Awake Watches Son MàivsFrederique 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.

Awake Watches Son Mài at true scale

Son Mài

Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon at true scale

Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.6mm

n/a

Thickness

11.8mm

11.0mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$2,299

lowest

$15,995

Movement

La Joux-Perret G101

Frederique Constant FC-980

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.8mm
10.99mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Frederique Constant FC-980

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,299
$15,995
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Reviews

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

Awake Watches Son Mài

The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, combined with excellent Super-LumiNova application. Its 39mm recycled steel case is comfortable and works well as a daily watch, though the dial design makes it wear larger. The dial features meticulous lacquer work and a hidden, hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highly regard the Awake Watches Son Mài for its impressive handcrafted dials and comfortable 39mm case.

From video reviewers

The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

Owners widely praise the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon for its value, with reviewers noting its competitive pricing for a Swiss tourbillon, particularly in rose gold. The 39mm case is considered wearable and makes the tourbillon appear expansive. However, some reviewers find the dial too simple for its price point, and the 38-hour power reserve is consistently flagged as short. One owner noted a clash between the gold-tone balance wheel and the rose gold aperture frame. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon highly for offering significant value and wearability in a tourbillon watch.

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