The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1RES.3 Honest Platinum Jubilee Version exemplifies horological artistry, innovation, and a dedication to high-quality craftsmanship. This limited-edition timepiece, created to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of Singapore’s Honest High quality Watches, blends historic inspiration with trendy technical excellence. Ferdinand Berthoud, a model launched in 2015 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard and President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud, has constantly pushed the boundaries of mechanical watchmaking, and this creation continues that legacy. This additionally befits the celebrity of historic watchmaker Ferdinand Berthoud (1727-1807), for whom the model is known as.
The Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1RES.3 Honest Platinum Jubilee Version revisits the famend octagonal case that has been inextricably linked with Ferdinand Berthoud since 2015. Measuring 44mm, the case homes a satin-brushed salmon dial comprised of gilded 4N nickel-silver, providing a glimpse of the celebrated Calibre FB-RES.FC with a broad opening from 3 o’clock to six o’clock that reveals three bridges converging on the heart of the dial. This calibre is a testomony to Ferdinand Berthoud’s engineering mastery, utilising a fusee-and-chain transmission system paired with a remontoir d’égalité for precision. Drawing inspiration from marine chronometers of the 18th century, the timepiece adopts a minimalist method, highlighting hours, minutes, dead-beat seconds, and an influence reserve indicator.
Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1RES.3 Honest Platinum Jubilee Version (pictured above)
The salmon dial, protected by a domed, glare-proofed sapphire crystal, reveals the intricate skeletonisation and ornament that spotlight the motion’s complexity. At 9 o’clock, the ability reserve indicator is displayed.
The timepiece’s motion is a marvel of precision engineering and conventional craftsmanship. Working at 18,000 vibrations per hour (vph) with an influence reserve of 50 hours, the Calibre FB-RES.FC makes use of the aforementioned fusee-and-chain mechanism to keep constant torque all through its operation. The system, which alone includes 790 parts, works in tandem with the remontoir d’égalité, which shops and regulates energy earlier than delivering a relentless power to the steadiness. This precision mechanism ensures correct timekeeping and drives the dead-beat seconds hand in one-second intervals.
The motion’s distinctive craftsmanship is seen by the caseback, fitted with sapphire crystal. Bridges and mainplates, product of nickel-silver, are skeletonised and hand-finished with bevelled edges that span a complete mixed size of two meters and require greater than 250 hours to finish. Every wheel, screw, and bridge is meticulously adorned, showcasing the artistry synonymous with Ferdinand Berthoud.
This version notably forgoes the laser-engraved Honest emblem on the caseback, permitting for an unobstructed view of the intricate mechanism inside. As an alternative, the platinum case is adorned with Honest’s Platinum Jubilee emblem engraved alongside its facet, commemorating the collaboration in a refined but vital method. Regardless of its complexity, the watch stays visually harmonious, encapsulating Ferdinand Berthoud’s ethos of preserving conventional watchmaking whereas embracing trendy strategies.
Restricted to only three items, the Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1RES.3 Honest Platinum Jubilee Version will likely be out there at Honest High quality Watches boutiques at a retail value of SGD 452,800.
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