Frederique Constant Classics Carree Moonphase AutomaticvsOceaneva Tenuis Ultra-Thin


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Measurements
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Classics Carree Moonphase Automatic

Tenuis Ultra-Thin
Diameter
42.3mm
46mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
MSRP
$1,695
$799
lowest
Movement
Frederique Constant FC-333
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Frederique Constant Classics Carree Moonphase Automatic for its elegant Art Deco styling, refined dial, and moonphase complication, noting its high-end feel and build quality for the price. Reviewers highlight the guilloché dial, dauphine hands, and the FC-333 caliber movement as key features. Some owners find the 42.3mm case size comfortable for daily wear, while reviewers flag the 40.5mm diameter and 12.4mm thickness as too large and thick for a traditional dress watch, suggesting a smaller and thinner case would improve wearability. On balance, owners and reviewers agree the Frederique Constant Classics Carree Moonphase Automatic offers significant value and refined aesthetics for its price point.
Owners widely praise the Oceaneva Tenuis Ultra-Thin for its COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement, which contributes to a smoother second-hand sweep. The watch is also lauded for its tank-like build and impressive specifications, with one owner finding it well worth the price and purchasing a second unit. On balance, owners rate the Oceaneva Tenuis Ultra-Thin highly for its robust build and certified movement at the price point.
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