INTRODUCING: The Frederique Constant x Avener
Aside from creating catchy solo music, electro-pop artist The Avener is a master of collaborations. Over his decades in the music industry, he has worked with dozens of fellow artists to create fabulous tunes; is it any surprise that a collaboration with watch brand Frederique Constant would also yield stellar results? Introducing 2 exclusive limited editions dubbed Frederique Constant x The Avener.
THE BASICS:
BRAND: Frederique Constant
Model: Frederique Constant x The Avener
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 39mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Movement: FC-303 caliber visible through an exhibition caseback
Movement Specs: Swiss-made automatic with 26 jewels and a 38-hour power reserve
Strap Options: The steel version includes a stainless steel bracelet and a rubber strap. The black DLC version includes a rubber strap and a nubuck leather strap.
THE JUICE:
In this collaboration with The Avener, Frederique Constant embraces a musical theme in that the dial patterns mimic sound waves on a studio monitor. The steel version depicts this with blue horizontal wavelengths against a black background, while the black version represents them in a more subtle manner as a dark pattern eminating from the center of the dial. Those wavelength patterns on the dial are complimented by one of The Avener's favorite phrases - "a tempo." That phrase effectively means to return from a deviation to the original tempo of a song - a popular phrase in the world of DJ's (or electro-pop stars).
Frederique Constant's collaborations with The Avener are limited to 432 pieces made each; the serial numbering was selected as 432Hz is often thought to be the perfect frequency. Aside from the subtle musical references, The Avener is a versatile watch with popular sizing (39mm diameter and 10.34mm high) and solid 100m of water resistance. And it does so at an attractive price point.
How much is the Frederique Constant x The Avener Watch?
Price for The Avener watches will come in at $2,295-$2,495 USD depending on the model selected. They will only be available at Citizen's flagship NY store in March of 2024.