Oct 22, 2009 10:00:36 AM

Rich in functions

New Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date by Frédérique Constant

Swiss watch Manufacture Frédérique Constant Genève presents the latest version in its new Maxime series: the Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date. This creation combines the iconic Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock, a moon phase indicator as well as a date pointer.

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With a 42-mm case, the brushed steel of the case sides fits perfectly to the polished bezel, which is finished in either steel or in pink-gold capped, depending on the version chosen. The Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date is equipped with the complicated FC-335 automatic caliber. It incorporates a Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock, the iconic signature of Frédérique Constant. Moreover, at 6 o’clock, the moon phase indicator blends into the guilloché work of the dial, combining a Sunray pattern in the center and “Clous de Paris” decoration under the hand-polished hour-markers. These come in Arabic or Roman versions, finished in the same material as used for the bezel. Finally, a central hand on the outer circumference of the dial indicates the date.

Rich in functions, the Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date is a watch that combines the modernity of its case design with the tradition of its dial finishing and its functionality. Swiss watch Manufacture Frédérique Constant hopes, it will not fail to enchant lovers of beautiful watches thanks to its positioning in the “Accessible Luxury” segment.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date
Reference: FC-335MS5M6

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Movement:
FC-335: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Moonphase, Date indicator
42-hour power reserve

Case:
Polished & fine brushed stainless steel, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through caseback secured by 4 screws
Water-resistant to 5 ATM

Dial:
Silvered dial with central “guilloché” & “Clou de Paris” decorations
Hand polished Shiny Black Roman applied indexes
Hand polished Shiny Black Hands, white luminous & Shiny black date pointer
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock
Date indicator

Strap:
Black Croco calf strap, stainless steel Deployment buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date
Reference: FC-335AS5M6

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Movement:
FC-335: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Moonphase, Date indicator
42-hour power reserve

Case:
Polished & fine brushed stainless steel, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through caseback secured by 4 screws
Water-resistant to 5 ATM

Dial:
Silvered dial with central “guilloché” & “Clou de Paris” decorations
Hand polished Shiny Black Arabic applied indexes
Hand polished Shiny Black Hands, white luminous & Shiny black date pointer
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock
Date indicator

Strap:
Black Croco calf strap, Stainless steel Deployment buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date
Reference: FC-335MS5MZ9

Movement:
FC-335: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Moonphase, Date indicator
42-hour power reserve

Case:
Fine brushed steel & polished steel/gold cap bezel, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back secured by 4 screws
Water-resistant to 5 ATM

Dial:
Silvered dial with central “guilloché” & “Clou de Paris” decorations
Hand polished Shiny Rosegold Roman applied indexes
Hand polished Shiny Rosegold Hands, white luminous & Shiny black date pointer
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock
Date indicator

Strap:
Dark brown Croco calf strap, Deployment buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date

Reference: FC-335AS5MZ9

[caption id="attachment_901" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Ref. 335AS5MZ9"][/caption]

Movement:
FC-335: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Moonphase, Date indicator
42-hour power reserve

Case:
Fine brushed steel & polished steel/gold cap bezel, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back secured by 4 screws
Water-resistant to 5 ATM

Dial:
Silvered dial with central “guilloché” & *Clou de Paris” decorations
Hand polished Shiny Rosegold Roman applied indexes
Hand polished Shiny Rosegold Hands, white luminous & Shiny black date pointer
Moonphase at 6 o’clock
Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock
Date indicator

Strap:
Dark brown Croco calf strap, Deployment buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

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