WatchTime New York 2022 is less than two days away, with the event poised to be one of the biggest horological happenings of the year. Bringing together over 30 brands from Oct 21 to 23 at Midtown Manhattan?s Gotham Hall, the event lets enthusiasts go hands-on with some of the most important watches of the year while making connections with other guests and watch industry professionals.

Joining the line-up this year is Ferdinand Berthoud, with the brand debuting their latest novelty at the event in the Chronomètre FB 3SPC. The new watch, launched today, follows up on the previous models in the Chronomètre collection via the FB1 and FB2. Whereas these two previous models followed design motifs established by Ferdinand Berthoud himself and his legacy of marine chronometers in the 18th century, the FB3 instead takes its primary influences from Berthoud?s nephew and successor, Louis.
Debuting in two different colorways, the timepiece is available in either an 18k white gold edition or an 18k 5N rose gold variation. On the wrist, the watch measures 42.3mm by 9.43mm, with it featuring an updated case silhouette reminisicent of previous Chronomètre collection models, but ultimately all its own. The design is inclusive of an eye-catching knurled crown signature of the maker, as well as pair of screwed lugs that add to the model?s mechanical aestheticism. A screwed-in viewing window displays the side of the movement in parallel to the crown, the detail working to as...