Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Moonphase DatevsLimes DayDate S . LS
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Measurements
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Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date
DayDate S . LS
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$3,995
n/a
Movement
Frederique Constant FC-716
ETA 2834-2
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date for its in-house movement, elegant design, and value proposition under $3,000, with many finding its 40mm case size ideal for dress wear and comfortable on the wrist. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its refined dial, captivating moonphase display, and overall solid Swiss quality. Some sources note the 12.4mm thickness as being substantial for a dress watch, with a preference expressed for a thinner case, and the lack of quick-release spring bars is a minor inconvenience. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Moonphase Date highly for its in-house movement and elegant design at an accessible price point.
Owners widely praise the Limes DayDate S . LS for its precise dials featuring a day-date display, guilloché patterns, blued Breguet hands, and Roman numerals, all presented in a refined 40.5mm case with stepped lugs and coin-edge sides. The watch is also recognized for its originality and value, with one owner noting a manufacturing delay. Overall, owners rate the Limes DayDate S . LS highly for its detailed dial work and refined case design at an affordable price.
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