Sebastien Schneiter – Frederique Constant Junior Ambassador – at the Youth Olympic Game in Singapore
The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games got off to a dazzling started on Saturday 14th August 2010, with the city’s skyline providing a magnificant backdrop to a rousing opening ceremony dedicated to the more than 3,500 athletes in attendance from all corners of the world.
The 27,000 people at Marina Bay were treated to a two-hour show that showcased Singapore’s rich history and celebrated the cultural diversity of the country’s indigenous people and the young Olympians, aged 14 to 18, who will compete in the Games’ 26 events.
The inaugural competition is designed to be a stepping stone for young athletes striving to compete at the Summer Olympics. And while sport will be the main focus over the next two weeks, there is a simultaneous cultural and educational programme to teach the athletes from the 204 participating countries about Olympic values and global issues.
Sébastien Schneiter – Frédérique Constant Junior Ambassador – will enter the competition with the Swiss Team on Tuesday 17h August. The most important now is to wish Sébastien all possible success in the coming weeks. We are looking forward to his good performance on the water. Sébastien – who started sailing in 2004 – had already been 3 times vice-National (Swiss) Optimist Champion (2007, 2008 & 2009). In 2009 at the Dutch Nationals, he took the 2nd place. In 2009 at the International Riva del Garda Optimist Championship (over 600 boats): he took the 5th place. And in 2010 he won the Laser 4.7 Swiss National and recently finished 6th in the overall European championship and at the second place in the “less than 16 years of age” category!
More pictures of the show here
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When two passions come together…
Frederique Constant Genève teams up with Cohiba cigars for an extraordinary limited edition
New York City – August 5th, 2010 – Frederique Constant is excited to introduce a new, passionate initiative, exclusively for the United States of America: the Frederique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition timepieces.
Two companies specializing in refined products that are an expression of pure passion –exclusive cigars and luxury wristwatches- have jointly developed two exceptional watches that reflect the style and atmosphere of the Cohiba brand.
With its smooth case inspired by ‘Toro’ shaped cigars, the warm, ivory colored dial, the tobacco brown Roman numerals and the hand-sewn tobacco brown Crococalf strap, these watches form a tribute to the high-profile cigar brand that achieved ‘cult’ status under discerning connoisseurs the world over.
Presented in a luxurious giftbox that doubles as a humidor, and produced in a very limited edition of 188 numbered pieces in steel and 188 pieces in rose gold plated, these watches are already ‘smoking hot’ before their launch!
Frederique Constant and Cohiba will be launching these exclusive timepieces during a dedicated event on September 22nd, 2010 at Club Macanudo in New York City. In the setting of New York City’s premier cigar bar, restaurant and lounge, VIP guests will discover for the first time the result of this exciting and unique partnership.
More about Cohiba:
Five centuries after Christopher Columbus heard the word Cohiba for the first time in the Dominican Republic, a Cohiba cigar was developed in the same country by Diaz y Cia in 1978. The Dominican Cohiba cigar, which was reformulated in the 1990s, is the only Cohiba cigar that can be purchased legally in the United States. This limited edition set is the result of a cooperation is between Frederique Constant SA & General Cigar Company Inc., the largest cigar company in the USA.
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Sebastien Schneiter – Frédérique Constant Junior Ambassador – finished in 1st place!
Last weekend the second series of the Laser 4.7 “Championnat Suisse par point” took place in Thun. After 6 regattas sailed in great conditions Sebastien Schneiter – Frédérique Constant Junior Ambassador – finished in an excellent 1st place overall.
Also, another great news for the week, the Swiss Sailing Team as well as Swiss Olympics have nominated Mr. Ezequiel Schargorodsky, Sebastien’s coach, the Head Sailing coach for the Youth Olympic Games.
Training sessions continues in both Byte and Laser for Sebastien and the Swiss team. Next big event will be in June with a Laser Europa cup as well as the Byte European championship.
The team spirit is high and fully motivated for all the next events to come!
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Sébastien Schneiter – Frederique Constant Junior Ambassador – getting ready for the Youth Olympic Game
With the Youth Olympic tickets now in Sébastien Schneiter’s hands, a new phase of training has started which will involve both training session at the club as well as at the Swiss Sailing team levels. It will be an intensive three month in order to be ready for the Olympic games. The key events during that period will be Byte CII as well as the Laser 4.7 European Championship which will both take place in July. In addition there will be the Nationals title events as well as several Swiss Sailing/Olympics training sessions. In August the Swiss Olympic teams will be heading to Singapore where they will be arriving there a week before the event itself to start training before the officials regattas.
Below are the various events in preparation for the Youth Olympic Games:
- 1-2 May: championnat suisse par point (Lugano), Laser 4.7.
- 7-8 May: championnat suisse par point (Thun), Laser 4.7.
- 28-30 May: Lago di Garda clinic, Byte
- 12-13 june, CM Fos sur Mer, Laser 4.7
- 25-30 June: lago di garda training, Byte.
