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Nature abhors a vacuum
Andrew,
Not much change in price considering the currency fluctuations.
FB1.3 is $260,400.
The early FB1.1 and 1.2 were about CHF 245,000 when the currencies were more stable.
There is no major change to the mechanicals. The platinum case is the new offering of FB1.3, as well as the subtle colour of the dial (nickel silver and black).
Chopard has a new Instagram department now and the young people are obviously doing their job 
The raison d'etre of their existence is actually twittering or snap-chatting or whatever they do for a living.
There are other variants but we can't talk about them.....
Ferdinand Berthoud FB1.x
Regards,
MTF
Ferdinand Berthoud FB1: Platinum Model Debut!
Yet another "souvenir" I got during the factory visit - embargo Sep. 28th, 18:00 Swiss Time. Here is the "Award Winning" Ferdinand Berthoud FB1 White Gold Model (LE of 50) - sold out! Rose Gold model And now, finally, Platinum Model - again, LE of 50. Mus...
Thanks ...
... though the $260k price and technical singularity means that few Chopard owners will be interested?
Please read this thread and then...
... you can be cynical ) www.watchprosite.com www.watchprosite.com Hope these be helpful to understand the Chopard brand and why Chopard (or rather Mr. KFS) decided to acquire FB brand.
I own both Chopard and Breguet watches.
Currently, I am looking at the futuristic Breguet Ref 7727; magnetic pivots and 10 hz. Looks promising. Check out the physics. www.watch-insider.com
I'm not sure if there is a $200k difference in the workmanship?
In any case, the Breguet owner could be a part of the future.
Yes ...
... in terms of price! Have you compared them (7727 vs FB1) side by side? The back and side views of the FB1 is here ...
Yes and for me the FB is above in terms of finishing and technically speaking
If you want to compare the FB1 vs a Breguet, I would opt for the 7047 which offers a fusée chaine and a tourbillon (for 100 to 150K). Best wishes Alkiro
Don't forget the Lange & Söhne Richard Lange 'Pour le Mérite'
Check out the price for this fusee mechanism. The watch size is reasonable; 40.5 mm by 10.5 mm. And, the view from the back is pretty good.
Yes of course but my goal was to compare the FB1 with the most legitimate Breguet. And I think it’s the 7047
Of course, if we talk about Lange, I’m like a kid in a toy shop 😍😁 Best wishes Alkiro
I do not know what more you want to discuss here, but...
... sense of value varies by each person. If you are happy with several-year-ago 80K, then please go for it! There are lots of weird things in this hobby. There are lots of super expensive ones which just show the time out there even without tourbillon. S...
I apologize if you feel uncomfortable
I apologize if you feel uncomfortable. I was merely providing perspective. Chopard's men watches needs a technological boost on the order of Breguet's 7727. In order to compete against its peers. The opulence of the FB brand is nice, but irrelevant to Cho...
Not at all. You just misunderstood and compared "apple" to "orange"...
.. see my post above. Your Lange example is WITHOUT tourbillon and that is not fair to compare. So, what you say "weird" is based on the wrong information. Just wanted to get the fact straight. Also, as a matter of fact, let me get the fact straight on th...
You're absolutely right
Here's some feedback for your friends at Chopard. I bought two Chopard watches (basic time/date) earlier this year. Then stopped. Subsequently, I bought a Breguet Tsar (not nass produced as some might claim), a Bulgari (thinnest automatic movements) and t...
Good luck with that and I am looking forward to your next watch!
.. and I am thinking of what my next Chopard should be as those brands you mention no longer fascinate me (been there, done that - I no longer own any of them) ) There are so many types of tastes, as many as the number of the people in the world, thus the...
Beautiful! Especially the Pt model.
But, wow, the price! The case side windows are a cool feature. M4
Nice pictures, thanks for sharing.
Amazing timepieces. I had the chance to try it a couple of times and the movement looked fantastic, superb quality. About the case.............I'll remain silent. Vte
Seems curious to embargo the images of watches that have all been presold...
or is it that the owner's don't know what they are going to look like in final production form? Curious minds ... Mike
Gee..... I was told it was embargoed.... Curious - these "embargo" thing sometimes. :-)
Thanks for pointing out, though. Ken
Chain & Fusee side view - wow!
Thank you so much for these photos. Jack Forster's write-up on the newest version popped up on my phone this morning & I have been thinking about this watch, 1700's marine chronometers, modern production techniques... kind of losing my mind here.
I am amazed and pleased
that the 50 white gold models have been sold out because I was personally sceptical that they could sell all of them. i know there is a lot of technology in them but the high price and the odd case shape makes this watch very much for the niche market. I ...
The proportion of fans for the white gold FB1.1 vs rose gold FB1.2
sham1, From the straw poll amongst journalists and VIP clients at the Paris Launch of Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud, the white gold version just edged in front of the rose gold watch. However, some people preferred the warmer rose gold and black dial; t...
Maybe a stupid question...
but are there any other changes than being in a Platinum case? There was a big lead up on Instagram etc about a big announcement... is this it?? I mean its a great watch, but I have never seen anyone wearing (owning) one but plenty in boutique windows, sw...
Nature abhors a vacuum
Andrew, Not much change in price considering the currency fluctuations. FB1.3 is $260,400. The early FB1.1 and 1.2 were about CHF 245,000 when the currencies were more stable. There is no major change to the mechanicals. The platinum case is the new offer...
Thanks Ken! Platinum is the clear winner to my eyes
The reason? The black subdial at 12 looks substantially better on this design than the lighter colored subdials do. Not that the others are bad Thanks for the great photos as usual!