ounded in 1950 in Dubai, Ahmed Seddiqi is one of the most important and prestigious retailers in the Middle East, as well as one of the earliest partners of Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud. Both Houses share a rich heritage and a common commitment to innovation and excellence.

A limited edition of only three pieces from the iconic FB 3SPC collection featuring a cylindrical balance spring, the Chronomètre FB 3SPC.3-4 offers exclusive finishings of both the movement and the dial. It combines a 42mm platinum case with a peripheral inner bezel ring in velvet-finished black lacquered brass, whose engraved minute track and Arabic numerals are highlighted in gold. The bridges and mainplate are sandblasted with an unprecedented champagne colour. This subtle contrast ensures perfect legibility thanks to the 18-karat yellow gold hands.

Inspired by the decimal watch No. 26, crafted in 1793 by Louis Berthoud, nephew and successor of Ferdinand Berthoud, the Chronomètre FB 3SPC carries forward this distinguished lineage of master chronometer-makers. The first and only wristwatch with a variable-inertia balance and a cylindrical balance spring to be chronometer-certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), the Chronomètre FB 3SPC has been a hit with collectors and watchmaking professionals since its launch in October 2022. It won the Chronometry Prize at the 2023 GPHG.

The caseback features an exclusive sandblasted decoration: the “75” logo designed by Ahmed Seddiqi to celebrate their anniversary, engraved on the sapphire crystal.

By a fortunate coincidence, this limited edition is unveiled in 2025, the same year Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud celebrates its own 10th anniversary. This double milestone highlights the strong bond between the two Houses, as Ahmed Seddiqi was among the first partners to support the creation of the Fleurier workshop in 2015.

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