I think give it another 10 years, you’ll be looking back on your FC with a smile. I’d like to see special limited editions.
@bend24643 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wearing this in rotation for a couple months now and love it. It feels and looks great. Can’t beat it for the price! I’m actually now interested in some other FC timepieces because of this one.
@Allthesmallteas5 жыл бұрын
under $5000. this watch seems like a steal
@boblee100055 жыл бұрын
@Dat Phung did you miss the part he said it cost 4.2k?
@alalamari5 жыл бұрын
Under 3K on Amazon.
@wesdaniel5 жыл бұрын
About $1,500 used.
@Allthesmallteas5 жыл бұрын
the price keeps on dropping. I may be getting one after all ha
@clemiboi4 жыл бұрын
@@wesdaniel Where did you find it?
@maverickbonato81645 жыл бұрын
Would love to see more Frederique Constant in the future, this particular one is not for me but the value is really good! Great work.
@BigDutchKingTut4 жыл бұрын
Yea me too. I'm sick of hearing of less appealing brands that don't do as much...like orients. And I'm So unimpressed with sinn. The hype over real quality is so sad.
@Todd_Whitehouse5 жыл бұрын
Great looking watch, excellent review aaaaand way outta my price range. lol Also, Teddy, any chance we can get lug-to-lug measurements when you're throwing up the specs? That would awesome, thanks!
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Yes, forget to mention this time. My bad!
@wesdaniel5 жыл бұрын
You can get them second hand for right around $1,500 if you look. I got mine at a little less than that.
@Riverhead19675 жыл бұрын
Nice watch! It has a legible dial despite the busy dial.
@chronos45735 жыл бұрын
Went out and added this FC world timer and the FC perpetual calendar watch at same time to my collection. I received excellent pricing These are excellent values and Montblanc should be shopped when comparing. I shopped this FC world timer to Montblanc Orbis. While I liked the dial work on the Orbis, I found out the Orbis was chintzing out on the movement by using a lightly decorated off the shelf selita movement that was not appropriate for an MSRP of nearly 7K. The FC uses an in-house engineered and produced movement and was several thousand dollars lower price point. Also the FC just had a more upscale and richer design finish than the Montblanc. And for those watch snobs, No I did not shop FC with Vacheron or Pateks world timer because I have more urgent priorities where I would put $200,000 into and it's not a watch.
@peasantstimekeeper Жыл бұрын
I agree with Maverick. We need more FC! Such an impressive lineup.
@Justinpiano19875 жыл бұрын
That dial is drop dead gorgeous.
@TheCelticGoldsmith5 жыл бұрын
Nice Review. At first glance, this face is busy. However, consider it an instrument panel for telling world times. I found that the first time you adjust the dial on this FC, it all makes sense and you realize it is a very simple world timer that can be read quickly.
@dean-marrКүн бұрын
Luv your great videos. Beautiful FC
@chrisdavis83995 жыл бұрын
Normally world timers are so busy they give me a seizure but this face (as busy as it is), I actually like. The use of the blue with the grey is very well done here and doesn’t assault my senses. Waaay out of my price range but lovely to look at. Very good review Teddy.
@richardostafin38355 жыл бұрын
Nice review Teddy! Having owned an FC, I can confirm that they offer a level of quality and consistency, at a price that should put other Swiss manufactures to shame. In future, please show us a lume shot where appropriate. In this case it would have been a bonus. Obviously, not something an AD would help with. I already get enough strange looks from AD’s. 😂
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Good point. I forgot that and the lug to lug. I forgot the Lume shot it my Tudor north flG video I just posted too. Can do that as well.
@JohnKExp5 жыл бұрын
Really hope I can buy my dream watch soon. Casio F91W to be exact.
@JohnKExp5 жыл бұрын
Evocati 😂
@JohnKExp5 жыл бұрын
Cw Sayre thanks. Lol
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Looks like your kids won’t be going to college.
@JohnKExp5 жыл бұрын
Teddy Baldassarre 😂😂
@jesusm167gmail5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos ted because of your videos i got into watch collecting thx and keep up the great work
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
I’m honored man. Thanks for watching brotha!
@lunzje2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this watch on your wrist size - one of the many reasons I subscribe to you is because we have the exact same wrist size, so your reviews are especially interesting to me in that regard! :)
@kongmw5 жыл бұрын
Teddy please consider doing more reviews than ‘listcles’. Much more informative and you are great at them! Keep up the good work!
