Frederique Constant partners with Pro Padel League on two Highlife limited editions — a 39mm automatic and a 31mm quartz, available from November 2026.
The Story Behind the Release
- Ref. FC-303PPL3NH26 measures 39mm in stainless steel 316L and is limited to 500 pieces at $2,850, making it Frederique Constant’s first watch released in association with a professional sports league.
- A companion 31mm quartz model (Ref. FC-240PPL2NH6) targets a women’s audience, limited to 300 pieces at $1,850.
- Both watches ship from November 2026 at select retailers and us.frederiqueconstant.com.
- The partnership names Frederique Constant as Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the Pro Padel League.
Announced in New York on 13 October 2026, the Frederique Constant Highlife x Pro Padel League series formalises the Geneva manufacture’s role as the sport’s official timekeeper with two co-branded limited editions. The timing follows an earlier partnership announcement and marks the first occasion Frederique Constant has aligned itself with a professional league rather than an individual ambassador or event.
Design & Mechanics
Padel’s visual codes translate directly onto the rubber strap of the automatic model: a perforated contrast pattern in PPL Cancha Blue and Copa Gold that references the sport’s distinctive racket face. A quick-release mechanism allows the wearer to swap to the included stainless steel bracelet, so the watch moves from court to boardroom without tools. PPL branding appears on the engraved, screw-down case back.
The matte-grained blue dial, applied indexes, luminous detailing and date window at 3 o’clock are shared across both references. On the 39mm automatic, an anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal finishes the front; legibility under the court’s artificial lighting was clearly a design brief. The 31mm quartz carries the same dial architecture at a more compact proportion, its rubber strap rendered in blue and soft white.
Movement & Materials
The FC-303 automatic calibre, housed in the men’s reference, delivers a 68-hour power reserve and water resistance to 10 ATM — practical figures for a watch likely to see genuine sport use. Precision Swiss watchmaking of this standard sits at the core of what the Highlife collection has always offered across its sport-oriented range.
The FC-240 quartz movement powers the 31mm model, rated to 5 ATM with a 60-month battery life. For a watch sold to an active audience, that interval between battery changes is a considered practical choice.
Who It Is For
“As our signature sport watch collection, the Highlife is the right platform to translate the precision and energy of padel into a versatile and compelling timepiece that is distinctly Frederique Constant,” said Jeffrey Cohen, President of Citizen Watch America. Mike Dorfman, CEO of the Pro Padel League, added that shaping the collection “from the very beginning” reflects how far padel has advanced as a professional sport.
For collectors in Abu Dhabi or Kuwait City already following the PPL circuit, the edition sizes are tight: 500 pieces for the automatic, 300 for the quartz. Both references go on sale in November at select retailers and at us.frederiqueconstant.com.
Final Verdict
Frederique Constant has done something specific here: two watches with distinct calibres, price points and proportions, each designed for a different part of the PPL audience, rather than a single unisex piece wearing the league’s logo. The 39mm and 31mm proportion split, the strap-to-bracelet interchangeability, and the edition limits together suggest a partnership built to last beyond a single season.
| Movement | FC-303 automatic, 68-hour power reserve (39mm); FC-240 quartz, 60-month battery (31mm) |
|---|---|
| Case size | 39mm (automatic); 31mm (quartz) |
| Case material | Stainless steel 316L |
| Dial | Matte-grained blue, applied indexes, date at 3 o’clock, luminous detailing, anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal |
| Strap | PPL rubber strap (quick-release) + stainless steel bracelet; Cancha Blue/Copa Gold (automatic) or blue/soft white (quartz) |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM (automatic); 5 ATM (quartz) |
| Price | $2,850 — Ref. FC-303PPL3NH26, limited to 500 pieces; $1,850 — Ref. FC-240PPL2NH6, limited to 300 pieces |
| Availability | From November 2026 at select retailers and us.frederiqueconstant.com |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the reference numbers and prices for the Frederique Constant Highlife x PPL watches?
The Highlife x PPL Automatic (Ref. FC-303PPL3NH26) is priced at $2,850 and limited to 500 pieces. The Highlife x PPL Ladies Quartz (Ref. FC-240PPL2NH6) is priced at $1,850 and limited to 300 pieces.
What movement powers the men's Highlife x PPL Automatic?
The 39mm model houses the FC-303 automatic calibre, offering a 68-hour power reserve and water resistance to 10 ATM.
Is the Frederique Constant Highlife x PPL available in the Middle East?
The watches go on sale from November 2026 at select retailers and at us.frederiqueconstant.com. Collectors in the Middle East should contact an authorised Frederique Constant retailer directly to confirm local availability.
What is the significance of the Frederique Constant and Pro Padel League partnership?
This is Frederique Constant's first partnership with a professional sports league, naming the Geneva manufacture as Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the Pro Padel League.
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