Frederique Constant: New Highlife Moonphase and Classics Moneta

Frederique Constant is unveiling two very different new models at the 2026 Geneva Watch Days. The Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture combines a moon phase and date display with a modern, integrated case design. The Classics Moneta, on the other hand, features a hand-wound movement, classic proportions, and a dial with a striking color gradient.

Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture

The new Highlife measures 39 millimeters and is available with a blue or rosé-champagne-colored dial. Both versions feature the collection’s signature globe pattern and combine a moon phase and pointer date in a display at the 6 o’clock position.

Inside, the watch is powered by the automatic in-house caliber FC-716. It offers a 72-hour power reserve; all displays are adjusted via the crown. This eliminates the need for side-mounted adjustment pushers, keeping the watch simple to operate. The decorated movement surfaces are visible through the sapphire crystal case back.

The package includes a five-row stainless steel strap and a blue Saffiano leather strap, which can be interchanged using the Highlife’s tool-free strap-changing system. Both models cost 4,495 euros and come with a five-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Classics Moneta with Manual Winding

The Classics Moneta takes a deliberately more traditional approach. Its 38.5-millimeter case encloses a dial whose salmon color fades to black toward the edge. Applied polished hour markers, Dauphine hands, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock lend the watch a understated, classic elegance.

The FC-435 manual-winding caliber was customized by La Joux-Perret for Frederique Constant. It operates at 4 hertz, features 29 jewels, and offers a 63-hour power reserve. A black alligator leather strap completes the elegant look. Limited to 999 pieces, the watch costs 1,995 euros and has been nominated for the GPHG 2026.