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Frederique Constant Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6: The Watch That Shows Its Own Pulse

A 40mm Swiss automatic built around Frederique Constant's signature Heart Beat aperture — the industry-defining open window that has revealed a beating escapement at the center of the dial since 1994.

$2,895.00
SKU: FC-335MC4P6 · Currently Sold Out at Lexor Miami
FC-335 Automatic Movement 40mm Stainless Steel Case Moonphase & Pointer Date Open-Heart Aperture
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Frederique Constant Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6 with silver dial, black Roman numerals, black leather strap, moonphase display, and open-heart mechanism
Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6 — Front View
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The Story Behind the Heart Beat Collection

In 1994, mechanical watchmaking was still climbing out of the shadow of the quartz era, and most brands that wanted to prove a watch was "real" mechanical simply skeletonized the whole movement. Frederique Constant took a different approach: a single, deliberate window cut into the dial at 12 o'clock, revealing just the balance wheel and escapement in continuous motion — the literal heartbeat of the watch. It was a quiet, confident way of saying "this is mechanical," and it became the brand's most recognizable design signature.

A decade later, in 2004, Frederique Constant used the Heart Beat concept to launch its first-ever in-house movement, the Caliber FC-910 — a milestone that made the brand one of a small group of true Swiss manufactures producing its own calibers rather than relying solely on outside suppliers. The aperture has appeared across dozens of Heart Beat references since, and the FC-335MC4P6 pairs that signature complication with a poetic moonphase display for one of the collection's most complete expressions.

Key Features of the Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6

Signature Heart Beat Aperture

A window at 12 o'clock reveals the escapement and balance wheel in continuous motion — Frederique Constant's defining design element since 1994.

Moonphase & Pointer Date

A graceful moonphase complication pairs with a pointer date display for genuine horological character.

FC-335 Swiss Automatic Movement

A 26-jewel caliber (base SW200) beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 38-hour power reserve.

Clous de Paris Guilloché Dial

Silver-tone dial with traditional hobnail guilloché texturing and printed Roman numeral indexes.

Exhibition Caseback

Watch the automatic rotor and movement finishing in motion through the transparent case back.

Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal

Scratch-resistant protection that keeps the dial's fine detailing legible from nearly any angle.

Close-up of the Frederique Constant Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6 caseback showing visible gears and rotor through a transparent case back
The exhibition caseback reveals the FC-335 movement's automatic rotor and finishing — a window into the mechanics behind the Heart Beat dial.

Full Specifications

Brand Frederique Constant
Model / Reference Classics Heart Beat Moonphase Date — FC-335MC4P6
Case Diameter 40 mm
Case Thickness 10 mm
Lug Width 22 mm
Case Material Stainless steel (316L)
Dial Silver, Clous de Paris guilloché finishing
Indexes Printed Roman numerals
Crystal Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Movement FC-335, automatic (base SW200)
Jewels 26
Frequency 28,800 vibrations per hour
Power Reserve 38 hours
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, pointer date, moonphase
Case Back Exhibition caseback
Water Resistance 6 ATM (60 m)
Strap Black calf leather with crocodile-pattern embossing, 80×120mm
Buckle Pin buckle, 18mm
Made In Switzerland
Price $2,895.00 USD
Availability Currently sold out
Frederique Constant Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6 luxury Swiss watch with dark green leather strap, Roman numerals, open-heart mechanism, and blue moonphase subdial with silver stars
The moonphase subdial's blue field and silver stars add a genuine sense of poetry to the Heart Beat dial's mechanical honesty.

Design, Materials, and Craftsmanship

A Dial With a Window Into the Machine

The Clous de Paris guilloché-textured silver dial is framed by printed Roman numerals in a traditional railway-track layout, but the focal point sits at 12 o'clock: the Heart Beat aperture, exposing the balance wheel and escapement mid-motion. It's a detail that turns checking the time into a small daily reminder that a genuine mechanical movement is doing the work.

A Case Sized for Everyday Presence

At 40mm in diameter and just 10mm thick, the case wears substantially without tipping into oversized territory. The 22mm lug width carries through to a black calfskin strap with crocodile-pattern embossing, finished with a discreet pin buckle for a classic, business-ready silhouette.

An Automatic Movement With a Story to Tell

Inside is the FC-335, an automatic caliber built on a Sellita SW200 base and finished with 26 jewels running at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Its 38-hour power reserve is enough to bridge a weekend off the wrist, and the exhibition caseback reveals the automatic rotor in motion — a second view into the same mechanical honesty the Heart Beat aperture puts on display up front.

