Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1RES.3 Jubilee Edition

Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud and Sincere Haute Horlogerie have collaborated to create a special-edition watch to have fun Sincere’s seventieth anniversary. The result’s the unique Chronomètre FB RES Jubilee Edition, restricted to only three timepieces. This collaboration highlights the enduring partnership between the 2, which started when Sincere first supported Ferdinand Berthoud’s collections in 2015.

The Jubilee Edition stands out with its octagonal case crafted in platinum and a satin-brushed salmon dial that exudes refined magnificence. The design displays a meticulous strategy, combining conventional craftsmanship with trendy aesthetics. Each watch on this restricted sequence is individually numbered (“1 of three”) and options an engraved Sincere brand positioned on the 9 o’clock mark, symbolizing infinity.

The motion inside the Chronomètre FB RES Jubilee Edition showcases Ferdinand Berthoud’s technical experience. At its core is the revolutionary mixture of a fusee-and-chain mechanism and a one-second remontoir d’égalité. This pairing enhances timekeeping precision in vital methods. The fusee-and-chain mechanism delivers a relentless drive to the gear prepare, sustaining constant efficiency because the barrel spring unwinds. On the opposite facet of the motion, the remontoir d’égalité compensates for potential irregularities because of gear friction. This element quickly shops power after which releases it to the escapement in even increments each second, permitting for a deadbeat seconds show proven by the central hand.

Ferdinand Berthoud’s dedication to craftsmanship is obvious within the watch’s development and ornament. The skeletonised dial, bridges, and mainplate reveal the intricate motion beneath, accentuated by hand-bevelled and polished angles that complete two meters in mixed size. These detailed finishes alone require over 250 hours of labor, underscoring the model’s dedication to precision and artistry.

“Sincere is considered one of our long-term companions, having supported us because the launch of our very first collections in 2015. As such we felt it was essential for us to play our half within the festivities surrounding their seventieth anniversary,” mentioned Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud. “This special-edition Chronomètre FB RES displays that longstanding partnership.”

Each of the three timepieces is marked with the particular engraving “1 of three,” enhancing their collectibility and worth. The infinity-inspired Sincere brand on the 9 o’clock place on the case serves as a delicate nod to the endless pursuit of excellence shared by each maisons.