Petermann Bédat Ref. 2914 is a compact platinum chronograph
The independent pair’s first conventional chronograph is a 36.50 mm platinum watch with a new calibre and an instantaneous minute counter.
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Petermann Bédat has added a second chronograph to its range, the Ref. 2914. The Ref. 2941 of 2023 is a split-seconds watch; this is the brand’s first conventional chronograph, operated by a single pusher and fitted with an instantaneous minute counter.
The case is solid platinum, round and compact at 36.50 mm across, with a lug-to-lug of 45.80 mm. It stands 11.60 mm high with the box-shaped sapphire crystal, and the lugs are stepped and soldered to the case. Water resistance is 30 m. The strap is black alligator, 18 mm at the lugs and tapering to 14 mm.
The dial is sapphire, made by Comblémine. Its centre is laser-blasted to an opaque finish that leaves a glimpse of the movement beneath, and the Petermann Bédat logo is printed on it. A black PVD-coated steel minute chapter ring carries white printed markers, while the 12 and 6 numerals are applied in gold.
Inside is the new Calibre 234, a manual-winding movement 30 mm in diameter. The base train and chronograph train sit on the same level. It has a free-sprung balance beating at 18,000 vph, 21 jewels and a 56-hour power reserve. The plates are maillechort, with three frosted stainless steel bridges, Côtes de Genève stripes and hand-polished chamfers. The steel chronograph parts are black-polished by hand, and the going train uses hand-bevelled solid gold wheels.
The Ref. 2914 is limited to 20 pieces and costs CHF 180,000 before taxes. It is available now, direct or through authorised retailers. The Ref. 2941, in a 38.6 mm platinum case, is priced at CHF 243,000.