@1018Frankie5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch, definitely on my list of watches to buy. Nicely done video, keep the good work my friend!
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate it Francisco! Your support means a lot.
@spencerlush30565 жыл бұрын
Yes, sir! Diggin FC. Good name built in a short period of time. That world timer, if I needed one would probably be on my list. Busy dial but sexy nonetheless, especially the blue reference you displayed here the most. Keep in keepin on, mang. Great vids.
@wesdaniel5 жыл бұрын
I’ve got this watch. The accuracy isn’t great (off by about 12 seconds a day), but the complication is amazing and the price point is right.
@alexvangamin83365 жыл бұрын
What is the real power reserve?
@simonc55145 жыл бұрын
This looks to be a quality piece but the dial has to much going on for me
@SethJefferies4 жыл бұрын
You should look into the Mido Multifort GMT. I would argue it competes very directly with the Frederique Constant, in a more compact form and for less than half the cost. The big difference is that the Mido isn't an in house movement, as the Mido 1193 movement is based on the ETA 2893-2
@kendalltull98545 жыл бұрын
I believe Ball also had a worldtimer under US$5K as well.
@billbochnak28985 жыл бұрын
Be interesting to compare the Christopher Ward World Timer to the FC, thanks again for a great review.
@CameronCuevaClarke5 жыл бұрын
I want this watch so friggin bad.
@SoCalWatchReviews5 жыл бұрын
Teddy this watch looks very similar to the Patek world timer at a fraction of the cost. I guess that’s why most watch people criticize FC because they feel that they copy other designs. I disagree and love FC! Thanks for another great review!
@driekwortelboer49675 жыл бұрын
Have one for some time now, also a blue dial with blue bands, very nice watch!
@tony.montana.5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't get how we set the time. When I turn the crown, numbers also turn.
@lbljlionel4862 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the review. On my side, when I saw it, it was love at firs sight. I I own the silver dial version and it is one of the few watches I will never part with
@m3chris15 жыл бұрын
Have been looking for a world time and this has been on my short list for a while.
@nackytacky5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch! I’ve been in the market for a world timer and this caught my eye and your review is edging me closer to pulling the trigger on it. Great review, great channel!
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to help. They are available on the market for pretty good deals too.
@brianbublitz47822 жыл бұрын
@Teddy Baldassarre I nabbed one new for $2,200. Great value!
@chronos45734 жыл бұрын
I have this exact watch and really enjoy it. It gets frequent wrist time during the month when fly international. Only thing I don't like is the date register blocks some of time zones I happen to refer to. The should have made the date a window. Another thing is the lume is not that bright, which means flying at Nigh in your airplane seat, you might have to turn on your overseat lamp to read your dial.
@AB-qc6pf5 жыл бұрын
The movement seems unfinished, since there is a lot of space above the balance, as if FC plans on adding functions.
@aidangarrett72955 жыл бұрын
Love the blue tones on the dial! What a handsome watch (with an extremely functional complication)!
@ersayat734 жыл бұрын
Like your review...I'm getting one.😃
@markr14614 жыл бұрын
Just picked up an FC moon phase watch today. The World Timer (green) is next on my list.
@JB-ou6fl Жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful watch! The complication is very useful too.
@amypeterson46155 жыл бұрын
An attractive wristwatch. Can you imagine how much better the world time representation would be without the huge date dial obliterating 4 of them. Must be placed in the "What were they thinking file".
@chriswatchreviews47525 жыл бұрын
Wow, thats beautiful. Would love to pick up a FC this year. Great video as always Teddy
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Chris!
@sanderbass5 жыл бұрын
How does it handle daylight savings time ? For example the US switches to daylight savings time 2 weeks before Europe. So during those weeks the time difference between the US and Europe is different.
@jessearodriguez5 жыл бұрын
I think the Christopher ward C1 grand malvern worldtimer (not totally in house but is a heavily modified ETA) looks better and is a better value proposition at $1100.
@Gigipreppy20125 жыл бұрын
Jesse Rodriguez 💯
@josephstuart44405 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you do a review of the Tudor Black Bay GMT!
@LordArioh5 жыл бұрын
My Glycine Airman 3 GMT is making up for travelling the world pretty well. As for Frederique Constant I was looking at a really simple classic index automatic dress watch for under 1K. But first I have more important watches to get my hands on.
