22 octubre, 2026

Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date FC-716RG3NH6 Review: Caliber FC-716, Size & Price | Lexor Miami

For years, Frederique Constant's Highlife collection has been the brand's answer to the integrated-bracelet sports watch. With the Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture FC-716RG3NH6, it adds something new to the formula: a poetic moonphase, a pointer date and an in-house movement with a three-day power reserve, all inside a compact 39 mm case with a rosé champagne sunray dial that shifts between gold and copper as the light changes.

It is a watch that raises questions. What is the new Caliber FC-716, and is it really in-house? How do the moonphase and date work, and how do you set them? Is 39 mm too small, or just right? How does it compare with the Highlife Automatic COSC, the Highlife Worldtimer or the Classic Moonphase? And at $5,595, is it worth it? This guide answers all of it, using Frederique Constant's official specifications and the latest reviews. At the time of writing, this reference is sold out on our website, but you can check availability or ask our team to reserve one.

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Frederique Constant FC-716RG3NH6: The Quick Answer

Feature	Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture FC-716RG3NH6
Collection	Frederique Constant Highlife
Movement	FC-716 Manufacture, in-house automatic
Power reserve	72 hours
Frequency / jewels	28,800 vph (4 Hz), 26 jewels
Functions	Hours, minutes, central seconds, moonphase, pointer date
Case	316L stainless steel, polished and brushed, three-part
Diameter	39 mm
Thickness	12.82 mm (official Frederique Constant specification)
Lug width	24 mm
Dial	Rosé champagne sunray with faceted silver applied indexes
Hands	Mirror-polished with white luminescent coating
Crystal	Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Case back	Transparent sapphire, showing the movement
Water resistance	10 ATM / 100 m
Included	Five-link steel bracelet with folding clasp and blue Saffiano calfskin strap with folding buckle
Strap system	Tool-free, one-click interchangeable
Warranty	Extended five-year manufacturer's warranty (with registration)
Lexor Miami price	$5,595 (sold out online at time of writing, October 2026)

What Is the Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture?

Frederique Constant was founded in Geneva in 1988 with a clear mission: to make fine Swiss watchmaking more accessible. The brand became known for doing something few independent watchmakers at its price point attempt, developing and producing its own movements at its manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva.

The Highlife collection traces its roots to the 1990s and was reimagined in 2020 as a modern sports-elegant watch. Its signature features are a tonneau-inspired case that flows into an integrated bracelet, a globe motif on the dial and a quick-change strap system that lets you switch from steel to leather or rubber without tools.

The Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture, presented in 2026 in two references, the blue FC-716BL3NH6 and the rosé champagne FC-716RG3NH6, brings several changes to that formula:

A smaller case. At 39 mm, it is more compact than the 41 mm used on most Highlife models.
A cleaner dial. It drops the laser-engraved globe pattern in favor of a sunray finish radiating from the subdial at 6 o'clock instead of from the center.
A new manufacture movement. The Caliber FC-716 offers 72 hours of power reserve.
A moonphase and date combined in one subdial. A realistic moon in a crescent-shaped window, surrounded by a pointer date.

The model builds on a limited Highlife created in collaboration with Time+Tide, and shares its movement and display with Frederique Constant's Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture.

A Short History of the Moonphase Complication

Moonphase displays are among the oldest complications in watchmaking. Long before smartphones and printed calendars, the moon governed farming, fishing, navigation and religious calendars, and clockmakers began adding lunar indications to astronomical clocks centuries ago. As watches became smaller, the moonphase moved from the clock tower to the pocket and eventually to the wrist.

The classic moonphase uses a rotating disc printed with two moons. As the disc turns, one moon gradually appears and disappears behind a pair of curved "humps" at the edge of the aperture, recreating the waxing and waning of the moon. Today, the complication is valued less for its practicality and more for what it represents: a link between the watch on your wrist and the rhythm of the sky.

Frederique Constant has a long relationship with this complication. The brand has offered moonphases across its Classics, Slimline and Heart Beat lines, and its in-house moonphase calibers helped establish its reputation as a manufacture that brings traditional complications to accessible prices. The Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture brings that expertise into the Highlife's integrated-bracelet design in a simpler, more wearable form than the collection's perpetual calendar, focusing on just the two calendar indications most people actually enjoy using day to day: the moon and the date.

