Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic

Model review

A chronograph with blue registers

The Highlife Chronograph Automatic combines a sporting steel case with three distinctive blue registers on a light dial. The seller’s photographs show the watch on a textured blue strap, its transparent caseback and the box. Frederique Constant’s catalogue links FC-391WN4NH6 to this design; check the particular watch’s markings and documents when inspecting it.

The mechanical chronograph times intervals using buttons at 2 and 4. The manufacturer specifies the automatic FC-391 with a 60-hour reserve and a column wheel in its chronograph module. The registers show small seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours; the date is between 4 and 5.

Stated specifications are a 41 mm case, 14.22 mm thickness, sapphire crystal and 10 bar water resistance. Consider the thickness when trying it under a cuff. The water-resistance rating applies to the model; have the seals of a previously worn watch checked before swimming. The series is limited to 1888, but confirm this example’s number and completeness against its documents.