Frederique Constant

Frederique Constant is delighted to present its new Amour Heart Beat Ladies Automatic Collection, designed by the Taiwanese-born movie star ShuQi.

An ambassador for Frederique Constant since 2008, the accomplished actress has been actively involved in the brand’s charity campaigns in China, with the Paint a Smile Foundation and Beijing Children’s Hospital.

This year, ShuQi joined efforts with the designers within the manufacture and the new exceptional Amour Heart Beat Ladies Automatic watches were born.

Reserved intentionally for modern women, each new timepiece is available with a gently rounded stainless steel or rose-gold plated case. It measures 34 mm in diameter.
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Frederique Constant is pleased to bring out its new Maxime Manufacture Automatic Silicium watch, which portrays a classical discreet style.

Offered in a limited series of 888 pieces, the new Frederique Constant watch employs a 42mm stainless steel case. On the front side, it is armed with a sapphire crystal. The water-resistance of the case constitutes 50 meters.

The model shows off a dark grey dial with a guilloched central part. It is equipped with steel Roman numerals as well as central hour and minute hands, applied with luminescent compound.
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Frederique Constant pleases ladies with its new Maxime Manufacture Automatic Lady Chocolate watch. The timepiece seduces female creatures with its delicious shade of chocolate.

The 39 mm case of the new Frederique Constant lady’s watch is rendered in stainless steel. It demonstrates a fine union of polished and brushed finishes. The bezel is crafted in 18K pink gold and paved with 52 diamonds.

The chocolate mother-of-pearl dial captures the glance with its sunburst guilloche decoration in the centre. It is completed with Arabic numerals and applied diamond hour-markers. The date sub-dial is located at 6 o'clock. The dial is protected by a convex sapphire crystal.
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Frederique Constant is pleased to launch its new Maxime Manufacture Automatic watch. After the successful introduction of its Heart Beat Manufacture line, the brand has concentrated on the production of its in-house manufactured movements.

In 2004, Frederique Constant entered the list of top Swiss watchmakers that entirely execute their movements in-house. The highly successful debut of the Frederique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture collection was a genuine breakthrough for the young, yet much-promising brand, based in Geneva. Later on, Frederique Constant proved its ability to maintain its independence.

At present time, this top Swiss brand is at the front of the grid in terms of manufacturing its proprietary movements. read more

Frederique Constant proudly presents its new Manufacture Tourbillon Grand Feu watch.

The brand’s first tourbillon model, this novelty employs a round-shaped 18k rose gold case, composed of three parts. The new Frederique Constant watch measures 42m in diameter and is 11mm thick.

The new Frederique Constant Manufacture Tourbillon Grand Feu watch boasts a genuine enameled dial. It is completed with black Roman numerals, black steel hour and minute hands as well as a rose gold and blued steel day-night indicator.

A special attention getter of the display is a one-minute tourbillon mechanism, revealed in an opening at 6 o’clock. The device also serves as a seconds indicator.

The model is offered in a limited edition of 188 pieces.
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At Baselworld 2011, Frederique Constant will officially unveil its Vintage Racing Chronograph watch.

The new Frederique Constant watch looks sporty and energetic. The 43mm-in-diameter case is sculptured from stainless steel. It features wide lugs.

The time is indicated by arrowhead-shaped hands and hour-markers coated with white Superluminova. The dial of the watch is available in three variations, each limited to 1888 pieces.

The first two variations of the dial are completed with silvered chronograph counters with rose gold-plated steel or polished stainless steel hands and hour-markers. The third variation features black counters and stainless steel hands. The dial is shielded by a convex antireflective sapphire crystal.
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The new Frederique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture GMT Automatic collection includes 6 remarkable watches, rendered in polished stainless steel and gold. The models are issued in a limited edition of 1,888 and 188 pieces respectively.

The new Frederique Constant watch boasts a white mother-of-pearl dial, equipped with Roman numerals and black oxidized hands. The dual time zone with day/night indication is featured at 12 o'clock. It is counterweighted by an opening at 6 o'clock, which permits a glance into the movement’s balance wheel.

The functions are brought to life by an automatic FC-938 calibre movement with circular-grained finish. It incorporates a chamfered and rhodium-plated balance bridge, graced with a Cotes-de-Geneve pattern.
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The prestigious Swiss watch manufacture Frederique Constant presents its latest timekeeping creation: the Maxime Heart Beat Moon and Date watch.
A worthy addition to the brand’s exceptional Maxime collection, the timepiece boasts the signature Heart Beat exhibition window, found at 12 o’clock, a moon phase indicator and a date pointer.

