Frederique Constant Junior © Ladies: Girls in the spotlight...

Swiss watch manufacturer Frédérique Constant is pleased to present the new Junior Ladies Collection, dedicated to young girls, and aged 12 to 16.

[[MORE]] After the confounding success of the Frédérique Constant Junior Collection© launched in 2010 and designed for boys, the Geneva-based brand has now developed the new accessory that every young girl dreams of. A genuine Swiss watch that resembles the design of her mother's Frederique Constant Delight timepiece. Thanks to the accessible positioning with an unrivaled price/quality ratio, young girls will be able to choose their first Swiss watch from three variations, all youthful and feminine.

The caseback of each Frederique Constant Junior Ladies watch has been designed to be able to engrave a personal message. Whatever the occasion: a birthday, a bat mitzvah or a communion, any message can be engraved.
With a delicately polished steel case of 26mm diameter, all models are fitted with a quartz movement and equipped with a choice of three sophisticated and finely detailed dials. Roman numerals surrounding a guilloché natural mother-of-pearl dial center for the most sober version; or applied steel indexes and diamonds around a hearts guilloché pattern on a natural mother-of-pearl dial center for the other two versions. All versions are available on a steel bracelet and a selection of colored satin straps.

In support of the introduction of the Frédérique Constant Junior Ladies range, the brand will launch a dedicated advertising campaign featuring the talented Alessia Lenders. Now 15 years of age, Alessia grew up in Paris, New York and London and perfectly embodies the values and aspirations of the Frédérique Constant brand. She has worked closely together with the Frederique Constant Communication Team to develop a beautiful campaign that will speak to Alessia's peers.

Without a doubt, this Spring, the new Junior Ladies Collection by Frederique Constant will become the 'It' accessory for refined and elegant young girls around the globe!

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New Amour Heart Beat Ladies Automatic Collection... Designed by ShuQi

January 2011 – Geneva

Frédérique Constant Genève is proud to introduce its new Amour Ladies Automatic Collection designed by ShuQi, the famous Taiwanese-born movie star & glamorous personality, who has been the Frédérique Constant Brand Ambassador for Greater China since 2008. [[MORE]]Through the advertising campaign for Ladies, ShuQi has already actively supported Frédérique Constant charity campaigns in China with the Paint a Smile Foundation and Beijing Children’s Hospital.

As a truly passionate Ambassador, ShuQi chose to make an even greater contribution to our charity campaign, by creating in close collaboration with the designers of our Geneva Manufacture, her very own range of timepieces: the new Amour Heart Beat Automatic. ShuQi's recent visit to the Frederique Constant workshops in Geneva to settle the final details of this new collection, formed a great opportunity for a photoshoot, which will promote her new collection in Greater China and around the world. The magnificent mountainous Geneva region served as the perfect backdrop. Very soon, the new ShuQi campaign will be released.

Classic yet elegant, feminine and sophisticated, the new Frédérique Constant Amour Heart Beat timepieces designed by ShuQi were developed with passion, to reflect all the values and aspirations of today’s women. With a gently rounded and comfortable case of 34mm diameter, either in stainless steel or in rose gold plated, these new models have a fine decorated dial with a subtle heart-shaped guilloché decoration in the center and a mother of pearl outer ring finishing. Available in opaline white, sweet vanilla or gourmet chocolate, the dial features a 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 calibre will seduce women appreciating fine Swiss watchmaking art.

As with the entire Ladies Heart Beat Collection, for every Amour Heart Beat watch sold, Frédérique Constant donates the cost of a life-saving heart scan to the International Children's Heart Foundation.

Frédérique Constant is delighted with the commitment of ShuQi to this unique project and –for the well-being of as many children as possible- wishes 'Fu' (Chinese for 'good luck') to this new collection!

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The New Frederique Constant Healey Chrono-Automatic & Stoptimer - A set of timekeepers born out of pure passion!

Frederique Constant Healey Chronograph Automatic 2010 FC-392HSDG6B6 delivered with a stop timer.[[MORE]]

Geneva – April 2010

This year, Frédérique Constant presents the ultimate set for all passionate classic car drivers: an elegant gift box offering the new limited edition Healey Chrono-Automatic timepiece, combined with a unique mechanical, handmade Stoptimer. Pure style for pure passion!

To celebrate the continuing cooperation with the Austin Healey Owner Clubs around the world, Frédérique Constant introduces two new limited editions of its iconic Healey Chrono-Automatic, limited to 1’888 pieces in each version. The hand-polished, rounded case with a diameter of 43mm comes in two different finishing: elegant with a rose gold plated case, chocolate dial and leather strap, and more sporty in a steel case, silver dial with green accents and brown leather strap.

Frédérique Constant is excited to be the Official Timing Partner of the 2010 Healey Challenge in the United Kingdom, organized by The Healey Drivers Club - the world’s oldest club catering to Healey enthusiasts. The Healey Drivers Club is built around the Healey family. President Brian ‘Bic’ Healey holds as much enthusiasm for the brand as the most avid Healey owner. Originally founded in 1957, the Club meets twice a month in Devon and Cornwall. The Healey Drivers Club is the point of reference for all things Healey!

The story between the Swiss Watch Manufacturer Frédérique Constant and the Austin Healey Cars is a story of passion. Frédérique Constant has been the annual Official Timing Partner of Healey events around the globe since 2004, such as the Second European Healey Meeting in St. Moritz, the Healey Le Mans Challenge, the Healey Challenge Heidelberg, and the 34th International Austin Healey Challenge 2009, organized by the Austin Healey Clubs of America and Canada.

