Although the name dates back to the 18th century, Ferdinand Berthoud has recently made a comeback thanks to the work of Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and his team. While manifesting respect for Berthoud's legacy, the brand's early creations offer a superb, modern take on this legacy. These watches have received considerable recognition from the community and [...]
For the first time, the house of Ferdinand Berthoud is taking part in the "Only Watch" charity auction. A unique piece was created for the occasion: the Chronomètre FB 1 "Night Star". We are happy to support one of the main causes of scientific research that still affects so many children and adults ", explains Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud." This commitment du [...]
Ferdinand Berthoud's saga of incredible timepieces continues with the unveiling of the extraordinary new Chronomètre FB 1L, an experimental collection presented in Basel, which combines the in-house tourbillon movement with a new function of the lunar age and its phases, and it does in a way never seen before. The new Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1L (where the "L" stands for Lune) has a [...]
Ferdinand Berthoud unveils limited edition versions of the FB1 chronometer with rare techniques and spectacular hand-made finishes. The Chronomètre FB1, the brand's first watch of the modern era, was awarded the Aiguille d'Or at the 2016 GPHG, the Oscar of haute horlogerie. Originally presented in white gold with titanium lugs (reference FB1.1) and with lugs in rose gold and ceramic [...]