The headline watch in Time+Tide’s 12 December 2025 Friday Wind Down is the Frederique Constant x Time+Tide Highlife Moonphase Manufacture Onyx Moon, reference FC-716ONB3NH6B. The roundup also covers Studio Underd0g’s acquisition of watch workshop Horologium and an ACT Policing appeal following a Canberra burglary.
What is the Frederique Constant x Time+Tide Onyx Moon?
It is a limited-edition Highlife made with Time+Tide, pairing a black onyx dial with Frederique Constant’s automatic FC-716 manufacture calibre and a moonphase display. Time+Tide’s launch coverage described it as the first Highlife with a manufacture moonphase calibre and the first in the line with an onyx stone dial; those are launch-era claims, not independently audited historical findings. Time+Tide’s 12 December 2025 roundup and its companion hands-on article provide the published specifications.
Case, dial and movement
- Reference: FC-716ONB3NH6B.
- Case: 39 mm stainless steel, 12.79 mm thick, with 100 m water resistance.
- Dial: black onyx stone with red details; sapphire crystals protect the front and display the movement through the back.
- Movement: automatic FC-716 manufacture calibre, with hours, minutes, seconds, date and moonphase; the stated power reserve is 72 hours.
Bracelet and straps
The watch is supplied on a five-link stainless-steel bracelet, described in the launch coverage as a first for the Highlife line. Black rubber and calfskin straps are also included. Quick-release spring bars allow strap changes without treating the alternate straps as additional required purchases.
Edition and launch pricing
Time+Tide reported an edition of 100 pieces and exclusive availability through Frederique Constant and Time+Tide, including their London and Melbourne studios. The prices below are the launch prices printed in December 2025, not confirmation of current stock or resale value.
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| Currency | Published launch price |
|---|---|
| US dollars | US$5,695 |
| British pounds | £4,350 |
| Australian dollars | A$8,695 |
| Euros | €4,895 |
Time+Tide’s reports do not establish whether the watch is still available at those prices. Check current listings with Frederique Constant or Time+Tide rather than assuming the launch allocation remains in stock.
What happened with Studio Underd0g and Horologium?
The roundup’s second story concerns Studio Underd0g’s acquisition of Horologium, a Maidenhead-based watch workshop that assembles watches and provides servicing and repairs. Oracle Time reported on 8 December 2025 that Studio Underd0g had held a minority stake since July 2024 and had become Horologium’s 100% owner. Oracle Time’s report said the workshop was assembling 1,000–1,200 Studio Underd0g watches a month, representing up to 90% of Horologium’s revenue. Those are figures reported by Oracle Time in 2025, not official audited statistics. The acquisition is significant to the brand’s production and service relationship; it is separate from the Frederique Constant watch.
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What did ACT Policing say about the Canberra burglary?
In a release published on 11 December 2025, ACT Policing said officers were called to a Canberra home burglary on 15 October. Police reported that more than 70 items had been taken and estimated the total value of the stolen property at approximately A$10 million. The release said four French men were charged on 21 October; the alleged conduct should be understood as allegations, not findings of guilt. ACT Policing’s release identified a Richard Mille RM88 Smiley and two Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 watches—a Tiffany and a 40th anniversary model—among the outstanding items police were seeking. The A$10 million estimate applied to all stolen property, not just watches.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why these stories share the Friday Wind Down
The 12 December 2025 edition is a watch-world roundup rather than a single-watch review: its lead is the Onyx Moon, while the Horologium acquisition concerns watchmaking operations and the Canberra item is a police appeal involving stolen property that included high-end watches. Time+Tide also included a holiday-gift prompt, a watch meme and a wrist-shot item in the episode. The original Friday Wind Down contains those additional segments.
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