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As the Official Timekeeper of The Peking to Paris Motor Challenge last Friday, a team of Frédérique Constant witnessed the start of what was the fourth edition of this magnificent event[…] … For Frédérique Constant, sponsoring the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge forms an exciting and logical new chapter in its history of being part of classic car events around the world[…] … It is this same Passion that guides Frédérique Constant on its highly successful journey through the world of luxury watchmaking[…] …   All participating cars bear the Frédérique Constant logo, and both the driver and the navigator of the winning team will be awarded with an exclusive Frédérique Constant timepiece, upon their glorious arrival in Paris[…]

Luxury Swiss watchmaker Frédérique Constant has partnered with Cohiba® premium cigars to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the U[…] … The “Frédérique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition” timepieces will be unveiled exclusively at a private VIP reception on September 22nd, 2010 at Club Macanudo® in New York City[…] … The steel wristwatch (limited to 188 pieces) will be available solely at authorized Frédérique Constant retailers for a suggested retail price of 1,650 USD and the rose gold-plated watch (limited to 188 pieces) will carry an SRP of $1,750[…] … Ralph Simons, President of Frédérique Constant USA, is thrilled about this captivating partnership[…] … It is this same passion that drives Frederique Constant to create handmade, luxury timepieces of contemporary, classic design and exceptional value[…] … Our partnership with Frédérique Constant was forged to extend the Cohiba lifestyle to discriminating connoisseurs who are as passionate about their cigars as they are about their timepieces and we are quite pleased with the way in which Frédérique Constant has honored the Cohiba brand[…]

“The decision of the Comco came as a bombshell in the Swiss watchmaking industry” says Peter Stas, co-founder and CEO of Frederique Constant[…] … Fortunately, Frederique Constant is large enough to develop its own watch calibers[…] … Moreover, Frederique Constant started its first caliber development already back in 2001[…] … History Frederique Constant Founded in 1988 by Aletta and Peter Stas and driven by passion, Frederique Constant has grown into one of the larger Swiss watch manufacturers[…] … Frederique Constant positions itself in the Accessible Luxury segment, with most of its watches selling at CHF 1'000-5'000 retail[…] … 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[…] … 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[…] … In 2009, Frederique Constant launched its second base manufacture caliber[…] … Frederique Constant Factory The Frederique Constant production facility in Geneva measures 3'200 square meters, divided over four floors, offering an attractive working environment in the sectors of caliber component production, calibre assembly, watch assembly, and extensive quality control[…] … Caliber and watch assembly, as well as state-of-the-art quality control is primarily organized on the first floor of the Frederique Constant building[…] … It’s about timing Frederique Constant is aiming to have two suppliers for all its components by 2015, thereby assuring its full independence[…] … Many factories that produce these components are shared by multiple brands, including Frederique Constant and Swatch Group brands[…]

Frédérique Constant Genève is proud to introduce its new Heart Beat Manufacture GMT Automatic[…] … Bridges of the movement are decorated with Côtes de Genève and perlage, and have anglage and rhodiage finishing[…] … The history of Frédérique Constant’s Heart Beat Collection dates back to 1994[…] … The purpose of the Heart Beat was to distinguish mechanical Frédérique Constant watches from their battery-operated counterparts[…] … Its rotation is controlled by the hairspring, which constantly coils and uncoils, and is visible through the open eye of the Heart Beat[…] … In 2004, Frederique Constant entered in to the elite circle of Swiss watch brands that develop and produce their movements in-house[…] … Frédérique Constant continues to push the boundaries of watch making further[…]

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[…] … 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[…] … 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[…] … 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[…] … 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[…]

Frederique Constant is proud to announce a sales growth of 38% for the first six months of 2010, in comparison with 2009[…] … ”, says Peter Stas, Founder and CEO of Frederique Constant[…] … Over the past twelve years Frédérique Constant has experienced a growth rate of 20-35% per year, increasing its annual production to over 100[…] … We would like to take the opportunity to thank our worldwide partners for their continuous support to Frederique Constant”, says Peter Stas[…] … With continued stable sell-out in most areas in Europe and rapid expansion in North America and Asia, Frederique Constant expects a strong result for the second half of 2010[…]

2009 saw the introduction of the limited edition « Runabout » watch series from Frédérique Constant, designed to celebrate the legendary “Runabout” yachts of the roaring 20s, and which can be still seen today gracing the waters of Lake Geneva[…] … After the undoubted success of the “Runabout” launch, Frédérique Constant is bringing out 3 all-new special edition “Runabout” watches in limited editions of 1888 pieces for each series, in honour of the brand’s continued involvement and support of the annual “Hélice Classique” yacht meet[…] … Organised by the Societé Nautique de Genève, the “Hélice Classique” brings together many of the remaining Runabout yachts, yachts that today, as in their heyday, symbolise elegance, sophistication and ageless design[…] … And it is this that makes the partnership between Frédérique Constant and the Hélice Classique so apt, so perfect, because the same values and qualities are true for the “Runabout” watch series[…] … Frédérique Constant has once again delivered on its promise of providing an outstanding, but affordable, luxury timepiece, drawing on a rich heritage of tradition while remaining resolutely contemporary[…] … The passion for immemorial design and technical excellence shines through in the ongoing relationship between the Hélice Classique yacht meet and the Frédérique Constant “Runabout” range, symbols both of living life to the full and an unalloyed passion for yesterday, today and tomorrow[…]

Genf, März 2007:After the sustained success of the Heart Beat Manufacture, first launched in 2004, and the introduction of the first automatic version of the Heart Beat calibre in 2006, Frédérique Constant proudly introduces a new version in 2007, the Heart Beat Manufacture Automatic Moonphase-Date[…] … The Frédérique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture Automatic Moonphase-Date provides a reminder of horology’s numerous and ancient links to astronomy[…] … Once set, the Moonphase indicator of the Frédérique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture accurately displays the phase of the moon[…] … It reduces friction at the wheel contact points and contributes significantly to the high level of precision and longevity of the Frédérique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture Automatic movement[…] … The bridges of the calibre are decorated with Côte de Genève pattern and the main plate is circular-grained on the top[…] … The striking rose gold plated rotor has a two-way winding system and is decorated with Côte de Genève pattern[…] … Limited Editions in Rose Gold and Stainless Steel The Frédérique Constant Heart Beat Manufacture Automatic Moonphase-Date will be available in an 18K Rose Gold case, limited to 188 pieces per model[…] … Annual production of these timepieces is restricted due to the limited capacity at Frédérique Constant that is required in crafting, assembling, and regulating these watches[…] … Frederique Constant incorporated the following features to increase the winding efficiency of the new Heart Beat Manufacture Automatic[…] … The automatic mechanism of the Frederique Constant Manufacture is built with 10 jewels[…] … Patent and Design Registration Frédérique Constant applied for an extensive patent on the new design of the Heart Beat calibre[…] … Lastly, Frédérique Constant Heart Beat has been registered as a Trademark of Frédérique Constant[…] … The rotor of the Frédérique Constant Heart Beat Automatic is 29[…] … (Text/Foto: Frederique Constant) […]