# Frederique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture Dual Time Automatic Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Frederique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture Dual Time Automatic is an elegant Swiss dress-travel watch featuring a refined 40mm stainless steel case, a signature open-heart dial at 12 o'clock revealing the in-house balance wheel, a practical dual-time hand for second timezone tracking, and a date window at 3 o'clock, powered by the automatic FC-718 manufacture caliber with a 38-hour power reserve, ideal for the discerning professional globetrotter seeking accessible high-end Swiss craftsmanship without excessive flash.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.9/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (8.9/10.0)** - The opaline silver dial with intricate guilloché center, open-heart window showcasing the beating balance, and applied indices delivers sophisticated classic appeal akin to a more affordable Vac-heron Constantin Overseas.

**Material Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel case with sapphire crystal double-sided anti-reflective coating and polished/brushed finishing provides robust everyday luxury on par with mid-tier Omega cases.

**Movement Metric (8.4/10.0)** - The in-house FC-718 automatic with Geneva stripes, 26 jewels, and reliable GMT functionality punches above its weight compared to typical Sellita-based rivals in this price range.

**Versatility Metric (8.3/10.0)** - Dual-time complication and slim profile make it seamlessly adaptable from boardroom to international travel, much like a versatile Longines Master Collection GMT.

**Brand Metric (7.7/10.0)** - Frederique Constant's solid reputation for affordable manufacture movements places it firmly in entry-level luxury territory alongside brands like Baume & Mercier.

**History & Innovation Metric (7.4/10.0)** - Pioneering open-heart designs since 2004 and in-house calibers since the 2010s give it notable brand heritage similar to early Nomos innovations.

**Functions Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus date and second timezone offers solid utility but lacks the breadth of multifunction tools like a full GMT with independent 24h hand.

**Complications Metric (6.4/10.0)** - The dual-time and date setup provides practical added value on level with entry GMTs from Maurice Lacroix.

**Rarity Metric (6.0/10.0)** - At around $3,600 retail with moderate annual production, it strikes a balanced exclusivity not as common as mass-market Seikos but far from limited-edition rarities.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9

## WM Collector Grade: A+

## Performance Insights: Excels in design, materials, and movement quality for exceptional value, outperforming expectations versus its implied fair-market price of around $2,100.

## TPS Interpretation: Outstanding Value: This watch delivers premium manufacture innovation and versatile functionality well above its price class.

## Watch Data
[https://www.frederiqueconstant.com/dw/image/v2/BHLS_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterFC-catalog/default/dw0a4b5c6e/FC-718N4H6_Front_1.jpg?sw=800&sh=800&sm=fit] - Front; [https://www.frederiqueconstant.com/dw/image/v2/BHLS_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterFC-catalog/default/dw4d5e6f7g/FC-718N4H6_Back.jpg?sw=800&sh=800&sm=fit] - Back; [https://www.chrono24.com/images/uhren/12345678-lume.jpg] - Lume; [Heart Beat Dual Time] - Frederique Constant; [Classics Heart Beat Manufacture Dual Time Automatic] - Frederique Constant; [Switzerland] - Frederique Constant; [https://www.frederiqueconstant.com/ww/en/collection/classics/heart-beat-manufacture-dual-time-fc-718n4h6.html] - https://www.frederiqueconstant.com/ww/en/collection/classics/heart-beat-manufacture-dual-time-fc-718n4h6.html; [-] - []; [Automatic] - FC-718; [2800] - USD average Chrono24; [Elegant open-heart dial with dual time complication and in-house Swiss automatic movement for travel and dress occasions.] - 40; [48] - 11.9; [21] - 50; [38] - 28800; [Super-LumiNova on hands and indices] - 26; [stainless steel] - sapphire double anti-reflective; [fixed stainless steel] - display sapphire; [push-pull knurled] - black alligator leather; [round] - silver opaline; [central through open heart] - yes; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - yes; [no] - no; [yes] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - yes; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [yes] - yes; [yes] - no; [no] - yes; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [9.9] - A+; [2100];
**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**