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Thanks for this very interesting report, Melvyn.
I guess we'll have to digest a bit the technical side of this watch, before any comment.
From an aesthetical point of view, I have mixed feelings. While I like what I am seeing in terms of movement decoration, and about the design of the case which reminds me creations from the 1920's and 1930's, I am more reserved about the dial.
Plain, it would have been my taste. With this large opening below the time subdial, I don't know. I guess it has been made to show the movement and its originality, but form an aesthetical point of view, I am not seduced.
On another side, it is good to have a strong watch which will not be consensual.
Now, we have to digest the technical side for further opinions...
One question: Will the brand submit it to a Chronometry Contest?
I would be curious to compare it to its competitors, such as the Lange RL PLM, and the Girard Perregaux Constant Escapement ( even if the technology used by GP is different- a blade instead of the chain ).
Best,
Nicolas
Review New Chronometer Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1 watch: part 1 - Movement
We report on the new movement and the rationale for the decision choices during development at La Chronométrie FERDINAND BERTHOUD S.A. We reveal the background and project team thinking behind the scenes with engineering illustrations and photos. Chronom...
Thanks for this very interesting report, Melvyn.
I guess we'll have to digest a bit the technical side of this watch, before any comment. From an aesthetical point of view, I have mixed feelings. While I like what I am seeing in terms of movement decoration, and about the design of the case which remind...
Maybe not for chronometry contest
Chopard is already experienced at chronometry competition with their regular tourbillon watches in the past only losing to multi-axis Greubel & Forsey creations. They are also the most experienced brand for success at the most torturous test on the pl...
The interest of the large opening
It is clearly to focus on the chronometric performances of the watch. Why? Because our eyes are more attracted by the second hand and the second wheel than than the Tourbillon which is almost not visible dial side. I like this, even if I'm not a fan of op...
This is whay I said that aesthetically speaking, that was not my cup of tea.
Hidden beauties are even nicer for me. A plain dial with this content may have make me think differently. Best, Nicolas
This seems to be a strong and accomplished project
Very interesting complications and it seems their function was thorouglhy studied. I like when one tries to gather different complciation within the same theme: here, chronometry. Hence, a tourbillon, a fuséee-chaine etc... Thanks a lot for the details, i...