Join HSNY on Monday, October 5, 2020 for a virtual lecture on the history and modern developments of Ferdinand Berthoud, presented by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, President of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud and Vincent Lapaire, General Manager of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud, Switzerland.
An exceptional horologist, Ferdinand Berthoud left behind a work of immense scope in the fields of marine chronometers, decorative watches and clocks, specialist tools, and scientific measuring instruments. In addition, Berthoud authored many books on horology, comprising over 4,000 pages with engraved plates.
Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud draws inspiration from the remarkable heritage of the Swiss master watchmaker while giving his work a contemporary twist. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the accession in 1770 of Ferdinand Berthoud to title of "Clockmaker and Mechanic by appointment to the French King and Navy", Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud recently unveiled a new collection of watches - the Chronomètre FB 2RE. At the October 2020 lecture of the Horological Society of New York, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele and Vincent Lapaire will discuss the history of this pioneer of marine chronometry, and explain in detail the innovation seen in the new Chronomètre FB 2RE.
Zoom Webinar to begin promptly at 1:00pm Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Webinar registration is required.