Why "Manufacture" matters

In Swiss watchmaking, "manufacture" means a brand designs and produces its own movements rather than buying them from a supplier. It is a meaningful distinction: it requires engineers, specialized machinery, assembly workshops and years of development. Frederique Constant produced its first in-house caliber in 2004 and has since developed a wide range of manufacture movements, from moonphases to world timers and perpetual calendars. Owning a watch with a manufacture caliber means owning a movement that reflects the brand's own engineering, not a generic engine shared by dozens of other brands. For collectors, that difference is often what turns a nice watch into a meaningful one.

The Rosé Champagne Dial

The dial is the reason most people fall for the FC-716RG3NH6. Frederique Constant calls it rosé champagne, and it is one of the most difficult colors to capture in photos. Depending on the light, it can look like pale gold, warm copper or soft pink champagne. You may see it described online as gold or bronze, but rosé champagne is the official name.

What makes it special is the direction of the sunray finish. On most watches, the brushed lines radiate from the center. On this Highlife, they radiate from the moonphase subdial at 6 o'clock, so the light seems to emanate from the moon. It is a subtle detail, but it gives the dial movement and depth.

Other dial details include:

Faceted silver applied indexes with white luminescent material for legibility in low light.
Mirror-polished hour and minute hands with luminous coating, and a slim central seconds hand.
A black minute track that frames the warm dial and keeps it easy to read.

If you prefer a cooler, more classic look, the same watch is available as the FC-716BL3NH6 with a deep blue dial. Contact our team if you would like us to check its availability.

How the Moonphase and Date Work

The heart of the dial is the combined moonphase and date display at 6 o'clock.

The moonphase

A crescent-shaped aperture shows a realistic, finely printed gray moon against a dark blue, star-studded sky. As the moon disc rotates, it reproduces the lunar cycle of about 29.5 days, so you can see at a glance whether tonight is a new moon, a full moon or anything in between.

Moonphases have no practical purpose for most people today, and that is part of their charm. They connect a modern watch with centuries of astronomical watchmaking, and they make a sporty integrated-bracelet watch feel more poetic and personal.

The pointer date

Instead of a date window cut into the dial, the date is shown by a slim, polished pointer hand that travels around a scale from 1 to 31 printed on the outer ring of the subdial. The number 31 is printed in red as a visual reminder of the end of the month. This layout keeps the dial symmetrical and uncluttered.

How to set the moonphase and date

The FC-716RG3NH6 has no correction pushers on the side of the case. The moonphase and date are both set with the crown, which keeps the case clean and makes adjustment simpler. When you first set the watch, a good method is:

Check the current moon phase on a moon calendar or app.
Use the crown to set the moon to the correct phase.
Then set the date with the crown.
Finally, set the time.

For the exact crown positions, follow the instruction manual included with the watch. As with most watches with a date, avoid adjusting the date late in the evening, around the time the date normally changes, unless the manual says it is safe. If you are unsure, our team can set the watch for you before it ships, or when you pick it up in Miami.

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Inside the Caliber FC-716 Manufacture

Many watches at this price use movements bought from outside suppliers. The FC-716 is designed, produced and assembled by Frederique Constant at its manufacture in Geneva, and reviewers present it as a structural evolution of the brand's FC-700 movement family.

Caliber FC-716	Specification
Type	Self-winding mechanical, manufacture (in-house)
Power reserve	72 hours (three days)
Frequency	28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
Jewels	26
Functions	Hours, minutes, central seconds, moonphase, pointer date
Decoration	Perlage on the mainplate, Côtes de Genève on the bridges, openworked gold-plated rotor, blued screws

Why 72 hours matters

Most automatic watches run for about 38 to 42 hours once you take them off. That means a watch left on a Friday evening is often stopped by Monday morning. With a 72-hour power reserve, the FC-716RG3NH6 can sit on your nightstand over the weekend and still be running when you pick it up. On a watch with a moonphase and date, that is especially useful, since resetting the calendar is the most tedious part of owning a complicated automatic.

Frederique Constant achieved this with a newly designed mainspring barrel and a high-performance spring alloy. The 4 Hz frequency is the modern standard for accurate mechanical movements.

