FOR LUXURY watches, you can’t do much better than Swiss haute horlogerie company, Carl F. Bucherer. Since its founding in 1888, the company has been owned by the Bucherer family, making Carl F. Bucherer one of the oldest luxury Swiss watchmakers continuously held by the founding family, and one of the best makers of truly exceptional wristwear. This year a selection of novelties has been released, each a beguiling new addition to the collection or a special edition of an old favourite.
Heritage BiCompax Annual Chronograph
The Heritage BiCompax Annual combines timeless design with contemporary sophistication – a watch born of more than 130 years of style and savoir faire. This chronograph features a large date display, an annual calendar, and a distinctive BiCompax dial design and is available in two exclusive versions.
Heritage Tourbillon Double Peripheral
The young Heritage collection combines unique design, traditional craftsmanship and the finest materials, with a floating tourbillon and a lavish hand engraving on the case back.
Manero Flyback Retro Style
The new Flyback Chronograph boasts an 18k rose gold case that houses a column-wheel mechanism, ensuring both precision and ease of use. The vintage character of the timepiece gets an elegant contemporary twist thanks to black and red accents and a kudu-leather strap.
Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition
Strengthening its focus on sustainability and continuing its partnership with UK based charity Manta Trust, Carl F. Bucherer have released the new Patravi ScubaTec Black Mantra Special Edition. A COSC-certified chronometer, it is equipped with an ultra-light titanium case, helium release valve, and water resistant of up to 50 bar (500 metres) – all set for adventures in the deep. In addition to its stylish good looks, part of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the Manta Trust charity which is committed to preserving the oceans and the manta ray’s habitats.
Patravi ScubaTec Lady
These extra robust timepieces feature rubber straps in a choice of blue, green, beige and coral. Water resistant to 200 metres, a unidirectional rotating bezel in steel and ceramic and an automatic movement come together in the perfect package for all adventures both on land and underwater.
Patravi ChronoDate
The new Patravi ChronoDate models come in rose, pale blue, or shimmering white chronographs and are powered by an automatic movement.
Carl F Bucherer’s new releases prove once again that this watchmaker can unite sports appeal and elegance with an experienced hand and keen eye.
by Alicia Pountney
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