A timepiece that transcends the globe: Frederique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer
I find the watch-collecting journey an absorbing one. From starting with a time-only watch to complications such as a GMT and chronograph, I find myself going deeper into different spheres of complications to add to my collection. 2024 seems to be that year with all the new pieces pointing towards there.
Starting with a world timer complication, which is either a hate it or love it for many collectors. For me, I was deeply intrigued with a watch that can tell 24 different timezones. Value-wise, this seems to be an upgrade to a GMT which at most can give one or two more additional timezones.
While hunting for a world timer, I’ve looked at releases by Farer, Raymond Weil, and Nomos which IMO all are great in their respective category. However, they just didn’t push me over the edge and seemed to lack some minor details.
And so here’s where I landed with the Frederique Constant Worldtimer. Bear in mind this isn’t a new release but it has been in FC’s catalogue since 2012. I guess the adage of “newer isn’t always better” is true here 💡
The beauty of a timepiece has a way of attracting the eyes and hearts of watch collectors, regardless of its season or age. This blue variant world timer did just that to finally push me over the edge. Sleek, sophisticated, and yet functional—the recipe for winning my heart 🫶🏻
Staring at the intricate dial of the worldtimer, I’m reminded that this watch isn’t just a timepiece; it’s a vessel that connects me to loved ones scattered across the globe.
As I traversed different time zones, they served as a gentle reminder of my loved ones across the globe. A dear younger brother in Los Angeles, a family with their children in Sydney, and friends in South America. I couldn’t help but think of loved ones living their lives miles away.
This is when a timepiece becomes more than just a timepiece; it’s now a symbol of connection and an unbreakable bond that transcends distance 🌎
Paired here with Delugs CTS navy strap, which makes it such a comfortable wear 💯
A newbie watch enthusiast learning to appreciate horology.
Congrats! I have loved this watch from afar for a while. Someone once asked what 3 watch collection you'd make for $10k and I named this one, The Tudor Bb58 and the Christopher Ward 13 would make a killer collection for under $10k.
Congrats! I have loved this watch from afar for a while. Someone once asked what 3 watch collection you'd make for $10k and I named this one, The Tudor Bb58 and the Christopher Ward 13 would make a killer collection for under $10k.
Thank you! That’s a solid collection and the FC Worldtimer deserves all the praise. The level of details for its price point as a true world timer is a winner 💯
Worldtimers always look so confusing to read for me, but they sure as hell looks cool!
FC is so cool and so underappreciated!
Very underrated! This was my first big Swiss purchase many years ago. Not only is it all done in-house but this is one of very few Worldtimers that control all the functions through the crown. Most others like Patek, still require other pushers or buttons.
I recently reconnected with the brand itself and I'm hoping to add the new version back to the collection
What a beauty. Is it a Quartz ?
Worldtimers always look so confusing to read for me, but they sure as hell looks cool!
It’s easy once you get it! For this FC Worldtimer, the home time is set at the 12pm marker, which means my home time is Hong Kong (10:10am). Once that’s set, everything else moves in its own place and LA for example is 6pm and London is 2am. The white and black bezel indicates day and night, making it easier to quickly tell a time of the location.
Very underrated! This was my first big Swiss purchase many years ago. Not only is it all done in-house but this is one of very few Worldtimers that control all the functions through the crown. Most others like Patek, still require other pushers or buttons.
I recently reconnected with the brand itself and I'm hoping to add the new version back to the collection
Yes, what got me was how everything is controlled with the crown without any other pushers. Love the Highlife Worldtimer too, which has a more modern look!
What a beauty. Is it a Quartz ?
This is an automatic with manual winding.
I have the same watch and love it. Great for knowing the time around the world while staying put. Not good for travel because you have to set both time and zone at each destination. GMTs are much better suited for that since the home time never needs to be set.
I love mine! And I prefer world time over gmt
FC Worldtimers are without a doubt the best on the market in terms of design, use of single crown, and aesthetics - in my opinion.
Man. It doesn't matter at all what year this watch was made, it just has all the right proportions! I really love FC and have had my eye on this model for years. I keep coming back to it. Enjoy it my friend. What a great choice!!
Man. It doesn't matter at all what year this watch was made, it just has all the right proportions! I really love FC and have had my eye on this model for years. I keep coming back to it. Enjoy it my friend. What a great choice!!
Thank you, mate! This is indeed an underrated piece like many other FC models. Cheers!