Cinema, the right line for me: Nicole Faria - Frederique Constant Ambassador

Nicole is proud ambassador of Frédérique Constant and wears her Chocolate Double Heart Beat daily.

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The 21-year-old is passing on all her crowns now and she isn’t exactly sad about it, but admits to have gotten ‘a little emotional’. “I had tears in my eyes before stepping on to the stage to crown the new Miss Earth Olga Alava. I wasn’t sad or anything, I will always be the first Indian to win the crown. I just got a little overwhelmed seeing footage of me getting crowned last year. It just sunk in that it’s been over a year already. But the last twelve months have

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been simply incredible,” confesses Nicole. “I saw so much!” she remarks.

“I am proud to have been chosen as the Ambassador of fine Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant of Geneva. I was traveling 90 per cent of the time. I went to Switzerland, New York, Australia, Dubai, South Africa and London, experienced so many different cultures, met interesting people that I would have never had met otherwise. It was just incredible. Sometimes I’d complain to my mom that my back hurts from the constant traveling. But she’d tell me that I had no idea how lucky I was, which is true, my life has really changed,” she admits.

In hindsight, it’s incredible how much life can change overnight, quite literally at that! “I think it took a lot more than a night. Years of hard work and preparation went into it and so many people contributed to my success, most of all my parents. My mother is an etiquette trainer and my dad is a motivational speaker, together they have played a big role in my success,” she retorts.

Nicole Faria - Frédérique Constant Ambassador

Nicole is now deciding between a career in acting and modeling. She thinks she’s cut out for acting. “I have always been a drama queen since the time I was a kid, so cinema is definitely the right line for me. I am also considering going international with modeling. I have been getting offers from Bollywood and down South as well. Now that I have the time I want to give acting a shot. Keeping my fingers crossed,” she shares.

Frederique Constant Slim Line collection

Swiss Watch Manufacturer Frédérique Constant recently introduced its new Slim Line Automatic Collection If classical and traditional are the two adjectives that best describe Frédérique Constant’s style, the design of this new Slim Line Automatic Collection is a perfect fit!

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Elegance of shape, timelessness of style, harmony of curves, everything contributes to the clean lines of these watches. A modern day classic completely ad ease with the retro style trend.

Offered in different materials like stainless steel, yellow gold plated, brushed titanium body case with 18K rose gold bezel, or in 18K rose gold, the pure aesthetics of the case features a subtle 0.9cm height, and will

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perfectly fit on your wrist.  A classic code  to which this timepiece also refers, by its curved dial directly inspired by the watches of the 50s, with a “sun” effect on the two different dial colors: silver or black. And to respect the design up to the end, indexes polished and hand-applied also respect the curved shape for a perfect harmony.

Finally, the screwed and opened case back is provided with a large sapphire glass which allows to admire the ultra-flat automatic movement with its 3.60mm height, finely decorated, and its Frédérique Constant rose gold plated rotor. The power reserve of the automatic calibre FC-306 will provide you a 42hours power reserve.

Created to accompany the one who will wear the Slim Line Automatic for all the moments of its life, agreeing as well in the town suits of the modern life as in the distinction of evening accessories, the Slim Line Automatic timepieces adorn simply the wrist of the men attached to the classical values.

More information : http://www.frederique-constant.com/en/collections/slim-line.php

When Swatch will reduce movements' supply

For about 20-30 years, Swatch has been the supplier of mechanical movements and their components for most of the Swiss watch industry. Despite its historical relationship, Swatch would like to reduce deliveries of calibers and assortments.

The watch industry has always been a horizontally organized industry. Also the Swatch Group purchases many parts, caliber anti-shock systems, rubies in calibers, dials, cases, etc from specialized manufacturers. Many factories that produce these components are shared by multiple brands, including Frederique Constant and Swatch Group brands. The horizontal organization of the Swiss watch industry has been one of the key drivers for the comeback after the nearly fatal Quartz Crisis in the 1970-1980’s.

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In the Western World, when a monopolistic stakeholder decides to cut supply, antitrust authorities protect smaller players, giving them time to organize themselves. However, in this case, the Comco (the Swiss antitrust governing authority) immediately awarded the Swatch Group an ability to reduce deliveries up to 30%.

So, do independent watchmakers have to give-up? Certainly, a number of smaller manufacturers will be forced out of business. Fortunately, Frederique Constant is large enough to develop its own watch calibers.

Frederique Constant Manufacture Calibers

In 2001, Frederique Constant began the development of its first manufacture caliber in co-operation with the École d'Horlogerie de Genève, École d'Ingenieurs de Genève and the Horloge Vakschool Zadkine. The Heart Beat Manufacture has the characteristic bridge for the balance wheel on the front side of the caliber. Having the bridge for the balance wheel on the front side of the caliber made it possible to have the spiral and fine regulation on the front side as well, creating a much more appealing Heart Beat design. This construction was new - allowing Frederique Constant to obtain a patent.

