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INTRODUCING

Frederique Constant Squares Up with the Classic Carrée Automatic

If it were up to me, every watch brand would have a square-shaped dress watch in its lineup. There’s something about the shape that has always settled nicely on my wrist. I’m not knocking the traditional round-shaped wristwatch, but in my opinion, it’s hip to be square. Last week, Frederique Constant added two new additions...

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Nov 28, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

INDUSTRY NEWS

Citizen Acquires Frédérique Constant

For the second time in four years, Japan’s Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. has purchased a Swiss watchmaker. In May, Citizen agreed to buy Switzerland’s Frédérique Constant Holding SA and its three watch brands — Frédérique Constant, Alpina and the tiny Ateliers DeMonaco — for an undisclosed sum.

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May 31, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

BASELWORLD 2016

A Closer Look: Frédérique Constant’s $8,800 Perpetual Calendar

It's rare to find a Swiss-made perpetual calendar watch with an in-house movement for under $50,000. What would you say to one priced under $10,000? Frédérique Constant, known for affordably priced complications, has pulled off this horological feat with its new Manufacture Perpetual Calendar, unveiled to the world at Baselworld 2016.

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Mar 28, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

BASELWORLD 2016 PREVIEW:

A Sneak Peek at Frédérique Constant’s Entry-Level Perpetual Calender

Frédérique Constant just announced the launch of a new automatic perpetual calendar (Cal. FC-775) that the brand says should be available for less than €8,000 (stainless steel version). The integrated design most likely means that the calendar can only be adjusted forward, and it will be even less expensive than Montblanc’s already attractively priced Meisterstück Heritage Perpetual...

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Mar 3, 2016 by Roger Ruegger

Frédérique Constant, Alpina and Mondaine Are First Brands with New MMT Horological Smartwatch Tech

As reported last night on WatchTime’s social media channels, the smartwatch revolution continues to have an impact on traditional Swiss watch brands. The latest evidence came last night at a launch event in San Francisco, where Frédérique Constant CEO Peter Stas announced  the debut of the MMT (Manufacture Modules Technologies) smartwatch technology platform, a joint...

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Feb 27, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

ESCAPEMENT Watch Review: Frédérique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer

Louis Cottier invented the world timer in 1931. The complication has long been the preserve of the most prestigious watch companies. There are, however, an increasing number of more accessible offerings entering the market. In this review from my online magazine, Escapement, I look at the relatively affordable Frédérique Constant Manufacture Worldtimer.

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Jan 14, 2015 by Angus Davies

Frédérique Constant Runabout Chronograph Automatic

Frédérique Constant has sponsored the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance, one of the world’s most prestigious showcase events for vintage wooden boats, since 2010. This year, the Geneva-based watch company salutes the event with a new limited-edition watch in its sailing-inspired Runabout collection, the Frédérique Constant Runabout Chronograph Automatic, available in two distinct versions.

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Aug 12, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Frédérique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture

Since its founding in 1988, Frédérique Constant has developed a well-earned reputation as a “value brand” among watch aficionados for its accessibly priced timepieces with in-house mechanical movements. This year, the brand added a manufacture moon-phase movement to its repertoire, making its debut in the new Slimline Moonphase Manufacture.

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May 30, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Inès Sastre Joins Frédérique Constant as Charity Ambassador

Frédérique Constant has announced that Inès Sastre, world-famous model, actress and UNICEF representative, will be the brand’s new “Female Charity Ambassador” for the next two years. Sastre will play a major role in Frédérique Constant’s support of the World Heart Federation, and its “Hearts of Children” campaign, which continues the brand’s involvement in heart-related charities...

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Feb 21, 2013 by WatchTime

Frederique Constant Table Clock

Frederique Constant has decided to go big with their latest timepiece. Eschewing the usual table clock shapes, Frederique Constant’s new table clock is instead designed to look like a giant FC watch, complete with a crown on its side. However, instead of a strap, there is a base which also serves as a protective lid. 

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Oct 12, 2012 by WatchTime

Frédérique Constant Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture

A Swiss-made tourbillon wristwatch with an automatic movement is rare enough — but finding one that costs less than $40,000 is virtually impossible. We say “virtually,” because Frédérique Constant, a brand long known for its impressive cost-benefit ratio, has added such a watch to its repertoire with the introduction of the Slimline Tourbillon Manufacture, a...

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Sep 13, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Frederique Constant’s Mini Slimline Ladies Collection

The latest additon to the Frederique Constant Ladies’ Slimline Quartz Collection is the Mini Slimline. These ladies’ watches comes in stainless steel and yellow gold plate casing, and the curved dials come in either silver or white, with a hearts pattern. The Frederique Constant Mini Slimline collection also includes a number of exclusive models with diamonds on both...

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Jun 27, 2012 by WatchTime