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The new timepiece from Chronométrie FERDINAND BERTHOUD was launched in Paris on 22 September 2015. It embodies a modern vision of the creations that the master might create if he were still living today. As a tribute to the horological genius of Ferdinand...  

The movement on this official picture looks impressive and beautiful. Looking forward to learning further details! Cheers, Mark

Indeed, each decision was after prolonged thought. For example, the "Swiss" lever mechanism was used because Berthoud was friends with Thomas Mudge, the Englishman who invented the lever escapement and also used it in his movements. Although, Berthoud pla... 

This line from KFS: Our goal is not to develop nostalgic commemorative models, but instead to offer contemporary watches that will prove worthy of the great name they bear and of the excellence that is legitimately inspires. If that is the mantra, this wi... 

While I like the odd tribute model as much as the next man, I find it imperative that a brand continues creating a fresh legacy and KFSs credo certainly goes in that direction

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele explained the guidance the team adhered to during the development of FB 1 watch: “We sought to transpose what Ferdinand Berthoud might have created if he was living now. The contemporary translation of his genius consists of drawi...  

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