The new Maxime assemblage is a clear proof of Frederique Constant’s creative approach towards development of its timepieces. Every watch reflects deep respect for traditions, at the same time being at the cutting edge of technology.

The case of the Frederique Constant watch, 42 mm in diameter, has brushed steel sides, nicely matching a polished bezel. The latter demonstrates either steel or pink-gold interpretation.

The moon phase indicator is in harmony with the guilloche work of the dial. The Maxime Heart Beat Moon and Date watch accommodates the FC-335 caliber, a complicated self-winding movement.
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The Swiss luxury watch maker Frederique Constant is pleased to unveil its new Junior Ladies collection, created with young girls in mind. Each of three charming variations included into the line, boasts a case-back, which can be engraved with any personal message.

The new Frederique Constant watch employs a 26mm stainless steel case. At 3 o’clock it features a winding crown, set with a blue cabochon. The front side of the model is covered by a convex sapphire crystal. The case-back is secured by 4 screws. The water-resistance of the case is assured down to 3 atm.

Each new Frederique Constant Junior Ladies watch is adorned with a white dial. It sports a mother-of-pearl outer ring and a guilloche decoration in the centre.
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The Heart Beat Manufacture Automatic Pavee lady’s watch is the most luxurious model within the acclaimed Heart Beat collection, manufactured by Frederique Constant.

Extremely elegant, this horological marvel is imbued with an amazing sensory appeal. It demonstrates a stainless steel case, which boasts a diameter of 41 mm. The thickness of the case constitutes 8.5 mm.

The Frederique Constant watch is enhanced by an alluring dial, done in mother-of-pearl. It is breathtakingly incrusted with no less 287 pieces of VS Full cut, Top Wesselton diamonds. The overall weight of the precious stones totals to 2,7 carats.

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By launching two new interpretations of its iconic Healey Chrono-Automatic watch, the prestigious watchmaker Frederique Constant has provided a true delight to all passionate classic car drivers.

Each of these versions, combined with a unique mechanical, hand-made Stop timer, has been issued in limited series of 1,888 items. With these breathtaking novelties, the brand offers a worthy homage to the ongoing collaboration with the Austin Healey Owner Clubs around the globe.

Frederique Constant is honored to be the Official Timekeeper of the 2010 Healey Challenge to be held in the United Kingdom from May 6 till 9. This event is organized by the Healey Drivers Club, founded in 1957.

The partnership between the top-Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant and the Austin Healey Cars came about in 2004, when the company became the annual Official Timing Partner of Healey events around the world, such as the Second European Healey Meeting in St. Moritz, the Healey Le Mans Challenge and the Healey Challenge Heidelberg. read more

Frederique Constant has joined efforts with cigar maker Cohiba to please lovers of fine watchmaking and premium cigars. They have created two exclusive wristwatches housed in handsome wood humidors.

The Frederique Constant watches demonstrate an ivory-colored dial completed with elegant tobacco brown Roman numerals. The sleek case, in stainless steel or plated in rose gold, is presented on a hand-sewn Croco-pattern calf strap, also in tobacco brown.
The humidor has a special window that allows to see the cigars within. Each set contains 25 Cohiba Crystal cigars, handmade in the Dominican Republic.

The Frederique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition watches are expected to be introduced at a private VIP reception to be held on September 22 at Club Macanudo in New York City.  read more

Frederique Constant unveiled its first Manufacture Tourbillon caliber at BaselWorld 2008. The movement was developed completely in-house. It boasts a number of unique characteristics, including a Silicium escapement wheel.

In 2009, Frederique Constant is proud to introduce another world premiere - the Manufacture Tourbillon Moonphase Date 24 Silicium watch.

The sophisticated caliber FC-985, an innovative Tourbillon caliber, was created independently in the company’s workshops of the company in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The caliber is based on the highly acclaimed Heart Beat Manufacture movement. It is constructed from 208 individual parts.  read more

Frederique Constant is pleased to present its new limited edition watch paying tribute to the 200th birth anniversary of Frederic Chopin, one of the greatest composers famous for his piano works.

