Frédérique Constant presents the 2010 Novelties to Press in Munich, Germany.
On Tuesday March 9th, Frédérique Constant CEO Peter Stas had the pleasure of presenting part of the 2010 Novelties to a selection of renowned German journalists.
In the lavishly decorated private Frédérique Constant Salon in the beautiful Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, members of the press were given the opportunity to interview Peter Stas and to discover the great Frederique Constant Novelties, such as the sophisticated Runabout, the elegant Maxime Manufacture Lady and the innovative Junior-line.
Highly positive comments were expressed by the knowledgeable German press on the new collection. Peter Stas said: ‘We had a very good and pleasant day today in Munich, and the positive comments we received from the German press are first of all highly appreciated but also encouraging, on the ‘eve’ of BaselWorld!’
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
Frederique Constant on homepage The Hour Glass
Two important 2009-introductions are currently the leading models on the website of The Hour Glass Singapore.
Both the new Frederique Constant Love Heart Beat, as well as the highly complicated new Frederique Constant Manufacture Tourbillon Heart Beat Date 24 Silicium, with in-house caliber FC-985 are advertised.
With innovation and uncompromising quality being the hallmarks of Frederique Constant, the brand forms a perfect match with the corporate strategy of The Hour Glass. The Hour Glass prides itself for its proven merchandising strategy. Its ability to identify and invest in the right mix of brands and products has paid off handsomely. In particular, the company’s move into the high grade technical segment has proven to be very successful.
Representing a stable of over 60 brands across 25 boutiques in nine cities throughout Asia Pacific, The Hour Glass is the most geographically diverse specialist luxury watch retailer in Asia.
Discover more on www.thehourglass.com or on www.frederique-constant.com
Shuqi Ambassador for Taipei Golden Horse Awards
Shuqi will be the Movie Ambassador for Taipei Golden Horse Awards in the coming November. She was wearing the Frédérique Constant Love watch in the press conference last week in Taipei . The Taiwanese born movie star used to be the Best Leading Actress of 42th Taipei Golden Horse Awards.
Please feel free to have a look at the Press Conference Video with Shu Qi and her Frédérique Constant Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsNdoNPOsLg
Live Your Passion!
New Frédérique Constant Collection extremely well received @ BaselWorld 2009
The 2009 Collection that Frédérique Constant introduced during BaselWorld has been extremely well received by its partners. Both trade partners (distributors & retailers) as well as members of the press and also end-consumers that visited the Frédérique Constant booth were evenly impressed by the novelties.
Reactions to the all-new Maxime series were highly positive. The Maxime Manufacture Automatic surprised the audience with its technical sophistication on the in-house movement and the extremely competitive price level on the other hand. The Maxime Heart Beat Moon & Date stole the hearts of many with its unique combination of complications.
Maxime Manufacture Automatic: ...sophisticated...
The Runabout Chrono-Automatic was one of the other stars of the show: a well-balanced, luxurious automatic chronograph, in a limited edition and delivered with a highly detailed, hand-made miniature duplicate of a Runabout boat.
Runabout Chrono-Automatic : ...star of the show...
Runabout Chrono-Automatic in exclusive giftbox
For the ladies, the Love Heart Beat has reconfirmed the value and attractiveness of the Frédérique Constant Ladies Heart Beat series. Especially the Vanilla-version is one of the favorites. Altogether not only an ode to women, but also to Love…
In terms of 2009 Novelties of course there is much more to come. Please tune in to blog.frederique-constant.com regularly!
Love Heart Beat: ...an ode to Love...
The positiveness and confidence in the brand that Frédérique Constant experienced during BaselWorld 2009 was translated into substantial ordering by the Distributors & Retailers from around the world. Consequently, you will be able to discover our novelties soon at an Official Retailer near you!
Just one day before BaselWorld 2009 opens its doors…
On Thursday March 26 BaselWorld 2009 will open its doors to the public. For Frederique Constant it will be an exciting and busy fair, with many new models to present and a huge number of appointments with customers & members of the press.
To prepare our trade partners, tomorrow there will be a Basel Preparation Meeting where we present our Strategy & Products for 2009. This way all our distributors from around the world will be well prepared to start the show.
In April, May & June delivery of the novelties will take place for the end-consumer to discover in their local jewelry & watch store.
We are sure you will not be disappointed by our exciting new collection, traditionally in the Accessible Luxury price range. And with everything going on around the world these days, this segment could be more in demand than ever…!
Enjoy!
Pre-Basel News: Ladies Love Heart Beat
Ladies Love Heart Beat
Frédérique Constant is proud to introduce its new “LOve Heart Beat” models. The new version of the highly successful Ladies Automatic Heart Beat series comes with an original dial design and in exciting colors.
After the success of the first series of Double Heart Beat ladies watches, introduced in 2006, Geneva based Watch Manufacturer Frédérique Constant presents a new version of this passionately feminine wristwatch. A new creative timepiece designed by ladies – for ladies: the “LOve Heart Beat”.
After the worldwide recognized Double Heart Beat Dial aperture, which became an iconic product within the Frédérique Constant collection of Ladies’ watches, the new “LOve Heart Beat” model features a very special LOve aperture in the dial, set with diamonds and a liberally opened O-shape to let us discover the escapement of a finely decorated automatic movement, also visible through the back of the case thanks to the sapphire crystal.
For Press information, please contact:
Yasmina Pedrini (pedrini@frederique-constant.com)
Caroline Delmonte (delmonte@frederique-constant.com)
