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A Radical Take On The Highlife Chronograph

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Published
11/24/2025 by

Since 2009, Bamford Watch Department has been rewriting the rules of contemporary watchmaking. The result is a collaborative reinterpretation of the Highlife Chronograph Automatic that blends Bamford’s signature boldness with Frederique Constant’s Swiss precision.

BREAKING THE MOULD

Few doubted that a Bamford-designed Highlife would challenge convention. For Bamford, this was never about cosmetic modification. The limited edition of 100 pieces amplifies every design element to its maximum expression. This is not a watch that whispers; it declares itself unapologetically.


THE POWER OF BLACK

Black dominates the Bamford aesthetic, and here it defines every nuance of the design. The watch exudes an unmistakably stealth character, where black isn’t merely a colour choice but a statement of intent.

TITANIUM

IN ALL ITS FORMS

The brand new 41-millimetre crystal titanium case is hard to miss. The titanium is heated to 1,200°C (2,200°F) and cooled slowly, creating a crystalline surface unique to each case. Paired with black DLC coating, the process elevates the Highlife Chronograph into new technical and aesthetic territory.

 

A SWISS-MADE HEART

Boasting a 60-hour power reserve and decorated with a Côtes de Genève finish, the FC-391 calibre is and remains the soul of the piece. It comes from the La Joux-Perret Manufacture and is on display as ever thanks to a smoked sapphire crystal caseback

 

THREE STRAPS

ONE SPIRIT

Frederique Constant has pulled all the stops out for its Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford Special, providing no fewer than three straps per piece. The Highlife Chronograph Automatic Bamford Special comes with three such straps in black rubber, turquoise rubber and black nubuck calfskin, supplied in an exclusive presentation box designed especially for this limited edition. 

 

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