- 1-4 July: European Byte, Lago di Garda.
- 8-11 July: Swiss Nationals, Laser 4.7
- 21-24 July: Hourtin Training, Laser 4.7
- 25-31 July: Laser 4.7 European championship, Hourtin
- 7-14 August: Byte training, Singapore.
- 15-26 August: Youth Olympic Games
Sébastien Schneiter – Frédérique Constant Junior Ambassador – and the Swiss team at the CII World Championship in Cannes, France
The Swiss CII sailing team is in the middle of the action at the world championship.
So far so good. Sebastien Schneiter – Frederique Constant Junior Ambassador – is currently qualified for the Youth Olympic Games but still a long way to go. Last regatta he did finish 3rd !
Alexandra, the second Swiss Byte sailor is doing well and close to be qualified.
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Kung Hei Fat Choi – Happy Chinese New Year!
Spring festival, or what is more known as the Chinese New Year, is
considered one of the most important events in China. The celebration is
based on the lunar calendar, so that the first day of the lunar year marks
the Chinese New Year. Thus, the event falls between late January to early
February. The celebration begins on the eve of the lunar new year and
continues on until the fifth day of the lunar calendar’s first month. Next
will come the lantern festival.
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Latest update on the Frederique-Constant Byte Sailing Team
Back to action with a first pre-world regattas this weekend in Cannes. Sebastien has started well with a first and third position on Friday. Racing to continue Saturday and Sunday.
February will be a very busy month on the sailing front for the preparation of the early April world championship and qualification for the Youth Olympic games. Following this weekend race a total of 10 days training are planned in February. The Swiss Team will join the New Zealand and Singapore sailing team for some group training during February.
March will be the same with intensive training before the World championship that will start on the 6th of April.
Meanwhile, the team continue to prepare their physical conditions with 4 sessions/week of physical training.
As you can see the team is busy but the moral and enthousiasm is high. More to follow after this weekend racing.
Sébastien did finish 3rd this weekend (Cannes) at the pre-world practice racing with 9 races sailed in three days. So far so good!
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Smile with Shuqi & Frederique Constant
Recently, Frederique Constant celebrated the cooperation with the Beijing Childrens Hospital, the Paint a Smile Foundation and Shuqi, during a successfull Charity Event in Beijing.
In the afternoon, during a ceremony at the Beijing Childrens Hospital, the inauguration of the newly decorated childrens ward took place.
Brand Ambassador Ms. Shuqi
The Smile Painters of Paint a Smile – a Geneva-based charity organization – have worked for two months in a row to give the children what they deserve: a positive, encouraging and colorful environment. Aim is to emphasize on the fact that hospital care not just about medicine and treatment, but also about environment and spirit. Moreover, the children got to meet a big star!
Shuqi @ the Beijing Childrens Hospital
Frédérique Constant is proud to be part of this Paint a Smile project, the first of its kind in China. The founder of Paint a Smile, Mrs. Laura Cotton was the winner of the Frédérique Constant Passion Awards in 2008 in Geneva.
In the evening, more than 250 international and local VIP guests and members of the press attended a celebration at the Meat & Wine Co -which is part of the historical yet trendy Ch’ienmen 23 landmark compound in the heart of Beijing.
Shuqi, Peter Stas & Laura Cotton
During this event, guests enjoyed a mini talk show with Brand Ambassador Ms. Shuqi, Paint a Smile founder Mrs. Laura Cotton and Frederique Constant CEO Mr. Peter Stas, followed by musical entertainment and an exquisite dinner.
Frederique Constant CEO Peter Stas
World Watch & Jewelry @ Siam Paragon Bangkok
From July 30 till August 16, Frederique Constant is proud to attend one of Thailand’s leading watch & jewelry events: World Watch & Jewelry 2009 at Siam Paragon, also known as ‘The Pride of Bangkok’. The theme of this year’s event is ‘The Universe of Time’.
Miss Universe 2006 Natalie Glebova wearing Frederique Constant
On the topfloor of this high-end shopping paradise, Frederique Constant is present with a luxurious booth, exhibiting the full collection, including the latest novelties. Highlights are the Maxime Manufacture Automatic and the Ladies Love Heart Beat.
During the opening night, an exclusive party took place on the Frederique Constant stand, with numerous VIPs and Press attending, under which Brand Ambassador and famous Thai Movie Star Mr. Rawit Terdwong and Miss Universe 2006 Natalie Glebova, who resides in Bangkok.
During the two-week event, approximately 75’000 visitors are expected to attend and to enjoy a beautiful overview of the very best of the Swiss watch industry, for the occassion tranfered to the exciting Thai capital. Being already the fifth annual edition of the event, Frederique Constant has been present on each of them.
Pictures coming soon!
FREDERIQUE CONSTANT TRAINING IN UAE
Frederique Constant organized two Gold Ambassador Training sessions on May 6 2009 at the Aviation Club in Dubai.Over 50 participants from Damas attended the training.
