Elegantly coloring your winter Japan-only special “Kare” New from “Classic Kare” to Mother-of-Pearl
Since its founding in Geneva, Switzerland, Frederique Constant has continued to expand its popularity by providing high-quality watches at reasonable prices. The most popular collection is the “Classic Carré” square clock.
This winter, a Japan-limited model using mother-of-pearl (mother-of-pearl) on the entire dial is now available in two sizes. The classic and elegant design stands out even more, and the finish is likely to accelerate the popularity of the collection once again.
I would recommend it to those who want a dress watch that stands out from the crowd, as well as couples looking for a pair watch that will look great during the glamorous holiday season.
No other brand in the Swiss luxury watch industry has grown as rapidly as Frédéric Constant in such a short period of time.
It was founded in 1988. Entrepreneur Peter Stars and his wife Aletta Stars started in Geneva with the concept of “providing high-quality Swiss-made watches at a fair price”.
The reason why this brand has been able to increase its fans at an accelerated pace is partly because it has stubbornly maintained this concept when it was founded.
In 2004, the first movement developed entirely in-house was announced. It has now become one of Geneva’s leading manufacturers, which develops and manufactures movements in-house. Since then, it has continued to provide high-quality watches at a price range that is affordable for everyone. The same goes for machines equipped with ultra-complex movements such as tourbillons and perpetual calendars. Now that the price of luxury watches continues to rise year by year, it is only natural that the brand is gaining support.
Left) The company’s factory in Prale-Vat, a suburb of Geneva, the center of the Swiss watch industry where watch brands gather. We have a system in place for the process from design to development, assembly, and quality control.
Right) “Frederick Constant Boutique Tokyo” opened in Ginza, Tokyo in the fall of 2023. In the fall of 2023, the 35th anniversary of the company’s founding, it opened its first flagship store in Japan in the “Citizen Flagship Store Tokyo” on the first floor of the commercial facility “GINZA SIX” in Ginza, Tokyo.
Another factor that supported Frederick Constant’s breakthrough was the elegant and beautiful design. We do not work on models with excessive decorations that show off their status or rugged sports models that prioritize function. We only offer models with a classic and elegant taste that will impress those around you. For those who are looking for a watch that they can keep with them for many years, this should also be a big attraction.
In the fall of 2023, they will open Japan’s first flagship store, “Frédéric Constant Boutique Tokyo,” in Ginza, Tokyo (top and center). In the midst of the sluggish demand for luxury watches around the world, it is a hot topic because many watch fans visit every day (for details, why did Frederick Constant succeed in Ginza?). See “Affordable Luxury” that can be experienced in Ginza, an adult city). In addition to the high cost performance, this will also have a great power of quiet luxury and a design that matches the times. If you want a quality watch that can show off your subtle sophistication on the cuffs, you should look no further than Frédéric Constant.
Philosophy of Frédéric Constant
“Affordable luxury”
While preserving traditional Swiss watchmaking techniques, we provide high-quality watches at fair prices. The brand’s watchmaking philosophy that we have continued to uphold from our founding to the present
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Among Frédéric Constant, the most popular collection for both men and women right now is the “Classic Carré”. As mentioned above, the brand has always focused on classic and elegant designs that are familiar with suits and jacket styles.
Of course, the “Classic Carre” born in 2003 follows such a line, but the biggest feature is that the case is square (= Carre: meaning square shape in French). In the past and now, the mainstream watch case is round. That’s why many people choose this collection as a watch that can assert its individuality without losing its elegance.
Although the square shape tends to give a sharp impression, the “Classic Carré” case has a curve that follows the wrist and the edges are gently rounded. The synergy with the plump onion-shaped crown gives it a somewhat soft impression, which is probably a factor in its popularity.
This winter, a new Japan-limited model that is likely to further increase the number of owners of such a “classic boyfriend” has appeared in two types (pictured above). The size is 38.7×30.7mm for the “Classic Carre Automatic” and 23×21mm for the “Classic Carré Ladies”. Both are made of white mother-of-pearl (mother-of-pearl) with a beautiful silky luster, adding to the elegance and luxury. It is inevitable that it will attract attention as a more special “classic boyfriend”. From the next chapter, I would like to delve deeper into its charm and introduce it.
Men’s: blouson 119,900 yen (AM/HJM TEL 03-6434-0885), knit 61,600 yen (Dolmore/Bind PR TEL 03-6416-0441) Women’s: Knit 30,800 yen, shirt 16,500 yen (both Ships/Ships Information Center TEL 0120-444-099), earrings 15,400 yen, Breath 16,500 yen (both Adawat Touareg / The Edit Store info@editandcoltd.co.jp)
When you look at the new Japan-only “Classic Carre”, the first thing that catches your eye is the luxurious use of mother-of-pearl. Using a single plate on the entire dial, you can fully enjoy the characteristics of mother-of-pearl that mysteriously changes color and shine depending on the angle of view.
