Frederique Constant
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Frédérique Constant: A Legacy of Elegance and Innovation
Frédérique Constant is a Swiss luxury watch brand renowned for its commitment to accessible elegance and precision. Founded in 1988 by Peter Stas and Aletta Bax, the brand combines heritage with innovation, offering high-quality timepieces at affordable prices.
Key Features:
- *In-House Movements*: Known for developing over 30 in-house calibres, including the iconic FC-910 and FC-935 movements.
- *Heart Beat Design*
: Introduced the Heart Beat timepiece, featuring an aperture to showcase the mechanical movement.
- *Affordable Luxury*: Offers exceptional craftsmanship and design without the exclusivity often associated with luxury watches.
Philosophy
To make luxury watches accessible to a broader audience by combining tradition, innovation, and affordability.
Sustainability
No specific sustainability initiatives mentioned.
Founders
Peter Stas, Background: Dutch entrepreneur with a passion for watchmaking.. Aletta Bax, Background: Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder, sharing a vision for accessible luxury watches.
Background
Founded in Geneva, Switzerland, with roots in Dutch entrepreneurship. The brand's name honors the founders' great-grandparents, Frédérique Schreiner and Constant Stas.
History
1988: Founded by Peter Stas and Aletta Bax.. 1992: Released the 18th Century Collection.. 1994: Introduced the first Heart Beat timepiece.. 2001: Welcomed Pim Koeslag for movement development.. 2004: Launched the first in-house movement, FC-910.. 2016: Acquired by Citizen Holdings.
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