jleno
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Ferdinand Berthoud FB 2RE
Aug 18, 2020,17:40 PM
FB just released this new model. A more traditional round case shape, but still the same size as the previous models at 44mm wide and 14mm thick. The dial is enamel. Something very odd, there are two constant force devices here, a fusee and chain paired with a remontoire. According to Monochrome, the remontoire helps clean up some remaining small variations in the torque after the fusee and chain does most of the job. The movement and finishing look amazing as expected. The price is still ~$200K.
I think it's an interesting offering, but I'm quite surprised that it's not more differentiated from the rest of the FB collection considering the new case and movement. Similar price, case size, and complication level with the same fusee and chain system from before. If I was going to go with a FB, I'd still choose the 1L or 1R over this once since I love the scientific instrument vibe those ones both have, and the original tourbillon movement looks a little better IMO. Regardless, a very beautiful and interesting new offering from FB!
Photos from Monochrome
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Ferdinand Berthoud FB 2RE
By: jleno : August 18th, 2020-17:40
FB just released this new model. A more traditional round case shape, but still the same size as the previous models at 44mm wide and 14mm thick. The dial is enamel. Something very odd, there are two constant force devices here, a fusee and chain paired w...
That's a very nice watch
By: India Whiskey Charlie : August 18th, 2020-17:49
I am more attracted to the black dial but that's a gorgeous back too. đ
My thoughts as well.
By: jleno : August 18th, 2020-18:04
I think they should have at least removed the fusee+chain and sized down the case drastically, then price somewhere between 50k-100k depending on what's inside.
Well, there is the novelty factor.
By: als1678 : August 18th, 2020-18:55
Two torque stabilizing solutions in one watch. Does it make sense? I am not sure. The fusee helps increase power reserve because you can utilize the initial supply. Like managing the surge in wind power. With modern springs nothing much going on in the mi...
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By: Watchonthewrists : August 19th, 2020-04:19
Agree with you on that .
I really love the FB look...
By: mdg : August 18th, 2020-19:31
...cases, hands, movements... And I might be able to afford one, but PLEASE make them smaller. I could pull off a big watch but I don't want to. 40mm or less and 12mm or less please, then we can talk : )
Replying to myself...
By: mdg : August 18th, 2020-19:33
..I might be able to swing 'A' FB, but probably not this one.
I like to see hands : )
By: mdg : August 18th, 2020-21:22
...and for some reason I really like the FB cases, especially the eight-sided ones. I can excuse the size to a certain extent if the case material is light (titanium, carbon fiber, etc.) but in gold of platinum these large watches must be very heavy.
The Claret looks so awesome.
By: jleno : August 19th, 2020-07:02
But sadly, it's even larger than the FB. Almost certainly unwearable for everyone without huge arms.
wow [nt]
By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : September 3rd, 2020-00:40
Agreed!
By: jleno : August 19th, 2020-08:11
A big plus that FB's watches look interesting, but don't call so much attention to themselves that I'd be afraid to wear one in public.
A massive watch at a massive price, but....
By: darmatgre-1 : August 19th, 2020-09:17
pretty cool nonetheless. Not the kind of watch most could purchase or wear, but with so few being produced, it was always going to be something most of us would enjoy in pictures. Darren
I also prefer their more technical dials, but ...
By: LK : August 19th, 2020-15:02
I think the brand would be much more impressive if they could also make an interesting watch at 1/10 of the price. I'm not saying there is no place for going all-out technically, but I'm sure Picasso could make compelling artwork with just a pencil and a ...
I don't believe so
By: jleno : August 20th, 2020-10:48
There are at least a few I know with fusee and chain + tourbillon though.