The 2010 Healey Challenge UK named “John Healey Memorial International Meet” will take place from May 6 till 9 in Dawlish Warren, South England, overlooking the sea and magnificent red cliffs of south Devon. During three days, the passionate Healey Owners will discover the beautiful English landscape, the actual origins of the Healey cars. And, as a subtle hint to the Healey Challenge 2010, the official logo of the event is engraved on the case back of the Frédérique Constant Healey Chrono-Automatic, alongside the aperture offering a glimpse of the automatic movement inside.

Gentlemen, start your engines for the Healey Challenge 2010! The Frédérique Constant Healey Chronograph & Stoptimer are all set…

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For more information, please contact Yasmina Pedrini at pedrini@frederique-constant.com

Frederique Constant will host a press conference in London

On May 6th, Frederique Constant will host a press conference in London. This event will mark the official re-launch of the brand in the UK. At the same time, CEO Peter Stas will present our Basel 2010 Novelties to the British press.

[[MORE]]Location: the exclusive Atelier de Joel Robuchon.

Check it out: www.joel-robuchon.com

Frederique Constant @Baselworld 2010

BaselWorld has not ended yet, but can already be considered a great success for Frederique Constant. The number of both client & press meetings has never been as large as this year. The amount of orders received from all over the world has increased significantly compared to previous years. [[MORE]]The new collection was extremely well received, with Maxime Lady, Runabout and Junior as the leaders.

The Management wants to thank the Frederique Constant Commercial Team from all over the world to make this success possible!

To our Fans: the new collections will be released from April onwards, so don't forget to go to your local Frederique Constant retailer to check it out!

Frederique Constant Pre Basel Novelty - Maxime Manufacture for Ladies

Frédérique Constant is delighted to introduce its new Manufacture timepiece for women: the “Maxime Manufacture Lady”. A watch as technical as it is elegant.[[MORE]]

Continuing down the road of developing Manufacture calibers, bringing the creation and production of the watch movements in-house, Frédérique Constant presented the new Maxime Manufacture Automatic range during BaselWorld 2009. A series of watches conceived in-house, with passion and eye-for-detail.

As a result of the fruitful marriage of technical excellence and outstanding contemporary design of the first Maxime, Frédérique Constant took the bold step of expanding the range with the Maxime Manufacture Lady, especially designed for the modern woman. Today’s woman desires above all an elegance that demonstrates a return to real values, and Frédérique Constant is at the forefront of this movement. The new Maxime Manufacture Lady is a watch that will not just match, but surpass, their expectations.

The Maxime Manufacture Lady comes in several versions, including the use of rose gold bezel set with 52 diamonds. Using fine mother-of-pearl for the dial, the timepiece also has diamond indexes and a central finely decorated “sunray” guilloché pattern. A chic Galuchat strap completes the picture of elegance.

The Maxime Manufacture Lady, designed for women of tomorrow with yesterday’s tradition.
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Feedback on the Frederique Constant Maxime Manufacture Automatic

Please check this link with video!

View Frederique Constant on TimeTV.com!

Now, you can discover the Maxime Manufacture Automatic, the Runabout Chrono-Automatic and the Love Heart Beat, presented by Frédérique Constant CEO Peter Stas on TimeTV.com.

Please follow this link for direct access:

http://www.thetimetv.com/index.php?bcpid=1859671254&bclid=1460932187&bctid=18815431001

For more movies, please go to www.frederique-constant.tv

Positive comments on brand new Maxime Manufacture

From the forum on www.EquationOfTime.com:

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>> You know, initially I was going to say "boring!"... But then I got to thinking... Most current trends are to OVERSIZE, OVERSTUFF, OVERDESIGN! and this watch is the antithesis of those very concepts. I think part of my initial reaction was antipathy toward a maker with whom I am completely unfamiliar. This watch is classic, if a little monotone. The movement is beautiful. Yeah, I would not mind owning this. And I totally dig the radial numerals...!

>> I'll wind enthusiastically. I'd like to see a central seconds hand and perhaps a nibbled 5 & 7, but otherwise find little which requires complaint.

>>Awesome!!!! Love the Movement!!!!

>>No, not boring..... Especially that movement. Looks like a fairly unique balance regulation device there. The dial might have too many different textures, but I'd have to see it in person. I don't see the "old school Hamilton" thing, but it could be one of the VERY few radial numeral dials I could actually like!

 

>>Great back, great crown and a great dial, except for that date subdial. It's probably just me but I think it's really difficult to do the date radially like that. Whether the numerals go around the entire face or just a subdial, to me it's always looks jumbled. Date wheels, especially when matched to the dial, are a good thing.

>>Gorgeous design... I mean, really... that thing is a stunner.

Need we say more...?

 

 

Fredérique Constant invites its partners to talk watches

Beginning of September, Frédérique Constant organized its annual Distributor Meeting in Geneva for the sixth consecutive time. During this summit, the brand presented its overall-, its marketing- and its product strategies for the year to come.

With an exciting portfolio of new products for 2009, there was more than enough to discuss. During the various meetings, valuable comments and ideas were brought up by all parties.

Traditionally, the Frédérique Constant Distributor Meeting creates an opportunity for both the brand as well as its distribution partners. In order to satisfy market requirements, it has proven to be highly valuable to brainstorm on novelties in an early stage and to be able to make adjustments, without losing the unique and recognizable brand identity by carefully protecting its DNA.

The meetings normally result in the year-after-year presentation at BaselWorld of an internationally appreciated collection that accedes to a global taste.

It feels good to work closely together with a group of people that shares the passion for beautiful watches that we have here in Geneva at Frédérique Constant.

We are looking very much forward to launch the new products during the next BaselWorld, only six months from now...