The commemorative Frederique Constant Limited Edition F. Chopin 2010 watch will be issued in a limited number of 1810 pieces. The 40mm-in-diameter case of the watch is sculptured in steel or in yellow gold plated steel.

It is remarkable that each watch is delivered in a miniature Frederic Chopin Piano.
The ultra classical silvered dial gladdens the eye by an original piano-keys pattern in the centre. The dial is protected by a convex sapphire crystal.

The heart of the timepiece is automatic winding movement offering the date function - Caliber FC-303. read more

The range of Frederique Constant Maxime Manufacture Automatic timepieces is expended by a new extremely elegant watch for ladies – the Maxime Manufacture Lady Watch. The range was initially unveiled BaselWorld 2009 and comprises timepieces created in-house, with meticulous attention paid to every minor detail.

The Maxime Manufacture Lady watch will surely appeal to female buyers due to its technical and aesthetic refinement. The timepiece radiates with elegance demonstrating a return to true values. Designed specially for the modern woman, the Frederique Constant watch pleases the eye with its contemporary design. The timepiece has been created in a few variations. The case, 39mm in diameter, shows off a harmonious union of polished and brushed parts.

The rose gold bezel is paved with 52 diamonds. The elegant dial is performed in fine mother-of-pearl. It features diamond indexes and a finely decorated “sunray” guilloche pattern in the center. The date function is presented with a sub-dial at 6 o’clock. read more

In 2006, Frederique Constant introduced its initial series of the Double Heart Beat ladies watches. This year, the watchmaking company has created a new interpretation of the extremely feminine watch - the Double Heart Beat Chocolate Pavee.

The new Frederique Constant watch features a rounded case crafted in rose gold, 34mm in diameter. The bezel and dial of the chocolate timepiece sparkle with 1.17 carats of diamonds. The bezel is paved with 48 full-cut H color diamonds, while the central part of the dial is paved with 61 full-cut H color diamonds. The dial is reliably shielded by a convex sapphire crystal.

The chocolate mother of pearl dial also sparkles with 8 diamond-set hour indexes. The highlight of the dial is Double Heart Beat aperture positioned at 12 o’clock. It reveals the beating heart of the timepiece – you can rest your eyes on the escapement of the perfectly decorated automatic movement. The movement gives an advantage of a 42-hour power reserve. read more

The horological company Frederique Constant is delighted to announce its new Junior Automatic watch, reserved intentionally for young watch enthusiasts, aged from 12 to 16. This remarkable watch offers caring fathers an exclusive opportunity to mark the important stage in their sons’ lives.

The originality of the Junior Automatic watch lies in its case-back, which allows for the engraving of the personal message, symbols or designs.

As the watch's name suggests, the new Frederique Constant watch is powered by an automatic movement, which offers the useful functions of hours, minutes, seconds and date. read more

Shu Qi, a Taiwanese-born famous actress, is the Frederique Constant Brand Ambassador for the Ladies Lines in Greater China. This collaboration project between the movie star and the renowned watch-making house was born last October.

Shu Qi, as the Frederique Constant’s representative, has greatly contributed to the brand’s successful development in Greater China. The way she has endorsed Frederique Constant is a true embodiment of the company’s spirit.

Furthermore, Shu Qi has been involved in supporting the brand’s charity campaign in China, in close association with the Beijing Children’s Hospital and the Paint a Smile Foundation.

According to the rules, accepted by Frederique Constant within the framework of its Constant Charity Campaign, each Ladies Heart Beat watch, sold in China, is marked with a certain sum to be transferred to the Paint a Smile Foundation to assist in financing their first project in China.

Spread in all parts of the world, the activity of Paint a Smile, is aimed at reducing anxiety and making a hospital stay less dramatic by means of turning the common cold environment into a bright world.

Shu Qi, Paint a Smile and Frederique Constant will mark their cooperation during a showy event to be held in Beijing, China, on August 26-th. Shu Qi will become a member of Smile Painters and take part in creating a positive atmosphere, which helps the patients at the Beijing Children’s Hospital recover.

Not to mention that meeting a big star in person may also have a healing effect!

Frederique Constant highly appreciates the opportunity to cooperate with the Paint a Smile Foundation in order to carry out this first project in China. Mrs. Laura Cotton, the founder of Paint a Smile, was the winner of the Frederique Constant Passion Awards in 2008 in Geneva.

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