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Making the luxury watch more affordable, Frederique Constant comes to the rescue with an exceptional selection of high quality timepieces that don’t exceed your budget. Their pioneering use of materials and movements has made them one of the greatest Swiss watch manufacturers in the world and thanks to their attention to detail, timeless design and a genuine passion for innovation, Frederique Constant watches are instant winners for us all.
First founded in 1988 by Aletta Bax and Peter Stas, Frederique Constant was born out of a desire to make outstanding luxury watches available to everyone. The brand’s first collection was released in 1992, a collection that comprised of six models fitted with Swiss movements assembled by a watchmaker in Geneva. Today, the brand is entirely involved in all stages of watch production from the initial design to the assembly of every component. Their collections have also increased greatly, with a stunning range of Frederique Constant watches for men and women to choose from.
One of the brand’s most notable achievements is the Frederique Constant Manufacture, a place where movement component production, calibre assembly and extensive quality control takes place. It is here where they have created some of the industry’s most celebrated in-house mechanical movements using cutting edge computer software and only the most talented Swiss watchmakers. As well as classic three hand automatic movements, Frederique Constant has created exquisite GMT, world timer and calendar complications as well as their highly celebrated Tourbillon Manufacture which boasts an accuracy only one can dream of!
Let’s take a look at some of the latest Frederique Constant watch collections in more detail…
Frederique Constant Slimline Watches
Showcasing elegant shapes and harmonious curves, the Frederique Constant Slimline watch collection provides a thin yet sophisticated aesthetic for both men and women with a huge range of shapes, materials and complications to choose from. In 2016, the brand released the Slimline Auto Heart Beat watch which remains one of the slimmest Frederique Constant watches to date. They feature pure lines and elegant dial designs with a small skeletonised aperture at 12 o clock where you can witness some of the components of the automatic movement working inside.
The Frederique Constant Slimeline Ladies watches are breathtaking with moonphase dials, lustrous yellow and rose gold accents, gleaming mother of pearl and dazzling diamond dot indices. These combinations of materials makes for an unmissable look on the wrist. Another stunning addition to the Frederique Constant Slimline collection is the new Manufacture Slimline Power Reserve watch which features the brand’s 28th in-house calibre and an exceptional 50 hour power reserve.
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Frederique Constant Delight Watches
Once again proving their prowess for exceptional value and high quality design, the Frederique Constant Delight watch collection is a must have for any sophisticated lady. With clean lines and a classic style complimented by a high precision automatic movement, these watches are perfectly designed for women who care about both style and performance.
You have a choice of stainless steel, rose gold or both with the cases measuring to a feminine 28mm in size and sitting comfortably on the wrist thanks to the matching coloured bracelets. The dials are breathtaking decorated in silver guilloche, diamond dot indices and traditional painted Roman numerals.
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Frederique Constant Runabout Watches
A series of limited edition Frederique Constant watches, the Runabout collection has been designed in collaboration with the Riva Historical Society: a Milan-based association founded in 1988, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of classic Riva boats. Every year, the Swiss watch manufacturer releases a new limited edition Frederique Constant Runabout watch inspired by the elegance and timelessness of 1920s Riva boats.
In the Frederique Constant Runabout collection, we currently have two automatic models: a 42mm stainless steel and a 42mm rose gold both of which have undergone a special polishing treatment to give them the same lustrous finish of the Riva boats. The watches are also paired with convex sapphire crystal glass, a navy blue dial and stunning Arabic numerals. Another favourite is the Frederique Constant Runabout GMT Limited Edition which features a similar aesthetic to its brothers but with a black guilloche dial and a fantastic 24 hour hand.
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Frederique Constant Vintage Rally Watches
Another series of limited editions is the Frederique Constant Vintage Rally watches. These sporty chronographs are inspired by the aesthetics of classic automobiles with gorgeous red accents on the dials, silver chronograph counters and perforated leather straps. Since 2004, the brand has sponsored vintage car rallies worldwide including the European Healey Club as the official Gold-Sponsor.
