iW Magazine Spring 2019 | Page 41

BOUTIQUE FERDINAND BERTHOUD Chronomètre FB 1L IW RATING Design: 8 (out of 10) After a lesson, the meaning of each display becomes clear. Innovation: 9 Innovative melding of historical and modern techniques. Finissage: 9 Some of the best we’ve seen. Legibility: 8 Beefy points on hands mitigate lack of contrast The blued hands help here. Rarity: 9 Only ten pieces of each moon side. Value: 8 Pricey yes, but rarity and technical invention will uphold collectability. Overall iW rating: 51 (out of 60) SPRING 2019 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | 41