@rodrigogutierrezreyes47025 жыл бұрын
It looks beautiful. Love the blue version one and the white dial one. Incredible watch for the price
@jet-settingrogue7615 жыл бұрын
Great review. Totally agree. Looks amazing and I like FC. Drawing off the classic designs at a reasonable price point. I would buy this in a heart beat if I didn't already have the Longines Master collection world time. Another option to consider if you want a cleaner dial and available in a 38mm.
@RobboRobinsonNG73 жыл бұрын
Great review, really getting into FC, would you ever do a review of the highlife COSC?
@Gigipreppy20125 жыл бұрын
Dial looks great but busy, for me it’s a bit big for me also. I feel like the time is hard to read, the markers get lost in the dial. Also why does the minute hand extend so far beyond the markers.....
@chkochko38715 жыл бұрын
Really good work with the review of variety brands 👌
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@tiberiuvincze82885 жыл бұрын
gorgeous time piece and new approach on the WTimer/10x
@samuelball87755 жыл бұрын
Nice, quick review mate. Cheers.
@watchexplorer3212 жыл бұрын
Beautiful worldtimer👍
@williamhill73125 жыл бұрын
I love FC products, my Alpina Alpiner Automatic is my favorite watch
@MrRea1124 жыл бұрын
Well reviewed Teddy. This brand is one of the most underrated of Swiss Brands. They need to be marketed better.
@grosenberg683 жыл бұрын
Love this watch. Just got it from my wife for our anniversary. Question: there's something odd with timezones. Example in July (daylight savings time) 10am in Los Angeles reads as 8am in Hawaii. Another example: Rio de Janeiro is also off by an hour. But lots of other timezones are correct (e.g. London, New York). This is making me a little nuts. Ideas? Thanks
@AssafOppenheimer5 жыл бұрын
it is definitely more expensive, but I'm saving for the Nomos world-timer. now that is a watch...
@woodyjag40845 жыл бұрын
Thanks Teddy, lovely watch but I just feel it’s a bit too much going on in the Dial , but love the blue coloured dial and the case shape too 👍
@valjean31415 жыл бұрын
Hello Teddy! Did you see the new Omega AT Worldtimers that just got released a few weeks ago? More expensive than FC, but serious class!
@evacaridad5 ай бұрын
I love that is shows Puerto Rico ❤
@springinfialta1063 жыл бұрын
If FC really cared about the future, knowing now about the Galactic Federation, they should develop a watch which reports time in Stardate.
@pawelr87014 жыл бұрын
Hi. I like this video and this beautiful watch. Do You know about precision of this movement FC-718? ÷ sek ? Does FC movements have a COSC certificate ? Or METAS? IMHO precision is the most important thing in watches.
@flippinzippo96705 жыл бұрын
Have a great weekend everybody!!!
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! You too man!
@williamparker29225 жыл бұрын
Great video and review
@seren1ty7554 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Nomos Zurich.
@AlessandroBellino5 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful piece. How much is lug to lug distance?
@pi178353 жыл бұрын
Ok, not sure I understand the concept. I have a GMT watch which can always give me 2 time zones (home time via 24h display, local via 12h). And based on my understanding of the Skydweller, that would be the same for that watch too, right? But here... this worldtimer shows the time for all time zones at the same moment, but the 12h-time and the 24h-time are always the same for the local time (which ever I would select)? So if 12h-dial tells me it’s 10 a.m., I will have 10 at the top on my 24h-dial as well?
@franktoartist30125 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful watch but I'm in two minds to get a world timer or not. I mean would you get a world timer if you were travelling alot?
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
I would find that being an instance where it would make the most sense. Still a cool complication regardless.
@tla34205 жыл бұрын
There's a citizen outlet near me, and they routinely run 50-65% off all frederique constants. Literally held this watch yesterday and they wanted like $2100 for it.
@PowerControl5 жыл бұрын
trent atkinson Seems like a good price!
@chronos45735 жыл бұрын
Yes, citizen watch acquired FC in the last year or so and is owned by Citizen. That is where they get their electronic parts for their hybrids and electronic smart watches.
@Nickyhn5 жыл бұрын
High caliber review!
@AnindaCBR1k5 жыл бұрын
such a beautiful watch. gotta give credit where credit is due
@valueink4 жыл бұрын
Any affordable suggestions as an alternative?
@omnissiah5 жыл бұрын
Hooo, it's beautiful! That's going on the list!
@heminder5 жыл бұрын
The thing is TJ Maxx have started selling Frederique Constant, next to all the fashion watches. Kinda takes away a little something from the brand.