Each Frederique Constant Vintage Rally watch features design features inspired by 1960’s British cars with stunning stainless steel or rose gold cases, convex sapphire crystal glass and breathtaking exhibition case backs. Through the back you can see one of the legendary FC-397 automatic chronograph movements equipped with 25 jewels and a power reserve of 46 hours.
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Frederique Constant Art Deco Watches
Just as the name suggests, the Frederique Constant Art Deco watch collection is inspired by the art deco period of the 1920’s with large but elegant Roman numerals taking centre stage on the silver, blue or black dials. With a passion for producing high quality watches at an affordable price, Frederique Constant have truly hit the nail on the head with the Art Deco collection which takes luxury to a whole new level all under a price of £1,000.
The stunning Art Deco Oval watches look more like fine pieces of jewellery than a normal everyday watches with beautifully made fine link bracelets and sleek cases that sit snug and comfortable on the wrist. Some of the more extravagant Frederique Consent Art Deco watches feature an array of sparkling diamonds across the bezel for a truly unmissable and luxurious look.
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Frederique Constant Carree Watches
Epitomising the definition of elegance and sophistication, the Frederique Constant Carree watches are also influenced by the Art Deco period but this time they feature breathtaking rectangle shaped cases. The vintage style remains just as elegant today as it did in the 1920s thanks to the seamless lines, polished cases and classic silver dials.
The Frederique Constant Carree Ladies watches look stunning with colourful and shiny alligator leather straps while the men’s Frederique Constant Carree watches provide additional beauty through the use of a skeleonised window at 12 o clock which shows of components of the automatic winding movement inside.
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Frederique Constant Yacht Timer Watches
For the gentleman that prefers the water over land, the Frederique Constant Yacht Timer watch is the perfect expression of your passions. The signature timepiece was first produced when the family-owned company was barely in business and became a tribute for co-founder Peter Stas’ love for sailing. Twenty two years later and the Yacht Timer has made a comeback in the form of two key models: the Frederique Constant Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown and the Yacht Timer GMT.
The Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown is suitably named with its built-in timer that counts down the critical ten minutes before the sailing vessels set off for the race. Their sporty aesthetics are complimented by rose gold or stainless steel cases, silver guilloche dials and colourful countdown windows powered by a Swiss automatic movement. The legendary Yacht Timer GMT brings to life an unmistakably nautical aesthetic alongside a handy 24 hour second hand that is essential for any world traveller.
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Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatches
Refusing to lag behind in a world dominated by smartwatches, Frederique Constant were one of the first luxury watch manufacturers to release their own. The Frederique Constant Horological smartwatches look stunning engineered using only the finest materials like stainless steel and rose gold and yet unexpectedly beneath the sophisticated dials is fantastic smart technology.
These incredible luxury smartwatches combine the very best of a classic Swiss watch and the legendary technology from Silicon Valley. Within you can find activity tracking, sleep monitoring, call and text notifications, dynamic coaching, sleep cycle alarms, get active alerts, worldtimer function and many more incredible smartwatch features. These are dream timepieces for a technology lover with a need for a reliable and luxurious timepiece.
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Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture Watches
New for 2018, the Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture watch collection has completely changed the game with three combined unique technologies to create a first in watchmaking history. The innovative movement combines a mechanical calibre with smartwatch functionality and an incredible calibre analytics function, an algorithm to measure rate, amplitude and beat error within the movement.
These hybrid watches are truly extraordinary not only for their technology but for their impressive aesthetics that have refused to take a back seat. The dials are timeless with silver guilloche detailing, sleek hands and subsidiary dials for date and connected counter. Each of these functions can be viewed on the companion app alongside activity tracking, sleep monitoring, worldtimer, battery indicator and more.
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If any of these incredible collections of Frederique Constant watches have taken your fancy or you would just love to learn more, please feel free to head over to our website or contact our talented team of watch specialists at sales@cwsellors.com or on 01335 453453.
