There are watch pieces that are born from historical and legendary wisdom, such as the new Chronomètre FERDINAND BERTHOUD FB 1. An exceptional, contemporary and technical model whose fundamental qualities are reliability and chronometric precision.
The new watch is inspired by the refined aesthetics and extreme accuracy of the marine chronometers designed by the illustrious Swiss watchmaker.Ferdinand Berthoudin the 18th century, in Paris, for the king of France and the Navy. Furthermore, it reinterprets the watchmaking genius of this master manufacturer in its most current expression.
Housed in a 4mm octagonal 18k white or rose gold case with portholes, theChronomètre FERDINAND BERTHOUD FB 1It features a domed and curved sapphire crystal that allows perfect reading of the indications on the dial.
With an unprecedented manual winding mechanical movement, thecaliber FB-T.FC.It is made up of more than 1,120 pieces and shows an architecture in pillars and a play of symmetry between its whirlwind and its spindle-chain mechanism. In addition, it offers extraordinary precision and regularity of gait, certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Control (COSC). A mechanism that has been developed, manufactured and assembled within the Swiss company's workshops in Fleurier.
The sobriety of the lines and the refinement of theChronomètre FERDINAND BERTHOUD FB 1It extends over a hand-stitched crocodile strap and an 18k gold folding buckle.
Features of the Chronomètre FERDINAND BERTHOUD FB 1 watch in 18k gray gold and titanium – Ref FB 1.1
Limited and numbered edition of 18 pieces
Caja:
- Bimetallic in 18k gray gold and between handles in titanium
- Total diameter: 44mm Thickness: 13 mm Submersible: 30 meters
- 18k gray gold screw-down crown with 18k rose gold medallion
- Octagonal case provided with four waterproof sapphire portholes with anti-reflective treatment
- Screwed back with anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- Domed and curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Motion:
- Hand-wound mechanical movement
- FB-T.FC: 35.50mm
- Total diameter thickness: 8mm
- Number of stones: 46 rubies
- Frequency: 3Hz
- Power reserve: 53h
- Constant force regulation with suspended spindle-chain transmission
- Suspended moving power reserve cone – 3 Hz low frequency tourbillon with central seconds hand
- Philips terminal curve spiral made by hand Semi-bridges in nickel silver supported by stylized titanium pillars
- Chronometry Certificate (COSC)
Dial and hands:
- Vertical satin ruthenium dial, perforated in the center
- Hour, minute and power reserve hands in 18k bluish gold
- Blued bronze seconds hand
Functions and visualizations:
- Display of the hour and minutes at 12 o'clock on a white lacquered dial
- Seconds display in the center
- Display of the power reserve on a counter inserted at 9 o'clock
- Tourbillon at 6 o'clock
Strap and buckle:
- Crocodile leather strap finished and hand-stitched
- Bi-foil security folding clasp, adjustable length, in 18k gray gold
Features of the Chronomètre FERDINAND BERTHOUD FB 1 watch in 18k rose gold and black ceramic – Ref. FB 1.2
Limited and numbered edition of 50 pieces
Caja:
- Bimetallic in 18k rose gold and between handles in black ceramic
- Total diameter: 44 mm Thickness: 13 mm Submersible: 30 meters
- 18k rose gold screw-down crown with black ceramic medallion
- Octagonal case provided with four waterproof sapphire portholes with anti-reflective treatment
- Sapphire crystal screwed back with anti-reflective treatment
- Domed and curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Motion:
- Hand-wound mechanical movement
- FB-T.FC
- Total diameter: 35.50 mm
- Thickness: 8 mmNumber of stones: 46 rubies
- Frequency: 3Hz
- Power reserve: 53h
- Constant force regulation of suspended spindle-chain transmission
- Suspended mobile power reserve cone – 3 Hz low frequency tourbillon in central seconds hand-made Philips terminal curve spiral Semi-bridges in nickel silver supported by stylized titanium pillars
- Chronometry Certificate (COSC)
Dial and hands:
- Vertical satin black dial, perforated in the center
- Hour, minute and power reserve hands in 18k gold
- Gilded bronze seconds hand
Functions and visualizations:
- Display of the hour, minutes at 12 o'clock on the white lacquered dial
- Seconds display in the center
- Display of the power reserve on a counter inserted at 9 o'clock
- Tourbillon at 6 o'clock
Strap and buckle:
- Crocodile leather strap finished and hand-stitched
- Bi-foil security folding clasp, adjustable length, in 18k gray gold
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