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Frederique Constant

The Swiss luxury watch brand Frédérique Constant was founded in 1988. In 2002 Alpina Watches was acquired by Frédérique Constant and added to the portfolio. Frederique Constant is focused on affordable luxury watches and has seen success with its heart beat movement, the first such caliber made in-house, with a bridge for the balance wheel on the front side of the movement (patented design).

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

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

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

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Beautifully Bicompax: Comparing Chronographs from Stowa, Staudt, and Frederique Constant

We compared three elegant chronographs from Frederique Constant, Stowa, and Staudt. Visually, they all benefit from a symmetrical dial layout and lack of a date window, but are they more than just pretty faces? Find out in this review from our archives, with original photos by Olaf Köster.

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Oct 12, 2023 by Jens Koch

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

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

2022 Year in Review: 4 Notable Perpetual Calendars

Continuing our annual recap tradition, today we look back at more of the most exciting and innovative releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. Like many years, this one saw the debut of many fascinating, complication-equipped timepieces, from chronographs to alarm watches to GMTs and more.  Today, we are highlighting the esteemed perpetual calendar...

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Dec 29, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

2022 Year in Review: 8 Chronographs Ready for Action

Kicking off our annual tradition of recapping some of the most notable stories and watches from the year, today we’re talking about the watch world’s most common complication (after a simple date aperture, that is), in the chronograph. Equipping sports watches to formal pieces to everything in between, the chronograph is a complication as useful in...

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Dec 21, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

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

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic

WatchTime New York 2022 is returning to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall for the seventh time on October 21-23. Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant is one of more than 25 participating watch brands set to showcase its latest timepieces there, including with the new Highlife Chronograph Automatic which was first launched in June of this year. There...

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Sep 6, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Frederique Constant Premiers New Classics Heart Beat Manufacture at Geneva Watch Days

A new dial, new indexes and a new 39-mm case: Frederique Constant unveils the Classics Heart Beat Manufacture in two limited versions at this year’s Geneva Watch Days, one in pink gold (93 pieces) and one in stainless steel (930 pieces). This signature model of the Geneva-based brand that is distinguished by the famous “Heart...

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Aug 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

PORTFOLIO

Eternal Time: 6 Modern Perpetual Calendar Watches

In modern watchmaking, a perpetual calendar indicates the date, and corrects automatically for months with less than 31 days, as well as leap years. Unless the movement takes into account century years that are not leap years, a perpetual calendar will need manual adjusting in 2100, 2200 and 2300. Usually, a perpetual calendar combines additional complications (a moon-phase, for example). From WatchTime's February 2018 issue, here are six watches that are (almost) ready for eternity.

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Aug 23, 2022 by WatchTime

Frederique Constant Announces Special Edition of the Classics Worldtimer Manufacture for U.S. Market

It’s all in the name. The Classics Worldtimer Manufacture from Frederique Constant is a refined wristwatch with a world time function, being driven by a manufacture movement and showcasing a notably classic style. Indicating the time – including day and night hours – in the 24 cities that represent the 24 time zones, the watch...

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Jul 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

Seen at Inhorgenta Munich 2022: New Watches from Junghans, Mühle-Glashütte, and Sinn Spezialuhren

Inhorgenta Munich 2022 opened its doors this month from April 8 to 11. Almost 800 exhibitors showcased their latest products at this trade fair that is important for the DACH market—comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Although the event is best known as a platform for jewelry and design debutantes, it has also become increasingly important...

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Apr 12, 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
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