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 necessarily understand the first principles of the masterful chronometers he was designing. That's no fatal slight, as superior craftsmanship was key to achieving good results at the time, but his legacy reflects the lack of respect that some his most accomplished peers had for him and his approach to R&D.

For the Tribute to Berthoud, I anticipate an evolutionary (rather than revolutionary) technical solution married with craftsmanship that exceeds what is found in the LUC line. That will be no small feat.

In any case, it will be interesting to see how Chopard paints his legacy in contrast to the existing historical research.

The year 2006 was important for Chopard: La Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud S.A.

By: MTF : August 27th, 2015-07:37

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

By: kolosstt : August 29th, 2015-00:37

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...

By: MTF : August 29th, 2015-04:53

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:

By: CaliforniaJed : August 29th, 2015-10:06

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...

By: kolosstt : September 9th, 2015-10:47

...that I got a newsletter today them at on 22nd of September FB1 chronometer will be revealed to the public. Looking forward to it! ...

:0) Coincidence? (nt)

By: MTF : September 9th, 2015-20:54

:) MTF

:-) [nt]

By: CaliforniaJed : September 10th, 2015-12:58

Looking forward to the new watch's unveiling...

By: jmpTT : September 19th, 2015-17:29

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

By: MTF : September 19th, 2015-20:16

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...

By: jmpTT : September 20th, 2015-10:37

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

By: MTF : September 20th, 2015-13:49

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...