Frederique Constant Classics Moneta MoonphasevsTissot Savonnette

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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.

Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase at true scale

Classics Moneta Moonphase

Tissot Savonnette at true scale

Savonnette

Diameter

37mm

48.5mm

Thickness

7.7mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$1,195

$425

lowest

Movement

Frederique Constant FC-206

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
48.5mm
Thickness
7.65mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
n/a
Graded blue-black
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Frederique Constant FC-206
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$425
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Reviews

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

Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase

The Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Moonphase is widely praised for its charming and stylish aesthetic, with owners and reviewers highlighting its classic appearance, balanced proportions, and refined dial details like faceted indices and hand-polished dauphine hands. The moonphase complication is a frequently noted attractive feature, as is the unique coin-edge inspired inner bezel design. Owners report comfortable wearability, with one finding the 37mm case size fits their wrist perfectly. The salmon gradient dial with a grained finish and the coin-edge bezel are also cited as appealing elements. However, some owners and reviewers note that the quartz movement, lacking a sweeping seconds hand, may be a drawback for traditional mechanical watch enthusiasts, and one reviewer questioned the value of a quartz movement at the US$1,495 price point.

Tissot Savonnette

Owners widely praise the Tissot Savonnette as a beautiful and well-made timepiece offering excellent value. The case back is noted as being polished and prepared for engraving. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Savonnette highly for its aesthetic appeal and suitability as an affordable pocket watch.