Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant is known for stylish luxury at reasonable price point.
Expert Elias Toledo, who curates for Leon Gallery’s watch auctions, decodes the sophisticated features of the top-end Frederique Constant Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon.
“There are only 30 pieces in the world, and one is in the Philippines. Priced at P1.9 million, it’s definitely in the collectible range, with good reason. When you get a perpetual calendar watch from other established brands, you’ll be paying P8-10 million. That’s why it’s amazing to see Frederique Constant’s version, with such complexities at a fairly reasonable price point. I think that’s the come on.”
Rainier Jacinto, marketing services manager for Philippine distributor Wizer Industries, says, “Prices start from around P50-P60,000, up to just under P2 million. It has always stayed true to its core philosophy, affordable luxury, for both its mid-range to limited edition watches.”
Jacinto in December presented select timepieces at an exclusive event. Pieces featured included luxury timepieces such as the Classic Manufacture Worldtimer, Vintage Rally Healey, Highlife COSC certified chronometer watches, and Yacht Timer. Wizer Industries also introduced Marco Lobregat as Frederique Constant’s brand advocate.
Lobregat, an entrepreneur who loves travel and the outdoors, talked about how he was able to still pursue his passion despite the challenges of 2020.
“To be honest, things didn’t really change much for me, in terms of my personal lockdown experience. But it somehow reinforced the values that I already had. We have to rethink what matters most. For me, it’s about living well, doing what I want to do. And focusing on the stuff that I find valuable,” he shared.
“Just as an example, I love this traveling lifestyle that I had prior to the lockdown. Then I figured, I could still do that. So after a couple of months of living in Manila, I moved to Batangas where I now live and work by the sea. I work from here, and I’m so productive. And that’s what matters. Because I love that kind of life.”
“It’s the reason Frederique Constant appeals to me. Its battle cry, ‘Live Your Passion,’ echoes my own personal mantra.”
Frederique Constant is available at its mono-brand concept stores in SM Mall of Asia and The Podium and at Tempus in SM Lanang Premier and SM CDO Premier.