Ferdinand Berthoud’s Chronomètre FB 3SPC expands the world of mechanical timekeeping
FERDINAND BERTHOUD CHRONOM ÈTRE FB 3SPC
This year, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Jury awarded the “Chronometry Prize” to Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud for its impressive Chronom ètre FB 3SPC. As the third pillar of the brand’s collections— inspired by and following the tradition of the famed 18th-century watchmaker for whom the brand was named—it approaches the core theme of precision from a new angle. Of particular note, this timepiece comes with a novel construction and is driven by the Calibre FB-SPC, the first and only mechanical movement to date equipped with a cylindrical hairspring to be officially chronometer-certified by the Official Swiss Chronometry Testing Institute (COSC).
Only a few dozen pieces are made each year, as they are entirely crafted and decorated by hand before being adjusted and checked following the demanding standards of Chronom étrie Ferdinand Berthoud’s workshops in Fleurier.
CASE
The slimness of the 42mm case, inspired by 19thcentury pocket watches, enables one to appreciate the movement geometry designed to highlight the regulating organ
HIGHLIGHT
This watch marks the brand’s fifth GPHG award, following an “Aiguille d’Or” in 2016, “Chronometry Prizes” in 2019 and 2020 for the FB 1R.6-1 and FB 2RE.2 respectively and the “Mechanical Exception Watch Prize” in 2022 for the FB RSM.2-1
