AP Royal Oak vs FC Highlife | Watchmaker Explains Perpetual Calendars

The perpetual calendar is one of the holy grails of comlications, so how did Frederique Constant manage to make one for less than 10k? We asked one of our watchmakers to explain why the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar is so much more expensive than the Highlife perpetual calendar.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 What is a Perpetual Calendar
2:11 How did Frederique Constant make an affordable Perpetual Calendar?
3:11 Why is the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar so expensive?
4:30 Regulation Mechanisms
5:54 Conclusion
Featured Watches:
AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar (ref. 25820ST.OO.0944ST.05)
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Frederique Constant Highlife Perpetual Calendar (ref. FC-775N4NH6B)
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Presented by ‪@ShahLusso‬
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[@brandheadlights]

Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@Chronext]

Thanks! :)

[@cenekbaca6469]

Great comparison and explanation of the differences. FC is a killer for the price

[@Chronext]

For sure, the Frederique Constant Highlife really offers insane value across almost all of its variants, but a manufacture calibre perpetual calendar for under 10k? They're moving the goalposts now. Thanks for watching! :)

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great video 👏 that FC is amazing for the price!

[@Chronext]

Without a doubt it really does bring amazing value when you consider it's a perpetual calendar, from an in house movement, with 100m of water resistance, and even quick change straps!

[@Julian-cw1rx]

Great watch talk guys! And congrats on the UG Polerouter dear Hagen, if I recognize that correctly? ;-)

[@Chronext]

That's correct! Hagen is indeed wearing a Universal Geneve Polerouter!