Chopard

My dear friends, First, an apology, I received this masterpiece last November and have only just got round to making a posting. Sorry! I first clapped eyes on it at the 2022 W&W. Oh God! I thought, how am I going to afford this one, how am I going to tell...  

impressive watch. My sincere congratulations, and wishes for long-term enjoyment.... Thank you for the excellent images, cheers, Filip

it has been my pleasure! Kind regards Antony

Also kudos on your choice of a spouse. 140k chf would not get past my Canadian wife!

I did not have any choice but to submit! I'm pleased that she did. Kind regards, Antony

The fact you got the wife to say yes, even better. Wear in the best of health.

I am indeed a lucky man, I don't know what I did to merit it! Kind regards, Antony

to describe this watch. Kind regards, Antony

I am sure that we will be seeing a lot more in the future. Kind regards, Antony

I’m surprised by all the nuances on the case

Kind regards Antony

Otherwise, this FB is to die for and I'm truly happy for you. On my end, the only thing that I can afford to compete with you is to purchase a €12 entrance ticket to the Musée des Arts et Métiers (Museum of Arts and Crafts),10' away from my place in Paris...  

More than one helical hairspring there Still wish I could hold and observe the FB in person! Congrats

into the future of KFS's Berthoud? What amazing clocks. Just a small point, I hope that you didn't see my post as competitive in any way. There is huge merit and interest in vintage, off the beaten track, horology. Kind regards Antony

Enjoy that exceptional watch. M4

it really appealed to me as well! Kind regards, Antony

and wearable POV, I agree. The FB1 and FB2 are obviously a cut above in pure horology, but I'm very content with the peasant model! Kind regards, Antony

Love what they're doing at Berthoud. Congratulations!

but they are only warming up! I think that there will be ever more remarkable pieces in the future. Kind regards Antony

The movement architecture, finishing, and everything about the watch are just perfect. It's nice they are backed by Chopard too, as you know you can get it serviced later

KInd regards Antony

When I saw it, and heard 42mm my heart sank. In the event, because of the short lugs, it is great on the wrist. Kind regards, Antony

Great photo! If only you could post a short video to show the cylindrical hairspring in action.

I don't have the skills. Kind regards, Antony

Wear it in the best of health for many, many years to come.

.....most of the time! Thanks for your kind wishes, I hope to enjoy it for many years. Kind regards, Antony

Really nice almost as cute as the cats

is as cute as the felines! Kind regards, Antony

they are very cute

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Pretty cat(s)

...but my wallet disagrees : )

a dangerous entity in its own right! Kind regards Antony

The finishing is consistent and brilliant. These do not come cheap but they are very much worth every penny or farthing. No truer words about KFS. The Mr and Mrs are humble and dedicated to being honest to themselves and to their brands and their consumer... 

We are both blessed men, who'd would have thought it? Where did it all go right? Looking forward to seeing you asap. Kindest regards Antony

That watch is REALLY something. Congratulations!

Congrats!

It is indeed one of the best if not the best time only watch in the market at present but unlike you, I do not have the deep pockets to be able to afford one unless I do sell those lovable creatures in my collection. Lucky you that KFS presented you the w... 

I am pleased that you like it. I was deeply honoured by KFS presenting it to me. Modesty? I have a lot to be modest about! Kindest regards Antony

This watch has almost everything a collector needs imho . Its so good looking which way you look at it 👌🏻😘. Maybe my fav from the brand for now . If only one day !!🙏🏻

I expect that FB will gradually produce a bigger range of irresistable pieces, they'll get you eventually! Kind regards Antony

congratulations

thank you. Kind regards, Antony

from FB. The finishing, the design, everything looks just superb. Big congratulations to you and of course thank you for sharing so many detailed photos to be lost in them.

Taking those pics made me look at it all again, what a great piece! Thanks for reading. Kind regards, Antony

the watch, and it is completely OTT wonderful. I feel lucky to have it. Kind regards, Antony

I handed the Only Watch version of FB3, at Christie's before the auditing brouhaha, and thought the movement was just wonderful. Like WONDERFUL: who wants to make features of historical clocks WORK work? The only weakness in the Only Watch example is its ... 

who makes historical clock concept transfers to watches work? KFS, that's who!! Kind regards, Antony