Frederique Constant × Pro Padel League: Two New Highlife Watches

The Swiss watchmaker introduces two limited-edition Highlife models, combining a sporty design inspired by padel with an automatic movement for men and a quartz option for women.

Frederique Constant has unveiled two new watches created in collaboration with the Pro Padel League (PPL), marking the Swiss brand’s first dedicated watch release associated with a professional sports league. As the PPL’s Official Timekeeper and Official Watch, Frederique Constant brings the energy of professional padel to its contemporary Highlife collection.

The new series comprises the Highlife × PPL Automatic Limited Edition, a 39 mm mechanical model, and the Highlife × PPL Ladies Quartz Limited Edition, with a more compact 31 mm case. Both watches share a sporty blue dial and padel-inspired details, while offering different movements and proportions.

A Sporty Interpretation Of The Highlife

The 39 mm Highlife × PPL Automatic features a stainless steel 316L case with a combination of brushed and polished surfaces. Its matte-grained blue dial is decorated with applied indexes and a date display at 3 o’clock, protected by a convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. Luminous details are designed to maintain legibility in different lighting conditions.

Powering the watch is the automatic FC-303 calibre, which provides a 68-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated at 10 ATM, making it suitable for everyday use and a range of sporting settings.

The watch is supplied with a blue-and-gold PPL-branded rubber strap. Perforated contrasting details reference the design of padel rackets, bringing the sporting inspiration directly into the watch’s appearance. The PPL branding is also engraved on the screw-down caseback.

A quick-release system allows the rubber strap to be exchanged for the accompanying stainless steel bracelet. This gives the automatic model two distinct looks, from a more athletic configuration to a more versatile everyday option.

A More Compact Quartz Alternative

The 31 mm Highlife × PPL Ladies Quartz Limited Edition brings the collection’s main design features to a smaller format. It retains the matte-grained blue dial, luminous details and date display, as well as the combination of a rubber strap and stainless steel bracelet.

Its PPL-branded rubber strap features blue and soft white, distinguishing it visually from the blue-and-gold version supplied with the automatic model. The interchangeable strap and bracelet provide flexibility for different occasions.

Inside, the quartz FC-240 movement delivers an impressive battery life of up to 60 months. Water resistance is rated at 5 ATM, positioning this model as a practical everyday companion with a sport-inspired aesthetic.

A Partnership Built Around Padel

The collaboration follows the announcement earlier in 2026 that Frederique Constant would become the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the Pro Padel League. It also represents the brand’s first partnership with a professional sports league.

According to Jeffrey Cohen, President of Citizen Watch America, the Highlife collection provides a natural platform for translating the precision and energy of padel into a versatile watch. Mike Dorfman, CEO of the Pro Padel League, also highlighted the collaboration’s development from its early stages and the opportunity to introduce the collection to padel fans and watch collectors.

Founded in 2023, the Pro Padel League brings together teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The partnership connects Frederique Constant with a sport that continues to expand its audience, while giving the Highlife collection a distinctly sporting interpretation.

Price And Availability

Both Frederique Constant Highlife × PPL models are limited editions and are scheduled to become available from November 2026 at selected retailers and through the brand’s official website.

The Highlife × PPL Automatic, reference FC-303PPL3NH26, is priced at US$2,850 and limited to 500 pieces. The Highlife × PPL Ladies Quartz, reference FC-240PPL2NH6, costs US$1,850 and is limited to 300 pieces.

With two case sizes, different movements and interchangeable straps, the new series offers two interpretations of the same padel-inspired design, bringing together the Highlife collection’s contemporary style and the energy of professional sport.

Technical Specifications – Highlife × PPL Automatic

Highlife × PPL Ladies Quartz

For more information, please visit the official Frederique Constant website.

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