Chronomètre FB 2

References in this family

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  Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2RE · FB 2RE.2

  enthusiastmodernFB-RE.FC (hand-wound, in-house, regulator-style dial)38mm2020–presenteditorial
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  Ferdinand Berthoud Mesure du Temps 1787 Chronomètre FB 2TV.1 · FB 2TV.1

  enthusiastmodernFerdinand Berthoud Cal. FB-TV.FC: hand-wound, 21,600bph (3Hz), 60h PR; chain-and-fusée constant force and a flying one-minute tourbillon both presented on the dial side, zero-reset seconds, 11.2mm free-sprung beryllium-copper balance on an overcoil hairspring; 35.6mm movement, around 300 hours of hand finishing44mm2026–present
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Which ref to buy

Ferdinand Berthoud is Chopard's revival of the 18th-century marine chronometer maker Ferdinand Berthoud. The FB 2 is a more contemporary interpretation than the original FB 1, with a vertical tourbillon and a movement that references marine chronometer technology rather than reproducing it literally.

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   Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre FB 2RE · FB 2RE.2Consider

   Chronomètre FB 2RE: vertical tourbillon, remontoir d'égalité (constant force mechanism), sapphire case, contemporary marine chronometer homage.

   The case for it:

   The FB 2RE is technically rigorous: a remontoir d'égalité combined with a vertical tourbillon represents two independent solutions to the same problem of delivering constant energy to the escapement. The sapphire case makes both visible. This is serious watchmaking with a coherent philosophical identity.

   Consider instead if:

   Ferdinand Berthoud secondary market is very thin. Chopard ownership gives service support, but the brand is so new that long-term value behavior is unknown. At this price tier, the De Bethune and F.P. Journe alternatives have stronger established collector communities.

   Open

Rankings last reviewed 2026-06-18. Editorial perspective only. Not financial advice.