Frederique Constant Elements Collection 2026: Three in-house models with mineral dials

With the Elements Collection 2026, Frederique Constant brings together three complications that particularly well illustrate the evolution of its in-house manufacture: moon phase, tourbillon, and perpetual calendar. They represent different stages in the history of the movement, which began in 2004 with the brand’s first in-house caliber and has been continuously expanded ever since.

Frederique Constant currently reports that it has developed 35 in-house calibers to date. These include, among others, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, flyback chronograph, world timer, and Power Reserve Big Date models.

The tourbillon has been part of the brand’s technical repertoire since 2008, the perpetual calendar since 2016; the moon phase has long since become a recurring signature feature within the Manufacture collection. In the new Elements Collection, these three lines now meet materials that are equally distinctive: black onyx, heliotrope, and turquoise give each watch its own visual identity.

The result is a summary of what Frederique Constant’s manufacturing expertise stands for today: technically sophisticated complications, in-house calibers, contemporary design, and a deliberately accessible take on classic watchmaking.

Three Complications, Three Minerals

The common elements are steel cases with sapphire crystal backs and three movements developed and assembled in Geneva. Because natural minerals do not have identical patterns, each dial differs in color and texture. The numbering is identical for all three watches within a set.

Onyx for the Moon Phase

The most understated of the three watches features the strongest contrast. A deep black onyx dial sets the stage for polished hands and applied hour markers. At 6 o’clock, the moon phase and date are displayed together; their background is also black and studded with stars. The 40-millimeter stainless steel case retains classic proportions and is paired with a black alligator strap. Inside, the new in-house caliber FC-716 operates with a 72-hour power reserve.

Heliotrope frames the tourbillon

The tourbillon version is significantly more expressive. Its 39-millimeter stainless steel case houses a heliotrope dial, whose natural inclusions shimmer with shades ranging from black to light and dark green, as well as reddish tones. No two dials are alike. At six o’clock, the tourbillon of the in-house FC-980 caliber is revealed; its upper bridge is individually numbered and features a gold engraving. A brown alligator strap complements the warm, mineral-like effect.

Turquoise for the Perpetual Calendar

The most visually striking watch in the set is dedicated to the perpetual calendar. The light turquoise dial serves as the backdrop for seven displays: hours, minutes, day of the week, date, month, leap year, and moon phase. Despite this wealth of information, the watch remains comparatively compact at 40 millimeters in diameter. It is powered by the in-house caliber FC-776, the brand’s 34th movement developed and assembled in-house; the power reserve is 72 hours. A navy blue alligator strap echoes the cool color scheme of the dial.

This edition is available exclusively as a set of three in a numbered collector’s box. Frederique Constant has limited the run to 88 sets—a nod to the year the company was founded, 1988.