The Frederique Constant Table Clock

Bigger, Better...Brilliant!

Frederique Constant has, in a relatively short span of time, become renowned for creating technically brilliant and visually stunning watches. Timeless in appearance, these watches are crafted from the finest mat

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erials known to man, coupled with scientific advances--many of which have been developed in-house by passionate Frederique Constant artisans, engineers and craftsmen--that offer unsurpassed performance, reliability and durability.

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The resulting timepieces have seen the company rocket to the very upper echelons of the elite Geneva watch making fraternity. There is no danger whatever that complacency will set in; it's simply not in the nature of anyone connected with the company. Given the advances already made, however, it would be fair to ask the question, "How can they get any better?"
This year, the answer has been... "Make it bigger!"
All the skill and craftsmanship that go into every Frederique Constant wristwatch has been applied to the development of a stunning and all-new table clock. The glamorous clock incorporates all those characteristics that both identify Frederique Constant timepieces and at the same time ensure they will still look striking yet understated, modern yet timeless, and elegant without being pretentious, 100 years from now.
Without question, the brushed and polished stainless steel case of the new Frederique Constant table clock would be an outstanding addition to any desk top.
Rather than the square or rectangular shapes normally associated with table clocks, this unique timepiece is shaped just like a very large watch face, right down to the inclusion of a "crown" on the right hand side.
Your eye is drawn first to the clock's face. Inside the gleaming, highly brushed and polished 94 mm stainless steel case is a stunning silver dial with a beautiful guilloché decoration. Large Roman numerals are printed around the dial, and the time is presented by hand polished, deep black oxidized hands.



The clock contains two quartz movements, and offers world travellers a second time zone setting at the 6 o'clock position. Finally, you notice the clock's base, which looks for the entire world as though a giant strap should be attached there, but which instead is attached to the protective lid, which doubles as the watch stand.
Priced at just €495, the new Frederique Constant table clock carries on the company tradition of providing stunning, premium quality timepieces at affordable prices. If you're looking for a Christmas gift for generic cialis any man with a desk, look no further. This exceptional addition to the Frederique Constant range is absolutely certain to please!
For more information on the Frederique Constant table clock, please visit our website, or you can email the company directly at pedrini@frederique-constant.com.

Frederique Constant Elevates Awareness of World Heart Day with Chinese Movie Star Ms Shu Qi

In Partnership with The World Heart Federation at Chong Hing Jewelers, September 29th, 2012

Los Angeles, California (September 27, 2012) – Swiss luxury watch manufacture Frédérique Constant will heighten awareness on World Heart Day this Saturday, September 29th in Los Angeles with Chinese Movie star Ms Shu Qi, Frédérique Constant brand ambassador for Greater China since 2008. In collaboration with California’s luxury retailer Chong Hing Jewelers, a public donation ceremony held at Chong Hing’s San Gabriel location will mark the official announcement of Frédérique Constant’s first-ever partnership with The World Heart Federation.

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The opening ceremony will include a presentation from Ms. Shu Qi, Frédérique Constant US President Ralph Simons, World Heart Federation Board Member and Chair of Scientific, Policy and Advocacy Committee Dr Ann Bolger, and their Chief Science Officer Dr Kathryn Taubert, and Ronald & Ellen Lee, retail leaders and founder of Chong Hing Jewelers. Frédérique Constant’s new partnership announcement will close with a donation check of $50,000 handed over to Dr Ann Bolger by US President Ralph Simons. Nearly a thousand community members and dignitaries are expected in attendance.



As a brand that has shown generous support towards heart-health organizations since 2008 with the launch of its best-selling Ladies Automatic Double Heart Collection, Frédérique Constant’s Ralph Simons shares, “The World Heart Federation is the apex of organizations leading the global fight against heart disease and stroke. It is an honor for Frédérique Constant to align and contribute to the research of cheap viagra such internationally recognized doctors and survey teams.”

In its first partnership with The World Heart Federation, Frédérique Constant supported a new multi-national survey conducted in Brazil, India, UK, and the USA through an unrestricted educational grant that revealed a general gap in heart-health knowledge. Together, with exclusively designed and limited edition ladies automatic Double Heart watch model launching early next year, Frédérique Constant will continue to heighten and prolong awareness through 2013, further highlighting the focus of this year’s World Heart Day – the prevention of Cardiovascular Disease among women and children.

A closing Charity gala dinner in Downtown’s historic Biltmore Millenium Hotel will follow the daytime ceremony where Chinese movie star Ms Shu Qi will join over one hundred community dignitaries for a private celebration. Together with Frédérique Constant, The World Heart Federation, and Chong Hing Jewelers, the actress will deliver a final toast in honor of World Heart Day.


