Frederique Constant · Since 1988
Frederique Constant Heart Beat
Heart Beat watches open a window in the dial so you can watch the balance wheel at work. Frederique Constant introduced the design in 1994, and it became its signature.
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Heritage
Frederique Constant since 1988
From a husband-and-wife watch company to a Geneva manufacture with its own calibers, a few of the moments behind the watches in our case.
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1988
Where it began
Peter and Aletta Stas start designing their own watches. The brand’s name honors their great-grandparents Frédérique Schreiner and Constant Stas.
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1994
The first Heart Beat
An opening in the dial reveals the heart of the mechanical movement. It becomes Frederique Constant’s signature.
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1999
Highlife
The first Highlife collection launches with the Triple Time series.
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2004
The first in-house caliber
The FC-910, developed and assembled in-house, makes Frederique Constant a true manufacture.
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2008
The first tourbillon
Frederique Constant unveils its first Tourbillon Manufacture, with a silicon escapement.
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2009
The FC-700 series
A new family of in-house calibers brings manufacture movements to more watches, at a more accessible price.
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2020
Highlife returns
Highlife is relaunched with an integrated bracelet and Frederique Constant’s first COSC-certified chronometer.
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Dates from Frederique Constant’s published history.
Good to know
Frederique Constant questions, answered
Still deciding? Call us at 661-861-8414 or start a chat.
What’s the difference between Highlife, Classics and Manufacture?
Highlife is Frederique Constant’s sporty everyday line, with an integrated bracelet. Classics are timeless dress watches with Swiss automatic and quartz movements. Manufacture watches run on calibers Frederique Constant develops and assembles in-house in Geneva.
What is a Heart Beat watch?
A Heart Beat watch has an opening in the dial that shows the balance wheel of its mechanical movement as it swings back and forth. Frederique Constant introduced the design in 1994.
What does COSC-certified mean?
The COSC is the official Swiss chronometer testing institute. A COSC-certified mechanical movement has passed its accuracy tests, which allow an average of −4 to +6 seconds a day.
Is shipping free and insured?
Orders over $200 ship free and fully insured, with an adult signature on delivery.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. Choose Afterpay at checkout to split your order into 4 payments (US and Canada). We also accept major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Shop Pay.
Can I see a Frederique Constant in person?
Yes. Visit our showroom at 2105 Edison Hwy, Space 6, Bakersfield, CA 93305, open every day from 10am to 7pm. Call ahead at 661-861-8414 to check on a specific model.
Watch concierge
Not sure which Frederique Constant? Ask the people who wear them.
Our team helps with sizing, movements and gifting by live chat, phone or email, or come try a Frederique Constant on at our Bakersfield showroom, open every day from 10am to 7pm.
Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee
Genuine materials and accurate representation on every piece we sell.
Fully insured shipping
Complimentary on orders over $200, with an adult signature on delivery.
Signature Elizalde packaging
Every piece arrives in our protective gift box, ready to give.
Concierge service
Personal guidance by live chat, phone or email.
Frederique Constant watches from Bakersfield’s family jeweler
Elizalde Jewelers has served Bakersfield since 1994. Shop Frederique Constant Highlife, Classics, Manufacture and Heart Beat watches online or in our showroom, every order shipped fully insured.