The mother-of-pearl dial blends perfectly with the Art Deco and elegant “Classic Carré” design
The mother-of-pearl dial blends perfectly with the Art Deco and elegant “Classic Carré” design
The mother-of-pearl dial blends perfectly with the Art Deco and elegant “Classic Carré” design
Perhaps because it is originally a material used in jewelry, the Art Deco design of “Classic Carré” also seems to stand out even more. The spade-shaped hour hands, leaf-shaped minute hands, large Roman numeral indexes, and railway scales on the inside and outside of the dial are also in perfect harmony with the beautiful details of the dial.
Suit 176,000 yen (Tagliatore/Tremets TEL 03-5464-1158), shirt 35,200 yen (Guy Rover), Chief 4,950 yen (Ships/Ships Information Center TEL 0120-444-099), Thailand 24,200 yen (Stefano Cow/Dolmore/Bind PR TEL 03-6416-0441)
Some people may think that using mother-of-pearl will limit the opportunities to wear it to parties, but of course, with this watch, you don’t have to worry about that. It can be used in any situation.
Square watches also have the effect of making the person look intelligent, so if you use them at work, they will appeal to “business people who can do it”. If you match it with a casual style on a holiday, it will finish your style elegantly.
Coat 308,000 yen (John Smedley/Lee Mills Agency TEL 03-5784-1238), blouse 22,000 yen (Audire/info@audire.jp), earrings 29,800 yen (Mana Rosa Jewel/Mana Rosa manarosajewel@gmail.com)
Perhaps as a reaction to the long-standing luxury sports watch boom, the popularity of simple dress watches has recently been rekindled. If you’re looking for a standout piece among them, Frederick Constant’s Japan-limited “Classic Carré” should be a definite choice.
Perhaps because of its popularity, the “Classic Carré” collection is often originally purchased as a pair watch. However, in the conventional lineup, the sentence is different in size.The design and color of the dial could not be perfectly matched.
In that sense, this Japan-limited model can be said to be special. The “Classic Carré Automatic” and “Classic Carré Ladies” have a perfectly linked dial design with or without a date display. If you are looking for a pair of watches that will be a testament to your strong bond, this is also a great point.
Jacket 253,000 yen (Tagliatore/Tremezzo TEL 03-5464-1158), Knit polo 63,800 yen (John Smedley × Ships), Chief 6,050 yen (Ships/Both Ships Information Center TEL 0120-444-099)
Both models have a stainless steel case with white mother-of-pearl and color tones, as well as a rose gold plated case. Combined with the mysteriously shimmering mother-of-pearl, it has a much more gorgeous atmosphere. If the two of you wear this to a stylish restaurant, it will be even more romantic.
Knitted blouson 42,900 yen (Lappin Knot/Umedanit TEL 0250-42-3945), dress 108,900 yen (Gentry Portofino/Wooln Shokai TEL 03-5771-3513), earrings 154,000 yen (1P) (Mayuko/contact@mayuco-jewelry.com), bangle 19,800 yen (Mana Rosa) Jewel/Mana Rosa)
Of course, it is interesting for a couple to change the color of the case, such as a stainless steel case for a man and a rose gold plate case for a woman. The time spent considering which color case would look good in the store itself is likely to be an important memory for the two of you.
During the holiday season, which is full of events, we hope you will go out to the city with this Japan-only “Classic Carre” and have a wonderful time.
*The color may vary.
A special fair titled “Frederique Constant Elegant Fair” will be held at participating stores nationwide. Those who purchase a Frederick Constant watch from December 10, 2025 (Wednesday) to January 31, 2026 (Saturday) will be selected by lottery to receive a special accommodation plan for Frederick Constant at the ultimate resort “Setouchi Retreat Aonagi by Awako Chishin” (designed by architect Tadao Ando), the ultimate resort where you can enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the Seto Inland Sea. In addition, at the special store, purchasers of eligible watches will receive a voucher that will give them a single leather strap as a gift. If you are interested in Frederique Constant, you should not miss this opportunity.
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Back Issue Oct.2025
Ginza is an area where flagship stores of prestigious watch brands and long-established watch specialty stores compete with each other. Why was the store successful? Now that the boutique is celebrating its second anniversary, we have once again taken a closer look at the charm of “Frederick Constant Boutique Tokyo”. ▶
Back Issue Jun.2025
Summer is about to begin. If you wear a watch with a leather strap and go outside, the strap will inevitably be damaged by sweat, and you will be concerned about hygiene and smell. That’s why I think there are many business people who are looking for a metal bracelet watch for the summer. ▶
Back Issue Nov.2024
The boom in big-size watches has completely subsided, and people with high sensitivity these days are all starting to wear smaller watches. Dress watches that go well with suits are especially popular, with a small diameter model of under 40mm. ▶