In 2008, Frederique Constant introduced its first Tourbillon Manufacture movement with Silicium (Silicon) Escapement Wheel. There are three main advantages compared to a regular escapement wheel:

• No oiling necessary


• Surface ultra smooth


• Weight 1/5 of steel

As a result, the Frederique Constant Tourbillon has an amplitude of over 300 degrees in dial-up and dial-down positions. Even in the crown-down position, the amplitude is over 275

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degrees, which is substantially better than the performance of other high-end tourbillons.

Frederique Constant Maxime Caliber

In 2009, Frederique Constant launched its second base manufacture caliber. Component rationalization and assembly efficiency were the top priorities for the development of this caliber. Result was an overall 35% cost saving compared with the earlier Heart Beat Manufacture caliber.  Various new technologies were incorporated. For the first time, a Swiss watch manufacturer introduced a watch with a manufacture caliber below Euro 2000 retail.

Peter Stas
Co-Founder and CEO
Frederique Constant SA
Geneva, December 2011

Dinner for the Thai Watch Lover Club in Bangkok, Thailand hosted by Frederique Constant

Macrorich Metro, the official distributor of Frederique Constant timepieces in Thailand hosted an exclusive dinner for the renowned Thai Watch Lover Club at The Residence by Grand Hyatt in Bangkok on Dec 1^st, 2011. On this special occasion, Frederique Constant and Macrorich.

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Metro jointly donated two limited edition Frederique Constant timepieces for a special auction, benefiting two charities. The proceeds of the Frederique Constant Heartbeat Manufacture Limited Edition benefits the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Foundation, Thailand and the proceeds of the Frederique Constant Peking to Paris Limited Edition Chronograph went entirely to Channel 3 Thailand, providing relief to the victims of the recent floods in Bangkok and its outskirts.

Live your Passion

Live your passion!

Frederique Constant’s slogan is “Live your passion”, and we do.  Passion definitely shows through our craftsmanship, as well as our charitable donations. We create beautiful watches with precision design that are assembled by hand, allowing for a high quality timepiece each and every time. Perceived value is important, so we know that quality must be consistent in our work and is vital to our success. We are equally as passionate about charity, with $50 from each watch sold in our Double Heart Beat Collection donated to various charities. These charities include those related to the heart and children.

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Heart Beat

Frederique Constant focuses on heart related charities as it is in line with its signature, the Heart Beat. In 1994, Frederique Constant developed its first Heart Beat watch. The purpose of the Heart Beat development was to show the mechanical nature of these Frederique Constant watches. Heart Beat watches have an aperture at the position of the balance wheel to show that the movement of the watch is mechanical. Early in the 1990’s, automatic mechanical watches were slowly making their return to the market after the quartz crisis of the 1970-1980’s. Typically, the exterior of such mechanical watches looks similar to quartz watches except that the second hand moves continuously. On quartz watches, the second hand makes 60 steps per minute. At Frederique Constant, we considered it important to better show the difference between mechanical and quartz watches. In a mechanical watch, the balance wheel beats 28’800 times per hour. The balance wheel rotates clockwise and counter clockwise on its axes in a large ruby jewel. Its rotation is controlled by the hairspring, which constantly coils and uncoils, and can be seen through the open eye of the Heart Beat watches. The Heart Beat has become the signature of the Frederique Constant brand.

Heart related charities

Somewhere out there is a child with a bad heart that could end a potentially eventful life and a future replete with possibilities. Frederique Constant donated two cheques in the value of $50’000 (2008) and $75’000 (2011) to the International Children’s Heart Foundation, a passionate organization that brings skills, technology and knowledge to diagnose and care for children with congenital heart disease to developing countries.

In 2009, we lent our support by funding Paint a Smile’s bid to decorate the Beijing Children’s Cardiology Department and put smiles on the faces of children dealing with heart-related issues.

In 2010, we awarded the American Heart Association with a $50,000 check for their charitable efforts to prevent heart disease and stroke. We stated, “Driven by Passion since we started our company, Frederique Constant is very honoured to award the American Heart Association and their passionate projects to save lives. We wish and hope that our donation will permit them to actualize their goal.”

In 2011, we also held a benefit for the Hong Kong Children’s Heart Foundation, with Chinese actress and Frederique Constant brand ambassador ShuQi helping us drum popular support for the cause of children with congenital heart problems.

With passion, we continue to provide support to heart and child related charities. In 2012, we will again donate a major cheque to a charitable cause. The next time you see someone wearing one of the beautiful Double Heart Beat Collection watches, remember that part of the cost for that watch went to help a patient.

Peter Stas
Co-Founder and CEO
Frederique Constant SA
Geneva, December 2011