Although the name dates back to the 18th century, Ferdinand Berthoud has recently returned to prominence thanks to the work of Chopard co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and his team. While showing respect for Berthoud's legacy, the brand's early creations offer a superb and modern insight into this legacy. These watches have received considerable recognition from the community and from the [...]
For the first time, maison Ferdinand Berthoud participates in the charity auction "Only Watch". For the occasion a unique piece was created: the Chronomètre FB 1 "Night Star". We are happy to support one of the main causes of scientific research that still affects many children and adults," explains Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud. "This commitment of [...]
Ferdinand Berthoud's saga of incredible timepieces continues with the presentation 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 does so in a way never seen before. The new Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1L (where the "L" stands for Lune) has a cass [...]
Ferdinand Berthoud unveils the limited edition versions of the FB1 chronometer with rare techniques and spectacular finishes performed by hand. The Chronomètre FB1, the first watch of the modern era of the brand was awarded with the Aiguille d'Or at the GPHG 2016, the Oscar of haute horlogerie. Originally presented in white gold with titanium fins (reference FB1.1) and with rose gold fins and cerami [...]