FREDERIQUE CONSTANT: ACCESSIBLE SWISS LUXURY
Frederique Constant, established in $1988$ by Peter and Aletta Stas in Geneva, Switzerland, has redefined accessible luxury in Swiss watchmaking. Pioneering in-house movements since $2004$ with the iconic Heart Beat aperture, the brand was acquired by Citizen Group in $2016$ while preserving its independent spirit. Today, Frederique Constant crafts timepieces that harmonize classical elegance with technical innovation, much like the distinguished offerings from Alpina.
Discover the World of Frederique Constant
Frederique Constant stands as a testament to Swiss horological ingenuity, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern accessibility since its founding over three decades ago.
The collection spans elegant designs for men and women, featuring self-winding automatic movements with $38$-hour power reserves or battery-powered quartz for precise timekeeping. Signature series include the Highlife with integrated bracelets and COSC-certified automatics, the Classics showcasing the Heart Beat escapement window, the Slimline for ultra-thin profiles, Vintage Rally inspired by automotive history, and Runabout evoking nautical luxury, comparable to the precision engineering of Edox. Cases are crafted in stainless steel or rose gold with sapphire crystals, offering water resistance from $30\text{m}$ to $100\text{m}$ across models.
Signature Features and Innovations
- In-House Calibers: From the FC-303 to advanced tourbillons, providing superior accuracy and up to $60$-hour power reserves in select automatics.
- Heart Beat Design: Signature aperture at $12$ o'clock revealing the balance wheel, a hallmark since $1994$.
- Interchangeable Straps: Quick-release systems for leather, rubber, or NATO bands, enhancing versatility.
- COSC Certification: Many Highlife models meet chronometer standards for exceptional precision.
- Sustainable Practices: Incorporation of recycled materials in select models, reflecting modern environmental consciousness.
Frederique Constant Watches for Men
Gentlemen will appreciate Frederique Constant's blend of technical sophistication and understated luxury in the men's collection. These timepieces excel in both formal and adventurous settings.
- Highlife Perpetual Calendar - a $41\text{mm}$ automatic with perpetual calendar complication, blue dial, and integrated bracelet, featuring $38$-hour power reserve and $50\text{m}$ water resistance.
- Classics Worldtimer - a $42\text{mm}$ automatic with world time function, guilloché dial, and leather strap, offering $42$-hour power reserve.
- Slimline Power Reserve - an ultra-thin $40\text{mm}$ automatic displaying power reserve, silver dial, and mesh band with $50$-hour autonomy.
- Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph - a $42\text{mm}$ automatic chronograph with green dial and perforated leather strap, $54$-hour power reserve and tachymeter scale.
- Runabout Chronograph - a nautical $42\text{mm}$ automatic with blue dial and steel bracelet, $48$-hour power reserve and $100\text{m}$ water resistance.
Frederique Constant Watches for Women
Ladies will find exquisite harmony of form and function in Frederique Constant's women's collection, where Swiss precision meets feminine grace, reminiscent of Longines elegance.
- Highlife Ladies Automatic - a $34\text{mm}$ automatic with diamond-set bezel, mother-of-pearl dial, and integrated bracelet, $38$-hour power reserve and $50\text{m}$ water resistance.
- Classics Carrée Ladies - a square $23\text{mm}$ quartz with Roman numerals and diamond markers, leather strap for timeless charm.
- Slimline Ladies Moonphase - a $30\text{mm}$ quartz with moon phase, blue dial, and mesh band, offering poetic complication.
- Art Déco - an oval $30\text{mm}$ quartz with guilloché dial and diamond accents, evoking $1920\text{s}$ sophistication.
- Delight Automatic - a $33\text{mm}$ automatic with heart beat aperture and diamond-set case, leather strap and $38$-hour power reserve.
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