Review
KIH offers a concise yet insightful mini-review of the Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1, a timepiece that immediately impresses with its intricate design and execution. This article captures the initial 'wow' factor of encountering this watch, highlighting its unique profile, dial artistry, and the visible constant force mechanism.
) Sure, it is big for my smallish wrist, but not as big as I thought. (Relatively) slim and smart/ handsome watch.
I think that such a sublime caliber would deserve a different dial and case. I understand that the case is inspired by deck chronometers but just not subtle enough and the dial looks as f it is hesitating between modern and classical without really deciding which way to go.
I was thinking the same thing about the dial. It is too "well-behaved" for me and a more demonstrative one (but class too) should have been a good idea IMHO regarding all the other elements of this watch. About the case, it seems too big and there\'s a lack of elegance for my taste. But I really love the little apertures (something which is more and more used nowadays). It\'s a great idea from my point of view. I\'m mixed about this timepiece. What a shame that the dial is not equal to the movem
I love this watch. Gorgeous. M4
... for each of his own )
But don't call this a "Ferdinand Berthoud". Call it anything else. Berthoud had nothing to do with tourbillons or octagonal-shaped cases. Why do watch brands do this?!
From Mr. KFS\'s perspective, he rescued this brand - which had been bought by someone else who were thinking of making watches ETA movement under that brand name - and he bought that brand from those people and tried to give the brand much more worthy re-debut. Can\'t answer or tell whether completely different design would have been better, but surely better than ETA movement ones. Just IMHO.... of course.... Ken
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