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Why does the seconde/seconde/ dial look handwritten?
The dial turns a manufacturing claim into a visual joke. Its applied hour markers appear unevenly positioned, while the logo and date have handwritten-style lettering and the moon and stars look hand-drawn. The effect is deliberate: the design evokes human imperfection and artisanal work, not a defective dial or careless assembly.
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH describes the idea as using “a bit of human error and uneven typography” to highlight the handcrafted aspect of watchmaking. The watch’s caseback carries the brand’s line: “How do we tell the world that manual-assembly is at the core of our Manufacture? We asked artist seconde/seconde/. He took it too far.”
André has described the tension behind the concept: “As watch lovers, we’re looking for perfection… but when it becomes too perfect, we start to regret the lack of soul, the lack of connection with the ‘artisanal roots’ of watchmaking.” His point is not that this watch is less carefully made; it is that a deliberately imperfect visual language can make craftsmanship more noticeable.
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- Round watch with slender stick hour markers featuring logo under 12 o'clock, fluted crown, and moon phase window
- 42 mm rose gold-plated stainless steel case with antireflective-sapphire dial window
- Swiss automatic movement with analog display
- Croco-embossed leather band with buckle closure
- Water resistant to 30 m (99 ft): In general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming.
Who made the Frederique Constant seconde/seconde/ watch?
Frederique Constant collaborated with French artist Romaric André, who works as seconde/seconde/, on two limited editions of the Slimline Moonphase Date Manufacture. The collaboration was announced in 2024. The concept links the artist’s playful treatment of the dial to the brand’s emphasis on manual assembly. The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH’s coverage summarizes that design rationale; Frederique Constant Japan’s announcement gives details for the steel edition.
What is the difference between FC-705SOC4S2 and FC-705SOC4S6?
The two references share the same basic 42 mm stainless-steel case and FC-705 movement. Their principal differences are the dial accents, edition size and original sales channel.
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- The perfect ladies classic timepiece with a rose-gold plated stainless steel case featuring a silver colored dial with guilloché decoration and black printed roman numerals on a brown leather strap.
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- Silver-Tone dial
- 3 Year warranty
| Reference | Appearance | Edition | Original sales channel | Launch price reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-705SOC4S6 | Steel edition | 100 pieces worldwide | Authorized Frederique Constant retailers worldwide at launch, according to Europa Star. In Japan, the official offer was through Boutique Tokyo only. | ¥605,000 including tax in Japan, listed by Frederique Constant Japan in 2024; CHF 3,295 reported by Europa Star. |
| FC-705SOC4S2 | Rose-gold-accented edition | 10 pieces | Online-exclusive at launch, according to Europa Star. | CHF 3,295 reported by Europa Star; €3,295 reported by Fratello Watches. |
These are launch-era prices reported for different markets, not a single global price or current asking price. The rose-accented edition’s online-exclusive channel is also a launch description, not proof of present availability. Europa Star details both versions in its March 2024 release coverage; Fratello independently reports the references and euro price in its introduction to the collaboration.
What are the FC-705SOC4S6’s specifications?
The steel FC-705SOC4S6 is a 42 mm stainless-steel watch with an automatic in-house FC-705 movement, pointer date and moonphase display. Frederique Constant Japan lists a case thickness of 11.3 mm, an alligator strap and water resistance of 3 ATM. Europa Star reports a 38-hour power reserve, a frequency of 28,800 alternations per hour and 26 jewels, along with a sapphire crystal and see-through caseback. These are reported launch specifications.
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- Frederique Constant Slimline Automatic Silver Dial Two-tone Steel Men's Watch FC-306V4S3B2
- Case: 42 mm stainless steel; 11.3 mm thick for the steel reference, per Frederique Constant Japan.
- Movement: Automatic, in-house FC-705.
- Displays: Pointer date and moonphase.
- Power reserve: 38 hours, reported by Europa Star.
- Water resistance: 3 ATM, as listed by Frederique Constant Japan.
- Strap: Alligator; Europa Star describes it as dark brown.
Is the Frederique Constant seconde/seconde/ watch sold out?
Frederique Constant Japan’s page for the steel FC-705SOC4S6 is headed “SOLD OUT.” That is the status shown on the official Japan page, not a statement about worldwide stock or secondary-market listings. The page also records the Japanese Boutique Tokyo-only offer and ¥605,000 tax-included price at launch.
If considering a pre-owned example, verify the exact reference, condition, provenance and seller independently. A past launch channel or a current marketplace listing does not by itself establish that a seller is an authorized retailer or that a watch is available new.
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Best Value
- Blue moon phase dial
- Stainless steel case and bracelet
- Swiss-automatic movement
- Case diameter: 42mm
- Water resistant to 99 feet
Rank #4
- 18k rose gold watch featuring round white dial with moon phase/day subdial and stick indices
- 42 mm rose gold case and antireflective sapphire dial window
- Swiss automatic movement with analog display
- Alligator-embossed leather band with buckle closure
- Water resistant to 30 m (99 ft): In general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming
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