Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big DatevsMaurice de Mauriac Automatic Classic

The Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date is widely praised as an accessible entry into in-house movements and complications, featuring a clean 40mm polished case. Owners and reviewers highlight its accomplished, asymmetric dial design with a useful big date, moon phase, and power reserve indicator, all powered by the automatic FC-735 caliber. Some reviewers note the movement finishing as adequate rather than exceptional, and one owner finds the power reserve slightly out of place on a dress watch. The watch is available for EUR 4,795 for steel models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Power Reserve Big Date highly for offering significant watchmaking and complications at its price point.

Owners find the Maurice de Mauriac Automatic Classic with its red sapphire crystal "super cool" and military-styled, though one owner noted potential issues with service and availability. The red-tinted sapphire crystal adds a "wow factor" but slightly hampers legibility and lume charging, while the world-timer bezel's practical use is questionable, though the watch is praised for its satisfying, fashionable, and unique military-themed design. Overall, owners rate the Maurice de Mauriac Automatic Classic highly for its unique military-themed design and striking red sapphire crystal.