IN-DEPTH: 35 years of Frederique Constant and The New Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacture

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Frederique Constant is in celebratory mode this year. Not only does the brand turn 35 in 2023, but it will be releasing its 31st in-house calibre with three complications during Geneva Watch Days 2023.
A total of 31 different movements in 35 years: That’s a pretty impressive track record for a family business founded by husband-and-wife team Aletta and Peter Stas in 1988, committed to providing luxury Swiss watches at fair prices.
The new automatic calibre FC-735 debuts inside the Classic Power Reserve Big Date Manufacure, animating the watch with a big date, a moon phase and a power reserve indicator. Released in limited-edition platinum and rose gold cases, two additional models in steel cases will join the standard collection.
We're discovering this new watch and tell you all about the history of Frederique Constant, and the new Power Reserve Big Date.
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[@micaljimenez7381]

Sometime ago i was not a frederique constant fan,did not find them interesting,but i have oportunity to bid in an auction and win at good price a frederique constant classic index two tone rose gold automatique and get surprised by his quality,great look in hands,and very good acuracy,now i realy apreciate the watch,i think its the kind of watch you apreciate more and more when you own it...

[@ArnaudK67]

The more I learn about this brand the more I love it. Their last releases (tourbillon & big date) are absolutely stunning and very well positioned ! Congratulations !

[@Monochrome-watches]

Thanks for sharing!! They're making some great watches indeed!

[@mramed8448]

Frederique constant make a great job. 👍

[@Monochrome-watches]

We agree!

[@MarcosVenti]

Got my first Chronograph from FC. After extensive research I am extremely happy with the performance and water resistance. No other brand could compete with specs to price ratio.

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Beautiful collection. Bravo

[@charleslyall4911]

Great watches for the price ,thanks ❤️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@user-or9cj3vk6t]

Their gold finished Business Timer is my favourite quartz watch in my collection; day, date, week, month, moonphase and time, no winding, high end strap and immaculate condition for £300 in ebay

[@zillsburyy1]

Frederique Constant makes a great regatta timer

[@dougjones7219]

After picking up my Oris moonphase the other day off my desk and finding it stopped, I realized I needed a moonphase with power reserve indicator. Think this is just what I'm looking for, and this interview is well done.

[@Monochrome-watches]

Glad to be of service, and thank you for the feedback ;)

[@chrisgrieves1468]

Interesting and well-paced interview, well done sir. A brand not nearly well enough presented in the media generally and deserving of enthusiasts attention. Great to see the CEO genuinely excited by what he is bringing to the market, and so he should.

[@Monochrome-watches]

Thank you very much for the feedback, much appreciated! And yes, FC is doing some very impressive things!

[@Bhatakti_Hawas]

Its awesome except for the date placement... should have been 3 o clock. Its asymmetrical & it bugs me

[@BeckVMH]

Excellent presentation.

[@Monochrome-watches]

Glad you liked it!

[@neoroxx]

the placement of the date window bugs me

[@venunair4573]

Elon musk 😊😊

[@zillsburyy1]

Lange move over? lol

[@Michel-ql1ng]

It,s a Citizen owned company….

[@Monochrome-watches]

You are correct....

[@avakkai]

Yes it is now and that’s good for customers. Citizen’s network & funding will make FC better.
The big date is terribly overpriced