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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 — Frederique Constant’s Classics is the brand’s core dress-watch family: clean, timeless cases, Roman-numeral and guilloché signatures, and a wide spread of everyday complications that express the maison’s affordable-luxury identity. Key references: Classic Heart Beat Automatic, Classic Heart Beat Moonphase Date, Classics Carrée Automatic.
  • Slimline — Slimline is Frederique Constant’s ultra-thin collection, focused on refined proportions and elegant case architecture while spanning quartz, automatic, and high-end in-house movements for a more minimalist interpretation of the maison’s classic style. Key references: Slimline Heart Beat Automatic, Slimline quartz models, Slimline in-house manufacture movements.
  • Highlife (1999) — Highlife is Frederique Constant’s integrated-bracelet sports collection, originally launched in 1999 and revived in 2020 with modernized proportions, quick-change bracelets, and COSC-certified variants that bridge sporty versatility and refined Swiss dress-sport styling. Key references: Highlife Automatic, Highlife Automatic COSC, Highlife Chronograph Automatic.
  • 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.

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