Yearly Archives: 2012

How Often Did You Practice?

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Aletta: Once or twice a week, depending on how much time I had available. The games were played on Saturdays. Other than that, you focused entirely on your watches after you resigned from ING? Aletta: yes, it was sometimes quite stressful at first, especially when we urgently needed to complete something. There was so much to do! We had to collaborate with our Swiss partners. I recall several hectic periods. But there were also quieter weeks. We primarily acquired new customers and new orders at trade fairs, first in Hong Kong and then in Basel starting in 1995. We also traveled to Dubai once with a delegation from Hong Kong. We as Dutch people weren't supposed to be part of the entourage, but everything had already been organized so we simply boarded the plane and flew. We stayed at a lovely hotel in Dubai

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Let'S Get Back To Flying. What Sort Of Pilot'S License Had Peter Earned?

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Aletta: A license for small singleengine aircraft with a maximum of four seats Ð Cessnas, for example. Peter: But my license expired long ago and I never renewed it.

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It Starts And Ends With Clear Lines Of Communication

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All employees at Frederique Constant should be passionate about what they do. This passion at all levels within the business results in a wide range of different ideas coming into the building every day. People will not always agree on what is best for the company, but every employee here at Frederique Constant will always be encouraged to share their views, opinions and ideas at every level. Our philosophy is that whenever anyone feels passionately about anything involving the company, they should air their point of view. Our creative designers, our talented team of artisans who assemble the highest quality Swiss timepieces, our marketing department these are all composed of people who bring their passion to work every day. At Frederique Constant, we believe in listening to and acting upon the ideas and innovations that spring from these passions. We pledge that anyone and everyone within the company who wishes to share their ideas will be heard and their ideas will be considered. Passion is to be encouraged and nurtured, and this is most easily achieved through open and honest lines of communication.

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Family, Children And Friends What Is It Like For A Married Couple To Share Their Business Life And To Work So Closely Together?

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Aletta: Now and then I hear people say it must be problematic. I admit it can be difficult at times. But when it works smoothly, there's definitely nothing better. Peter: We share the same passions and we also share the occasional worries. That makes things much easier. Aletta: I see things similarly with regard to the children. If they choose to join the business and everything works smoothly, it would be marvelous. But suppose they graduate from university and take jobs with companies located somewhere halfway around the globe. Then we would see them only rarely. It would be much nicer to have our children working under our own roof.

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Quartz Or Mechanical?

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Aletta: A selfwinding mechanical watch with moonphase display. It cost only about onefifth as much as other brands charged for similar products. If I recall correctly, it also had a transparent back. It was a very attractive timepiece and it looked great on Peter's wrist.

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Sponsoring And Charity How Did You Come Up With The Idea Of Classic Car Rallies?

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Aletta: A young Dutchman was working in our communications department at the time and he contributed two good ideas. Peter: One idea involved balloon flights with a big, dark green balloon prominently labeled “Frederique Constant.” His other idea had to do with rallies for classic cars. Aletta: We discussed the suggestions and concluded that car rallies would make sense for us.

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Interview With JosŽ Dos Santos On Efficiency That Sounds Like An Ideal Working Atmosphere.

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Jose: That's exactly what it is! We're a team. We stick together. We also get along very well with one another in our private lives. A positive atmosphere in the workplace motivates us and encourages solidarity in good times and in bad times. Thus each of us can work efficiently and to the full extent of his or her ability.

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How Does The Outside World Perceive The Frederique Constant Watch Manufacture?

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Peter: We have a very good reputation. Many customers initially don't understand that very costly luxury brands can share a common roof with very simple entrylevel brands. For example, when collectors learn that, some of them are very surprised. Many of them are familiar with this situation, but there are also quite a few watch aficionados who have never heard of such contexts. Aletta: The art of watchmaking still has a craftsmanly touch. I believe a family business offers an additional advantage here. Many watch lovers find it more charming to own a timepiece from a familyrun manufacture.

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