Launch of Extraordinary WristwatchesFrédérique Constant Genève and Cohiba Cigars
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Frédérique Constant has partnered with Cohiba® premium cigars to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the U.S. and its territories including the U.S Virgin Islands. 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. Designed in homage to the Cohiba brand, the handcrafted Swiss wristwatches boast an ivory-colored dial with tobacco brown Roman numerals, housed in a sleek case highlighted by a hand-sewn tobacco brown Croco-calf strap.
Presented in a handsome wooden humidor box that features a crystal window to showcase the handcrafted treasures contained within, only a total of 376 individually-numbered pieces will be available. 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. Each humidor will contain 25 Cohiba Crystal cigars, handmade in the Dominican Republic.
Ralph Simons, President of Frédérique Constant USA, is thrilled about this captivating partnership. ‘Cohiba is synonymous with the world’s finest cigars. The exceptional quality of Cohiba cigars is the result of expertise and passion. It is this same passion that drives Frederique Constant to create handmade, luxury timepieces of contemporary, classic design and exceptional value.
Debo Mukherjee, vice president of marketing for General Cigar, parent company of Cohiba comments, “An exceptional cigar with a rich history and luxury pedigree, Cohiba has inspired a devoted following among seasoned cigar enthusiasts. 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.”