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Three watches, three stones, three complications
The Elements Collection is not one watch offered in three dial colors. It brings together three distinct stainless-steel models, each with its own reference, movement, case dimensions, and complication. Their dials use black onyx, green heliotrope—also called bloodstone in the launch report—and turquoise. Because the dials are made from natural stone, the pattern can vary from watch to watch.
| Model and reference | Stone and complication | Case | Movement and reserve | Reported launch price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx FC-716ONB3H6 |
Black onyx; moon phase and date | 40 × 11.98 mm, polished stainless steel | FC-716 automatic; 72 hours | CHF 4,895 |
| Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Heliotrope FC-980HE3H6 |
Green heliotrope (bloodstone); one-minute tourbillon | 39 × 11.14 mm, polished stainless steel | FC-980-4 automatic; 38 hours | CHF 15,995 |
| Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Turquoise FC-776TU3H6 |
Turquoise; perpetual calendar and moon phases | 40 × 12.25 mm, polished stainless steel | FC-776 automatic; 72 hours | CHF 10,995 |
Specifications, references, and launch prices in the table are reported by Monochrome Watches’ October 6, 2026 launch article. The CHF figures are launch-report prices, not confirmation of current retail offers.
What each watch does differently
Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx
The 40 mm FC-716ONB3H6 uses Frederique Constant calibre FC-716, with a reported 72-hour power reserve. Its moon-phase display and date share a subdial at 6 o’clock. The launch report describes a black alligator strap.
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#1 Best Overall
- The Classics Quartz Moonphase timepiece is the embodiment of one of Frederique Constant's most iconic designs.
- Hours, Minutes, Moonphase
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel Case and Navy Blue Leather Embossed Strap
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 50M Water Resistant and 3 Year Limited Warranty
Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Heliotrope
The 39 mm FC-980HE3H6 is the collection’s tourbillon model. Calibre FC-980-4 powers a one-minute tourbillon visible through an aperture at 6 o’clock; Monochrome reports a silicon escapement and a 38-hour reserve.
Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Turquoise
The 40 mm FC-776TU3H6 uses calibre FC-776 and has a reported 72-hour reserve. Its calendar displays place month and leap-year indications at noon, the date at 3, the day at 9, and moon phases at 6 o’clock.
Rank #2
- With a case diameter of 40mm and holding the FC-310 Heart Beat automatic movement, this timepiece showcases an elaborately decorated dial, with its classic Guilloché style and accentuated with traditional Roman numerals indexes
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Heart Beat
- Silver-Tone Stainless Steel 40mm Case
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 50M Water Resistant and Limited Warranty
Shared specifications and edition size
Monochrome reports that all three watches have polished stainless-steel cases, convex anti-reflective sapphire crystals, 50 m water resistance, and automatic movements running at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). The report also describes alligator straps with folding buckles. These shared details do not make the watches identical: case thickness, diameter, complication, movement, and reserve differ by model.
The report says each watch is limited to 88 pieces and that the three are offered together in 88 box sets. It connects the number to 1988, Frederique Constant’s founding year. The report does not establish whether the watches are sold separately.
Rank #3
- The Classics Quartz Chronograph Triple Calendar stands out for its high-quality quartz mechanism, delivering unrivalled precision and total reliability.
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Month/Day/Date, Chronograph
- Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Case and Brown Leather Strap
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 30M Water Resistant and 3 Year Limited Warranty
Price and availability
The launch report lists prices in Swiss francs: CHF 4,895 for the Moonphase Date Manufacture Onyx, CHF 15,995 for the Tourbillon Manufacture Heliotrope, and CHF 10,995 for the Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Turquoise. These are reported launch prices from October 6, 2026, not verified current prices. Stock, delivery, and secondary-market pricing are not established by that report.
Before relying on a retailer listing, check that it identifies the exact reference—FC-716ONB3H6, FC-980HE3H6, or FC-776TU3H6—and verify the seller, condition, and availability. No retailer inventory or Amazon listing for this set is established by the cited launch coverage.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- The Classics Quartz Moonphase timepiece is the embodiment of one of Frederique Constant's most iconic designs
- Hours, Minutes, Moonphase
- Gold-Tone Stainless Steel
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 50M Water Resistant
Rank #4
- This Classics Carrée is now being released featuring a quartz movement and a triple calendar
- Day/Date, Moon Phase, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Gold-Tone Stainless Steel
- Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
- 30M Water Resistant
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