Frederique Constant brings Swiss watch thinking into the connected era

For traditional watch makers, hybrid smartwatches offer a less risky passage to the connected wearable market than going “full smartwatch” (ie Android Wear). And thus far we’ve seen a lot of established names get involved, but as far as real innovation in the field goes, things have felt a bit… lacklustre.

Which makes Frederique Constant’s Hybrid Manufacture, its new hybrid watch, all the more fascinating. The beauty of hybrids is that the tech doesn’t have to come at the expense of classic design, and Frederique Constant’s previous contributions certainly can’t be faulted for elegance, but to date the market has relied on quartz movements. According to Frederique Constant CEO Peter Stas, the company has heard demand for a hybrid that uses a mechanical movement.
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