THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler
THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler
THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler
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frédérique constant<br />
peter Stas and aletta Stas-Bax founded their company in 1988, combining the names of their great-grandfathers —frédérique Schreiner and<br />
constant Stas—to make frédérique constant. Together, they presented the first frédérique constant collection in 1992, with a focus on classi-<br />
cal and traditional design. The brand’s slogan is “live your passion,” and its philosophy is to create valuable luxury timepieces at prices that a<br />
broad audience of watch-lovers can meet.<br />
ColleCtion HigHligHt<br />
The introduction of the maxime manufacture automatic opened a new chapter in the brand’s history of in-house developed movements. Hous-<br />
ing the new fc-700 caliber with date and 42-hour power reserve, the maxime manufacture automatic features a new case design as well that<br />
combines straight lines with rounded surfaces, and a combination of matte and polished case parts. finishing the look is a silvered, guilloche<br />
dial with either roman numerals or numbered indices, and an alligator strap ($2,550).<br />
corporate contact: Janelle couts, (877) 619-2824; www.frederique-constant.com