Four years ago, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud unveiled the Chronomètre FB 2RE. This collection featuring numerous innovative aspects introduced the Maison’s second movement, equipped with fusee-and-chain transmission and a one-second remontoir device. This calibre, which has won awards for its precision timekeeping performance, now reveals more of how it operates through the customizable bridges and main plate of the new Chronomètre FB RES.
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Experience: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3SPC. First and Only Wristwatch with a Cylindrical Hairspring and COSC Certified.
Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud undertook three years of research and development to create the FB 3SPC, the first and only wristwatch with a cylindrical hairspring that has been officially certified as a chronometer by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres —COSC. In doing so, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud opened up a new frontier of knowledge, as the marine explorers of bygone centuries did when they relied on fine chronometric instruments to guide their journeys to uncharted worlds.
Introducing: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 3 'ONLY Watch'. The Real Sleeper at this Auction.
Under the high patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, the ONLY Watch auction has been raising funds for the research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Created in 2005 by Luc Pettavino —whose son Paul suffers from this terrible disease— auctioning one-off timepieces, this initiative has become a very awaited biennial rendezvous in the horology calendar for both brands and collectors.
Insider: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2T Final Edition with Customizable Options
At Watches & Wonders 2023, we had the pleasure of perusing and reviewing the new Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2T that comes in three versions including a satin-brushed blue, black, or ruthenium dial. These new watches mark the final edition of the first calibre FB-T.FC that was launched in 2015. Eight years later after releasing the FB-T.TC with an octagonal case, a tourbillon movement with fusee-and-chain transmission, and a pillar-based construction, the new Chronomètre FB 2T comes with a round case for the first time ever in a 38-piece final edition.
Insider: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2RSM.2-1. A Regulator with Dead Beat Seconds.
Ferdinand Berthoud devoted his life to experimentation and to passing on his knowledge by publishing numerous specialized works and training apprentices. The Chronomètre FB RSM continues this tradition by enabling a young watchmaker from the University of Neuchâtel to participate in the development of the movement as part of his graduation project. The Chronomètre FB 2RSM.2-1 is a tourbillon regulator with the fusee-and-chain transmission, and for the very first time, it incorporates an independent deadbeat seconds visible on the dial side and a stop-seconds mechanism.
News: Ferdinand Berthoud 'Naissance d'une Montre 3' Enters Last Stage Before Production Commences
Two years ago, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-President of Chopard and President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud, announced the launch of ‘Naissance d’une Montre 3’. The Time AEon Foundation joins forces with Ferdinand Berthoud for a new adventure sharing the same values, their perpetual quest for the transmission of knowledge and training brings the two entities together for a common purpose.
Introducing: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1.4-3 Unique Piece. Inspired by an 18th-Century Armillary Sphere.
The winner of the “Aiguille d’Or” prize at the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG 2016— and a now six-year-old manufacture Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud is a very well-known name in the horological world but sometimes forgotten by many. Resurrected by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the co-president of Chopard and founder of Chopard's in-house manufacture L.U.C division, Ferdinand Berthoud comes back with the concept of the Chronomètre FB 1.4-3 is inspired by an 18th-century armillary sphere whose movement, created by Ferdinand Berthoud, indicated the time on a glass dial.
Introducing: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1.6-3 Unique Piece. Their Sportiest Watch Thus Far.
In a first for the manufacture, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud has applied an all-black DLC treatment to the fine sand-blasted steel case. Has fitted the crown with a ceramic insert, used titanium screws to fasten the case, and equipped the watch with a rubber strap. This is the sportiest watch ever presented by Ferdinand Berthoud thus far.
News: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2RE
In 1770, Ferdinand Berthoud was awarded the title of "Clockmaker and Mechanic by appointment to the French King and Navy". Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud is celebrating this 250th anniversary by unveiling a new collection inspired by the Marine Clock No.6: the Chronomètre FB 2RE. This new timepiece reinterprets the architecture and design of this Marine Clock. Fitted along its middle with a large panoramic window, the round 18K gold case frames a grand feu enamel dial with complex two-tiered construction.
Eye Candy: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1.2 and FB1.3. Stunning Watch Making as Exclusive as it Gets.
The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1.2 and FB1.3 are in-house Fusée-Chain Chronometers equipped with a tourbillon. Featuring 44 mm octagonal cases with watertight openings —that allow for lateral view of the movement—, the Chronomètre Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1 is powered by a manual wound movement composed of no less than 1,120 components. Both watches are available in a highly exclusive limited edition of 50 pieces each with close to a quarter million dollars price tag.
Insider: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1 'Oeuvre d'Or' White Gold Dial. Our Favorite Execution of this Model.
Four years after its launch by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the co-president of Chopard and founder of Chopard's in-house manufacture L.U.C division, Ferdinand Berthoud was awarded the highest prize in the watchmaking industry —Grand Prix “Aiguille d’Or” at the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève—, and earlier this year, the brand presented a new collection called ‘Oeuvre d’Or’ in a new artistic interpretation of its original creation, the Chronomètre FB 1. For the occasion of the SIAR 2019 in Mexico City, Ferdinand Berthoud presented a new iteration of the Oeuvre d’Or’ this time sporting a dial made of white gold rather than in yellow gold as in its previous iterations.
