Re-engineering time-worn truths about luxury timepieces

When Swiss luxury watchmaker Frederique Constant opened the doors to its newest store at The Podium, one of its stars was its Hybrid line —a “mechanical watch with smarts” and a first worldwide. Combining a mechanical in-house caliber with smart functions connected via an app, the Hybrid line embo­dies the innovativeness and daring that has kept Frederique Constant among the top-selling premium watch brands.

To appreciate Frederique Constant, it is important to know its history and what it stands for.