Frédérique Constant Classics Manchette quartz onyx dial steel bracelet 25.7 x 20 mm

The Manchette: when a watch becomes a piece of jewelry

An iconic symbol of the 1980s, the Manchette is back in the spotlight with the boldness and freshness that defined its era. Frédérique Constant had already successfully revived this model in the early 2000s, reintroducing a free-form design that was uninhibited and far removed from conservative watchmaking standards.

In 2025, the Geneva-based Maison is marking a new renaissance: the Classics Manchette is establishing itself as a fashion accessory, a unique piece that transforms the reading of time into a style statement. Is it a watch? Is it a cuff? It's both. And that's what makes it so powerful.

An elegant and mysterious onyx dial

This FC-200ONB1MC6B model stands out with its genuine onyx dial, a natural mineral stone with a deep, intense black color.

Absorbing light like a mirror of shadows, this dial reveals only the polished reflection of the baton hands in a minimalist and captivating visual display. With no hour markers or numerals, it embodies a rare, almost mystical form of purity. This sophisticated simplicity enhances the contrast with the luminous architecture of the bracelet, reinforcing the glamorous, radical and contemporary character of the piece.

A sculptural and iconic cuff bracelet

Composed of seven rows of wide links, the stainless steel bracelet features an integral Clou de Paris pattern, from the dial to the ends of the wrist.

Each link alternates between mirror-polished and satin-brushed surfaces, creating a captivating play of light.

The invisible folding clasp allows for a smooth and continuous closure, for a look that is as aesthetic as it is practical. It is a flexible and powerful steel sculpture, designed to adorn the wrist even before telling the time.

FC-200 caliber: discreet technicality, lasting reliability

Behind its apparent lightness, this watch hides a precise and robust Swiss caliber: the FC-200 quartz movement, which provides the hour and minute functions.

Its 60-month power reserve, or 5 years without maintenance, makes it an everyday companion, designed for active, free women who don't want to choose between style and practicality.

The Onyx Cuff: powerful, confident, magnetic

With this all-black version, the Classics Cuff is for those who want to show off their personality without compromise.

It is a watch that commands silence while capturing everyone's attention. At the crossroads of high fantasy and Swiss watchmaking, it exudes a radical, mysterious, and contemporary elegance.

For women who don't need a busy dial to make a statement.