@robertn31215 жыл бұрын
Sad but true. They overproduced, got purchased, and had to dump stock...
@edhammond69115 жыл бұрын
Nice watch. Interesting. I wish you would keep most of your videos on watches under $500. As a collector I like to have a lot of different watches and anything over $400 takes special consideration. I have about 40 watches and still buying. Thanks Theodore.
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
Wow.. 40 watches. I’m trying to get down to 6-8 haha. I’ll keep talking about those, but I think talking about all price ranges is important personally.
@edhammond69115 жыл бұрын
Teddy Baldassarre Yeah you’re right. Some people just want a few really nice ones. I kind of get my kicks on finding good prices on decent watches. I love Seiko watches. A lot of bang for your buck. Keep up the good work and good luck with your girlfriend. Wow is she gorgeous. Seems to be really sweet also.
@lipinglin19943 жыл бұрын
Why are they making these beautiful watches so big? Would love if they have smaller versions
@syndicatedsatellite72885 жыл бұрын
One good thing is that Teddy doesn't always ram Rolex, down the throats of viewers...
@JohnKExp5 жыл бұрын
Teddy, you should do more watch unboxings.
@billhodges30973 жыл бұрын
Very, sharp,sophisticated watch
@dallassmith88543 жыл бұрын
This or montblanc orbis world timer?
@CJ-rb3do5 жыл бұрын
Another good one Teddy. Give us one of the montblanc geosphere, it’s as good or better than this FC.
@Norman-mn7gp5 жыл бұрын
Perrelet and Chronoswiss soo amazing watches ....
@SpencerHendersonAgent06175 жыл бұрын
Nice
@knightwhite995 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch. Are there any similar watches with similar features, but maybe under $1000? Or even under $500? Similar to this watch, I LOVE the looks of the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Geographic. Any chance of seeing that one reviewed on your channel? Oh, and any chance of getting some 21mm watch bands on your website? I have an Alpina Startimer that has a 21mm fabric band, which I hate, and I want to swap it out with either a rubber or leather strap. Thanks, and keep up the good work!
@wimon905 жыл бұрын
Check out Hamilton Jazzmaster GMT World - doable below $1000.
@valjean31415 жыл бұрын
Look at the Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern World Timer - also Swiss made, high quality, and retail is about $1200 US, before any discount.
@mk2svpr4105 жыл бұрын
Wow! I like this one
@TeddyBaldassarre5 жыл бұрын
It’s cool and a great execution of the complication no doubt.
@johnmichel15705 жыл бұрын
Perfect for my 5 inch wrists!
@oxidan784 жыл бұрын
Ths brand isn't cheap as I heard in some moment, beautiful piece!
@jeremiahtopham49705 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on Shinola watches?
@kevorknourian54425 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch
@shaverray44625 жыл бұрын
One of those brands producing watches that look better than they really are. But it’s quite eye-catching, nonetheless.
@PedroRocha-uo8mg5 жыл бұрын
Good vid sir
@StephenKlNG3 жыл бұрын
FC really needs to improve the quality of buckle
@JamesBardolphCS5 жыл бұрын
Did I miss the price?
@markfinc86565 жыл бұрын
What is the lug to lug width of this watch?
@erikperpignani4405 жыл бұрын
Love it 😍
@Jazzgasm794 жыл бұрын
What do you mean when you say it has "manual winding capabilities?"
@markr14614 жыл бұрын
You can wind the crown to recharge the power reserve.
@sste80304 жыл бұрын
Very nice watch
@wolverinexmen30425 жыл бұрын
I’m actually new to watches so can u please explain why were there so many city names on the dial please
@Gigipreppy20125 жыл бұрын
Wolverine X men they represent different time zones, so you can know the time in each of those city’s
@jmand635 жыл бұрын
A nice looking watch but a lot of money for a FC. The FC brand is a "me-too" brand. It has no real identity of itself. Most of its models are "looking like" the top brands of Geneva (Breguet, VC etc...) without a fraction of their fame and reputation. But at least you usually get a nice price/performance ratio [article] for your money.
@MrRea1125 жыл бұрын
IMHO, FC could sell their watches for 50% more money and still command good value
@thomash.99305 жыл бұрын
MrRea112 Some of their watches are not far off 4-4,5k. Once you go over the 5k threshold, you would get more choices and perhaps feel more attracted to brands like JLC, Glashütte, Rolex etc...
@fkurcik5 жыл бұрын
It looks very nice. I would not consider it, because it's not waterproof.