Ferdinand Berthoud Watches Created in 2015, Ferdinand Berthoud watch company takes its name, and its inspiration in the design of its Haute Horology timepieces, from the 18th-century scientist and watchmaker Ferdinand Berthoud. Horologist to the King in Paris and to the Navy, he specialized in chronometers. Today, Ferdinand Berthoud – part of the Chopard Group — is all about creating cutting-edge chronometers in its FB lines.