Petermann Bédat / Ref. 1967
Petermann Bédat Ref. 1967
Collection profile · 2018
Ref. 1967 is Petermann Bédat’s first wristwatch, a dead-beat seconds piece introduced in 2018 with a semi-open dial, hand-finished in-house calibre 171, and a visual language shaped by pocket watches, German watchmaking, and mid-century wristwatch proportions.
Why it matters
Ref. 1967 is the foundational Petermann Bédat model: it established the brand’s combination of independent watchmaking credibility, discreet complication choice, and elaborate hand finishing in a compact, classically sized precious-metal wristwatch.
Key references
Collection timeline
- 2018 — Petermann Bedat introduced Ref. 1967 as its first timepiece, according to the official reference page.
- 2018 — The watch debuted the in-house dead-beat seconds calibre 171 with semi-open dial architecture.
- 2026 — The current official page preserves the two-metal limited-edition framing: 10 pieces in rose gold and 10 in white gold.
FAQ
When was the Petermann Bédat Ref. 1967 introduced?
The official Petermann Bédat page explicitly states that Ref. 1967 was introduced in 2018.
What complication defines the Ref. 1967?
It uses an in-house dead-beat seconds mechanism in calibre 171, giving the seconds hand a precise jumping motion.
More from Petermann Bédat
- Ref. 1825 — Petermann Bedat Ref. 1825 is the atelier’s third creation, a hand-wound three-hand watch that moves from the earlier semi-open architecture to a closed grand feu enamel dial while preserving the workshop’s highly artisanal movement finishing.
- Ref. 2941 — Petermann Bedat Ref. 2941 is the atelier’s monopusher split-seconds chronograph, combining a jumping minute counter, safety mechanism, platinum case and in-house calibre 202 into a very low-production haute-horlogerie wristwatch.