Baselworld 2019: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1L.1. and FB 1L.4. Live Pictures & Pricing.
Continuing with the saga of their incredible watches, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud just hit another home run with their latest release from Baselworld 2019. The new Chronomètre FB 1L is a new experimental collection, combining the in-house tourbillon movement with a new display of the age and phases of the moon in a way in which we have not seen it before. The new Chronomètre FB 1L intertwines the world of astronomy and chronometry, paying tribute to Ferdinand Berthoud’s work on chronometric precision and the calculation of longitude. It was to this end that the master watchmaker designed his famous Marine Chronometers, which inspired the creation of the FB 1L collection.
SIHH 2019: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1 'Oeuvre d'Or'. Live Pictures & Pricing.
Four years after its launch by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the co-president of Chopard and founder of Chopard's in-house manufacture L.U.C division, Ferdinand Berthoud not only has been awarded the highest prize in the watchmaking industry —Grand Prix “Aiguille d’Or” at the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève—, but the brand doesn’t cease to impress with the release of incredible looking watches that are exquisitely finished. This time at the SIHH 2019, Ferdinand Berthoud brings a new collection called ‘Oeuvre d’Or’ in a new artistic interpretation of its original creation, the Chronomètre FB 1.
Eye Candy: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1R.6-1 Cement Steel. An Exquisite Timepiece that is Totally Scratch-Resistant.
With its original regulator-type display and its ultra-resistant cement steel case, the Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1R.6-1 takes its cues from the Marine Chronometer No. 7. and its FB-T.FC.R tourbillon calibre with fusee-and-chain transmission that can be admired through a sapphire crystal case-back and two lateral portholes offering a unique view inside this outstanding chronometer. The cement steel case is a carburized iron case where the molecular structure of the steel has been reinforced by a thermo-chemical process involving the diffusion of vapor-phase carbon guaranteeing a hardness of 1200 vickers and making it exceptionally corrosion-resistant and totally scratch-resistant.
Insider: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1 Malaspina Edition. An Incredible Unique-Piece in Rose Gold for Mexico.
Following the huge success of the award-winning FB1.1, FB1.2 and FB1.3, comes the latest from Ferdinand Berthoud. Unveiled at the SIAR 2018 in Mexico City where we were able to review the new Chronomètre FB 1 Malaspina Edition which is the rarest timepiece in its kind to date. The Chronomètre FB 1 Malaspina Edition is attired in a stunning 18K rose gold case framing a vertical satin-brushed silver-toned, blue-accented dial. After winning the Grand Prix “Aiguille d’Or” prize at the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— in 2016 the brand has set a path to success with unconventional watches that exude ‘haute horlogerie’ from every angle.
Insider: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1.2 and FB1.3. Two of the Finest Examples of Exquisite Modern Watchmaking.
A year after its launch by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the co-president of Chopard and founder of Chopard's in-house manufacture L.U.C division, Ferdinand Berthoud had already received the highest award given in the watchmaking industry. After winning the Grand Prix “Aiguille d’Or” prize at the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— in 2016 with its Chronomètre FB1.1 in 18K white gold —we featured here—, the brand followed with the release of two additional iterations of this incredible watch in 2017. The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1.2 and FB1.3 share the same design as the first FB1.1 but offer two completely different looks.
Eye Candy: Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB1. Up Close and Personal with the Winner of the 2016 'Aiguille d'Or' at the GPHG.
The winner of the “Aiguille d’Or” prize at last year's 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG 2016— was awarded to the now two-year old manufacture Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud for their spectacular Chronomètre FB1. This timepiece is an in-House Fusée-Chain Chronometer with Tourbillon. Ferdinand Berthoud is the latest resurrection of a very well-known name in the horological world but forgotten by many.
News: 2016 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève GPHG 2016 Winners. Congratulations to All and Especially to Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud on Winning the 'Aiguille d'Or' Grand Prix.
Excellence, innovation and watchmaking expertise were duly rewarded today November 10th, 2016 at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, on the occasion of the 16th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG— prize-giving ceremony. The international jury of this edition 2016 of the GPHG handed out 16 prizes, including the supreme “Aiguille d’Or” prize awarded to the one-year old manufacture Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud for their amazing Chronomètre FB1, an in-House Fusée-Chain Chronometer with Tourbillon.
News: Introducing the New Ferdinand Berthoud Brand and its First Creation, the Chronomètre FB1. An In-House Fusée-Chain Chronometer with Tourbillon in White or Rose Gold.
Ferdinand Berthoud is the latest resurrection of a very well-known name in the horological world but forgotten by many. The responsible for the resurrection of the Ferdinand Berthoud name is Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, the co-president of Chopard and founder of Chopard's in-house manufacture L.U.C division. Fueled by the rich history of the horologist after which their manufacture has been named, last night September 22, 2015 at the Hotel de Vendôme in Paris, the brand was officially launched and its first creation the Chronometer FB1 presented. Ferdinand Berthoud was a master watchmaker and chronometer-maker that left an indelible imprint on history with his fabulous creations, including the 18th century Marine Clocks that guided the vessels of the King of France towards new horizons.
