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Frederique Constant Unveils New Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture Models at Watches and Wonders 2024

A refined example of a contemporary moon-phase watch, Frederique Constant’s Classic Moonphase Date Manufacture is expanded at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The three new executions are presented in a 40mm stainless-steel case, each featuring a height of 12.4mm with a water resistantance to 50 meters. The fill-free dials with diamond cut indices are available...

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Apr 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Presents Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Designed by Peter Speake

Continuing their collaborative journey, British watchmaker Peter Speake and the Geneva-based manufacture Frederique Constant unveil an extraordinary timepiece for 2024, the Slimline Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Designed by Peter Speake. Limited to just 135 pieces, this haute-horlogerie complication comes in a 42mm steel case with a svelte height of 12.05mm. Thanks to a bold open-work design,...

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Feb 8, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Frederique Constant Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar

For its 35th-anniversary celebration in 2023, Frederique Constant unveiled a series of limited-edition models, culminating in the Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar in stainless steel on the occasion of Citizen’s opening of its New York City Flagship store in December 2023. This haute-horlogerie model brings together two prestigious complications, the tourbillon and the perpetual calendar, in...

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Jan 17, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

A Celestial Beauty: Frederique Constant Manufacture Classic Tourbillon Meteorite

In celebration of its 35th company anniversary and 15th anniversary of its in-house tourbillon movement in 2023, Frederique Constant introduces the Manufacture Classic Tourbillon Meteorite, following a pink gold and stainless steel execution earlier released this year. As the name suggests, the haute horlogerie complication features a rare meteorite dial that creates a beautiful, “out-of-this...

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Nov 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Frederique Constant Launches Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture (with Hands-on Photos)

Photography via Roger Ruegger Introducing moon phase, power reserve, and large date functionalities in a single timepiece, Frederique Constant unveils a trio of complications through its new FC-735 in-house caliber. Launched at this year’s Geneva Watch Days, the timepiece marks a novel addition for the Geneva-based brand as it commemorates its 35th anniversary this year....

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Oct 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Announces Two Additional Variants of the Classic Tourbillon Manufacture

Following the success of the 150-piece limited version of the Classic Tourbillon Manufacture in pink gold unveiled at this year’s Watches and Wonders, Frederique Constant now announced two additional executions of this statement piece in polished stainless steel. Limited to 350 pieces each, they are presented with a sunray silver and blue watch face. While...

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May 12, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Expands Highlife Collection with a Sparkling Addition

Frederique Constant’s Highlife collection has expanded by one model more at this year’s Watches and Wonders with the introduction of the Highlife Ladies Automatic Sparkling. Aptly named, the design includes a series of diamond accents and a sparkling dial that give it a vibrant vitality in any light condition. With its sporty yet gem-centric design,...

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May 5, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On: Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture

One of the more pleasant surprises at Watches & Wonders 2023 came from Frederique Constant who celebrated its 35th anniversary with the release of a very special limited edition Classic Tourbillon Manufacture. A refresh of the FC-980 from 2008, this new and contemporary take shows the brand playing at a much higher level than you...

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Apr 13, 2023 by Bilal Khan

Frederique Constant Celebrates 35 Years With the Manufacture Classic Tourbillon

In 2023 Frederique Constant celebrates its 35th anniversary and the brand coincidingly made its debut at Watches and Wonders this year. The latest iteration of the Manufacture Classic Tourbillon, a three-hand watch in pink gold with a tailor-made movement, honors both milestones. The name-giving grand complication is displayed at 6 o’clock on the very minimalist...

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Apr 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

An Elegant New Travel Companion: The Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer

First released in 1999 and then re-introduced in 2020, Frederique Constant’s Highlife collection embodies the values that have contributed to the Maison’s success: a refined design, Swiss high-end watchmaking, and an attractive price point. Now this highly contemporary watch family is being further expanded to include two timepieces with a world time function. This sophisticated...

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Mar 13, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Dresses Up its Classics Worldtimer Manufacture

On the occasion of Black Friday, Frederique Constant announced a special edition of its Worldtimer Manufacture watch for the U.S. market, the eye-catching full black Classics Worldtimer Manufacture Globetrotter Edition. First introduced in 2012, the latest take on this complication features a 42mm PDV titanium coated case, a black dial, and–for the first time–the markers...

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Dec 13, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Releases New Runabout Automatic Models

This year, Frederique Constant adds two limited editions of the Runabout Automatic – one in stainless steel and one with a rose gold plating – to the nautically inspired collection, each limited to 888 pieces. With a case diameter of 42mm, the timeless watches are suited to both men’s and women’s wrists. On the dial,...

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Sep 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant’s Highlife Collection Welcomes a Chronograph

With a chronograph movement developed in collaboration with La Joux-Perret, Frederique Constant opens a new chapter in the history of the Highlife collection. Premiered in 1999 and relaunched in 2020, this watch family is distinguished by its dial decoration inspired by a globe as well as an integrated and interchangeable bracelet. Three models are being...

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Jun 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Frederique Constant Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Austin-Healey with Two Limited Chronographs

Gentleman, start your engines: Frederique Constant launches two limited edition chronographs to honor the 70th anniversary of Austin-Healey. The Swiss watch brand and the British car maker have been partners since 2004. Since then it has been a nice tradition at Frederique Constant to honor their friendship with limited editions within the Vintage Rally collection....

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Jun 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Frederique Constant Classic Heart Beat Automatic

Some designs have been so important for a brand that they become one of its pillars. The success of Frederique Constant is forever tied with their Heart Beat models. By showing the balance wheel through an opening of the dial, they made a visual connection with the beating heart of the timepiece. This was much...

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Mar 2, 2022 by Martin Green