A movement worth looking at

Turn the watch over and the transparent sapphire case back shows the FC-716's finishing: Côtes de Genève stripes on the bridges, perlage on the mainplate, blued screws and an openworked, gold-plated rotor that lets you see more of the movement as it spins. It is the kind of decoration usually associated with watches costing considerably more.

Case, Size and Fit

Is 39 mm too small?

For most men, 39 mm is a sweet spot rather than a compromise. The Highlife case is cushion-shaped and integrates directly into the bracelet, with no traditional protruding lugs. That design makes it wear with more presence than a round 39 mm dress watch, while staying comfortable and balanced on the wrist.

Wrists from about 6 to 7.5 inches (152 to 190 mm): the FC-716RG3NH6 will look proportionate and refined.
Larger wrists: it will read as a classic, understated size, similar to vintage-inspired sports watches.
Smaller wrists: the integrated design makes it more wearable than many 41 mm integrated-bracelet watches.

One reviewer testing it on a 17.8 cm (about 7 inch) wrist noted that the compact, lugless case-to-strap design sits evenly and comfortably.

Thickness

Frederique Constant's official specification lists the case at 12.82 mm thick. You may see 12.1 mm quoted by some retailers, but we use the manufacturer's figure. For a watch with a manufacture automatic movement, a moonphase, a date and a domed sapphire crystal, 12.82 mm is reasonable, and it slides under most shirt cuffs.

Case finishing

The three-part 316L stainless steel case alternates polished and satin-brushed surfaces, which catch the light differently and give the watch a dressier look than a fully brushed sports watch. The domed sapphire crystal is anti-reflective, so the dial stays readable in bright Miami sun.

Bracelet and Strap: Two Watches in One

The FC-716RG3NH6 comes with two options in the box:

A five-link stainless steel bracelet, brushed and polished, with a folding clasp. This is the sporty, everyday option, and the classic Highlife look.
A blue Saffiano calfskin strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a folding buckle. Blue leather against a rosé champagne dial is a striking, unexpected combination that turns the watch into something dressier.

Switching between them takes seconds thanks to Frederique Constant's tool-free interchangeable system. You press the push-pins on the underside of the end links, release one strap and click the other one in. You get a sports watch for the week and a dress watch for the weekend without visiting a watchmaker.

Water Resistance: Can You Swim With It?

The FC-716RG3NH6 is water resistant to 100 meters (10 ATM). That covers rain, hand-washing and swimming in a pool or the ocean when it is on the steel bracelet. A few practical tips:

Use the steel bracelet for water. Leather and water do not mix. Switch to the bracelet before you swim.
Do not operate the crown underwater, and make sure it is pushed in before getting wet.
Rinse with fresh water after the ocean or a pool to remove salt and chlorine.
Avoid hot tubs and saunas. Heat and steam are hard on any watch's gaskets.
Not a dive watch. For scuba diving, choose a dedicated diver with an ISO dive rating.

FC-716RG3NH6 vs Other Frederique Constant Watches

If you are considering the Highlife Moonphase, you are likely also looking at other Frederique Constant models. Here is how it compares with several watches available at Lexor Miami.

Model	Movement	Key feature	Lexor Miami price
Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture FC-716RG3NH6	In-house FC-716, 72 h	Moonphase and pointer date, 39 mm, two straps	$5,595
Highlife Automatic COSC FC-303N4NH6B	Automatic, COSC-certified	Chronometer-certified Highlife	$2,595
Highlife Automatic COSC FC-303V4NH2B	Automatic, COSC-certified	Chronometer-certified Highlife	$3,095
Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P5	Automatic	Round classic moonphase with open heart	$3,195
Carrée Moonphase Automatic FC-333N4C6	Automatic	Rectangular Art Deco moonphase	$1,845

Highlife Moonphase vs Highlife Automatic COSC

The Highlife Automatic COSC is the core Highlife: an integrated sports watch with a chronometer-certified automatic movement, at a lower price. The Moonphase Date Manufacture costs more because it adds an in-house movement, a 72-hour power reserve and the moonphase and date complication, in a more compact 39 mm case. Choose the COSC for a clean, sporty Highlife at a lower price. Choose the Moonphase if you want a manufacture caliber and a complication with real character.

