Ferdinand Berthoud - The Geneva Watch Auction: XX Geneva Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Ferdinand Berthoud
    Year: 2022
    Reference No: FB3 SPC.1
    Movement No: 0266
    Case No: 1208
    Model Name: Chronomètre FB 3SPC
    Material: 18k white gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. FB-SPC, 47 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Ferdinand Berthoud pin buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and pin buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Ferdinand Berthoud fitted box, Certificate of Origin, Chopard Certificate of Origin, Chronometer Certificate, travel box, USB key and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Ferdinand Berthoud is undeniably one of the greatest names in the history watchmaking. Based in Paris, he was named Horologist-Mechanic to the French navy by King Louis XV. In 2015, the Ferdinand Berthoud brand was re-established and acquired by Chopard, spearheaded by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and his team with an aim to manifest the legacy of one of the greatest horologists in history.

    Keeping with the chronometry focused, no corners cut philosophy of the brand, the Chronomètre FB 3SPC is the brand’s third model and draws its stylistic, technical and aesthetic inspiration from the No. 26 decimal watch, made in 1793 by Louis Berthoud.

    The watch’s 18th century aesthetics are highlighted by the grené yellow gold plates and visible components, including the cylindrical balance-spring that can not only be admired dial side but also thanks to an opening on the case flank at 9 o’clock.

    A cylindrical balance spring, found in marine chronometers increases the watches accuracy rate but are also more challenging to produce.

    The FB3SPC may be the simplest watch in the Ferdinand Berthoud catalogue but the quality and attention to detail make it a proud member of the elite production of the brand.

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Ref. FB3 SPC.1
A superbly crafted white gold wristwatch with power reserve and cylindrical hairspring with certificate of origin and box

2022
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and pin buckle signed

Estimate
CHF60,000 - 120,000 
€63,800-128,000
$69,800-140,000

Sold for CHF165,100

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XX

Geneva Auction 9 - 10 November 2024