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Frédérique Constant Junior Automatic Watch

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Frédérique Constant Junior Automatic Watch

HYMD

Nov 17, 2019

Is there anyone who can vouch for this watch or movement? I'd like to know how the lume, accuracy, and quality have held up so far. There are basically no reviews on the Junior so I'm a bit skeptical as to how it'll be. I'm also not entirely sure if there's hacking or hand winding on the FC-303 because of the vague specs that have been given here and everywhere else.

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mhhaynes

Nov 17, 2019

HYMDI don’t own this exact model, but I own several from this manufacturer, including one of their automatics and the quartz version of this watch. I’ve found them to be solid choices. They don’t feel light or cheap, and they’re well made. I like that it wouldn’t be the end of the world if I lost or damaged one. A good choice for a travel watch. The automatic so far has been reliable, and seems to stay within a couple of seconds a day. I don’t wear it every day, though. As far as problems go, one of the bands snapped after a couple of years. The pin came out. It was repairable. The bigger issue is finding someplace to service these watches. They have one authorized service center in the US, in Ohio I think. Because they use their own movements, I haven’t found a local shop that will service them (no parts, training, etc). I travel to Dubai for business periodically, so I’ve been able to have them serviced there. This watch is definitely worth the price.

Rhysy-b

Nov 17, 2019

HYMDI've seen a video on YouTube showing an unboxing of the watch ( if you just search the full name youll find it, although it's not in English). It does hack and it does look like the guy winds it up. But one thing to note it doesn't look like there is any micro adjustments or half links.

HYMD

Nov 18, 2019

mhhaynesLooks like the watch definitely doesn't look like a bad deal but I'll skip this drop for now because of how I'm currently spending a bit too much on these kinds of things. As for your band snapping, was it the pin that snapped, the bracelet that broke, or the pin that came out? I'm just going to wait for the people who have bought this watch to give their thoughts for now just to make sure that everything is good with this specific movement/model. May I ask what movement is in your automatic FC?

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HYMD

Nov 18, 2019

Rhysy-bI checked out the video and it definitely looks like it's got hacking and hand-winding (not sure why Drop wouldn't advertise this feature). I'm also almost 100% sure that there are no micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Judging by your profile it looks like you've joined the drop for this watch so I'm wondering if you could provide a bit of a review on it once you receive it. Thanks!

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