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MANUFACTURE HISTORY
On the ground oor, the visitors will nd an exclusive dedicated
space where they will have the chance to take on a Manufacture
Experience tour, allowing them to discover each Brand’s universe
and history (Frederique Constant, Alpina Watches, Ateliers
deMonaco). On the rst oor, all production workshops from T1 to
T4 have been regrouped, thus optimizing watchmaking workow
and logistics. Ofces including Top Management, Finance, Human
Resources, Marketing, Sales and Administration departments have
been spread on the second oor.
TODAY
Frederique Constant has gradually become an important player
within the watchmaking industry. With the ambition to offer the
best quality at the most appropriate prices, the Maison hasn’t
stopped investing in production equipment. Besides surrounding
ourselves with highly qualied watchmakers, we have developed
all our departments to be able to control the various stages of
the production of our watches, from initial conception to the nal
quality control, including assembly.
IN 2004
Frederique Constant entered the elite circle of Swiss watchmaking
brands to develop and produce their own in-house calibres.
Consequently, Frederique Constant became a “Manufacture”: in-
house developed, in-house produced, in-house assembled.
IN 2006
In 2006, the Brand rst felt the need to enlarge its production
facilities and strategically decided to move into a 3200 m
2
building in
Plan-les-Ouates. After eleven years, Frederique Constant ran out of
space due to its rapid growth and high demand from its worldwide
markets. Two years were then needed to achieve the construction
of an additional 3000 m
2
space, bringing the Frederique Constant
Group’s headquarters up to 6200 m
2
, thus enabling to completely
re-organise the implementation of the different working areas.
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