Highlife Moonphase vs Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture

Both watches share the Caliber FC-716 and the same moonphase and pointer date layout. The difference is the personality of the case. The Classic is a round, traditional dress watch usually worn on leather. The Highlife is a sports-elegant watch with an integrated steel bracelet, more water resistance and a strap you can change in seconds. If you want one watch that works with a suit and on the weekend, the Highlife is the more versatile choice.

Highlife Moonphase vs Highlife Worldtimer

The Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture shows the time in 24 time zones and is aimed at frequent travelers. The Moonphase Date is calmer and more poetic, built around the moon and the calendar rather than the map. It is also more compact, at 39 mm.

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Is the Frederique Constant FC-716RG3NH6 Worth It?

What you get

A true manufacture movement designed and built in Geneva, with decoration usually found at higher prices.
Three days of power reserve, a real everyday advantage on a watch with a calendar.
A useful and beautiful complication: a moonphase and pointer date in a single, balanced subdial.
A compact 39 mm integrated case that fits more wrists than most sports-elegant watches.
Two straps and a tool-free system, effectively two watches in one.
100 m water resistance and an extended five-year warranty.

What to be realistic about

Thickness: at 12.82 mm, it is not an ultra-thin watch. Some enthusiasts would like a slimmer profile.
The dial color is personal. Rosé champagne is warm and distinctive. If you prefer something more neutral, the blue FC-716BL3NH6 may suit you better.
Price: at $5,595, it costs more than double the Highlife Automatic COSC. You are paying for the manufacture movement and the complication.
Availability: as a 2026 release, stock can be limited.

Our verdict

The FC-716RG3NH6 is one of the most compelling ways to get a Swiss manufacture movement and a moonphase in an integrated-bracelet sports watch. Among integrated-bracelet watches with an in-house movement and a complication, very few offer this much at this price, especially with two straps in the box. If the rosé champagne dial speaks to you, it is a watch you will enjoy for years.

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How to Style the Highlife Moonphase Rosé Champagne

Business: on the blue Saffiano strap with a navy or gray suit. The blue strap ties the watch to the suit, while the warm dial adds a touch of individuality.
Smart casual: on the steel bracelet with a linen shirt, chinos and loafers. A natural look for Miami lunches and evenings.
Evening: with a black or midnight blue jacket. The rosé champagne dial looks especially warm under restaurant lighting.
Weekend and travel: on the bracelet, with denim and a white T-shirt. The 72-hour power reserve means it will still be running after a weekend off your wrist.

Who Should Buy the FC-716RG3NH6?

Collectors who want an in-house movement from an independent Geneva manufacture without paying for a big-name luxury brand.
Anyone looking for one versatile watch that can move from a sporty bracelet to a dressy strap in seconds.
Fans of integrated-bracelet watches who want something more distinctive than the usual blue or black dial.
Moonphase lovers who want the complication in a modern case.
Buyers marking a milestone, such as a promotion, anniversary or birthday, who want a watch with meaning and story.

How to Care for Your Highlife Moonphase

Wear it regularly or keep it in a winder. The 72-hour power reserve gives you a weekend of margin. Beyond that, a watch winder will keep the moonphase and date running.
Wind it by hand after it stops. Give the crown several turns to start the movement before resetting the moon, date and time.
Keep the leather strap dry. Switch to the bracelet for the beach, pool or gym.
Clean the bracelet with a soft brush, lukewarm water and mild soap, then dry it carefully.
Avoid strong magnets, such as speakers and some phone cases, which can affect mechanical accuracy.
Service it periodically through an authorized Frederique Constant service center, following the brand's recommendations.
Register your watch with Frederique Constant to activate the extended five-year warranty.

Why Buy Frederique Constant From Lexor Miami

Authorized Frederique Constant retailer. Every watch is 100% authentic, brand new and supplied with its original box, papers and warranty.
Help finding sold-out references. When a model is sold out online, our team can check upcoming deliveries and contact you when it arrives.
Free shipping on individual items priced at $150 or more within the 48 contiguous United States.
Secure checkout with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, PayPal and all major cards.
Personal service. Reach our team by chat, WhatsApp, phone or email to ask about stock, sizing or other Highlife models.
More than 20 years in luxury watches and thousands of 5-star Google reviews.

