Call me biased, because I went to the University of South Carolina and garnet was our color, but burgundy (which is basically garnet) has always been my favorite shade of red, and it’s a good addition to this lineup, even in a limited run. The matching burgundy alligator strap is a smart inclusion, since it gives the owner a second look straight out of the box. This is the sixth version of the redesigned perpetual calendar in about eighteen months, and it’s clear Frederique Constant intends to keep building out the line. The only other limited edition was a 37-piece 18k yellow gold watch at $38,000, a different price bracket from the rest of the line. At $12,995, the burgundy sits far closer to the steel watches in the standard line, and it gives collectors who want something rarer a way in without the gold premium.
