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Ferdinand Berthoud FB 2T and FB 3
Had the wonderful opportunity to tour the Chopard factories including the Ferdinand Berthoud workshop in Fleurier. The extremely high level of finishing has been well documented, and it was a pleasure to see the artisans at work and the tools they use. Hardly a machine in sight! Also noteworthy to me was the enthusiasm and friendliness of all the watchmakers. Everyone stopped what they were doing and happily explained and demonstrated the techniques they were using.
As for the watches, we were able to see the new FB 2T and the FB 3.
The FB 2T contains the incredible tourbillon movement with fusee and chain now in a round case. It's a large watch but with the round case is much more wearable compared to the FB 1 and its octagonal case.
The FB 3 is simpler and even more wearable. But not simple with the cylindrical spring and all those beautiful bridges.
Nicolas has more details and excellent photos in his review here www.watchprosite.com
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Ferdinand Berthoud FB 2T and FB 3
Had the wonderful opportunity to tour the Chopard factories including the Ferdinand Berthoud workshop in Fleurier. The extremely high level of finishing has been well documented, and it was a pleasure to see the artisans at work and the tools they use. Ha...
Thanks for the wonderful report and excellent photos. I’ll try to visit them the next time in Switzerland. Are they in Meyrin, too?
As for the brand, they are top of the food chain IMHO. Above GF and certainly above FP Journe and Debethune. Amazing chronometry-focused tech and impeccable finishing. Sadly, they’ll remain affordable only to a few
Really like what FB is doing but not sure what you mean by above GF, FPJ, and DB.
MSRP to MSRP I think the FB watches are about right. I looked hard at a few FBs and handled them side by side with GF, DB, generally the GF finishing is more luxurious but more $ and the DB finishing less so but also lesser in cost. Seems about right. Tha...
These are subjective matters, I agree.
But the ratio of level [and number of different types] of finishing to price seemed highest in FB (compared to the others).
In awe!
These are some of the top watches ... period. Maybe a bit bug, but this is all dream land for me anyways 😁
Have yet to see any of these of any shape in the flesh...
...but I really should try to do so.
Emotion
I understand Darren. With such a factory tour it is hard to temper enthusiasm. You understand the manufacture, like the people and they made the best watches in the world. The exotic techniques needs huge room, the integration in smaller cases is what we ...
As impressive as it gets. thank you for sharing.
FB is just one another reason I like LUC so much, I know "the house" and what it can do...(although, probably will never get that VIP factory tour and special management treat )
