{"id":2860,"date":"2016-05-28T21:48:53","date_gmt":"2016-05-28T20:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2016-05-31T15:43:36","modified_gmt":"2016-05-31T14:43:36","slug":"why-you-should-buy-frederique-constant-classics-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/05\/why-you-should-buy-frederique-constant-classics-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Buy Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"LEFT\">With so many fantastic watch manufacturers available at First Class Watches it is often difficult to decide which is best for you. As even more top quality brands have appeared on the website in recent months, you may be struggling to decide which watch to buy next.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">So we&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">In today&#8217;s post we&#8217;ll focus on the incredible Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics Collection which proved a hit at Baselworld 2016. By the end of this post you&#8217;ll know exactly why you should buy Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics watches when you purchase your next wrist watch.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">The History of Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/FC-Logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/FC-Logo-300x118.png\" alt=\"FC-Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/FC-Logo-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/FC-Logo.png 502w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant was established in 1988 by Peter Stas and his wife Aletta Bax, they chose to name the company after the great grandparents of each founder. Interestingly enough, the great grandparents, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Schreiner and Constant Stas, actually owned a company which produced watch dials in 1904. Ever since the company was founded it has been involved in every single stage of watch production of watches from design to assembly. This is despite the fact that some of the Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant watches are not produced in house.<\/p>\n<p>In 2002 Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant bought the historic Swiss sports watch company Alpina Watches. Alpina were founded in in 1883 who were only operating in Germany at the time. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant moved the company back to its historic base in Switzerland and relaunched the company worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next decade Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant became one of the top watch brands in Switzerland. The reputation of the brand increased massively when they created a tourbillon movement with a Silicium escape wheel.<\/p>\n<p>As you can imagine, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant is a luxury brand \u2013 but don&#8217;t worry if you want to buy Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics watches, you don&#8217;t always have to pay luxury prices.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Why Buy Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics Watches<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/product34958-0-3160_cropped.jpg.thumb_247x400.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/product34958-0-3160_cropped.jpg.thumb_247x400-185x300.jpg\" alt=\"product34958-0-3160_cropped.jpg.thumb_247x400\" width=\"185\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/product34958-0-3160_cropped.jpg.thumb_247x400-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/product34958-0-3160_cropped.jpg.thumb_247x400.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant were one the most talked about watch brands of Baselworld 2016. At the event they announced new additions to both the Classics and Manufacture collections which were very popular with customers and journalists alike. Baselworld visitors were impressed with the incredible style of the watches as well as the luxury feel of the watch when it&#8217;s on your wrist.<\/p>\n<p>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant take the Swiss Made marker on their watches very seriously &#8211; they do not outsource for any of their in-house movements. All of the components made for Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant watches are made in Switzerland, usually in the Plan-les-Ouates factory. This is one of the best reasons to buy Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics watches as you can be sure that the \u201cSwiss Made\u201d marker is well earned!<\/p>\n<p>The watches in the Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics Collection vary from \u00a3750 to \u00a31060 which is incredibly affordable when you consider the quality. The watches are incredibly well made, the designs are beautiful and they feel much more like luxury watches than their price tag would indicate! So if you are looking for a sleek and sophisticated new watch then you would be making a great decision to buy Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Constant Classics watches today.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many fantastic watch manufacturers available at First Class Watches it is often difficult to decide which is best for you. 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