About Frédérique Constant
Founded in 1988 by Aletta and Peter Stas and driven by passion, Frédérique Constant has grown into one of the larger Swiss watch manufacturers. Frédérique Constant positions itself in the Accessible Luxury segment, with most of its watches selling at USD 1'000-5'000 retail. Frédérique Constant watches are defined by their high quality, differentiation and precision in design and manufacture. Each of Frédérique Constant timepiece is assembled by hand and extensively controlled with latest equipment to ensure maximum quality. The brand innovates to offer creativity and exceptional value.

Over the years, Frédérique Constant has earned a reputation as a leading maker of Swiss luxury watches despite the relative youth of the brand. The quality of the timepieces and the detail involved in crafting each watch is only part of the success story; the rest was driven by watch aficionados and lovers of the brand who saw that there was something different and unique in its offering. It is appealing to this same group of people that Frédérique Constant hopes to make a difference in the lives of many by soliciting their support to extend the same affection they have for the brand, towards charities and causes we are associated with.

From the Ladies Automatic Double Heart Beat Collection, $50 from each watch sold in the world is donated to various charities. These charities, such International Children’s Heart Federation, American Heart Association, Par Coeur Eva Longoria, or The World Heart Federation include all those related to the heart and children.

Twitter: @Frédériqueconst

About Chong Hing
For over forty-two years, some of the finest gems, jewelry and timepieces have passed through the doors of Chong Hing Jewelers. Priding itself as a purveyor of high-end luxury, Chong Hing Jewelers offers an eclectic range of styles with over 30 brands. Founded in 1970 by the Lee family in Los Angeles, Chong Hing Jewelers has expanded to include five stores in California. Southern California stores in Chinatown Los Angeles, San Gabriel and Rowland Heights. For Northern California, Milpitas and CH Premier store in Valley Fair.

About the World Heart Federation
The World Heart Federation is dedicated to leading the global fight against heart disease and stroke, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, via a united community of more than 200 member organizations. With its members, the World Heart Federation works to build global commitment to addressing cardiovascular health at the policy level, generates and exchanges ideas, shares best practice, advances scientific knowledge and promotes knowledge transfer to tackle cardiovascular disease – the world’s number one killer www.worldheart.org; Twitter: twitter.com/worldheartfed; Facebook page: facebook.com/worldheartfederation

PRESS CONTACTS
For additional information and high res images please contact:

Geneva, Switzerland
Frédérique Constant HQ
Yasmina Pedrini
Frédérique Constant Communications Director
pedrini@Frédérique-constant.com

US Contact
Gabriela Anastasio
The Promotion Factory
Gabriela@thepromofact.com

The Lure of Pavee 2012 new ladies automatic collection – Pavée Amour designed by ShuQi

Following the successful launch of Amour collection designed by ShuQi, Frédérique Constant takes a glamorous twist in 2012, based on the exquisite design. The brilliance and beauty of Pavée Amour inevitably captures all the attention.


Jewelry has long been associated with eternity, which also represents the eternal value of Frédérique Constant timepieces – classic and sophisticated. The pavé set of diamond on the dial makes a bold appearance and simultaneously adds feminine quality to the Pavée Amour collection. There are two versions available, featuring with rose gold plated or stainless steel case, set with 90 full-cut diamonds, with VS clarity, H color on dial and 48 diamonds on case. Glittering on the wrist, women with Frédérique Constant new Pavée Amour timepieces are under spotlight in different occasions.

Pavée Amour is available in limited editions of 888 pieces. Driven by great passion, Frédérique Constant ambassador ShuQi designs and creates her very own range of timepieces with Frédérique Constant workshop in Geneva. The new models have a fine decoration with a pavé set of diamonds the center and mother of pearl outer ring finishing. The charmingly written ‘Amour’ decoration with iconic diamond-set heart shaped opening at 12 o’clock, which reveals the beating of the balance of the movement. This highly decorated automatic caliber will seduce women appreciating fine Swiss watchmaking art.



About ShuQi

ShuQi has been Frédérique Constant’s Ambassador for Greater China since 2008. ShuQi shares the same passion and classic beauty with Frédérique Constant, and she agreed the brand philosophy of “Live your Passion”.

Frédérique Constant joined hands with ShuQi, the international movie star, to participate in different charitable events and convey the message with her great impact in Asia. In 2011, ShuQi visited the Frédérique Constant Manufacture in Geneva to settle the final details of her own designed Amour collection. It also formed a great opportunity to take a photo shooting for the advertisement campaign. ShuQi has just extended the ambassador endorsement period with Frédérique Constant; more close collaboration will be expected.

About Frédérique Constant

Over the years, we have earned a reputation as a leading maker of Swiss luxury watches despite the relative youth of our brand. The quality of our watches and the detail involved in crafting each watch is only part of our success story; the rest was driven by watch aficionados and lovers of our brand who saw that we had something different and unique to offer. It is by appealing to this same group of people that we hope to make a difference in the lives of many by soliciting for their support to extend the same affection they have for the brand, towards charities and causes we are associated with.

Live your Passion

For more information, please feel free to contact Mrs Yasmina Pedrini via pedrini@frederique-constant.com