This week it is my extreme pleasure to welcome Niels Eggerding to Forward Momentum. Niels is the CEO of Frederique Constant, part of the Citizen Holdings Group. I've wanted to talk to Niels since our panel discussion at Watches & Wonders 2023 on the Frederique Constant Monolithic Oscillator. The brand delivers innovation and incredible watchmaking at a very attainable price point, offering 33 in house movements in addition to their ETA movement powered watches.

Niels discusses the success of Watches and Wonders, the shift in Frederique Constant's product offerings, and the brand's ethos of offering fair-priced, high-quality watches. He also talks about the challenges the brand faces, such as supply chain issues and finding skilled watchmakers. Niels shares his passion for craftsmanship and his vision for the future of Frederique Constant, including potential future watches and his desire to keep innovating with his team.

Takeaways

• Watches and Wonders was a success for Frederique Constant


• The brand has shifted its product offerings to more entry-level and volume-driven watches


• Challenges include supply chain issues and finding skilled watchmakers


• The brand's ethos is to offer fair-priced, high-quality watches


• Niels is passionate about craftsmanship and innovation


• The future of Frederique Constant includes potential collaborations and innovative watch designs

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weather at Watches and Wonders

01:56 Shifting Product Offerings

03:46 Challenges in the Industry

06:07 The Ethos of Frederic Constant

09:54 Passion for Craftsmanship and Innovation

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