Results for Ferdinand Berthoud

Editor’s Choice: Top 5 watches from SIHH 2019

Chief Editor Peter picks his Top 5 watches from SIHH 2019: from A. Lange & Sohne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Armin Strom and Ferdinand Berthoud.

In Conversation: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Part 2 of 3: QFF, Fairmined and Berthoud

In Conversation: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Part 2 of 3. Qualitie Fleurier Foundation, the support for Fairmined Gold, and Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud.

In Conversation: Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Part 1 of 3: The beginnings of the L.U.C Manufacture

We had tea with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-President of Chopard and President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud. Discover the man and his passion.

Deployant Events: Roundup of the fortnight’s horological happenings

Round up for the significant horological events for the fortnight ending November 15. Omega, HYT, MB&F;, Ferdinand Berthoud, Hat of Cain, Longines

First Look – The New Czapek Complicité Place Vendôme Stardust Cobalt

Dual regulators were invented by horology’s illustrious grandfathers to improve accuracy and stability. Names like Huygens, who introduced the concept of resonance inside his movements, and others like Breguet, Berthoud and Janvier are all associated with this alignment of double regulators. Coveted by collectors, this rara avis is not extinct and reinterpreted by contemporary wizards […]

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: WatchTime, Windup, a chiming Speedy and Accutron’s 62nd birthday

Watch collectors from far and wide gathered in New York City this week for an itinerary packed with watch-related events. You had the RedBar Global Meetup, WatchTime NY, and Worn & Wound Windup fairs all jam-packed into the space of seven days – giving watch lovers in the area lots to do. It may have … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: WatchTime, Windup, a chiming Speedy and Accutron’s 62nd birthday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come

Editor’s note: To celebrate the Aquanaut’s 20th birthday in 2017, Patek Philippe released the enlarged (from 40 to 42.2mm) and quietly in charge Aquanaut ref. 5168G. a watch that remains a reminder of the collection’s youth. In more recent years, the model has struck confident new poses such as the ref 5968A chronograph, with its popping orange … ContinuedThe post This is why the Patek Philippe Aquanaut 20th Birthday edition was such an important signal of things to come appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

SJX Podcast: Urban Jürgensen’s Revival, Breguet’s Birthday, and Spring Auctions

SJX and Brandon Moore kick off episode seven of the SJX Podcast with the relaunch of Urban Jürgensen (which includes a tribute to Derek Pratt’s Oval pocket watch), discussing why this time might be different. Also on the docket is a recap of the spring auction season, which included strong prices for hot names in independent watchmaking, though other “indies” waned, surprising showings from hitherto esoteric clocks and pocket watches, and some value buys with out-of-vogue timepieces. Lastly, we recap Breguet’s 250th anniversary launches so far, which have met with a mixed reception, but demonstrate signs of life for a historic brand. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  

A Cool Colourful Celebration – Baltic Watches Fifth Birthday

Introducing – The Black-on-Black Oris Hölstein Edition 2024

Birthday celebrations are fast becoming a tradition at Oris. Known as the Hölstein Editions, after the town in the Swiss Jura mountains where the brand was founded on June 1, 1904, the watches are generally modified variants of existing pieces. Coinciding with the brand’s 120th anniversary, the brand issues a special version of its Divers […]

Special report: why the F. Berthoud FB3 deserves to win the GPHG Chronometry prize

In the recent GPHG Awards 2023, the F. Berthoud FB 3SPC was awarded the Chronometry Prize. Here is a technical discussion on why this is well deserved.

F.Berthoud Régulateur Squelette FB 2RS.2: a pictorial review of this beautiful watch

Follow-up to our comprehensive review of the F. Berthoud FB 1RS.6, we present the pictorial review of the round cased Régulateur Squelette FB 2RS.2.

New: F.Berthoud Régulateur Squelette – live pics and comprehensive review

F.Berthoud released their first ever regulator skeleton watch - Ref. FB 1Rs.6 & FB 2Rs.2 - one movement, limited to 20 pieces. Our comprehensive review.

F. Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2RE: the epic new watch with a fusée-chain and remontoir d’égalité – our hands-on review

Hands-on, detailed review of the F. Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2RE - an epic new watch with fusée-chain with a remontoir d’égalité, in a 3 handed dial layout.

Special Feature with Watchscapes: F. Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1.4-4 “Night Star”

Watchcapes: Featuring the F. Berthoud Chronomètre FB 1.4-4 "Night Star" for Only Watch 2019 - with wallpaper sized images and details on the watch.

Watchscapes: F. Berthoud FB 1R Chronometer 1785 Edition with patina

Watchscapes: High resolution photographs of the F. Berthoud FB 1R chronometer 1785 Edition in bronze and each with a distinctive and unique patina.

The Petrolhead Corner – Celebrating F.A. Porsche’s 90th Birthday, with a Special 911 GT3 and a Matching Watch

Few names in the car industry spark a reaction as Porsche does. It’s responsible for some of the finest sports and racing cars ever made, and many minds instantly go to the 911 when Porsche is mentioned, the masterpiece created by Ferdinand-Alexander Porsche in 1963. This became a legendary sports car and to this day […]

Portrait – Remembering Walter Lange of A. Lange & Söhne, on his 100th Birthday

Originally founded in 1845 by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte, Germany, A. Lange & Söhne has become over the past years one of the most important watchmakers of the Saxon region. The story of Lange Uhren GmbH is, however, not as simple as it seems and despite subsequent generations of the family keeping the brand […]

IWC expands the Ingenieur on its 50th birthday, with new sizes, materials, diamonds, and a tourbillon

IWC celebrates 50 years of the Ingenieur in 2026, and with it brings a fresh collection of watches with diamonds, titanium and tourbillonsThe post IWC expands the Ingenieur on its 50th birthday, with new sizes, materials, diamonds, and a tourbillon appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The 7 best examples of how Vacheron Constantin pulled out all the stops for its 270th birthday year

VC celebrated its 270th anniversary in dramatic style in 2025, with the world's most complicated wristwatch being only one of the highlights.The post The 7 best examples of how Vacheron Constantin pulled out all the stops for its 270th birthday year appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Rolex plays with materials for GMT-Master II dials, introducing green ceramic and tiger iron for the icon’s 70th birthday

Lefty and righty, ceramic and stone.The post Rolex plays with materials for GMT-Master II dials, introducing green ceramic and tiger iron for the icon’s 70th birthday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar – how did you celebrate your birthday?

Platinum, tourbillon, perpetual calendar. Anything else?The post Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar – how did you celebrate your birthday? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches

A watch is just about the best birthday gift, especially for a young adult. What? No. We're definitely not biased.The post 11 of the best 21st birthday gift watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

MB&F; kickstarts its 20th birthday with two Longhorns – the LM Perpetual and LM Sequential Flyback

These show that MB&F; knows how to celebrate in style, if you needed any more proof.The post MB&F; kickstarts its 20th birthday with two Longhorns – the LM Perpetual and LM Sequential Flyback appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Not sure what to get your soon-to-be-adult? Let us help you with that.The post 10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.