Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic TourbillonvsSeagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress 40mm

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Measurements
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Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress 40mm
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.0mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$15,995
$624
lowest
Movement
Frederique Constant FC-980
ST1818
Case
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon as a handsome dress watch offering significant value, particularly for a perpetual calendar tourbillon priced under $30,000. Reviewers note the 39mm case wears well, and the movement finishing includes chamfering, circular graining, and mirror polishing. However, the 38-hour power reserve is consistently flagged as short, and one reviewer found the dial too simple for its price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon highly for its value proposition as an accessible Swiss tourbillon.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm for its classy, elegant design and excellent value, with many calling it a potential favorite dress watch. The 12.7mm thickness is considered well-proportioned to the 40mm case. The moonphase complication is a highlight, though owners note it requires manual adjustment by setting the date and moon position one day prior and is considered a pain to set. Some find the dial text crowded at the 6 o'clock position. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Moon Phase Dress Watch 40mm highly for its beautiful dial and true moonphase complication at its price point.
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