BOUTIQUE
FERDINAND BERTHOUD
Old world precedents meet new world materials as the Ferdinand Berthoud F-B 1.4-2 combines a tourbillon with a fusee ’ -moderated power supply in a titanium case . Under the dial you ’ ll find three sapphire bridges held up with polished titanium posts that simultaneously evoke the feel of a vintage marine chronometer and a Modern-Age machine . In this new version , the portholes on the profile of the case have been eliminated in favor of a full see-through sapphire crystal back . Currently Ferdinand Berthoud is only available for view or sale via private appointments scheduled at one of their parent company ’ s ( Chopard ) boutiques via contact @ ferdinandberthoud . ch . Retail price is $ 207,900 .
IW RATING
Design : 7 ( out of 10 ) Simplistic functional displays share the dial with a hint of the complex device within via the signature vertical aperture .
Innovation : 7 An Inverted Fusee ’ along with an unusual power reserve mechanism add sophistication .
Finissage : 9 Superb finishing within and without , down to the smallest detail .
Legibility : 8 Easy to reference the time and power reserve .
Rarity : 9 Only 20 of each dial version will be offered .
Value : 9 Few enough will be made to protect the longterm value .
Overall iW rating : 49 ( out of 60 )
32 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | WINTER 2018