See Frederique Constant in Miami

Visit our showroom at 2371 NW 20th St, Miami, FL 33142, open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with free parking and on-site security. We are a short drive from Brickell, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Doral and Miami Beach. Seeing the rosé champagne dial in natural light is the best way to understand why so many people fall for it, and our team can show you other Highlife and moonphase models side by side.

The Frederique Constant FC-716RG3NH6

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT HIGHLIFE MOONPHASE DATE MANUFACTURE FC-716RG3NH6

$5,595.00

39 mm stainless steel Highlife with rosé champagne sunray dial, moonphase and pointer date at 6 o'clock, in-house automatic Caliber FC-716 with 72-hour power reserve, sapphire crystal and case back, 100 m water resistance. Includes a five-link steel bracelet and a blue Saffiano leather strap. Currently sold out online; contact us for availability.

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Ready for the Highlife Moonphase?

The Frederique Constant Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture FC-716RG3NH6 brings together what the brand does best: real Geneva manufacture watchmaking, thoughtful design and remarkable value. A rosé champagne dial that glows from the moon outward, a 72-hour in-house movement, a compact 39 mm integrated case and two straps make it one of the most complete watches in its category.

Because it is a recent release, availability can be limited. The easiest way to secure one is to contact our team: we will check stock, let you know when the next delivery arrives and help you compare it with the blue FC-716BL3NH6 or other Highlife models.

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Final Thoughts

Most listings for the FC-716RG3NH6 repeat a short spec sheet, and some even contain errors. We wrote this guide to give buyers clear answers: it is a 39 mm, 12.82 mm thick integrated-bracelet watch with a rosé champagne dial, an in-house FC-716 automatic movement with 72 hours of power reserve, a moonphase and pointer date set entirely with the crown, 100 m water resistance and both a steel bracelet and leather strap in the box. For buyers who want a Swiss manufacture complication in a modern sports-elegant watch, it is one of the strongest choices at its price.

Frederique Constant watches to explore at Lexor Miami:

Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture FC-716RG3NH6 – $5,595 (featured; check availability)
Highlife Automatic COSC FC-303N4NH6B – $2,595
Highlife Automatic COSC FC-303V4NH2B – $3,095
Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P5 – $3,195
Carrée Moonphase Automatic FC-333N4C6 – $1,845

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Frederique Constant FC-716RG3NH6

What movement is in the Frederique Constant FC-716RG3NH6?

It uses the Caliber FC-716 Manufacture, an in-house automatic movement designed, produced and assembled by Frederique Constant in Geneva. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 26 jewels and offers a 72-hour power reserve. It powers the hours, minutes, central seconds, moonphase and pointer date.

What size is the Highlife Moonphase Date Manufacture?

The FC-716RG3NH6 measures 39 mm in diameter and, according to Frederique Constant's official specifications, 12.82 mm thick, with a 24 mm lug width. Its integrated, lugless Highlife case makes it wear comfortably on wrists from about 6 to 7.5 inches.

How do you set the moonphase and date on the FC-716RG3NH6?

Both the moonphase and the pointer date are set with the crown; there are no correction pushers on the case. Set the moon to the current phase first, then the date, then the time, following the crown positions in the instruction manual, and avoid adjusting the date around the time it changes at night.

Is the Frederique Constant FC-716RG3NH6 waterproof?

It is water resistant to 100 meters (10 ATM), suitable for swimming when worn on the steel bracelet. Keep the blue Saffiano leather strap away from water, push the crown in before getting wet and rinse with fresh water after the pool or ocean. It is not designed for scuba diving.

What comes in the box with the FC-716RG3NH6?

The watch comes with a five-link brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp and a blue Saffiano calfskin strap with folding buckle. Both use Frederique Constant's tool-free interchangeable system. It is covered by an extended five-year manufacturer's warranty once registered.

Where can I buy the Frederique Constant FC-716RG3NH6 in Miami?

Lexor Miami is an authorized Frederique Constant retailer at 2371 NW 20th St, Miami, FL 33142, open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The FC-716RG3NH6 is listed at $5,595. If it shows as sold out online, contact our team by phone, WhatsApp, chat or email and we will check availability and notify you when it arrives.