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Caring for Your Heart Beat Moonphase Date and Buying With Confidence

The FC-335MC4P6 combines a mechanical movement, a genuine leather strap, and a moonphase complication that needs occasional attention — a few habits help keep it running true:

  • Wind the movement by hand if the watch sits unworn for more than a day or two, since the 38-hour power reserve will otherwise run down.
  • Reset the moonphase display periodically, as most mechanical moonphase complications drift by roughly one day every two to three years and need manual correction.
  • Avoid submerging the watch; the 6 ATM (60m) rating covers splashes and rain, not swimming or diving.
  • Keep the calfskin strap away from prolonged direct sunlight and moisture to prevent premature drying of the leather.
  • Have the movement serviced through an authorized Frederique Constant service center on the manufacturer's recommended schedule.

Because the Heart Beat Moonphase Date is one of Frederique Constant's most recognizable references and tends to sell out quickly, buying from an authorized dealer is the most reliable way to secure one when it's back in stock. Every Heart Beat model sold at Lexor Miami is sourced directly through Frederique Constant's authorized distribution channel, arrives with its full manufacturer packaging and warranty documentation, and is backed by Lexor Miami's own 30-day return policy on unopened, unused merchandise.

Who Should Buy the Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6?

  • Mechanical watch enthusiasts who want to see genuine movement in motion without stepping up to a full skeleton watch.
  • Frederique Constant collectors drawn to the brand's most iconic, longest-running design signature.
  • Dress watch buyers who want a complication — moonphase and open-heart aperture — without sacrificing classic 40mm proportions.
  • Gift buyers shopping for an anniversary or milestone who want a Swiss automatic with a genuine story and visible craftsmanship.
  • First-time complicated-watch buyers looking for an accessible entry point into moonphase watches before stepping up to higher horology.

Why Buy the Heart Beat Moonphase Date at Lexor Miami?

Lexor Miami is an authorized Frederique Constant dealer with a physical showroom at 2371 NW 20th St, Miami, FL, and more than 20 years of experience in the luxury watch and eyewear trade. Every Heart Beat model sold through Lexor Miami is 100% authentic, backed by the manufacturer's warranty, and ships with free shipping and free returns on qualifying orders once back in stock.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6 currently available?

This specific model is currently sold out at Lexor Miami. Message us on WhatsApp to join the waitlist or ask about similar Frederique Constant Heart Beat pieces currently in stock.

What is the Heart Beat aperture, and why is it important?

The Heart Beat aperture is a window cut into the dial, typically near 12 o'clock, that reveals the balance wheel and escapement in continuous motion. Frederique Constant introduced it in 1994 to visually prove its watches were genuinely mechanical, and it has since become the brand's most iconic and recognizable design signature.

Is this a mechanical or quartz watch?

It's mechanical — powered by the Frederique Constant FC-335 automatic caliber, built on a Sellita SW200 base, with 26 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve.

What size is the case, and how does it wear?

The case measures 40mm in diameter and 10mm thick, with a 22mm lug width — proportions sized for confident, everyday presence without feeling oversized.

Do I need to adjust the moonphase display myself?

Yes, periodically. Like most mechanical moonphase complications, this one is a close approximation of the actual lunar cycle and will drift by roughly one day every two to three years, requiring manual correction at that point.

Is the Heart Beat Moonphase Date water resistant?

It's rated to 6 ATM (60 meters), suitable for rain and incidental splashes, but not intended for swimming or diving.

Does the watch come with a warranty when purchased from Lexor Miami?

Yes. As an authorized Frederique Constant dealer, Lexor Miami provides the manufacturer's warranty on every Heart Beat model sold, along with a 30-day return policy for unopened, unused merchandise.

How does this compare to the Classics Première we also carry?

The Première is a simpler three-hand dress watch at 38.5mm, while the Heart Beat Moonphase Date adds Frederique Constant's signature open-heart complication plus a moonphase and pointer date at a slightly larger 40mm. Both share Swiss automatic movements and a classic dress-watch identity, but the Heart Beat is the more complicated, story-driven piece of the two.

A Watch That Proves Its Own Pulse

The Frederique Constant Heart Beat Moonphase Date FC-335MC4P6 carries forward a design signature that has defined the brand since 1994 — a genuine window into a mechanical movement, paired here with a poetic moonphase complication. It's currently sold out at Lexor Miami, an authorized Frederique Constant dealer, but availability moves quickly once new stock arrives.

Questions in the meantime? Chat with a Lexor Miami specialist on WhatsApp or explore the full Frederique Constant Watches collection.

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