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At Dubai Watch Week 2025, Frederique Constant and Bamford Watch Department unveiled a daring collaboration that pushes one of the Maison\u2019s most versatile models into an entirely new design realm. The Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford Special marks the first partnership between the two brands, fusing Swiss mechanical finesse with Bamford\u2019s unmistakable monochrome-meets-turquoise attitude.<\/p>\n
A New Chapter for the Highlife<\/strong> The case, dial, finishing, and straps have all been reimagined to deliver a Highlife that feels stealthy, architectural, and expressive, without compromising the ergonomic form that gave the line its identity. It is, in every sense, a reinterpretation that evolves the Highlife DNA without rewriting it.<\/p>\n A Swiss-Made Heart Beneath the Darkness<\/strong> This mechanical foundation stays true to Frederique Constant\u2019s ethos of accessible Swiss horology \u2014 precise, reliable, and beautifully finished.<\/p>\n Crystal Titanium: A Case Like No Other<\/strong> <\/p>\n The watch is lightweight yet robust, futuristic yet tactile. It feels like something carved from a meteorite \u2014 engineered rather than ornamented.<\/p>\n A Monochrome Dial with Electric Turquoise Energy<\/strong> \u25cf Absolute matte black The contrast creates a visual pop that collectors will instantly recognise as classic Bamford. Many will likely keep the chronograph running just to enjoy the hypnotic sweep of that turquoise hand.<\/p>\n Three Looks in One: Straps for Every Occasion<\/strong> \u25cf Black rubber strap \u2014 sleek and sporty Availability<\/strong> At Dubai Watch Week 2025, Frederique Constant and Bamford Watch Department unveiled a daring collaboration that pushes one of the Maison\u2019s most versatile models into an entirely new design realm. The Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford Special marks the first partnership between the two brands, fusing Swiss mechanical finesse with Bamford\u2019s unmistakable monochrome-meets-turquoise attitude. A New […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":41970,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19,103],"tags":[2619,4185],"class_list":{"0":"post-41957","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"category-luxury","9":"tag-frederique-constant","10":"tag-rederique-constant-x-bamford-watch-department"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nSince the Highlife\u2019s debut in 1999 \u2014 and its successful relaunch in 2020 \u2014 the collection has been known for its modern design, functional reliability, and adaptability to daily wear. Bamford Watch Department takes this familiar canvas and drenches it in a darker, more experimental palette.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-391bbl4nh1c_front_web_v1763043573-225x300.webp\")
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\nInside the dramatic exterior beats Frederique Constant\u2019s automatic FC-391 calibre, a movement offering a 60-hour power reserve, refined C\u00f4tes de Gen\u00e8ve decoration, and a smoked sapphire caseback that subtly reveals the mechanics beneath.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-391bbl4nh1c_back_web_v1763043573-212x300.webp\")
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\nOne of the collaboration\u2019s most striking features is the 41 mm case crafted from crystal titanium. Heated to 1,200\u00b0Cand slowly cooled, the metal forms a naturally occurring crystalline structure \u2014 meaning no two watches will ever look alike.
\nThis mineral-like texture is then deepened with a layer of black DLC, resulting in a stealth aesthetic that fits seamlessly into Bamford\u2019s design vocabulary.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fc-391bbl4nh1c_side_web_v1763043573-212x300.webp\")
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\nBamford pares the dial back to its pure essentials:<\/p>\n
\n\u25cf No decorative finishing
\n\u25cf No distractions
\nAgainst this simplicity, vivid turquoise accents appear on:
\n\u25cf The small seconds (9 o\u2019clock)
\n\u25cf The 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters
\n\u25cf The tip of the central chronograph seconds hand<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nxtmag.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1080x1350_2-240x300.webp\")
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\nIn keeping with the Highlife\u2019s reputation for versatility, the Bamford edition comes with three quick-change straps using Frederique Constant\u2019s tool-free one-click system:<\/p>\n
\n\u25cf Turquoise rubber strap \u2014 bold and youthful
\n\u25cf Black nubuck calfskin strap \u2014 refined and contemporary
\nEach timepiece arrives in a special Bamford-designed presentation box.<\/p>\n
\nThe Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford Special is limited to 100 pieces worldwide and is priced at SGD 7,840 (including taxes).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"