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Berthoud...who's excited!?

 
 By: brandon1 : January 30th, 2015-09:17
Good afternoon! I was just thinking about the upcoming launch of the Berthoud brand from Chopard, and wanted to get a sense of your anticipation! The early days of marine chronometry and the birth of the chronometre escapement is my favorite historical pe... 

We know nothing officially....

 
 By: MTF : January 30th, 2015-14:39
;) Ferdinand Berthoud and his dynasty were watch and clock makers to the King of France and the French Navy. More importantly, Berthoud wrote treatises on horology so he was an academic, teacher and open to peer review. Another famous maker wrote nothing ... 

I'm excited!

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : January 30th, 2015-20:24
Though, as MTF indicated, we still know nothing of what to expect, officially. What do I dream of, though? The possibilities are endless. A request, if Chopard is listening: a detent escapement, maybe? Best, CaliforniaJed