Last week, we found ourselves fully immersed in the Franco-Swiss and Japanese fusion of L’Abeille, tucked in the cobblestone streets of Tribeca, New York. The restaurant was the perfect backdrop for Frederique Constant—a Maison blending the best of Swiss watchmaking with the resources of its Japanese parent brand, Citizen—to reveal its latest novelties.

The marriage of the two cultures went beyond the incredible dishes we devoured and the stunning watches we had the privilege of previewing ahead of their official launch today. As Jeffrey Cohen, President of Citizen Watch America raised his glass to welcome us for the evening he said, “Pay special attention to each of the courses tonight—Executive Chef Mitsunobu Nagae has specifically curated the color palette of our meal to reflect what you’ll be seeing in the latest collections revealed this evening and in the catalog over the next year.”

This got my attention, and I spent the rest of the night delighted by the sea of warm browns, creams, and other neutrals alongside pops of rose, green, orange, and violet. If this is the color story we can expect from Frederique Constant’s newest collections, count me in. The intimate affair culminated in the unveiling of the brand’s newest models: two new additions to its beloved Worldtimer collection and four new additions to its ladies’ lineup.

Arguably, the most exciting unveiling of the night was the two new worldtimers. Of all of Frederique Constant’s more than 30 impressive in-house calibers, the worldtimer is the most iconic. The brand first debuted the complication more than a decade ago back in 2012, and it immediately gained recognition for its unique and incredibly user-friendly design as well as its highly accessible price tag. Here, the traditionally complex function is made simple with operation entirely through a single entity: the crown. A typical mechanical worldtimer will set you back tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars, but Frederique Constant has historically kept its worldimers at four figures apart from those rendered in precious metals.

For the latest installment in the Maison’s worldtimer line, we get two handsome examples: one in classic stainless steel and one in a rich, warm 18-karat rose gold. Both versions get an oversized 42mm build housing the automatic FC-718 in-house caliber, which is visible in all its glory through the exhibition caseback. The FC-718 is responsible for powering the complication that gives the collection its name, allowing the wearer to read off the time zones for the 24 cities inscribed on its 24-hour disc and providing a date hand display. Here, everything is controlled by the crown. In its default position, it winds the automatic movement boasting a 38-hour power reserve. On the first notch, it adjusts the worldtimer function: the date can be set by rotating it upwards, while rotating it downwards allows the city disc to be adjusted by aligning local time with the midday position. Finally, on the second notch, the crown adjusts the hours and minutes; the 24-hour disc adjusts itself automatically.

Still, just as Cohen promised, the real eye-catching detail of the two new worldtimers is their dials. Previously, Frederique Constant has released the model in white, representing daytime; black, representing nighttime; and blue, representing the sea. Now, the brand rounds out the collection with green, representing land. This beautifully rendered forest green backdrop features a sunburst finish that thoughtfully illuminates the world map with a glow that changes depending on the light and provides the perfect contrast to the polished finish of the continents for optimal legibility. Speaking of legibility, the hands and each hour marker get a healthy dose of Super-LumiNova, so it remains readable even in low light.

In addition to the world timers, we get four new additions across two of Frederique Constant’s most popular ladies’ collections: the Classic Slimline and Highlife. This year marks the Classic Slimline collection’s monumental tenth anniversary—an occasion worthy of celebration. While the original Highlife dates back a bit further (1999 to be exact), the model went on to disappear from the brand’s catalog and was revived just four years ago in 2020 to the delight of collections, enthusiasts, and fans of the brand.

Throughout the histories of both flagship lines, we’ve seen several iterations for both men and women. The latest additions lean firmly into the feminine side. Once again, the focus is on—you guessed it—the dials. Here, Frederique Constant adds two gorgeous new colorways to each collection. For the Classic Slimline 30mm, you get the option of a neutral mink dial or a bolder pink one. Each is beautifully framed by a diamond-set bezel to top off the look. Alternatively, with the Highlife 34mm, you get two ultra-playful new dial tones: lavender and tangerine.

Each of these six new models is available today. The two worldtimers are produced in limited runs, with just 718 pieces offered in the classic stainless steel and only 36 pieces offered in the warm 18-karat rose gold. Alternatively, each new colorway within the ladies’ lines joins the collections as permanent fixtures.

Tech Specs: Classic Worldtimer Manufacture Ref. FC-718KWWM4H9

Movement: FC-718 in-house caliber, automatic with all functions adjustable by the crown
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date by hand, worldtimer
Case: 42mm polished 18K rose gold 3-part case
Dial: Khaki and silver color dial with world map embossing
Strap: Dark green alligator leather strap with off-white stitching and folding buckle
Price: USD 18,995

Tech Specs: Classic Worldtimer Manufacture Ref. FC-718KWM4H6

Movement: FC-718 in-house caliber, automatic with all functions adjustable by the crown
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date by hand, worldtimer
Case: 42mm polished stainless steel 3-part case
Dial: Khaki and silver color dial with world map embossing
Strap: Dark green alligator leather strap with off-white stitching and folding buckle
Price: USD 4,695

Tech Specs: Classics Slimline Ladies Reference FC-220LBD1SD26B

Movement: FC-220 caliber, quartz
Functions: Hours, minutes, date
Case: 30mm polished stainless steel 3-part case with 68 diamonds 0.054ct bezel
Dial: Light mink dial with sunray finishing
Strap: 7-link polished stainless steel bracelet
Price: USD 2,995

Tech Specs: Classics Slimline Ladies Reference FC-220LPD1SD26B

Movement: FC-220 caliber, quartz
Functions: Hours, minutes, date
Case: 30mm polished stainless steel 3-part case with 68 diamonds 0.054ct bezel
Dial: Pink dial with sunray finishing
Strap: 7-link polished stainless steel bracelet
Price: USD 2,995

Tech Specs: Highlife Ladies Automatic Reference FC-303LPD2NH6B

Movement: FC-303 caliber, automatic
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 34mm brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
Dial: Lavender dial with globe pattern embossed in the center
Strap: Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle and white rubber strap with pin buckle
Price: USD 2,095

Tech Specs: Highlife Ladies Automatic Reference FC-303OD2NH6B

Movement: FC-303 caliber, automatic
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case: 34mm brushed and polished stainless steel 3-part case
Dial: Tangerine dial with globe pattern embossed in the center
Strap: Brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet with folding buckle and white rubber strap with pin buckle
Price: USD 2,095