By receiving the Chronometry Prize, Naissance d’une Montre 3 writes a new chapter in the history of the Manufacture. This achievement marks the fourth distinction earned by
Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud in this category. Beyond recognising the exceptional qualities of the timepiece itself, the prize also pays tribute to the remarkable achievement of more than 80 craftsmen and specialists who dedicated six years and over 11,000 hours to a singular ambition: creating a timepiece entirely by hand, without any form of digital assistance.
A genuine collective endeavour, Naissance d’une Montre 3 embodies the legacy of master watchmaker Ferdinand Berthoud, whose vision was to preserve and transmit the traditional skills at the heart of watchmaking. “Au Temps qui instruit” [Dedicated to time, the great teacher] remains the guiding commitment engraved on the movement.
The Chronomètre FB 2TV received the Tourbillon Prize, marking the first time the Manufacture has been recognised in this category. This distinction confirms its enduring devotion to an independent vision of watchmaking, where technical ingenuity, artisanal excellence and the pursuit of chronometric precision remain at the very heart of every timepiece.
Seven awards in eleven years: recognition earned though time
Since its first participation in the GPHG in 2016, Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud has seen each of its entries honoured with at least one distinction. These two latest awards bring the Manufacture's total to seven prizes:
• 2016 – Aiguille d’Or: Chronomètre Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1
• 2019 – Chronometry Prize: Chronomètre FB 1R.6-1
• 2020 – Chronometry Prize: Chronomètre FB 2RE.2
• 2022 – Mechanical Exception Prize: Chronomètre FB 2RSM.2-1
• 2023 – Chronometry Prize: Chronomètre FB 3SPC.1
• 2026 – Chronometry Prize: Naissance d’une Montre 3
• 2026 – Tourbillon Prize: Chronomètre FB 2T V
Following its last award-winning participation in 2023, these two new distinctions further affirm the singularity of the Manufacture’s vision and the consistency of its commitment since its founding.
“We are deeply committed to preserving Ferdinand Berthoud’s legacy and his quest for precision,” says Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud.“These distinctions inspire us to pursue our own developments, independently of watchmaking trends and true to the spirit of this great master watchmaker, whose 300th anniversary will be celebrated next year.”
