Frederique Constant
Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland · Est. 1988
Founded by Peter Stas, Aletta Stas
Frédérique Constant was founded in Geneva in 1988 by Peter and Aletta Stas and became known for bringing in-house watchmaking to the accessible segment of the market. The brand was acquired by Citizen Watch Co. in 2016 and continues to produce classically styled watches with in-house manufacture movements.
- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland
- Group
- Citizen Watch Group
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Classics — Elegant dress watches with clean dials and traditional styling, the foundation of the brand's identity.
- Slimline — Ultra-thin collection showcasing in-house manufacture movements with refined proportions.
- Highlife — Integrated-bracelet sports collection revived from the 1990s original, with COSC-certified movements.
- Horological Smartwatch — Pioneering connected watch that combines a traditional analogue dial with smart activity tracking.
Timeline
- 1988 — Peter and Aletta Stas found Frédérique Constant in Geneva, aiming to make Swiss luxury accessible.
- 2004 — Develops its first in-house movement, the FC-910, a heart-beat manufacture calibre.
- 2015 — Launches the Horological Smartwatch, the first Swiss-made connected analogue watch.
- 2016 — Citizen Watch Group acquires Frédérique Constant, providing resources for further in-house manufacture development.
- 2025 — Launched a new Perpetual Calendar model, praised for its elegant design and accessible luxury positioning.
- 2025 — Redesigned Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture at Watches & Wonders: 40mm case, 72-hour power reserve. Launched 37th anniversary Elements collection with stone dials.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frederique Constant
- Is Frédérique Constant a manufacture?
- Yes — Frédérique Constant develops and produces several in-house movements at its Plan-les-Ouates facility in Geneva, including tourbillon calibres.
- What is their motto?
- 'Live your passion' — reflecting the founders' belief that Swiss luxury watchmaking should be accessible to passionate collectors, not just the ultra-wealthy.