansive tourbillon cutout. However, the 38-hour power reserve is consistently flagged as short, and one reviewer found the dial too simple for the price. Opinions on water resistance vary, with one source noting 30m as limiting, while the manufacturer states 50m. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon highly for its significant value proposition in the tourbillon market.