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Its more about the Tribute
jmpTT,
From my discussions with Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, I get the sense that the prime driver for the project is appreciation of that long dead and 'forgotten' watchmaker extraordinaire Ferdinand Berthoud. While other watchmakers of that Age of Enlightenment with better 'public relations' departments and celebrity clients maintained a reputation after their deaths despite not writing any books, the Berthoud legacy was a dynasty of working watchmakers and many textbooks of technical merit.
There is no claim that the new watch is a remake or descendant of Berthoud pieces but his principles of scientific enquiry and technical excellence are the watch words (sic) for mechanical chronometry.
There is a feeling in the Val-de-Travers that French watchmakers had overshadowed the local boy-made-good who rose to the same heights, if not higher, with recognition by the Royal Society of Great Britain, Institut de France, two Kings of France and an Emperor.
I guess thats why the launch of The Tribute to Berthoud is in Paris.
We'll see......
It'll have to be better than these:
Regards,
MTF
The year 2006 was important for Chopard: La Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud S.A.
In 2006, Chopard Group laid a new milestone in its watchmaking development and reinforced its presence in Fleurier, in the Val-de-Travers, Canton Neuchâtel (Switzerland) by acquiring a company and developing a new brand: La Chronométrie FERDINAND BERTHOUD...
An interesting slice of watchmaking pizza
Thanks for the write-up MTF, After knowing the story of Berthoud a little bit better, I just wonder once again about the when. When will we see this name on a new masterpiece. Any rumours or news? Regards, Kolosstt
Ferdinand Berthoud is an important watch to get right...
kolosstt Ferdinand Berthoud No. 2204 Paris, 1780 We were expecting updates in late-2013 and then in late-2014, so I'm always hopeful each Autumn :-) With all that historical pressure, I guess they want to ensure 'near perfection' by development for 8 year...
We know this:
Chopard will not rush something out before it is truly ready. While it would be nice to see something released in a milestone/anniversary year, I will gladly wait for perfection! Best, CaliforniaJed
What a coincidence...
...that I got a newsletter today them at on 22nd of September FB1 chronometer will be revealed to the public. Looking forward to it! ...
Looking forward to the new watch's unveiling...
I have high expectations of the timepieces under the Berthoud brand as Chopard\'s track record is excellent. The question remains though, is the relaunch of long dead historical watchmakers and their brands the most efficient path to prestige? I anticipat...
Its more about the Tribute
jmpTT, From my discussions with Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, I get the sense that the prime driver for the project is appreciation of that long dead and 'forgotten' watchmaker extraordinaire Ferdinand Berthoud. While other watchmakers of that Age of Enlig...
Should be a spectacular timepiece...
I\'ve just finished reading Revolution in Time (Landes, 2000), which discusses Berthoud\'s contributions to chronometry, as well as his family\'s legacy. According to this work, Ferdinand Berthoud was a superb and tireless craftsman who did not necessaril...
A Survivor
I am most impressed by the fact that Ferdinand Berthoud continued to be appointed by the Navy, two Kings and an Emperor as official Horologer Mechanic irrespective of changes in regime. Even more impressive was his survival through both Revolutions: the o...