Frederique Constant Index Automatic Watch

The Index from Frédérique Constant is a Swiss-made watch that pairs just as well with a collared shirt and slacks as it does a t-shirt and jeans. Sporting a white dial, slim markers, and lumed hands, the watch has a subdued look. Details like the exhibition caseback, butterfly clasp, and polished edges are what make this timepiece really stand out. In addition, its calibre FC-303 helps keep accurate time for up to 38 hours on a full charge. Armed with a sapphire crystal and a water-resistance rating of 100 meters, this watch is tougher than it looks, too.

The Frédérique Constant name comes from the two great grandparents of each of its founders: Frédérique Schreiner and Constant Stas—the latter of which began printing watch dials in 1904. Independent and family owned, this Geneva, Switzerland–based company puts a high emphasis on design, continually evolving to offer the most innovative technical features in its timepieces. Founded in 1988, it’s been exhibiting at the World Watch, Clock, and Jewelry Show since 1995. Each of its watches is assembled by hand, and undergoes a rigorous set of quality control checks before being finished.